Washington Wizards first-overall pick AJ Dybantsa will miss Wednesday night’s season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks with a mild left ankle sprain, head coach Brian Keefe said on Tuesday afternoon. Although Dybantsa will miss the Wizards’ first game of the 2026-27 season, Keefe said the injury isn’t serious and the rookie is considered day-to-day. The […]
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Chris Paul surprises his dad, Charles Paul Sr., with a birthday gathering of 11 NBA friends, prompting an emotional reaction captured on video. The clip, shared by CP3, shows the veteran in a locker room surrounded by legends like Russell Westbrook, Jamal Crawford, Isaiah Thomas, and CJ McCollum, all posting heartfelt comments. The story highlights Charles’ lifelong sacrifices—coaching, building a basement court, and using his 401(k) to fund AAU teams—that fueled Paul’s 21‑year career. As Paul retires after a season with the Clippers, the tribute underscores the deep family bond behind the NBA point guard’s success.
The Washington Wizards open the 2026 season at home against the Milwaukee Bucks on Oct. 21, 7 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena. The biggest storyline is rookie No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa, who suffered an ankle sprain in the preseason finale and is listed as day‑to‑day, leaving his debut in doubt. Washington also loses Tristan Vikcevic (hip) and is without Jamir Watkins for the season (ACL). The Bucks enter injury‑free. Dybantsa, a 6‑foot‑9, 217‑lb former BYU star who averaged 25.5 points in college, posted 12.8 points over four preseason games for the Wizards.
Brew Hoop’s opening‑day thread previews the six NBA games kicking off on Oct. 20, 2026, while the Milwaukee Bucks wait to debut against Washington tomorrow. Highlights include Boston vs. Detroit at 2 p.m. CT (NBC/Peacock), the newly‑formed Philadelphia 76ers—now featuring Jaylen Brown after his trade—taking on the Knicks at 6 p.m., and OKC versus the Spurs at 8:30 p.m. with Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander and rookie Victor Wembanyama in the mix. The post also notes a media‑day photo of Brown, Embiid, LeBron and others, and invites fans to drop comments throughout the day.
Milwaukee guard Ryan Rollins says his confidence stems from trusting his work as the Bucks task him with leading the offense, setting the pace and anchoring both ends of the floor. After a breakout 2024‑25 season—averaging 17.3 points, 5.6 assists and 4.6 rebounds with a 40.6% three‑point rate—Rollins embraced a larger role amid a revamped roster that includes Tyler Herro, Kasparas Jakučionis, rookie Brayden Burries and returning Gary Trent Jr. He highlighted the depth of the backcourt, the importance of defensive identity and his readiness for the challenges ahead as Milwaukee opens the season on Oct. 21 in Washington and hosts the Bulls on Oct. 23.
Milwaukee’s young guard Ryan Rollins says he and newly‑acquired teammate Tyler Herro are focusing on pace and early offense as they rebuild after trading Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami. Rollins, who posted 17.3 points, 5.6 assists and 4.6 rebounds last season, highlights their growing communication and chemistry. Herro, the 26‑year‑old former Heat Sixth Man of the Year, brings career averages of 19.5 points and 4.1 assists, shooting 45% from the field and 38.2% from three. The Bucks open the 2026‑27 season on the road against the Washington Wizards.
After five preseason games, the Milwaukee Bucks show both promise and growing pains under coach Kyle Jenkins. Rebounding spikes dramatically—offensive boards jump to 35.9% (5th in the league) and defensive boards to 69.5% (15th)—fueling a surge to third‑most field‑goal attempts (94.2 per game) and third‑most three‑point tries (46.4 per game). The pace improves to 10th (104.5) and shot‑blocking climbs to 5.4 BPG (10th). Yet the Bucks still rank near the bottom in offensive rating (28th) and defensive rating (22nd), with shooting accuracy (30th) and fast‑break defense (29th) lagging. Kel’el Ware’s lackluster effort and attitude spark debate, while rookie Brayden Burries and Ousmane Dieng earn early trust as key substitutes. The notebook outlines these trends as the team heads into the regular season.
The Milwaukee Bucks have waived Kevin Porter Jr., ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Monday, October 19, as the team finalizes its roster for the 2026-27 NBA season. Porter is coming off one of his most productive NBA seasons. He averaged 17.4 points, 7.4 assists, 5.2 rebounds and 2.2 steals in 38 games for Milwaukee in […]
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The Milwaukee Bucks have re-signed Pete Nance to a two-way contract, Marc Stein reported on Monday, October 19. The move brings the forward back to Milwaukee after the team waived him during its roster cuts ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. Nance was previously on a two-year contract signed in July, but the deal was […]
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The Milwaukee Bucks re‑signed forward Pete Nance to a two‑way contract for a third season, marking his final year of two‑way eligibility. After briefly waiving him to meet roster limits, the team secured Nance before another club could snap him up, avoiding a costly standard deal. Coach Mike Budenholzer plans to use Nance primarily with the Bucks rather than the G League Herd, despite his solid 2025‑26 stats of 5.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.0 assist and 42% from three in 15.7 minutes per game.
The Milwaukee Bucks waive forward Pete Nance from his standard deal and re‑sign him to a two‑way contract, adding him to the team's 18‑man roster ahead of opening night. Nance, who logged 47 games last season with 5.4 points and 2.7 rebounds per game, joins Cormac Ryan and Kam Jones in the Bucks' two‑way slots. The two‑year minimum deal pays him $678,882 and allows appearances in up to 50 regular‑season games, while the team also trimmed guard Kevin Porter Jr. to meet the 15‑man limit.
