Warriors forward Draymond Green was a huge factor in Tuesday’s in over Milwaukee, racking up 10 defensive rebounds, four blocks, and two steals while serving as the primary defender on Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, who scored just 20 points on 5-of-16 shooting. After Golden State’s victory, Green told reporters, including Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN, that he believes he’s making … [Read more...] about Draymond Green Believes He Has Strong DPOY Case
Bucks’ Jericho Sims Undergoes Thumb Surgery, Out Four Weeks
Bucks reserve center Jericho Sims underwent surgery on Monday morning to repair a torn ligament on his right thumb, according to a team press release (Twitter link). He is expected to be sidelined for approximately four weeks with a likely return for the playoffs, the statement adds. Sims suffered the thumb injury on Saturday against the Pacers, but had initially planned to … [Read more...] about Bucks’ Jericho Sims Undergoes Thumb Surgery, Out Four Weeks
Jericho Sims Playing Through Thumb Injury, Surgery A Consideration
Bucks backup big man Jericho Sims suffered a right thumb injury on Saturday against the Pacers, but will play through it, at least for the time being. After suffering the injury, which is the team is calling a sprain, he finished the game against Indiana and suited up on Sunday against Oklahoma City. However, according to The Athletic’s Eric Nehm (Twitter link), when asked on … [Read more...] about Jericho Sims Playing Through Thumb Injury, Surgery A Consideration
Bucks Notes: Giannis, Porter, Sims, Kuzma, Bridgeman
The battle to be named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player this season has turned into a two-man race, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic considered the heavy favorites to earn the honor. But two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has been arguably just as productive this year as he was in the two seasons he won the award (2018-20), a fact that Bucks head coach Doc Rivers … [Read more...] about Bucks Notes: Giannis, Porter, Sims, Kuzma, Bridgeman
Bucks Legend, Part Owner Junior Bridgeman Passes Away
6:25pm: Commissioner Adam Silver issued a statement on Bridgeman’s passing: “I am devastated to learn of the sudden passing of Junior Bridgeman. Junior was the ultimate entrepreneur who built on his impactful 12-year NBA playing career by becoming a highly respected and successful business leader. He served as a mentor to generations of NBA players and athletes across sports … [Read more...] about Bucks Legend, Part Owner Junior Bridgeman Passes Away