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The Bucks are adding Delon Wright in free agency.
TheMilwaukee Buckshaveagreedto a one-year, $3.3 million minimum contract withDelon Wright, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Wright, 32, was a player theBucks pursued ahead of the trade deadline when he was still a member of the Washington Wizards. Ultimately, the team settled on a trade for Patrick Beverley, who was with the Philadelphia 76ers at the time, due to his smaller contract. The Wizards were seeking future second-round draft assets for Wright, who was on an expiring $8.2 million contract.
After failing to find a trade partner for the veteran point guard at the trade deadline, theWizards ended up buying Wright outof his contract, paving the way for him to sign with the Miami Heat for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. There, Wright played in 14 games and averaged 5.4 points, 2.6 assists, and 1.4 steals per game while shooting 36.7 percent from three-point range.
The Bucks will become the ninth different organization that Wright has played for since being drafted 20th overall in 2015. Although he may not be the most athletic or explosive guard in the league, Wright has always provided stability and leadership wherever he has been. With the Bucks, the well-traveled guard will be a reliable option for head coach Doc Rivers behind All-Star Damian Lillard on the team’s depth chart.
A decision to sign Wright to a one-year contract likely signals that the Bucks will not be retaining Beverley, who is also a free agent this offseason. Beverley earned himself afour-game suspension after Milwaukee was eliminated from postseason contention after forcefully throwing a basketball multiple times at spectators and for his inappropriate interaction with a reporter during his postgame media availability.
Despite his defensive contributions, Beverley’s antics and upcoming suspension have seemed to result in the Bucks looking elsewhere for production.
Throughout the entirety of his career, Wright has always been a steady contributor in the backcourt. In a total of 508 games with nine different organizations, Wright has averaged 7.0 points, 3.1 assists, and 3.1 rebounds per game. There is never a lot of talk centered around Wright and his play, yet the veteran always seems to find himself making an impact on his team’s chances of winning.
The Bucks are hopeful that Wright will be able to provide some much-needed depth in the backcourt alongside Lillard as they look to work their way back up to title-contention status.
Brett Siegelis a credentialed NBA insider and reporter for ClutchPoints. He previously covered the NBA for Fastbreak on SI FanNation and NBA Analysis Network, and worked with Louisville Basketball. Brett resides in New Jersey after receiving his degree from Louisville.
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Report: Milwaukee Bucks Division Rival Loses Star To Free Agency
The Milwaukee Bucks are heading into a third straight off-season in which their disappointment overshadows their accomplishments.
Since winning the Championship in 2021, the Bucks have suffered first or second round exits in the playoffs each year.
That being said, winning the division feels like the bare minimum. The Bucks have won the division six years in a row, and now, one of their biggest rivals lost a super star.
Milwaukee Bucks Rival Loses Super Star To Free Agency
Dec 11, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives for the basket against Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11) during the third quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
According toK.C. Johnson, a Chicago Bulls insider:
It’s 2021 free agency all over again. Although this time, theChicago Bullscurrently don’t project to be a landing spot if DeMar DeRozan and his hometown Los Angeles Lakers can’t figure out a partnership.
NBA free agency is mostly a lucrative game. But it also can be an unsentimental one at times, squeezing out high-level players.
And at least for now, DeRozan’s options are dwindling after the Bulls and DeRozan have failed to this point to follow through on season-long vows to continue their relationship.
As recently as mid-April, inan interview with NBC Sports Chicagofollowing the morning shootaround in Detroit before the third-to-last game of the regular season, listen to how emphatically DeRozan said he wanted to return.
“I love ownership. I love everything about the city and the franchise, top to bottom—the front office, the staff we have,” he said. “It’s one of those places that gives me motivation to see everybody get what they deserve and feel what winning is like again.
