Despite recent reporting indicating that rival scouts and executives view Houston as a favorite to make a big in-season splash, NBA insider Marc Stein writes at Substack that “consistent whispers” around the league point to the Rockets waiting until the offseason to buy more time to see if a big trade target shakes loose. Houston expressed interest in trading for Kevin Durant … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Antetokounmpo, V. Williams, Bane, Edey, Doncic, Pelicans
Community Shootaround: Sixers, Bucks Slow Starts
When the Sixers and Bucks squared off in a nationally-televised opener, it was billed as a battle of Eastern Conference heavyweights. Milwaukee won the game by 15 points with Joel Embiid and Paul George sitting out the contest. From that point, both teams have floundered. The Bucks head into the week with a 4-9 record and their other three wins came against Toronto and Utah – … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Sixers, Bucks Slow Starts
Fischer’s Latest: Bucks, Caruso, Ingram, Johnson
The Bucks still aren’t planning on engaging teams on potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trades anytime soon, but Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, echoing earlier reporting, confirms that they are looking for “perimeter defensive adjustments and reinforcements.” As Fischer notes, Milwaukee’s trade options are limited as a team operating over the second apron. The team can’t package … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Bucks, Caruso, Ingram, Johnson
And-Ones: Trade Possibilities, Contract Decisions, Bell, Johnson, Rookies
Several should-be playoff contenders have struggled through the earlier parts of the season, either due to injuries or pieces not fitting together. While in-season moves don’t usually pick up until after the New Year, closer to February’s trade deadline, several teams appear to be scouring the market for help. The Bucks are chief among those teams, stumbling out to a 4-8 record … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Trade Possibilities, Contract Decisions, Bell, Johnson, Rookies
Central Notes: Giannis, Stewart, Ball, Pacers, Furphy
Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo erupted for an NBA-high 59 points in Wednesday’s overtime victory over Detroit, writes Jim Owczarski of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Antetokounmpo was efficient from all over the court, going 21-of-34 from the field, 1-of-2 from three-point range, and 16-of-17 from the foul line. He also contributed 14 rebounds, seven assists, three … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Giannis, Stewart, Ball, Pacers, Furphy