Woj: “If Game 3 was the apex of this series for them, I think it’s very unlikely and very difficult for them to keep Bud. He has a year left on his deal. They could have extended him early in the season or in the offseason. They chose not to. They were going to really ride this year out. “I don’t know if he has to come back and win it… If it ends in a thud, it’s hard to imagine … [Read more...] about
Woj: Hard to imagine Mike Budenholzer returns if Bucks' season ends in thud
This is not new, it’s been the buzz from sources around the league for most of this season and been reported before: If the Milwaukee Bucks fall flat in the playoffs, Mike Budenholzer will be fired. Consider this an update and emphasis on the theme, via Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN on his podcast, The Woj Pod (hat tip Real GM). … [Read more...] about Woj: Hard to imagine Mike Budenholzer returns if Bucks' season ends in thud
Stoudemire is on the right side again, albeit as a player development coach for the Nets, who are recovering from a loss to the Bucks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, but remain in the driver’s seat for the series entering Sunday’s matchup. “For the Bucks right now, Game 4 is a must-win,” Stoudemire told The Post. “Same as it was in Game 3. They came out with a … [Read more...] about
Brian Lewis: Budenholzer is not aware of the #Bucks asking the #NBA to look into KD’s personal bodyguard bumping PJ Tucker. Can’t say that it hasn’t happened without his knowledge, though. #Nets … [Read more...] about
Jrue Holiday on KD bodyguard shoving PJ Tucker: I feel it's something the league has to deal with
Brian Lewis: Jrue Holiday, who knows both Kevin Durant & KD’s bodyguard: “I guess my man was doing his job. But he bumped Tuck kinda hard so I don’t know if he’s supposed to do that…I feel like its something the league has to deal with or the teams have to deal with.” #Nets #Bucks #NBA … [Read more...] about Jrue Holiday on KD bodyguard shoving PJ Tucker: I feel it's something the league has to deal with
Brian Lewis: Budenholzer said the #Bucks are keeping the same starting lineup for tonight’s Game 3 vs. the #Nets. #NBA … [Read more...] about
Kristian Winfield: Steve Nash says he knows the Bucks are going to come out and try to punch the Nets in the mouth, but “It’s important for us to look to hit first as well.” … [Read more...] about
ESPN Stats: Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo combined to score 79 percent of the @Bucks points, the highest percentage of any team’s points by any duo in NBA playoff history. … [Read more...] about
It’s why on a team with championship aspirations, the Nets go into Sunday’s Game 4 optimistic after weathering a terrible offensive showing without Harden or Green, both of whom are expected to play in this series at some point, to come within a basket of taking a commanding lead of the series. The Nets are designed to have their offense offset their defense, but they nearly … [Read more...] about