The Bucks have reached out to Doc Rivers to discuss having him take over their head coaching job, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski confirms. As reported earlier in the day, Rivers is the top choice to replace first-year coach Adrian Griffin, who was abruptly fired on Tuesday. CNN Sports, as relayed by the NBA on TNT, reported on Tuesday night that Rivers had accepted the position … [Read more...] about Latest On Bucks’ Coaching Situation
Seventeen More Players Become Trade-Eligible
Today is Monday, January 15, which means that a total of 17 players who signed free agent contracts meeting specific criteria this past offseason are now eligible to be traded. Most offseason signees became trade-eligible on December 15, but players who met the following criteria were ineligible to be moved for an extra month: The player re-signed with his previous team. He … [Read more...] about Seventeen More Players Become Trade-Eligible
Central Notes: Beasley, Siakam, Nance, Pistons
Speaking to Shams Charania of Stadium (Twitter video link), Bucks shooting guard Malik Beasley explained the thinking behind his decision to sign Milwaukee over the summer when he reached unrestricted free agency. “Definitely wanted to win a championship, that was one of my goals,” Beasley said. “I felt that I’m at a point in my career where I just want to win and do whatever I … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Beasley, Siakam, Nance, Pistons
Fischer’s Latest: Tucker, Suns, Warriors, Mavs, Blazers, Graham
After being traded from Philadelphia to the Clippers earlier this season, veteran forward P.J. Tucker is a “strong” candidate to be moved again ahead of the February 8 deadline, says Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. According to Fischer, Washington is viewed as a potential trade destination for Tucker, who would likely be bought out if he’s sent to the Wizards. In that scenario, … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Tucker, Suns, Warriors, Mavs, Blazers, Graham
Trade Rumors: Bucks, Murray, Nets, Sixers, Brown, Heat, More
The Bucks are among the teams registering interest in trading for Hawks guard Dejounte Murray, league sources tell Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report and TNT (Twitter link). Haynes’ report doesn’t include any details beyond that, so it’s unclear what sort of package a Bucks team short on trade assets might be willing to offer for Murray. It’s safe to assume Giannis Antetokounmpo … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Bucks, Murray, Nets, Sixers, Brown, Heat, More