Bucks coach Doc Rivers said he’s intent on maximizing the potential of the Giannis Antetokounmpo–Damian Lillard pairing, Eric Nehm of The Athletic relays. “It’s been effective, but it should be dominant, in my opinion,” Rivers said. “We did a lot of two-man work today. You won’t probably see a lot of it (immediately), but it was clear, I think the whole team pretty much got … [Read more...] about Rivers Focused On Maximizing Superstar Duo
Devin Booker, Giannis Antetokounmpo Named Players Of The Week
Suns guard Devin Booker and Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named the NBA’s Players of the Week, the league announced (via Twitter). It’s the second time this season that each player has earned the honor. In four games last week, Booker went on a scoring spree, averaging 42.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 block in 37.4 minutes per contest. … [Read more...] about Devin Booker, Giannis Antetokounmpo Named Players Of The Week
Central Notes: Rivers, Bucks, Haliburton, Sheppard, Cavs
Asked on Saturday what compelled him to return to the NBA’s head coaching ranks less that one year after being let go by Philadelphia and just a few months after joining ESPN as an analyst, Doc Rivers pointed to the Bucks‘ two superstars as a primary motivating factor. “You know the answer. Giannis (Antetokounmpo), Dame (Lillard). Really, that’s the answer,” Rivers said at an … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Rivers, Bucks, Haliburton, Sheppard, Cavs
Bucks Notes: Rivers, Identity, Coaching Change Reactions
New Bucks head coach Doc Rivers is expected to make his coaching debut with the organization on Monday against the Nuggets, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link). Rivers was officially announced as head coach on Friday. Assistant Joe Prunty has been serving as Milwaukee’s interim coach in the wake of Adrian Griffin‘s firing, leading the Bucks to a 1-1 record so … [Read more...] about Bucks Notes: Rivers, Identity, Coaching Change Reactions
Fischer’s Latest: Point Guard Rumors, Sixers, Rockets, More
After Charlotte was able to secure a first-round pick from Miami in this week’s deal for Terry Rozier, teams with quality guards available are expected to use that return as a benchmark, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, who suggests that the Wizards, Trail Blazers, and Raptors want “at least a first-round pick” for Tyus Jones, Malcolm Brogdon, and Bruce Brown, … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Point Guard Rumors, Sixers, Rockets, More