Appearing on a live stream in Greece on Thursday with YouTube personality IShowSpeed, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was asked if his plan is to remain in Milwaukee going forward. “Probably,” Antetokounmpo said (Twitter video link). “We’ll see. Probably. I love Milwaukee.” While any public statement that Antetokounmpo makes about his future is notable, it’s hard to draw any … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Giannis, Turner, Pacers, Lanier, Holland
Eastern Notes: White, Langdon, Beasley, Johnson, Jakucionis
The Celtics traded away two starters this offseason and Derrick White‘s four-year, $118MM extension has kicked in for 2025/26. But he was reasonably sure he wouldn’t be dealt, he told Chris Forsberg of the Celtics Talk Podcast (hat tip to Brian Robb of Masslive.com). “I think every summer is pretty crazy, especially nowadays,” White said. “But I didn’t feel too worried about … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: White, Langdon, Beasley, Johnson, Jakucionis
Central Notes: Pistons, Ivey, Nance, Nesmith, Mathurin
Speaking on Tuesday to reporters, including Keith Langlois of Pistons.com, Pistons president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon spoke about the size and shooting that Duncan Robinson will bring to the team and lauded Caris LeVert for his defensive versatility, ball-handling, and “unselfish brand of basketball.” He also pointed out that both newcomers have plenty of … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Pistons, Ivey, Nance, Nesmith, Mathurin
Contract Details: Turner, Robinson, Mitchell, NAW, Kyrie, Jones
Myles Turner‘s new four-year contract with the Bucks came in a little higher than expected, as cap expert Yossi Gozlan notes (via Twitter). Using the cap room left over after waiving and Damian Lillard and buying out Vasilije Micic (via the stretch provision), Milwaukee was able to give Turner a starting salary of $25,318,251. With annual 5% raises, his deal is worth a total of … [Read more...] about Contract Details: Turner, Robinson, Mitchell, NAW, Kyrie, Jones
Pistons Sign Second-Round Pick Chaz Lanier
10:20 pm: Lanier signed a four-year, $8.8MM contract that is guaranteed for the first two seasons, with a non-guaranteed third year and a fourth-team option, Hoops Rumors has learned. 4:46 pm: The Pistons have signed their second-round pick, guard Chaz Lanier, according to a team press release. Lanier was chosen with the 37th overall pick. Detroit didn’t have a first-round … [Read more...] about Pistons Sign Second-Round Pick Chaz Lanier