RealGM Basketball Wiretap

27 July 2024

• Andre Jackson Jr Underwent Finger Surgery

  Milwaukee Bucks wing Andre Jackson Jr. underwent surgery to repair a fracture left middle finger. Jackson is expected to be fully recovered in time for training camp.

  As a rookie, Jackson averaged 2.2 points and 2.0 rebounds in 10 minutes per game. The second-year wing has been praised for his defense and passing ability.

• Isaiah Thomas, Justise Winslow, Will Barton Work Out For Bucks

  Isaiah Thomas was one of five players who worked out for the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

  The team also worked out Justise Winslow, Will Barton, Hamidou Diallo, and Jaylen Nowell.

  The Bucks recently signed Gary Trent Jr. to a one-year deal.

• Khris Middleton Underwent Surgeries On Both Ankles

  Khris Middleton underwent two successful arthroscopic clean-up procedures to fix lingering ankle issues this offseason. Middleton underwent surgery initially on his left ankle shortly after the season. Middleton later underwent a minor clean up surgery on his right ankle in mid-June.

  Middleton was walking without pain or discomfort when he visited his teammates in Las Vegas for Summer League. Middleton is expected to be ready for the start of the 24-25 season.

  Middleton missed over a month of action and 16 consecutive games with his left ankle injury before returning to the floor on March 17. Middleton averaged 15.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 27 minutes per game and played in only 55 games. Middleton has two years remaining on the three-year, $102 million contract extension he signed with the Bucks last offseason.

• Gary Trent Jr., Bucks Agree To One-Year Deal

  Gary Trent Jr. and the Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to a one-year deal. Trent had a limited market as he and the Toronto Raptors were unable to agree to terms on a long-term contract over the past year. Trent is represented by Rich Paul and Lucas Newton.

  Trent will fill the vacancy created with the departure of Malik Beasley, who signed a one-year, $6 million deal with the Detroit Pistons after playing on the minimum last season.

  In 71 games last season, Trent averaged 13.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists while shooting 39.3 percent on three-pointers in 28.1 minutes.

• Patrick Beverley Signs With Hapoel Tel Aviv

  Patrick Beverley has agreed to sign with Hapoel Tel Aviv in Israel.

  "They gave me everything I asked for... I couldn't refuse," wrote Beverley on X.

  Beverley finished the 23-24 season with the Milwaukee Bucks and has a four-game suspension from the NBA waiting for him if he returns to the league in the future.

• Bucks Interested In Gary Trent Jr.

  The Milwaukee Bucks are among the teams with interest in signing Gary Trent Jr., sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic. Trent had been expected to become a free agent in 2023, but opted into his $18.5 million option for 23-24 with the Toronto Raptors with the sides considering an extension. An extension never materialized and the Raptors have moved on.

  In 71 games last season, Trent averaged 13.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 28.1 minutes. Trent shot 39.3 percent on three-pointers last season.

  Trent, who is represented by Rich Paul and Lucas Newton, has a softer than expected market but is remaining patient in free agency.

• Bucks Fully Guarantee A.J. Green Salary For 2024-25 Season

  The Milwaukee Bucks fully guaranteed A.J. Green's salary for the 2024-25 season, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

  Green will earn $2.12 million next season.

  Green has shot 41.2% from three in his two years with the Bucks.

• Tyler Smith, Bucks Agree To Four-Year, $7.9M Deal

  Tyler Smith agreed to a four-year, $7.9 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

  The first two years of the deal are guaranteed. The third year is non-guaranteed, and the Bucks have a team option for the fourth year.

  Smith, who played for the G League Ignite last season, was the 33rd pick in the 2024 draft.

• Malik Beasley, Pistons Agree To One-Year, $6M Deal

  Malik Beasley signed a one-year, $6 million contract with the Detroit Pistons on Saturday.

  Beasley averaged 11.3 points and 3.7 rebounds last season with the Bucks.

• Cavaliers Hire DeMarre Carroll As Assistant Coach

  The Cleveland Cavaliers have hired DeMarre Carroll as an assistant coach under Kenny Atkinson. Carroll was an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks in 22-23 under Mike Budenholzer and the Los Angeles Lakers in 23-24 under Darvin Ham.

  Carroll spent 11 seasons in the NBA until his retirement in 2020. Atkinson was an assistant coach during Carroll's time with the Hawks, and then as a head coach during their overlapping time with the Brooklyn Nets. Carroll was a teammate of Jarrett Allen and Caris LeVert with the Nets.