Jabari Walker setback will continue to test 76ers' thin depth in a back-to-back
The Philadelphia 76ers lost another center option against the Bucks on the first night of a back-to-back.
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The Philadelphia 76ers lost another center option against the Bucks on the first night of a back-to-back.
The Miami Heat’s early-season struggles proved that contenders aren’t built overnight. After a season-long saga with the Milwaukee Bucks, Pat Riley and the Heat front office finally executed their blockbuster trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, and many thought the organization was turning the corner after straddling the line between contender status and an annual play-in participant […] The post Why it is time to panic after Miami Heat’s 0-3 start appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Philadelphia 76ers stay unbeaten in their season opener without LeBron James, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 127-116 on Oct. 24, 2026. Joel Embiid powers the second half with a 28‑point, 11‑rebound, 10‑assist triple‑double, while VJ Edgecombe adds 17 points and 13 boards, and Tyrese Maxey contributes 26 points. The Bucks' top scorer, Jaime Jaquez Jr., finishes with 21. Highlights include Dean Wade’s first Sixers three, a behind‑the‑back pass from Embiid to Edgecombe, and a full‑court bounce to Maxey on a fast break.
The Chicago Bulls looked to channel the energy from their win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday into their home opener against the Washington Wizards on Saturday. Early on, they didn’t disappoint, thanks to Caleb Wilson and Matas Buzelis. In the first quarter, Wilson and Buzelis complemented one another with back-to-back dunks, per BullsMuse. At […] The post Caleb Wilson, Matas Buzelis get fans hyped up with back-to-back dunks against Wizards appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Nick Nurse opens up on the current health situation for two rotation players.
The Denver Nuggets explored several options to strengthen their bench ahead of the NBA regular season, including a potential trade with the Milwaukee Bucks involving guard Kevin Porter Jr. Denver held discussions with Milwaukee about acquiring Porter in exchange for veteran center Zeke Nnaji and two second-round draft picks. The proposed deal would have provided […] The post Nuggets discussed Kevin Porter Jr. trade with Bucks before his release appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Chicago Bulls defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 132-125 in their first win of the season. However, they finished the game without most of their starters, except Caleb Wilson and Norman Powell. One notable starter on the bench was Matas Buzelis, who finished with 7 points and played 17 minutes. Instead, head coach Tiago Splitter chose to put […] The post Tiago Splitter defends Matas Buzelis benching decision in win over Bucks appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Game Details When: Saturday, October 24, 7:30 pm ETWhere: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PAWatch: NBC, NBA TVRadio: 97.5 The FanaticFollow: @LibertyBallers
The Milwaukee Bucks rejected a trade that would have sent Kevin Porter Jr. to the Denver Nuggets for two future second‑round picks, a pick swap and Zeke Nnaji, according to Jake Fischer’s Substack. Milwaukee balked at taking on Nnaji’s $7.47 million player option for 2027‑28 plus his current $7.47 million salary, opting instead to waive Porter and absorb his $5.39 million cap hit. Fischer notes the move reflects teams’ focus on financial flexibility under the apron system, especially with upcoming free agents like Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Ryan Rollins. He also mentions a failed Lakers swap involving Jericho Sims and Dalton Knecht.
Coach Taylor Jenkins explains why Gary Trent Jr. remains a DNP as the Bucks stick to a youth‑heavy rotation after their 132‑125 home loss to Chicago on Oct. 24. Despite a $64 million, four‑year deal, Jenkins says the team is still sorting out roles after the Giannis trade, emphasizing patience and a "process" for all players. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst even likens the Trent situation to a controversial Clippers deal, heightening the scrutiny on Milwaukee’s roster decisions.
The Milwaukee Bucks head to Philadelphia on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, for a 7:30 PM ET Eastern Conference showdown against the 76ers. The Bucks, 0‑2 after defeats to Washington and Chicago (including a 132‑125 loss), seek their first win, while Philadelphia rides a 2‑0 start, fresh off a 114‑106 victory over Cleveland. Tune in on NBA TV or NBC Sports Philadelphia, or stream the game live on Fubo (free trial available). Key players: Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid for the Sixers, AJ Green for the Bucks.
The Philadelphia 76ers are set to play the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night, but they will be without star LeBron James. James is officially listed as out due to low back/sciatica management. Before the game, 76ers head coach Nick Nurse provided an injury update on the future Hall of Famer, via Kris Rhim of ESPN. […] The post 76ers’ Nick Nurse provides LeBron James injury update after being ruled out vs. Bucks appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Golden State Warriors have reportedly put Kristaps Porzingis on the trade block despite his ongoing battle with POTS, and have reached out to the Milwaukee Bucks about a swap for Myles Turner. The Bucks, who are not believed to be interested in Porzingis, could demand draft assets to offset Turner’s $26.6 million cap hit compared with Porzingis’ $20 million salary. Turner, a veteran leader in Milwaukee’s post‑Giannis rebuild, posted 11 points, five rebounds and three assists in the Bucks’ 112‑105 opening‑night loss to the Washington Wizards, where Anthony Davis exploded for 34 points. The deal faces luxury‑tax constraints and roster timing concerns for both clubs.
