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Starts 0 of 1 games · 12th on MIL in minutes · Deep bench role

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• Podcast Locked On Bucks · 2 points · 12 h ago
  • Gary Trent Jr. has not played yet this season, and Jericho Sims has played only about a minute. Ousmane Dieng played in two games but did not play against the 76ers. at 21:16
  • A host says Kyle Kuzma and Myles Turner are entrenched in the rotation. The host wants Sims in the rotation and more minutes for Ament and Ousmane Dieng. at 22:55

  “Bucks First Week Assessment: Youth Movement, Growing Pains, and Future Cap Flexibility Speculation” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Bucks host · Report · 26 h ago

  In the first couple of games, Jericho Sims was the player left out of the rotation. In this game, Ousmane Dieng was bumped out so Nate Ament could play.

  “Postgame Recap: Early-Season Growth and Silver Linings from the' Young Core Despite 0-3 Start” at 17:37 · listen ↗

• Podcast Jake Fisher (reported), via Locked On Lakers · Relayed report · Oct 19 around the league

  Jake Fisher reported that the Lakers tried to trade Dalton Knecht for center Jericho Sims. The Bucks reportedly wanted more trade capital than the Lakers were willing to give.

  “Dalton Knecht Waived as Disastrous Lakers Tenure Ends, Roster Down to 15” at 3:33 · listen ↗

  also reported by Jake Fisher (quoted), via Locked On Lakers, Jake Fisher (reported), via Locked On Bucks

• ESPN ESPN · Report · Oct 16

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• Podcast Locked On Lakers · 11 points · Oct 16
  • Host analysis: in a roundabout way the Lakers would be swapping Ayton for Sims, who is less established than Ayton. A host says he is personally concerned that Ayton would have been unhappy in his role. at 4:03
  • Sims profile from a host: very bouncy and athletic. Listed at 6'10" ('I believe') and 250. He is 27. The Knicks traded him to the Bucks. at 5:46
  • Host analysis: acquiring Sims would essentially recreate Jaxson Hayes. Sims is called a better-rebounding version of Hayes. at 6:19
  • A host says Sims never played more than about 15 minutes a night over a full season, and played a little more in Milwaukee. at 6:44
  • The hosts agree Sims is better than Kevon Looney. at 13:43
  • A host says Sims is on an expiring deal. at 7:34
  • Sims stats as cited by a host for last season: 86% from 0–3 feet, almost 89% on dunks, 34 of 42 on alley-oops, and 82% of his field-goal attempts from 0–3 feet. His range is basically the rim. at 12:46
  • Host analysis: Sims is probably a better rebounder than Jaxson Hayes. Hayes was a better shot blocker and 'might actually be' a better defensive presence. The host adds that Sims is not a great player. at 13:24
  • A host doubts Sims would make the Lakers much better. He sees Sims as only a moderately adequate fix for a roster problem, given the resources available. at 16:13
  • Host opinion: Sims is not enough of an improvement to justify spending a scarce asset this early. The host would rather wait until December 15th, when better options might exist. at 18:46
  • Host analysis: the center the Lakers need should be more defensive than offensive, since the team has plenty of offense. Sims won't help the defense much. at 19:14

  “Report: Could the Lakers Trade for Jericho Sims Before the Start of the Season?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Justin Garcia, Locked On Bucks · Report · Oct 24

  Jericho Sims did not play against the Bulls and has played one minute in two games. No reason was given.

  “Postgame Recap: Herro Shines Again but Bucks Get Outmuscled by the Bulls in Home Opener” at 20:00 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Bucks · Opinion · Oct 23

  Asked whether Jericho Sims could have helped, Butch says he doesn't think Sims is the answer.

  “BUCKS POSTCAST: Bucks STUMBLE Late AGAIN | Bulls SPOIL Milwaukee's Home Opener!” at 19:42 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Bucks · 2 points · Oct 23
  • Jenkins effectively used about a 10-man rotation, with Sims playing under two minutes. at 17:23
  • Justin Garcia: The host says the team has no rim protection and playing Jericho Sims won't change that. He would have tried Sims for more than one minute at some point. at 31:36

  “The Bucks Frontcourt Issues, Kristaps Porzingis Trade Chatter and the Power Taylor Jenkins Holds” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Bucks · 3 points · Oct 21
  • Frank argues the Bucks almost have to play big, using pairings like Ware/Turner, Sims/Ware or Sims/ Kel'el Ware, to give themselves a chance to rebound on both ends. at 21:04
  • Camille Davis: The Bucks essentially used a 10-man rotation. Jericho Sims played only about a minute and a half, which surprised Camille given Ware's foul trouble. at 26:27
  • Camille Davis: Camille would like to see Jericho Sims paired with another big in the frontcourt at times, to get more rebounding and size on the floor. at 27:39

  “Bucks Young Core Shows Potential, But Bucks Drop Season Opener With Late-Game Struggles” · listen ↗

• Podcast Justin Garcia, Locked On Bucks · Analysis · Oct 20

  There were reported Jericho Sims trade talks tied to the Lakers wanting a big man. The host reads it as the Bucks being willing to move Sims, but not for a second-round pick.

