For the Bucks to achieve their dual goals of reaching the playoffs and keeping Giannis Antetokounmpo happy enough to avoid a trade demand, they can’t afford many more losses like the one they had Wednesday night against Washington. As Eric Nehm of The Athletic details, Milwaukee couldn’t hold on to a three-point lead with 33.2 seconds remaining as CJ McCollum hit two late shots … [Read more...] about Giannis: Bucks Entering ‘Make Or Break’ Portion Of The Season
Bucks, Pistons, Warriors Among Potential MPJ Suitors
As we relayed in a Front Office article earlier on Thursday, Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. is an intriguing trade candidate ahead of the February 5 deadline. Just six months after essentially being treated as a salary dump by Denver, Porter has rebuilt his value with an outstanding first season in Brooklyn — he’s averaging career highs of 25.8 PPG, 7.5 RPG and 3.3 APG through … [Read more...] about Bucks, Pistons, Warriors Among Potential MPJ Suitors
Amick’s Latest: AD, Kuminga, Warriors, Hawks, Trae, Bucks, MPJ, Clippers
Although team sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic that the Warriors haven’t fully closed the door on the possibility of pursuing a trade for Mavericks big man Anthony Davis, Amick also hears from club sources that Golden State is “staunchly” opposed to the idea of trading Jimmy Butler or Draymond Green. The Mavericks do have some interest in Warriors forward Jonathan … [Read more...] about Amick’s Latest: AD, Kuminga, Warriors, Hawks, Trae, Bucks, MPJ, Clippers
Central Notes: Giannis, Sheppard, Pacers, Potter, Ball, Porter
Given that the Bucks hope to operate as buyers at the trade deadline and make a second-half push into the postseason, teams around the league inquiring about star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo are being rebuffed, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype confirmed during a recent appearance on Sportsnet (Twitter video link). “I’ve spoken to plenty of GMs that would love to have Giannis and … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Giannis, Sheppard, Pacers, Potter, Ball, Porter
Doncic, Antetokounmpo Lead Early Fan Voting For All-Star Game
Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the Western and Eastern Conferences, respectively, in the first returns of fan voting for the All-Star Game, NBA Communications tweets. Doncic leads all players with 1,249,518 votes. The top five from the Western Conference includes Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, Warriors guard Stephen Curry, Thunder guard Shai … [Read more...] about Doncic, Antetokounmpo Lead Early Fan Voting For All-Star Game