“You watch me, how hard I play, how hard I want to give success to this organization, this city, that’s my main focal point. I always want to finish a job. The last couple years have been tough with injuries and so many ups and downs. But I always want to weather the storm and stick through whatever situation it is to make the most out of it, to make it even better. That’s always been my mindset and it’s my mindset going forward. How can I be here and make this a winning organization like when I first came?
Dec 11, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) prepares to shoot a free throw during overtime against the Chicago Bulls at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
“The feeling, the vibe, the energy that was around when we had that run (in 2021-22), I want the city and all these players to experience that again—and for myself too. It’s always easy to complain and say what’s not. But I made it clear this is where I want to be and ride it out. I don’t want to go nowhere.“They know it. Everybody knows my stance. I lay it down from this perspective: I want to come back. Everybody else figure out what you need to figure out. And that’s just how I look at it so I don’t stress or worry about what’s what. I made it clear this is where I want to be. The powers that be just need to figure out what needs to happen. Everybody knows my mindset.”
Management and coach Billy Donovan, for their part, consistently praised DeRozan’s leadership with the Bulls’ young core and lauded his steady personality through trying times. Following a season in which DeRozan led the NBA in minutes played and fourth-quarter scoring, executive vice president Artūras Karnišovas reiterated his stance of wanting to re-sign DeRozan.
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After Michael Jordan Publicly Ignored Angel Reese’s Special Request, Sky Rookie Offers the Same to $6 Million Worth New Singer Friend
Angel Reese’s double-double reign from LSU to Chicago Sky continues. After scoring a double-double in her 12th consecutive WNBA game, she matched the record from Candace Parker. The ‘Chi-town Barbi’e has been involved in 3 of the 10 most-watched WNBA games this season and even reached out to the GOATMichael Jordan,with a request during her first pre-season game. Even though ‘His Airness’ has been tight-lipped about the request, people from across multiple industries are definitely interested in seeing Reese perform.
Although Michael Jordan has yet to respond to the request, Angel Reese has received love and support from Jordans. Juanita Vanoy Jordan TheChicago Bullslegend’s ex-wife, has made multiple posts on her Instagram to support the 22-year-old. Yes, not just stories but dedicated posts to celebrate Angel Reese. Those posts were made in support when Reese was yet to hit her peak form. Now with her 12th consecutive double-double, a $6 million worth singer has appreciated Reese.
Singer, and songwriter SZA aka Solana Imani Rowe has taken to Instagram to show her support for the #5 of Sky. She wrote on her story, “Go Crazy! I gotta go she her play 😍.” The news soon reached Reese on X, and she replied, “SZA sisterrrr come to a gameeee i love youuuuu😭🥺🩷.”
SZA is yet to take up Angel Reese on that offer, however, unlike Michael Jordan she has shown interest in the game. Similarly, the Chicago Sky X account posted about the celebrities who turned up a few days ago for the game against the Fever.
Chance the rapper and Jason Sudeikis were sitting side by side. Chicago-based rappers Vic Mensa and Lil Durk were also present for the game. Interestingly the Sky rookie had made multiple requests for Michael Jordan. One request was made to other celebrities during the 2024 MET Gala
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The event was special because she celebrated her 22nd birthday. “When I was at the Gala, I talked to DWade. Obviously, he’s gonna come to the game. Cardi B, she’s gonna try to come to the game in New York. Usher, he said he’s gonna come to the game in Vegas and hopefully he’s going back on tour so all of us can go to the concert.”
During her first pre-season game she said to WGN News,“I want Michael Jordan to come to a game.”She continued, “I’m telling you right now, I want Michael Jordan to come to a game. I’ve never met him. That’s why the first time I want him to come to a game.”
One month ago when she was asked about her bucket list of people, she still wanted to meet. Angel Reese once again started the list with Michael Jordan. “I’ll start there. I want Michael Jordan to come to a game. I don’t know if I’ve ever seen him at a women’s basketball game. So, I want him to come to a game. “Jordan has never been spotted for a WNBA game, would Reese be successful in changing the unfavorable stat of MJ?
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