The relationship between Terry Stotts and Adrian Griffin was "tenuous," sources tell Shams Charania and Eric Nehm of The Athletic. Stotts abruptly stepped down as assistant coach of the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. "It caught all of us off guard, of course, but again, you just support him," Griffin said. "He was a terrific guy. I learned a lot from him in a very short time. He … [Read more...] about Terry Stotts, Adrian Griffin Had ‘Tenuous’ Relationship
Giannis Antetokounmpo Sought Advice On Supermax Extension In 2020 From Superstar Peers
When Giannis Antetokounmpo was attempting to make a decision in 2020 on whether to sign an extension with the Milwaukee Bucks, he consulted a number of his superstar peers for advice. "That summer, I was calling people that were in my position in the past," Antetokounmpo tells ESPN. "I was like, 'What do I do? Do you stay? Do you not stay? Do you stay? Do you not stay?' And … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo Sought Advice On Supermax Extension In 2020 From Superstar Peers
Giannis Antetokounmpo Received Pitches From Rival Superstars During Offseason
Rival superstars began to reach out to Giannis Antetokounmpo during this past offseason pitching new collaborations, sources tell ESPN's Ramona Shelburne. Sources also tell ESPN that rival teams had begun preparing for a potential bidding war to trade for Antetokounmpo should he become available. "I would not be the best version of myself if I don't know that everybody's on the … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo Received Pitches From Rival Superstars During Offseason
Bucks Sold Giannis Antetokounmpo On Opportunity To Sign Extra Extension Before 38-Rule
When Giannis Antetokounmpo became eligible to sign a three-year, $186 million extension with the Milwaukee Bucks, Jon Horst flew to Houston to formally present him with the offer. Antetokounmpo was in Houston training with Hakeem Olajuwon. "I think those things matter," Horst said. Last Thursday, Horst called Antetokounmpo and his agent, Alex Saratsis, and asked them to take a … [Read more...] about Bucks Sold Giannis Antetokounmpo On Opportunity To Sign Extra Extension Before 38-Rule
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks Only Began Working On Extension Shortly Before Deadline
Giannis Antetokounmpo initially announced he would wait until the 2024 offseason to sign an extension with the Milwaukee Bucks, but he quietly changed his mind shortly before the Monday deadline. Antetokounmpo's extension is worth $186 million over three years. "This just came together, I'm told, really over the weekend," said Adrian Wojnarowski on his podcast. "Really, Sunday … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks Only Began Working On Extension Shortly Before Deadline