OCTOBER 24: The Bucks have officially announced Antetokounmpo’s extension. “Milwaukee is where I started my career, it’s our home, it’s where we’re raising our family, and it’s where I’m going to continue to work hard every day to make Bucks fans proud,” Giannis said in a statement. “I want to thank Bucks owners Wes (Edens), Jamie (Dinan), Jimmy (Haslam) and Dee (Haslam) for … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs Three-Year Max Extension
Bucks Notes: Middleton, Payne, Beauchamp, Stotts
Bucks forward Khris Middleton, who recently signed a lucrative new three-year contract to remain in Milwaukee, suited up for his lone game of the preseason against the Grizzlies on Friday. Eric Nehm of The Athletic takes a look at the three-time All-Star’s performance. The 6’7″ vet played scored five points on 2-of-6 shooting across 12 minutes of play, though he did dish out … [Read more...] about Bucks Notes: Middleton, Payne, Beauchamp, Stotts
And-Ones: Zagars, Media Rights, October Deadlines, More
Latvian guard Arturs Zagars is out for at least five months due to a knee injury, Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews reports (Twitter link). As detailed in a piece from Eurohoops, Zagars suffered the injury on October 14 while playing in Lithuania’s top league. Zagars received NBA interest through the summer following a standout FIBA World Cup performance for Latvia. The 23-year-old … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Zagars, Media Rights, October Deadlines, More
Bucks Convert Marques Bolden To Two-Way Contract
3:24pm: Bolden has officially had his deal converted to a two-way contract, per NBA.com’s transaction log. 1:51pm: The Bucks are converting center Marques Bolden‘s Exhibit 10 contract to a two-way deal, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). Bolden, 25, appeared in seven NBA games for the Cavaliers in 2020 and 2021, but has spent the majority of his … [Read more...] about Bucks Convert Marques Bolden To Two-Way Contract
Pacific Notes: Mann, Hyland, Gordon, Wainright
Asked on Thursday about the trade rumors surrounding Terance Mann, Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue indicated that he doesn’t want to see the guard go anywhere and expressed confidence that he’ll stay put. “We love T-Mann, and T-Mann is gonna be here,” Lue said (Twitter link via Joey Linn of SI.com). “So we’re not worried about what they’re saying outside, all the speculations. … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Mann, Hyland, Gordon, Wainright