Negotiations between the Lakers and Bucks over center Jericho Sims fell apart because Milwaukee demanded two future second‑round picks, while Los Angeles offered only one. The trade, first reported on Oct. 15, would have swapped Sims and a pick for Dalton Knecht, but the Lakers balked, deeming the cost comparable to giving up Deandre Ayton. With Kevon Looney struggling early in the season, the Lakers still need a backup center, but the draft‑pick gap kept the deal from materializing.
LeBron James misses the Sixers' Oct. 24 home game against the Milwaukee Bucks as the 76ers list him out for sciatic nerve management—a same‑season issue that sidelined him earlier. Philadelphia, 2‑0 this year, also rules out Dominick Barlow and lists forward Dean Wade as questionable, while other backups are out injured. James, who recently hit a career milestone versus the Cavaliers, teams with Tyrese Maxey as the Sixers look to maintain early optimism despite the lineup hits.
It's only the first week of the NBA season and LeBron is already hurt.
The Philadelphia 76ers will play the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2026, but LeBron James sits out due to low‑back sciatica. The Bucks, now rebuilding after Giannis Antetokounmpo’s move to Miami, are 0‑2 and seek their first win after a 132‑125 loss to Chicago. Philadelphia, 2‑0, continues its strong start with James averaging 15.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 6 assists in his first two games in a 76ers jersey. All 15 Bucks are healthy, and the team recently shifted its home opener to accommodate the city’s World Series excitement.
The Sixers’ upcoming back‑to‑back games against the Milwaukee Bucks (Sat) and Detroit Pistons (Sun) will thrust rookie big man Adem Bona into a larger role as Joel Embiid sits out due to load management. After missing most of training camp with a left‑foot sprain, Bona has logged 23 minutes this season, posting a key block in a comeback win over Cleveland and totaling five rebounds and two blocks. While his defensive instincts are strong, he still struggles with foul trouble and focus on assignments. In his rookie year he averaged 9.6 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 24.9 minutes, and Coach Nick Nurse expects him to lean on defense and rebounding as the team faces stars like LeBron James and Tyrese Maxey.
LeBron James is ruled out of the Philadelphia 76ers' Saturday night game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to back management, turning him from questionable to unavailable. Joel Embiid also sits out, leaving the Sixers to rely on their depth as they face a rested Bucks squad. The injury report lists Dean Wade as questionable with an ankle sprain, while Dominick Barlow and Tacko Fall remain out. The Sixers now must navigate the back‑to‑back weekend without their two stars before a tougher matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.
The Philadelphia 76ers (2-0) will be without LeBron James for Saturday night’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks (0-2) after ruling out the star forward with a lower back injury. Philadelphia’s latest injury report Saturday afternoon officially listed James as out with low back/sciatica, marking his first absence of the 2026-27 NBA season. The 41-year-old has […] The post 76ers rule out LeBron James vs. Bucks with back injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James will miss Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Former NBA guard Malik Beasley is in talks with federal prosecutors about switching his not‑guilty plea to guilty in a gambling indictment that alleges he deliberately altered his play in four 2023‑24 games—against Cleveland (Jan. 26), Charlotte (Feb. 27), LA Clippers (Mar. 10) and Brooklyn (Mar. 21)—to help bettors. While his lawyer says no final decision is made yet, a verdict is expected next week. The case also implicates ex‑Timberwolves teammate Ed Davis, who allegedly loaned Beasley millions to cover gambling debts. The investigation has already cost Beasley a $42 million Detroit contract and adds to a string of NBA gambling prosecutions.
Here is how the Nets could make a move for Tyler Herro and why a trade with the Bucks could make sense for both teams at this point.
Former Bucks guard Malik Beasley, who hit 224 three‑pointers in his lone 2023‑24 season, is negotiating a plea deal in a federal bribery and gambling case. He is expected to admit that he took money from gamblers to miss shots or keep his scoring below a set line, effectively ending his NBA career. While the Bucks stumble 0‑2 to start the post‑Giannis era, Beasley’s legal ordeal draws fresh scrutiny, with talks on the plea expected early this week.
Bam Adebayo has always been a consistently great defender, but the Miami Heat need his offensive game on the same level.