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sports1 year ago

Kings Close to Signing Veteran Forward Jae Crowder

Free agent forward Jae Crowder is nearing a deal with the Sacramento Kings, who are currently 8-10 and facing injury challenges. Crowder, a 13-year NBA veteran with two Finals appearances, is expected to join the team as soon as their upcoming game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Last season, he averaged 6.2 points and 3.2 rebounds with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Kings are also dealing with injuries to Trey Lyles and DeMar DeRozan, impacting their lineup.

sports2 years ago

Milwaukee Bucks Reunite with Jae Crowder and Make NBA History

The Milwaukee Bucks have announced the return of forward Jae Crowder on a one-year free agent deal. Crowder, a Marquette University alumnus, was acquired by the Bucks in a four-team deal last season and played in 18 regular season games, shooting 43.6% from behind the three-point arc. Despite his reduced playing time in the playoffs, Crowder expressed his desire to continue playing with the Bucks, and his wish has now been granted.

sports2 years ago

Milwaukee Bucks Make Big Moves: Re-Sign Jae Crowder and Sign Chris Livingston

The Milwaukee Bucks have re-signed veteran forward Jae Crowder, who was acquired from the Phoenix Suns at the trade deadline last season. Crowder played in 18 games for the Bucks, averaging 6.9 points and showcasing his strong defense. Despite a short playoff run, Crowder brings extensive postseason experience to the team, having appeared in over 110 playoff games in his career.

sports2 years ago

NBA Trade Rumors and Drama: Suns, Wizards, and Crowder

Rumors suggest that Monty Williams, the coach of the Phoenix Suns, did not want to coach Jae Crowder and Deandre Ayton. Crowder responded on Twitter but later deleted the tweet. Williams has not commented publicly on the matter. The Suns traded Crowder to the Bucks as part of a four-team trade, and Ayton's future with the team remains uncertain. The Suns are reportedly looking to trade Ayton for quality role players, but new coach Frank Vogel has talked up Ayton's potential.

sports2 years ago

Suns' NBA Title Aspirations Spark Trade Rumors and Social Media Drama.

Former Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams reportedly did not want Jae Crowder on the team due to finding him difficult to handle and coach. Williams also allegedly wanted to trade Deandre Ayton to the Indiana Pacers for Myles Turner. Crowder responded to the rumor on Twitter before deleting the tweet. The Suns have since fired Williams and hired Frank Vogel, and are now focused on winning a championship with a Big Three of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and potentially Bradley Beal.

sports2 years ago

Nuggets Await NBA Finals Opponent After Impressive Playoff Run.

The Phoenix Suns have never swept the Los Angeles Lakers out of the playoffs, but the Denver Nuggets accomplished this feat in the 2022-23 season. The Nuggets are making their first NBA Finals appearance in 46 years, and the Suns have been eliminated by the eventual NBA champion 14 times in their 32 playoff appearances. The Suns held their opponents under 92 points in three games this season, winning two of them. The Suns are linked to two of the top coaching candidates, and there is speculation about the possibility of Deandre Ayton going to Dallas. Fans are divided on whether or not they want Jae Crowder to return to the Suns.

sports2 years ago

Jae Crowder questions his role with the Bucks.

Jae Crowder expressed his frustration after barely playing in the Milwaukee Bucks' playoff loss to the Miami Heat. Crowder, who was traded to the Bucks just before the trade deadline in February, appeared in only 30 combined minutes during the series. He played in just 19 seconds in Game 5, and didn’t play at all in Game 4. Despite his criticisms and the tough way the season ended, Crowder isn’t ruling out a return to Milwaukee.