Latest news with #JamareeBouyea
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bucks stun Nuggets with wild Summer League buzzer-beater
The post Bucks stun Nuggets with wild Summer League buzzer-beater appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Milwaukee Bucks are under as much pressure as anyone this offseason, because if they fail to make marked progress in the Eastern Conference, Giannis Antetokounmpo could request a trade. Ergo, the organization must work feverishly to identify players who can aid its potential rise. Pricey free agents like Myles Turner are not the only ones who fall under that category. One or more members of the franchise's Summer League squad may be of service. Advertisement The Bucks' youngsters and roster hopefuls showcased their abilities and tenacity in a 90-89 buzzer-beating win versus the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. Milwaukee trailed by seven points with two and a half minutes remaining before roaring back. Fourth-year point guard Jamaree Bouyea sunk the game-winning, step-back 3-pointer from 25 feet out as time expired. Elation filled Milwaukee's Summer Leaguers, a feel-good moment that the team and fans could enjoy after a disappointing end to the 2024-25 campaign, and a bittersweet beginning to the offseason. Following Damian Lillard's release and the constant Antetokounmpo speculation, there is something undoubtedly refreshing about a complicated-free moment. The unrestrained enthusiasm that Bouyea and his teammates experienced by stealing a W in Las Vegas, which does not happen often in that town, reminds people what is at stake during Summer League play. Men are fighting for their jobs and NBA dreams. A hard-fought victory alone is obviously not going to determine roster slots, but it may force Bucks brass to give more consideration to certain individuals. Advertisement Will a key contributor emerge from Bucks' Summer League team? Bouyea, who played five games with Milwaukee last season, is hoping to earn another stint in The Association. Although he shot a modest 5-of-13 from the field, the 26-year-old showed incredible composure and clutch prowess in the final seconds of the contest. He certainly impressed the Bucks Summer League head coach. 'Wanted to get the ball into JB's hands, downhill to his right hand,' Jason Love told reporters, per The Athletic's Eric Nehm. 'Guys executed the play. He's a big-time player. Made a big-time shot.' Bouyea is extremely grateful he was given the opportunity to succeed with the game on the line. 'Coach said for the win, so that's what I tried to do,' the former San Francisco star revealed. 'Like the playground, playing with my brothers when I was a kid. Dream come true.' Advertisement Jamaree Bouyea was not the only one who shined in Milwaukee's triumph over Denver. Chris Livingston and Cormac Ryan each scored a game-high 18 points and Pete Nance posted 13 points, seven rebounds and four assists. This group will look to keep the good vibes rolling when it faces the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday afternoon. Related: Bucks' Doc Rivers reveals Giannis' reaction to point guard suggestion Related: Myles Turner pens emotional goodbye for Indiana after free agency move
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Missouri basketball grad Tamar Bates stats in first Denver Nuggets game in NBA Summer League
Former Missouri basketball standout Tamar Bates took to the court with the Denver Nuggets for the first time Thursday night, scoring eight points in a 90-89, buzzer-beater loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in an NBA Summer League game in Las Vegas. Bates signed a two-way contract with the Nuggets shortly after going undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft in June. Advertisement The wing was one of two Tigers to earn NBA opportunities this year, as Caleb Grill signed an Exhibit-10 deal with the Chicago Bulls. Grill is expected to make his first appearance for the Bulls on Friday night. Bates finished 3-of-9 shooting from the field, including a 1-of-2 mark from 3-point range and a third-quarter layup that he finished through contact for an and-1 opportunity. The NCAA leader from the free-throw line last season converted on his lone trip to the stripe. The Kansas City, Kansas, product led all players on the night with three steals during his 18 minutes on the court. He had two rebounds, both off the offensive glass, as well as two assists and two turnovers. Bates had a plus/minus of +7, which was second-best among the 10 Nuggets players who featured Thursday. Advertisement Milwaukee guard Jamaree Bouyea beat the buzzer with a triple from the wing to give the Bucks the win, shortly after Denver's E.J. Liddell scored a putback dunk with 5.1 seconds remaining to give the Nuggets a two-point lead. Bates was not on the floor for either play, checking out of the game for the final time with 5:58 to play in the fourth quarter. vMar 20, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Tamar Bates (2) drives against Drake Bulldogs forward Cam Manyawu (3) in the first half of a first round men's NCAA Tournament game at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images Da'Ron Holmes, an Overland Park, Kansas, product and Dayton grad, led Denver with 15 points, and Liddell and Hunter Tyson each had 12-point, 11-rebound double-doubles. Chris Livingston and Cormac Ryan, both playing for Milwaukee, led all scorers with 18 points. Advertisement Mizzou coach Dennis Gates and general manager Tim Fuller reportedly are in Las Vegas to watch the recent Tigers grads in action. Former first-round pick Kobe Brown is also expected to play in Vegas, as he makes his third Summer League appearance for the LA Clippers. More: Tamar Bates wrote himself into Border War legend. Here's how the Missouri basketball star did it More: Pros, cons of Denver Nuggets signing Tamar Bates of Missouri basketball to two-way contract In 67 games for Mizzou after transferring in from Indiana, Bates averaged 13.3 points and 2.8 rebounds. With 1.2 assists and 1.5 turnovers per game, he had a negative assist-to-turnover ratio with MU. Advertisement The Kansas City, Kansas, native had a 49.9% clip from the field for the Tigers, shot 39.3% from 3-point range, and was 93.2% from the free throw line. He led the nation with a 94.6% mark from the line as a senior. This article originally appeared on Columbia Daily Tribune: Mizzou alum Tamar Bates' stats from first Nuggets game in NBA Summer League
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jamaree Bouyea gets it to go at the buzzer
Jamaree Bouyea gets it to go at the buzzer Jamaree Bouyea gets it to go at the buzzer, 07/10/2025
