Former NBA big man Meyers Leonard has officially retired as a basketball player, announcing the news on Instagram (hat tip to Chris Haynes). After playing a modest role as a freshman at Illinois, Leonard had a breakout sophomore season back in 2011/12 with the Illini and was selected 11th overall in the 2012 draft. Leonard, who turned 33 years old last week, spent his first … [Read more...] about Meyers Leonard Announces Retirement
Doc Rivers Defends Bobby Portis In Wake Of Suspension
Speaking to reporters before Thursday’s game, Bucks coach Doc Rivers offered a spirited defense of veteran forward Bobby Portis, who was suspended for 25 games earlier in the day for violating the NBA’s drug policy, writes Eric Nehm of The Athletic. Portis’ agent, Mark Bartelstein, explained that his client accidentally took a pain medication called Tramadol, which is banned by … [Read more...] about Doc Rivers Defends Bobby Portis In Wake Of Suspension
Central Notes: Pistons, Beasley, Haliburton, Giannis, Jackson
The Pistons delivered a statement victory on Wednesday, defeating the Celtics — who entered with a six-game winning streak — by 20 points. Detroit has won eight straight, its longest streak since the 2007/08 season. “We knew this was going to be a tough challenge for us, but we’re just focused on the process of it all,” coach J.B. Bickerstaff said, per Keith Langlois of … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Pistons, Beasley, Haliburton, Giannis, Jackson
Bucks Waive Two-Way Center Liam Robbins
The Bucks have waived two-way center Liam Robbins, per NBA.com’s transaction log. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link) first reported the move. Robbins was converted to a two-way contract after impressing in camp this past summer on an Exhibit 10 deal. The 25-year-old rookie didn’t see much action at the NBA level this season, appearing in 13 games and totaling 57 … [Read more...] about Bucks Waive Two-Way Center Liam Robbins
Bucks Sign Pete Nance To Two-Way Contract
February 28: The signing is official, the team tweets. February 27: The Bucks are planning to sign Pete Nance to a two-way contract, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). They’ll add the former Northwestern and UNC player using the open roster spot they created by waiving Liam Robbins, as we relayed earlier on Thursday. Nance has played two seasons after going … [Read more...] about Bucks Sign Pete Nance To Two-Way Contract