Sources: Bucks Interested in JR Smith, Buyout Unlikely

The Milwaukee Bucks have interest in JR Smith, sources said, though Smith and the Cavs are not close on a buyout. There is very little incentive for Cleveland to buy him out, and at this stage in his life, NBA money is important to Smith. Smith is guaranteed $3.9 million for next season and $15.7 million […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Post-Deadline Rankings – Central Division

Spencer Davies starts Basketball Insiders’ division-by-division Post-Deadline Rankings series with a breakdown of the group of five in the Central.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Trade Deadline Wrap-Up

This year’s Trade Deadline featured a lot of surprising activity. See which teams were buyers and sellers at the 2018-19 deadline.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Bucks Acquire Nikola Mirotic

Sources with Zach Lowe: Nikola Mirotic to Milwaukee. Sources with Zach Lowe: Nikola Mirotic to Milwaukee. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 7, 2019 Bucks will send Jason Smith and Stanley Johnson to Pelicans for Mirotic, per source. Bucks will send Jason Smith and Stanley Johnson to Pelicans for Mirotic, per source. https://t.co/D28YlR6zQ5 — Adrian Wojnarowski […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Toronto, Houston, Milwaukee Interested In Wesley Matthews If Bought Out

The Knicks are hoping to bring in an asset for guard Wes Matthews before Thursday’s deadline, but the expectation remains that he’ll be bought out. Toronto, seeking to bolster its bench and holding open a roster spot, is among the favorites to sign Matthews. The Rockets are also expected to make a pitch. Not among […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Bucks Eyeing Nikola Mirotic To Add Shooting

In the meantime, they’re trying to figure out how they can add one more perimeter shooter. They’ve been working on a smaller deal or two, primarily to see if they can bolster a team that has yet to suffer through a losing streak this season. After missing out on a bid to get Kyle Korver before […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Bucks Trade Thon Maker to Pistons

Pistons are finalizing a trade to send Stanley Johnson to Milwaukee for Thon Maker, league source tells ESPN. Pistons are finalizing a trade to send Stanley Johnson to Milwaukee for Thon Maker, league source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 6, 2019 Source: Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Anthony Davis Would Sign Long-Term Deal with Four Teams

Anthony Davis’ representatives have informed the Pelicans that he would sign long-term with the Lakers, Knicks, Bucks and Clippers if he is traded, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA. Anthony Davis’ representatives have informed the Pelicans that he would sign long-term with the Lakers, Knicks, Bucks and Clippers if he is traded, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA. — […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The 2018-19 Trendsetting Turnarounds

Each year, a few franchises turn red-flagged weaknesses into strengths. These are the four biggest examples so far this season.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021