Veteran power forward Kurt Thomas had little idea whether he would fit into the Milwaukee Bucks' plans when he was traded by San Antonio on June 23 as part of the Richard Jefferson deal.
The Bucks were dumping Jefferson's big contract, and they did not keep the other two players they acquired in the three-team swap. Forward Bruce Bowen was released, and forward Amir Johnson was sent to Toronto in an August trade.
But less than two weeks before the regular-season opener the 37-year-old Thomas is staking his claim to a spot in the starting lineup.
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October 19, 2009
Once again back is the incredible ... Ball Don't Lie's NBA
previews, outlining off-season moves, projecting win totals, spinning
tracks and much, much more. It's a fun, hot mess. Today, the Milwaukee Bucks.2008-09 Record: 34-48, fifth place in Central DivisionHead Coach/Facial Hair: Scott Skiles/NoneKey Additions: Brandon Jennings(notes), Hakim Warrick(notes), Ersan Ilyasova...
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October 19, 2009
Last year we debuted the “Highs and Lows” system — previewing the NBA season by predicting the respective ceiling and basement for each team. Same theme, different season…
Added: Brandon Jennings, Hakim Warrick, Carlos Delfino, Kurt Thomas, Jodie Meeks, Roko Ukic
Lost: Richard Jefferson, Charlie Villanueva, Ramon Sessions, Keith Bogans, Malik Allen, Damon Jones...
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October 17, 2009
Saturday's NBA preseason roundup: Rookie Brandon Jennings made the most of his first preseason start, scoring 16 points and handing out seven assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 101-87 victory over the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves.
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October 17, 2009
MILWAUKEE(AP) -Rookie Brandon Jennings made the most of his first preseason start, scoring 16 points and handing out seven assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 101-87 victory over the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.
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October 19, 2009
It was a highlight-reel play in Saturday night's game, a pinpoint pass from Carlos Delfino to a streaking Hakim Warrick. The Bucks aim to make such plays a staple of their game during the upcoming season rather than just a passing fancy.
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October 17, 2009
Richard Jefferson with the reverse baseline jam on Elden Campbell.
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October 17, 2009
With LeBron James not quite over his might-be-swine-might-be-regular flu bug, can you really blame the Spurs for putting some of their guys out of harm’s way last night? Manu Ginobili (the most fragile of the Big Three), Richard Jefferson (the expensive new acquisition) and Gregg Popovich (the mastermind) all took the night off from Spurs/Cavs, [...]
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October 18, 2009
Richard Jefferson with the reverse jam over Bargnani, via JRicherTV.
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October 18, 2009
Richard Jefferson drives baseline and then smashes one in Lamar Odom's grill.
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October 19, 2009
The Big Three of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili is still as imposing as ever when they are on the floor together but the supporting cast really lacked athleticism. In one fell swoop, San Antonio cured that in a three team deal that brought another All-Star caliber player to the Alamo City, forward Richard Jefferson.
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