Speaking to the media on Tuesday for the first time since breaking a bone in his left hand nearly four weeks ago, Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. admitted that he was frustrated at the time of the injury, knowing he would likely be facing an extended absence. However, he’s in better spirits now after having his cast removed, writes Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel … [Read more...] about Magic Notes: Carter, Fultz, Okeke, Defense
Northwest Notes: Simons, Lillard, Milton, Jokic
Longtime Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard faced his former team for the first time with the Bucks on Sunday. Milwaukee won at home, 108-102. Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian writes that, ahead of the game at least, Lillard wasn’t sweating the meeting. “I thought I would be anticipating more but I’m not really caught up into it,” Lillard said. “I think it’ll be something … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Simons, Lillard, Milton, Jokic
Middleton Questionable To Play Tuesday
Bucks forward Khris Middleton is questionable to play against Miami on Tuesday due to left Achilles tendinitis, Eric Nehm of The Athletic tweets. Middleton has already missed four games this season and coach Adrian Griffin has kept his minutes down — Middleton is averaging 11.6 points in 19.8 minutes. … [Read more...] about Middleton Questionable To Play Tuesday
In-Season Tournament Updates: Pacers Clinch Top-Two Seed, Six Teams Eliminated
The Nuggets, Bulls, Raptors, Thunder, Clippers and Mavericks were all eliminated from the NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament in the group stage following Friday’s game results, marking 12 total teams out of contention. The Pacers and Lakers remain the only two teams to clinch spots in the quarterfinals so far, with six more spots up for grabs. The final day of group stage … [Read more...] about In-Season Tournament Updates: Pacers Clinch Top-Two Seed, Six Teams Eliminated
Central Notes: Giannis, Lillard, Cavaliers, Bickerstaff, Phillips
The new partnership between Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard didn’t look the way that many imagined when the season began, but the Bucks‘ duo has been improving over time, writes Jamal Collier of ESPN. Milwaukee is near the top of the East standings after winning five of its last six games, and its stars are figuring out how to help each other maximize their scoring … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Giannis, Lillard, Cavaliers, Bickerstaff, Phillips