  “SHOCKER: Milwaukee Bucks Waive Kevin Porter Jr., Caris LeVert STAYS in Surprise Roster DECISION” at 2:21 · listen ↗

  also reported by Locked On Bucks host

• Podcast Locked On Bucks · 14 points · Oct 19
  • Camille Davis: Camille says Nance's path to playing time on a Milwaukee two-way would depend on what happens with Jericho Sims before the season and at the trade deadline. at 13:30
  • unnamed reports (reported): Reports and rumors about Jericho Sims surfaced in the roughly 48 hours before recording. Justin says the Lakers were reportedly willing to offer a single second-round pick, and it sounds like the Bucks are listening to offers. He says he would turn that offer down. at 18:48
  • Camille Davis: Camille calls Sims a borderline starter: a spot starter who can fill in when the frontcourt has injuries, but not a consistent starter for a playoff team. at 22:22
  • Justin Garcia: Justin says Sims is not a starting center in the league. He sees him as a good third or swing big, basically the role he has now, and notes Sims turns 28 this season. at 23:35
  • Camille Davis: Camille saw growth in Sims's quick-decision passing last season, such as short-roll reads to the corner or to open shooters. She says that does not make him a playmaking center. at 24:51
  • Camille Davis: Camille on Sims's traits: lob threat and finisher, fairly switchable for his size, little rim protection, and very strong on the offensive glass. at 25:41
  • Camille Davis: Camille thinks Sims can play power forward minutes if the big next to him spaces the floor. She likes a bench pairing of Sims with Myles Turner. at 29:50
  • Justin Garcia: Justin says the Bucks have no rim protection, and that this limits how much Sims's switchability helps. at 29:13
  • Justin Garcia: Justin says the numbers show the Bucks' offense is much better with "Jock Londale" on the floor than with Sims. at 28:59
  • Camille Davis: Camille understands why the Bucks would listen to offers for Sims and for Kevin Porter Jr. name not confirmed at 32:00
  • Camille Davis: Camille says Sims looked in preseason the way she expected. She wants to see him play a full or half season under Taylor Jenkins. at 32:19
  • Camille Davis: Camille predicts Sims stays past the trade deadline and that Caris LeVert is the one who ends up gone. She doesn't see any Bucks trades actually happening but says she could be wrong. at 32:42
  • Standard-contract players who did not play in the finale were Gary Trent Jr., Pete Nance, Caris LeVert and Jericho Sims. Sims was present but in street clothes. at 21:17
  • The host does not read Sims' DNP as meaning he is as good as gone. He speculates the team may have held Sims out to avoid an injury while trade talks continue, but calls the timing notable. at 21:59

  “ROSTER SHAKEUP: Milwaukee Bucks Waive Pete Nance—Will Another Team SNATCH Him or Is He Returning?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Bucks · 7 points · Oct 16
  • Justin Garcia: The host calls Sims a strong fit with the Lakers and Luka Doncic because he sets screens and rolls to the rim. at 7:19
  • Justin Garcia: The host says the Bucks' rebounding numbers have shot up in the preseason when Sims is on the floor. at 13:03
  • Justin Garcia: 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. at 12:52
  • Justin Garcia: Sims turns 28 this year and is on a one-year minimum deal, then becomes an unrestricted free agent next summer. at 13:13
  • Justin Garcia: 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. at 15:19
  • Justin Garcia: 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. at 16:51
  • Jake Fisher (reported): Per Fisher's sources, the Bucks have weighed possible deals involving veterans Caris LeVert and Kevin Porter Jr., in addition to possible Sims trades, so they don't have to release players under contract. at 17:21

  “Bucks Roster Crunch: Trade Rumors, Jericho Sims and KPJ Speculation, and Milwaukee’s Playoff Fever” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Bucks · 2 points · Oct 15
  • Camille Davis: Bucks starters vs Bulls: Kasparas Jakucionis, Burries, Ousmane Dieng, Pete Nance and Jericho Sims. Bucks lost 125-104. at 3:23
  • Camille Davis: Jericho Sims: 8 rebounds (3 offensive), 4 turnovers. at 27:16

  “BREAKTHROUGH: Bucks Young Guards Brayden Burries & Kasparas Jakucionis in Ugly Loss to the Bulls” · listen ↗

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