Feb 23, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers speaks to the media prior to the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Doc Rivers Reveals Milwaukee Bucks Player Dealing With Injury

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Oct 11, 2024 6:39 PM ET

Delon Wright has been a valuable role player over his nine seasons in the NBA.

Over the offseason, he signed a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks.

However, Wright did not appear in Thursday's 107-102 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.

According to head coach Doc Rivers, Wright is dealing with an injury from a recent practice.

Rivers: "He got crushed on a pick yesterday. Hurt his shoulder... He's just out. I don't think he'll be out long."

Wright is coming off a season where he appeard in 47 games for the Washington Wizards and Miami Heat.

He finished the year with averages of 4.5 points, 1.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 39.4% from the field and 36.8% from the three-point range.

Over his nine seasons, Wright has played for the Raptors, Wizards, Hawks, Mavs, Pistons, Kings, Grizzlies and Heat.

His career averages are 7.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 45.1% from the field and 35.4% from the three-point range in 508 regular season games.

He has also appeared in 41 NBA playoff games.

Via Eric Nehm of The Athletic on Thursday: "For those asking, Delon Wright was a DNP tonight because he got hit with a hard screen yesterday in practice and missed tonight's game with a right shoulder contusion.

Rivers said he doesn't expect Wright to miss much time."

For those asking, Delon Wright was a DNP tonight because he got hit with a hard screen yesterday in practice and missed tonight's game with a right shoulder contusion.

Rivers said he doesn't expect Wright to miss much time.
— Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) October 11, 2024