"Bobby Portis criticized his teammates during practice, stating, 'This is why we suck -- we carry ourselves like everything is fine, and we have no f---ing urgency. We just lost by 45. Everybody's body language is terrible. No one is listening to coaches.'"
"The Bucks' management made a significant decision by waiving Damian Lillard, stretching his contract over five seasons, which resulted in $22.5 million in dead money annually through 2030."
The Milwaukee Bucks struggled with a 11-16 record, facing pressure after a significant loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Star player Giannis Antetokounmpo was absent due to injuries. During practice, Bobby Portis expressed frustration, criticizing teammates for their lack of urgency and poor body language. The team had undergone significant changes, including the waiving of Damian Lillard and the acquisition of Myles Turner, which left the Bucks with substantial dead money. Antetokounmpo initially agreed to give the new roster a chance but quickly faced disappointing results.
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