Jericho Sims ☆

• Podcast Locked On Bucks host · Report · 33 h ago

  Players on standard contracts who did not play in the finale were Gary Trent Jr., Pete Nance, LeVert (heard as "Karis Levert"; likely Caris LeVert) and Jericho Sims. The host referred to these as DNP-coach's decisions. Sims was at the game in street clothes.

• Podcast Locked On Bucks host · Relayed report · 33 h ago

  The host relays reports of trade discussions between the Bucks and Lakers on a framework centered on Jericho Sims and "Bolton Connect" (unclear in the transcript; identity unknown). Which reporter first reported this is not clearly stated.

• ESPN ESPN · Report · 47 h ago

  Sims (undisclosed) didn't play in Friday's 128-127 preseason win over the Pacers in overtime.

• Podcast Jake Fisher (reported), via Locked On Bucks · Relayed report · Oct 16

  Per Jake Fisher, the Bucks and Lakers held exploratory talks on swapping Jericho Sims for 'Dalton Connect' (probably Dalton Knecht; not on roster list).

• Podcast Jake Fisher (reported), via Locked On Bucks · Relayed report · Oct 16

  Fisher's reporting says there is little optimism that a Sims/'Dalton Connect' (probably Dalton Knecht) trade will happen, and that sources briefed on the talks are pessimistic it will go through.

• Podcast Justin Garcia, Locked On Bucks · Analysis · Oct 16

  The host calls Sims a strong fit with the Lakers and Luka Doncic because he sets screens and rolls to the rim.

• Podcast Justin Garcia, Locked On Bucks · Analysis · Oct 16

  The host says the Bucks' rebounding numbers have shot up in the preseason when Sims is on the floor.

• Podcast Justin Garcia, Locked On Bucks · Opinion · Oct 16

  The host is optimistic that Taylor Jenkins can get the most out of Sims and turn him into a 'Steven Adams light' type of player.

• Podcast Justin Garcia, Locked On Bucks · Analysis · Oct 16

  Sims turns 28 this year and is on a one-year minimum deal, then becomes an unrestricted free agent next summer.

• Podcast Justin Garcia, Locked On Bucks · Opinion · Oct 16

  The host's view is that Sims should not be untouchable: multiple second-round picks are more likely to be valuable than a couple of years of a near-30 big, so he would trade Sims if he could get something.

• Podcast Justin Garcia, Locked On Bucks · Analysis · Oct 16

  The host's read is that the Bucks seem to be listening to offers for Sims to see what assets they can get, rather than actively shopping him.

• Podcast Jake Fisher (reported), via Locked On Bucks · Relayed report · Oct 16

  Per Fisher's sources, the Bucks have weighed possible deals involving veterans 'Karis Levert' (likely Caris LeVert) and Kevin Porter Jr., in addition to possible Sims trades, so they don't have to release players under contract.

• Podcast Camille Davis, Locked On Bucks · Report · Oct 15

  Bucks starters vs Bulls: Cass (likely Kasparas Jakucionis), Burries, Usman (heard as 'Usman'; likely Ousmane Dieng), Pete Nance and Jericho Sims. Bucks lost 125-104.

• Podcast Camille Davis, Locked On Bucks · Report · Oct 15

  Jericho Sims: 8 rebounds (3 offensive), 4 turnovers.

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