Hoops Rumors

Bucks veteran forward Jae Crowder has a left adductor and abdominal tear and will undergo surgery on Tuesday, according to a team press release relayed by Eric Nehm of The Athletic (Twitter link). He’s expected to be sidelined for approximately eight weeks. Crowder was originally diagnosed with a left groin injury on Saturday during Milwaukee’s game against Orlando. Further … [Read more...] about Bucks’ Jae Crowder To Undergo Surgery, Out Eight Weeks

The Bucks have relied on defense to become one of the NBA’s best teams, but that part of their game has been lacking so far this season, writes Jim Owczarski of The Journal Sentinel. Facing an Orlando team that has been struggling to score, Milwaukee gave up 65 points in the first half Saturday on the way to a 15-point loss. The Magic came into the game 22nd in the league in … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Giannis, Lillard, Bulls, Theis

Bucks guard Malik Beasley is trying to establish himself in Milwaukee in a new role than he’s used to, Lori Nickel of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel writes. The 6’4″ Beasley hasn’t been known for his defense, but he’s taking on the challenge of trying to be more physical on that end, often seeing himself squared off against a top perimeter player. “Usually I’m one of the … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Beasley, Dosunmu, Griffin, Lillard, Duren

When Reggie Jackson was waived by Charlotte in February and hit the buyout market, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo attempted to recruit the veteran guard to Milwaukee, sources tell Harrison Wind of DNVR Sports. However, Jackson opted for Denver instead, and both he and the Nuggets are happy about how that decision worked out, as Wind writes. Jackson didn’t play a major role … [Read more...] about Nuggets Notes: Jackson, Porter, Caldwell-Pope, Strawther

While there’s no indication that it’s a serious injury, Bucks guard Damian Lillard was ruled out of Thursday’s matchup with Indiana due to right calf soreness, writes Jim Owczarski of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. It’s the second game of a back-to-back for both teams, Owczarski notes. In all likelihood, the Bucks are just being cautious with their major offseason acquisition. … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Lillard, Middleton, Mathurin, Pistons, Caruso