Tag: Milwaukee Bucks

Basketball Insiders begins our Deadline Watch series, where we examine the trade buzz circulating around each division. Up first is the Central Division where a mixture of interesting teams will play pivotal roles leading up to the Mar. 25 deadline.

The Milwaukee Bucks are acquiring Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker in a trade to fortify the franchise’s playoff push in the Eastern Conference, sources told ESPN. Bucks general manager Jon Horst had been persistent in his pursuit of Tucker in recent weeks, and a deal was struck with Rockets GM Rafael Stone late Wednesday afternoon, […]

Who’s challenging Rudy Gobert for the Defensive Player of the Year award this season? Take a look in Basketball Insiders’ latest DPoY ladder.

In the latest edition of Basketball Insiders’ MVP ladder, several unexpected contestants have entered the ring. Tristan Tucker takes a look at some of the new faces in the race, as well as Joel Embiid’s injury status.

Drew Maresca explores some of the assets available to contenders at a trade deadline that could be flooded with buyers.

[Nemanja] Bjelica spent time out of the Kings’ rotation but has since returned. He’s averaging 8.3 points and 31 percent 3-point shooting in 18 games this season. Philadelphia, Miami, Golden State, Milwaukee and Boston are among teams that have shown interest in Bjelica, sources said. Source: Shams Charania of The Athletic

The Rockets have a veteran player who has the intrigue of many of the league’s contenders: Forward PJ Tucker. The Nets, Bucks, Heat, Nuggets and Lakers are expressing interest in Tucker, sources said. Multiple teams have sensed a deal could develop sooner rather than later for Tucker, but the timing is likely dependent on the […]

Will we see Rudy Gobert win another Defensive Player of the Year Award? Or will we have a new winner this year?

With the All-Star break on the horizon, Tristan Tucker updates the MVP ladder, with two former MVP winners picking up steam in recent weeks.