Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo responded to the team’s all-in push and the acquisition of Damian Lillard by signing a three-year, $186MM contract extension. It’s a quick turnaround for Antetokounmpo who, in August, said he wouldn’t sign a new deal with Milwaukee unless he felt everyone was on the same page as him. The Bucks’ acquisition of Lillard proved to Antetokounmpo … [Read more...] about Bucks Notes: Antetokounmpo, Lillard, Horst, First Game
Bucks Waive Glenn Robinson III, Two Others
The Bucks have trimmed their preseason roster in advance of the regular season, waiving forward Glenn Robinson III, swingman Elijah Hughes, and guard Kihei Clark, tweets Keith Smith of Spotrac. Robinson, who has appeared in over 300 NBA regular season games since making his debut in 2014, signed an Exhibit 10 contract with Milwaukee on Thursday after being out of the league for … [Read more...] about Bucks Waive Glenn Robinson III, Two Others
Central Notes: DeRozan, Bulls, Giannis, Allen, Garrett, Cavs
Appearing on FanDuel TV’s Run It Back Show (Twitter video link), Shams Charania of The Athletic said the Bulls had some “poignant remarks” during last night’s players-only meeting, expressing frustration about the stagnant offense and lack of passing in the team’s season-opening loss to Oklahoma City. One point of contention was that Chicago’s players “feel like they need a … [Read more...] about Central Notes: DeRozan, Bulls, Giannis, Allen, Garrett, Cavs
Bucks Notes: Giannis, Thanasis, Griffin, Ownership
Although Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo just inked a lucrative contract extension, Milwaukee is still under pressure to deliver a title soon, writes Eric Nehm of The Athletic. The All-NBA forward’s fresh three-season extension, which could be worth up to $186.6MM, will keep him under team control through at least the 2026/27 season. Newly-added All-NBA point guard Damian … [Read more...] about Bucks Notes: Giannis, Thanasis, Griffin, Ownership
Three Players On Exhibit 9 Contracts Make Opening Night Rosters
As we explain in a glossary entry, Exhibit 9 contracts are generally handed out by NBA teams to players who will only be with the team during training camp and/or the preseason. The Exhibit 9 clause protects the team in case the player suffers an injury before the season begins. In that scenario, the club wouldn’t have to pay him his full salary until he gets healthy enough to … [Read more...] about Three Players On Exhibit 9 Contracts Make Opening Night Rosters