Matthew Dellavedova G FA Tue 1/3/17 5:10 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, C.F. Gardner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dellavedova plans to travel with the team, but his hamstring injury is still giving him enough discomfort to force him to miss a fourth consecutive game. Malcolm Brogdon has played well in his place and should draw the start again, after averaging 12.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.0 three-pointer across 34.7 minutes during the Bucks' last three contests. Dellavedova could return as soon as Friday's rematch against the Knicks in Milwaukee.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Mon 1/2/17 5:39 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova (hamstring) won't play Monday against the Thunder, Charles F. Gardner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dellavedova will miss his third straight game due to a hamstring injury after being sidelined Friday against the Timberwolves and Saturday against the Bulls. Expect Malcolm Brogdon to continue to receive the start in Dellavedova's place, and Tony Snell and Jason Terry could receive increased playing time. The next opportunity he has to see the floor is Wednesday against the Knicks.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Fri 12/30/16 6:11 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova (hamstring) will be sidelined for both Friday's game against the Timberwolves and Saturday's game against the Bulls, Charles F. Gardner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Previous reports only listed Dellavedova as out for Friday with the strained right hamstring, but the Bucks decided it was in the guard's best interest to hold him out of both halves of the back-to-back set. Malcolm Brogdon is slated to start at shooting guard Friday in Dellavedova's stead, and if the rookie continues to thrive like he has off the bench in recent games, he'd likely pick up another start Saturday. Starting wing Tony Snell and reserve guard Jason Terry may also be asked to cover some extra minutes over the next two games before Dellavedova is reevaluated Sunday.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Fri 12/30/16 5:05 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Updating a previous report, Dellavedova will be held out of Friday's game against the Timberwolves with a right hamstring injury, Charles F. Gardner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dellavedova had previously been announced as out Friday with no explanation given for his absence, but now we have some clarity. With the 26-year-old set to miss his first contest of the season, red-hot rookie Malcolm Brogdon is set to enter the starting lineup at shooting guard in his stead. Dellavedova, who is shooting just 37.9 percent from the field on the season, had already been ceding minutes to Brogdon, so even if he's able to bounce back quickly from the injury, Dellavedova isn't a lock to get his starting role back if Brogdon impresses in the interim.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Fri 12/30/16 1:21 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova is listed as out for Friday's game against the Timberwolves for an undisclosed reason, Jerry Zgoda of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dellavedova played a season-low 20 minutes in the Bucks' previous game Wednesday against the Pistons, but it was believed the team's large margin of victory -- along with Malcolm Brogdon's strong play off the bench -- that resulted in the reduced workload. However, given his absence Friday, it seems conceivable that Dellavedova could have been nursing an injury, though the Bucks have yet to comment on what is preventing him from playing. More news on that front should come about as game time approaches, but in the meantime, look for Brogdon, who had been eating into Dellavedova's minutes even before Wednesday, to start at shooting guard. Jason Terry should all see a few extra minutes off the bench.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Fri 12/30/16 12:58 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova (undisclosed) will sit out Friday's game against the Timberwolves, Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's unclear why exactly Dellavedova is sitting out, but in his absence it's likely Malcolm Brogdon, Tony Snell, and Jason Terry will all see more run in the Bucks' backcourt. Dellavedova's next chance to play will be Saturday against the Bulls.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Mon 12/26/16 10:43 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova scored just eight points (1-9 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT) but added 11 assists, three rebounds and two steals across 30 minutes during Monday's 107-102 loss to the Wizards.
EDGE Analysis
Dellavedova has struggled shooting the ball all season long, and Monday was no different, with six of his eight points coming via the free throw line. Despite that, though, he still dished out 11 assists -- one off his season high. The 26-year-old will never be a solid scorer in the NBA, but as long as he's able to feed his teammates for easy buckets, he should be considered in deeper fantasy formats.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Tue 12/20/16 11:48 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova posted just eight points (3-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt), five assists, three rebounds and a steal in 39 minutes of action during Tuesday's 108-114 overtime loss to the Cavaliers.
EDGE Analysis
Dellavedova couldn't get anything going out of the pick-and-roll against his former team. They cut off his favored floater angles, and didn't allow him to slip many pocket passes to rolling big men. He's now shooting just 39.8 percent from the floor in the month of December.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Sat 12/10/16 8:22 AM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova supplied 11 points (4-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 27 minutes in Friday's 114-110 loss to the Hawks.
EDGE Analysis
Dellavedova still ranks as a complementary option on the offensive end behind co-stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jabari Parker, but he's stepped up of his efforts as a scorer of late. The Aussie guard has topped double figures in points in three of his last four games, including 18- and 17-point efforts in wins over the Nets and Trail Blazers, respectively. While Dellavedova's scoring production figures to tail off from that level sooner or later, he'll still be deserving of a roster spot in most deeper leagues thanks to the quality contributions he provides in assists, rebounds, three-pointers and steals.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Sat 12/3/16 11:08 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova scored 18 points (6-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT) while adding six assists and two rebounds in 27 minutes during Saturday's 112-103 win over the Nets.
EDGE Analysis
The 18 points were a season high for Dellavedova, and 12 of them came in the fourth quarter as the Bucks pulled away after coughing up a big lead in the third. While his scoring hasn't really improved much overall in Milwaukee, his distribution numbers certainly have -- he's averaging 6.2 assists a game, which would be a new career high if he can maintain that pace.