The Milwaukee Bucks waive Marques Bolden and Lindell Wigginton from their two-way contracts. All NBA contracts became fully guaranteed if players were not waived by Sunday. Bolden appeared in two NBA games for the Bucks this season. In 16 games with the Wisconsin Herd of the G League, the center averaged 13.6 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game. Wigginton appeared in … [Read more...] about Bucks Waive Marques Bolden, Lindell Wigginton From Two-Way Deals
Jae Crowder Nearing Return From Left Adductor Surgery
Jae Crowder is nearing a return from his left adductor surgery that has kept him out for the past eight weeks. Crowder pulled himself out of a Nov. 11 game with soreness in his left groin. Two days later, the Bucks announced that Crowder had suffered a left adductor and abdominal tear and would need surgery to repair the injury. Crowder re-signed with the Bucks last offseason … [Read more...] about Jae Crowder Nearing Return From Left Adductor Surgery
Giannis Antetokounmpo On Victor Wembanyama: I’ve Never Seen Anything Like Him
Giannis Antetokounmpo came away impressed after his first matchup with Victor Wembanyama. Antetokounmpo's Bucks beat Wembanyama's Spurs, but the rookie made an impression on the veteran superstar. "He's special," Antetokounmpo said about Wembanyama. "He's going to be an extremely good player. He plays the right way. He plays to win. I've never seen anything like him." The Spurs … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo On Victor Wembanyama: I’ve Never Seen Anything Like Him
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo Named NBA Players Of December
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have been named the NBA's Players of the Month for December. This is Antetokounmpo's 10th Player of the Month honor in his career. Leading the Bucks to an 11-2 record last month, Antetokounmpo averaged 32.5 points, 11.5 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 61.6% from the field. He had a historic night on … [Read more...] about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo Named NBA Players Of December
Rockets Were Close To Signing Brook Lopez Last Offseason
The Houston Rockets were set to sign Brook Lopez last summer before Lopez decided to re-sign with the Milwaukee Bucks, sources told Bobby Marks of ESPN. The Rockets signed several veteran free agents over the offseason, including Fred VanVleet, Jeff Green, Jock Landale, Aaron Holiday, and Boban Marjanovic. Lopez, who is averaging 12.8 points and 5.0 rebounds on the season, … [Read more...] about Rockets Were Close To Signing Brook Lopez Last Offseason