Bucks head coach Doc Rivers met after Tuesday’s loss to Golden State with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes, who reports (via Twitter) that the session served as an “open forum” for the Bucks stars to share ideas for how to get the team out of its recent slump. As Haynes notes, the Bucks have lost five of their last seven games and … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Bucks, Okogie, Raptors, Cavs, Wizards
Draymond Green Believes He Has Strong DPOY Case
Warriors forward Draymond Green was a huge factor in Tuesday’s in over Milwaukee, racking up 10 defensive rebounds, four blocks, and two steals while serving as the primary defender on Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, who scored just 20 points on 5-of-16 shooting. After Golden State’s victory, Green told reporters, including Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN, that he believes he’s making … [Read more...] about Draymond Green Believes He Has Strong DPOY Case
Bucks’ Jericho Sims Undergoes Thumb Surgery, Out Four Weeks
Bucks reserve center Jericho Sims underwent surgery on Monday morning to repair a torn ligament on his right thumb, according to a team press release (Twitter link). He is expected to be sidelined for approximately four weeks with a likely return for the playoffs, the statement adds. Sims suffered the thumb injury on Saturday against the Pacers, but had initially planned to … [Read more...] about Bucks’ Jericho Sims Undergoes Thumb Surgery, Out Four Weeks
Jericho Sims Playing Through Thumb Injury, Surgery A Consideration
Bucks backup big man Jericho Sims suffered a right thumb injury on Saturday against the Pacers, but will play through it, at least for the time being. After suffering the injury, which is the team is calling a sprain, he finished the game against Indiana and suited up on Sunday against Oklahoma City. However, according to The Athletic’s Eric Nehm (Twitter link), when asked on … [Read more...] about Jericho Sims Playing Through Thumb Injury, Surgery A Consideration
Bucks Notes: Giannis, Porter, Sims, Kuzma, Bridgeman
The battle to be named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player this season has turned into a two-man race, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic considered the heavy favorites to earn the honor. But two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has been arguably just as productive this year as he was in the two seasons he won the award (2018-20), a fact that Bucks head coach Doc Rivers … [Read more...] about Bucks Notes: Giannis, Porter, Sims, Kuzma, Bridgeman