Ryan Rollins is among those expected to take on an even bigger role on the Milwaukee Bucks after the Giannis Antetokounmpo era in Cream City ends. Coming off a breakout season, Rollins is also about to share duties in the backcourt with Milwaukee newcomer Tyler Herro. “I think the biggest thing with us is pushing […]
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Kevin Porter Jr. has been waived by the Milwaukee Bucks after a strong showing last season, and we name the three ideal landing spots for the 25-year-old guard.
The Milwaukee Bucks waive 26‑year‑old guard Kevin Porter Jr. minutes before the 4 p.m. roster deadline, trimming their squad to 15 players. Porter, who posted 17.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 7.4 assists over 36 starts in 2025‑26, opts into a $5.39 M player option before becoming a free agent. His turbulent career includes a 2019 trade, a volatile stint with Houston, legal issues, and short‑term contracts with Oklahoma City, a year in Greece, and the LA Clippers. With a crowded guard room bolstered by Tyler Herro, Brayden Burries, Kasparas Jakucionis and Ryan Rollins, the Bucks likely would have limited his minutes. Porter now seeks a new team where his offense can thrive.
The Milwaukee Bucks waive veteran guard Kevin Porter Jr., who posted 17.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 7.4 assists last season, to hit the roster limit and give young rebuild talent more minutes after trading Giannis Antetokounmpo. Sacramento Kings, reeling from Ben Simmons' season‑ending Achilles injury, emerge as the top suitor, also eyeing former Memphis guard Walter Clayton Jr., the 2025 18th‑overall pick who averaged 9.7 points and 5.7 assists. The Kings' decision could shape both teams' point‑guard depth heading into the 2026‑27 season.
The Bucks have waived Kevin Porter Jr., according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, choosing to release one of last season’s most productive guards to reach the regular-season roster limit. Milwaukee entered Monday with 16 players on guaranteed standard contracts and needed to move one. Caris LeVert and Jericho Sims had also surfaced as possible departures, but […]
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Kevin Porter Jr. had a career year in his first full season with the Milwaukee Bucks, but the team has decided to go in another direction ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
The waiver wire heats up on the eve of the 2026-27 NBA season as teams trim rosters. The Los Angeles Lakers cut 2024 first‑round pick Dalton Knecht, while the Milwaukee Bucks release veteran guard Kevin Porter Jr., both confirmed by Shams Charania. In a surprise move, the Dallas Mavericks part ways with longtime forward Dwight Powell after 12 seasons, as reported by ESPN. These roster reductions set the stage for the upcoming regular season.
The Milwaukee Bucks waive guard Kevin Porter Jr. to meet the 15‑man roster limit, absorbing his $5.39 million cap hit. Porter, 26, posted 17.4 points, 7.4 assists and 5.2 rebounds per game last season but struggled with a .348 three‑point rate and defensive lapses, and his off‑court history includes a locker‑room dispute in Cleveland and a domestic incident in Houston. With a deep backcourt—Tyler Herro, Ryan Rollins, Brayden Burries, Kasparas Jakucionis, Gary Trent Jr., plus wings A.J. Green and Caris LeVert—the Bucks deemed him expendable. No trade materialized, and Porter becomes a free agent if unclaimed on waivers.
The Sacramento Kings are scrambling for backcourt help after Ben Simmons suffers a season‑ending Achilles tear in practice. NBA insider Jake Fischer reports the club is eyeing point guard Walter Clayton Jr., who Memphis is trying to move before the Monday 5 p.m. roster deadline. While no deal is confirmed, the Kings consider Clayton among several options to replace Simmons’s playmaking role. A rumored discussion with the Milwaukee Bucks also circulates, but remains unverified. With the roster cut‑off looming, Sacramento must decide quickly whether to trade for depth or rely on its current roster.
The Milwaukee Bucks dealt Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason after a disappointing season. Giannis played in just 36 games, and the Bucks missed the playoffs. With Giannis’ exit, much of the interest likely goes with him, at least nationally. Still, there is intrigue about what the new iteration of the Milwaukee Bucks will look like. Doc […]
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Washington’s No. 1 overall pick A.J. Dybantsa remains a day‑to‑day after rolling his ankle in the preseason finale, leaving his debut against the Milwaukee Bucks on October 21 in doubt. Coach Brian Keefe gave a vague update following a light practice on Sunday, saying the team is "going one day at a time" and offering no clear timeline. The injury could postpone the much‑anticipated first‑game appearance of the 2026 draft’s top prospect, a key piece of the Wizards’ rebuild.
The Lakers are scrambling to trade guard Dalton Knecht before the regular season begins, aiming to cut their roster from 16 to 15 guaranteed contracts. Reports suggest a possible deal with the Milwaukee Bucks that would bring center Jericho Sims to Los Angeles, though the Lakers may also consider other front‑court options. Knecht, a 2024 No. 17 pick who once exploded for 37 points against Utah, has seen his minutes evaporate due to defensive lapses and modest shooting (36.8% from three). If a trade isn’t finalized, the team will likely waive him by the cut‑down deadline.
SB Nation Reacts surveys Bucks fans after the team’s 2-3 preseason run. While newcomers Brayden Burris and Nate Ament impressed (Ament later suffered an ankle injury) and Ryan Rollins showed progress, coach Taylor Jenkins earned praise for his tactical direction. However, the Bucks struggled in stretches, and high‑profile additions like Kel’el Ware and veterans Trent, Kuzma, and Turner delivered inconsistent performances. The poll asks whether fans’ optimism has shifted now that the preseason is over and the regular season looms.
The Milwaukee Bucks may still have Giannis Antetokounmpo if they stuck with their gut in the 2024 NBA Draft.