SERGE IBAKA NEWS

Khris Middleton scores 44 points, Bucks rally to beat Suns

Khris Middleton scored a season-high 44 points, Jrue Holiday had 17 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied to beat the short-handed Phoenix Suns 132...

MARCH 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Close East race adds to Bucks' urgency coming out of break

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks are coming out of the All-Star break knowing they've got work ahead just to earn home-court advantage in the first...

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giannis pours in 50 to lead Bucks past Pacers 128-119

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a season-high 50 points, two off his career best, and pulled down 14 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the skidding Indiana Pacers 128-119

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Coming off bench Ibaka will come off the bench Tuesday against the Pacers.

Impact Ibaka got the start in his Bucks debut while Giannis Antetokounmpo (ankle) was sidelined. With the two-time MVP available Tuesday, Ibaka will come off the bench. He figures to see fewer than the 31 minutes he garnered in his debut.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listless numbers in team debut Ibaka posted six points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven rebounds, one steal and one block across 31 minutes Monday in the Bucks' 122-107 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact In his Milwaukee debut, Ibaka received a healthy amount of minutes while taking on a starting role in the frontcourt alongside Bobby Portis, but his production wasn't anything special. The Bucks held two-time league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo (ankle) out for the front end of the back-to-back set, but he's been upgraded to probable for Tuesday's game against the Pacers. Assuming Antetokounmpo plays, look for Ibaka to head to the bench and see a major reduction in playing time.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Budenholzer assesses Serge Ibaka's Bucks debut against Portland. Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer describes what went wrong in the second quarter and assesses center Serge Ibaka's Bucks debut against...

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM

Simons scores 31, Portland beats Giannis-less Bucks 122-107

Anfernee Simons scored 31 points and the Portland Trail Blazers capitalized on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 122-107 for their third straight victory

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enters starting five Ibaka is starting Monday night against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Ibaka is set to make his first start as a Buck with Giannis Antetokounmpo (ankle) ruled out Monday evening. Ibaka's last start dates back to Feb. 3 against the Lakers, when he finished with 20 points, eight boards, two assists and two blocks in 34 minutes while with the Clippers. Though Ibaka isn't currently the favorite to start every night at center, he should have plenty of opportunities off the bench behind Bobby Portis.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from injury report Ibaka (trade pending) isn't listed on the injury report for Monday's contest against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Ibaka was traded from the Clippers to the Bucks as part of a four-team deal ahead of the trade deadline, and it appears he's set to make his Bucks debut Monday after being left off Milwaukee's injury report. The veteran forward made 35 appearances with the Clippers and averaged 6.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 15.4 minutes. With Brook Lopez (back) sidelined indefinitely, Ibaka is expected to be the primary backup center behind Bobby Portis for the remainder of the season, but it's possible he has an even larger role during Monday's matchup, as Giannis Antetokounmpo (ankle) is listed as doubtful.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks' Connaughton to undergo surgery for hand injury

The Milwaukee Bucks are optimistic that guard Pat Connaughton will return before the end of the regular season as he prepares to undergo surgery on his broken right hand

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Serge Ibaka has played in 146 playoff games, been to the NBA finals twice and won a championship with the Raptors in 2018-19.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM

Jackson, Clippers hold off Doncic, Mavs in rematch, 99-97

Reggie Jackson scored 24 points and the Los Angeles Clippers held off the Dallas Mavericks in the final minute for a 99-97 victory to earn another split in another two-game set bet...

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suns top Bucks 131-107 in rematch of last year's NBA Finals

Deandre Ayton scored 27 points, Mikal Bridges added 18 and the Phoenix Suns beat Milwaukee 131-107 in a rematch of last year’s NBA Finals won by the Bucks

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bucks add Ibaka, Pistons get Bagley in 4-team swap

The defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks have added center Serge Ibaka as part of a four-team trade on Thursday that also includes the Los Angeles Clippers, Detroit Pistons and S...

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With Harden-Simmons swap, Nets make a move Lakers didn't

In swapping James Harden for Ben Simmons, the Brooklyn Nets decided they needed to act now as they slide down the standings

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clippers trade Serge Ibaka in four-team deal to acquire Rodney Hood and Semi Ojeyele DALLAS — The Clippers are trading center Serge Ibaka, a former major free-agency signing whose tenure was marred by injury, to Milwaukee as...

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

NBA Trade Tracker: 76ers acquire James Harden for Ben Simmons

Get the breakdown on all the biggest deals made across the NBA before Thursday's trade deadline, with analysis from Yaron Weitzman.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Serge Ibaka stats, contract, cooking show, fashion and more: Meet the newest Milwaukee Bucks player acquired in a trade Thursday. NBA veteran Serge Ibaka grew up in the Republic of Congo and speaks four languages. Here are more facts about the Milwaukee Bucks' newest pl...

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM

Bucks add Serge Ibaka, Pistons get Marvin Bagley III in four-team deal: Instant grades and reaction This is an interesting deal with a couple of teams looking to fortify their rotations heading into a playoff run.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Milwaukee Bucks acquire Serge Ibaka, Kings trade Marvin Bagley in four-team deadline move Milwaukee acquires Serge Ibaka and trades Donte DiVincenzo, Semi Ojeleye and Rodney Hood in four-team deal. Pistons land Marvin Bagley from...

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Milwaukee Bucks acquire Serge Ibaka, trade Donte DiVincenzo and others in deadline move The Milwaukee Bucks acquire Serge Ibaka and two-second round picks, and trade Donte DiVincenzo, Semi Ojeleye and Rodney Hood in four-team de...

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM

Kings trade Marvin Bagley III to Pistons, Clippers send Serge Ibaka to Bucks as part of 4-team deal: Sources Bagley, the No. 2 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, has played in 30 games this season, averaging 9.3 points and 7.2 rebounds in 21.9 minutes per...

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Traded to Bucks Ibaka was sent from the Clippers to the Bucks on Thursday in a four-team trade, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. The Pistons acquired Marvin Bagley, the Kings acquired Donte DiV...

Impact Ibaka seems to have put his persistent back issues behind him and will now, ironically, help replace center minutes vacated by Brook Lopez's absence stemming from back surgery. Ibaka fits the Bucks' offense as a stretch-five capable of hitting threes while Giannis Antetokounmpo operates in the paint. Ibaka will presumably come off the bench but could see minutes at both backup center and power forward, which should allow him to see a good share of minutes. Over his past 24 appearances, he's averaged 7.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 16.1 minutes while shooting 38.1 percent from three on 1.8 attempts per game.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in starting role Ibaka notched 20 points (9-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 34 minutes during Thursday's 111-110 win over the Lakers.

Impact Ibaka made his second straight start Thursday in the absence of Ivica Zubac (calf). After double-doubling Monday, the veteran scored a season-high 20 points in the win over the Lakers and swatted a pair of shots for the second straight game. Ibaka is in the midst of the least productive season of his career but is showing that he has still has something left in the tank during the two-game stretch.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Thursday Ibaka will start Thursday's game against the Lakers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ibaka will make his 10th start of the season Thursday. The veteran will replace Ivica Zubac (calf) in the starting lineup for the second consecutive game. In his last start, Ibaka notched 14 points, 11 rebounds, two blocks and a steal in 22 minutes against Indiana.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE