April 2016 Milwaukee Bucks Wiretap

Bucks Accused Of Not Testing Larry Sanders For Concussion In 2014

Aug 31, 2016 9:13 PM

Larry Sanders fractured his orbital bone in a February 2014 game against the Rockets. He chose not to take his doctor-prescribed painkillers, worrying that the pills could be addictive.

Sanders believes he may have been concussed but the Milwaukee Bucks never tested him.

"They kind of let me go to sleep on the training table and sent me home and didn't really think anything was wrong," he said. "And then, the next day, I find out I blew out the orbital in my face. That kind of went into the box of why I had to get out of here, just for your health. I didn't really feel safe with them—the league or Milwaukee—after that point."

Sanders became more tentative putting his body on the line after that.

"I felt that, if something did happen again, I wouldn't be properly taken care of," he said. "I wouldn't be properly tested. Maybe it would be ignored and I would be pressured to go back and all these things, when they haven't even addressed the issue yet."

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Xavier Henry Signs Camp Deal With Bucks

Aug 30, 2016 12:32 PM

Xavier Henry has agreed to a camp deal with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Henry had a workout recently with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Henry ruptured his left Achilles tendon early in the 14-15 season while with the Lakers.

Henry had a training camp invite from the Warriors last season and then played in the D-League for Santa Cruz.

Shams Charania/The Vertical

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Steve Novak Re-Signs With Bucks

Aug 29, 2016 5:18 PM

The Milwaukee Bucks have re-signed free agent forward Steve Novak.

Novak, 33, was signed by the Bucks on Feb. 22, but appeared in just three games before a left knee injury (MCL) forced him to miss the remainder of the season. Prior to signing with the Bucks, Novak played in seven games for the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2015-16 season. 

The 6-10 forward has appeared in 459 career games (six starts), averaging 4.7 points and 1.3 rebounds, while shooting 43.1 percent from 3-point range in 10 seasons with Houston, the L.A. Clippers, Dallas, San Antonio, New York, Toronto, Utah, Oklahoma City and Milwaukee. The Marquette University product was drafted by Houston with the 32nd overall pick in the 2006 NBA Draft.

RealGM Staff Report

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Jason Terry Close To Deal With Bucks

Aug 19, 2016 10:32 AM

Jason Terry and the Milwaukee Bucks are in advanced talks on a contract for the 16-17 season.

The Bucks have identified Terry as a veteran presence their young team needs.

Terry spent the past two seasons with the Houston Rockets.

Terry was teammates with Bucks' coach Jason Kidd with Dallas and he also played for him with Brooklyn.

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Ray Allen In Contact With Celtics, Bucks On Possible Deal

Aug 7, 2016 9:54 AM

Ray Allen has spoken with the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks about a possible deal for the 16-17 season.

Allen is considering an NBA return after not playing two seasons.

Allen has also been linked to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers and San Antonio Spurs.

"My decision is predicated on what is available," he said. "I said that I was interested because I never retired for a reason. I've been watching, seeing what teams have been doing and I've been waiting to see if the opportunity presented itself where I think I could fit."

Allen has previously played for both the Bucks and Celtics.

"I would love going back to those places if it worked out," Allen said, "because both teams are good, too. It doesn't necessarily have to be championship-or-bust for me to go back to the NBA.

"I want to be in a situation where I thought I could help, play a little bit and help where they have good young talent."

Dom Amore/Hartford Courant

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