Matthew Dellavedova G FA Wed 9/28/16 4:25 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova ran with the Bucks' first unit during Tuesday's practice, Charles F. Gardner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Bucks' starting lineup is still very much in flux following the recent news that Khris Middleton would miss most of the season with a torn hamstring, but the team's desire to include three-point shooters in its lineup certainly helps Dellavedova's cause to stick on the top unit. Dellavedova was targeted by the Bucks in free agency specifically because of his shooting skills, and though he was able to hit 41 percent of his three-pointers last season thanks in part to playing alongside LeBron James, he'll have the benefit of suiting up next to another emerging playmaker in Giannis Antetokounmpo. With Antetokounmpo and Michael Carter-Williams in the fold, Dellavedova may spend more time off the ball in Milwaukee than he did in Cleveland, which could hurt his assist numbers but aid his scoring and three-point production.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Fri 7/8/16 1:01 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
The Bucks officially acquired Dellavedova on Thursday as part of a sign-and-trade with the Cavaliers.
EDGE Analysis
The Cavaliers never intended to match the four-year, $38.4 million offer sheet the Bucks extended Dellavedova earlier in the offseason, and in an effort to expedite the deal and forgo the three-day waiting period, the two teams negotiated a trade. In return for Dellavedova, the Cavaliers are only getting back the rights to non-NBA prospect Albert Miralles and some minor cash considerations; in other words, nothing of much consequence. Dellavedova projects to serve as the Bucks' top backup guard, where his skills as a defender and three-point shooter should held a team that struggled in both departments in 2015-16.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Mon 7/4/16 2:24 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova will not have his offer sheet from the Bucks matched by the Cavaliers, Chris Haynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dellavedova signed a four-year, $38 million offer sheet with the Bucks on Friday, but his status as a restricted free agent meant the Cavaliers could match the offer. After further deliberation, the Cavaliers felt as if the offer was out of their price range, so they won't match the offer, meaning Dellavedova will end up with the Bucks barring any last second surprises. Look for him to see a significant role off the bench for the Bucks after losing the likes of Jerryd Bayless and O.J. Mayo in the backcourt.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Fri 7/1/16 4:21 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova is nearing agreement on a four-year, $38 million contract with the Bucks, ESPN's Zach Lowe reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dellavedova is a restricted free agent, so the Cavaliers will have the option to match the Bucks' offer, but the Australian is ultimately expected to wind up in Milwaukee next season. After seeing Jerryd Bayless agree to terms with the Sixers earlier Friday, the Bucks' need for backcourt shooting intensified, and Dellavedova converted 41 percent of his three-pointers this past season. The 25-year-old also posted career bests in points (7.5) and assists (4.4), which could make him a serviceable backup point guard option for Milwaukee moving forward.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Mon 6/20/16 10:39 AM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova (coach's decision) didn't see the floor in Sunday's 93-89 Game 7 win over the Warriors.
EDGE Analysis
A major figure in the Cavs' NBA Finals loss to the Warriors a season ago, Dellavedova saw his role almost disappear entirely this time around. Aside from a controversial foul on the Warriors' Andre Iguodala in Game 1, Dellavedova was largely non-existent in the series, and ended up falling to third on the depth chart at point guard behind Kyrie Irving and Mo Williams. He logged eight minutes or fewer in each of the final five games of the Finals.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Sat 5/21/16 7:49 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova (ankle) will play in Saturday's matchup with the Raptors, Chris Haynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dellavedova was considered a true game-time decision heading into Saturday's Game 3. Following warmups he has officially been announced as available to play. He has posted 4.5 points, 0.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 0.5 triples in 11.1 minutes in the first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Sat 5/21/16 10:43 AM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova (ankle) will go through shootaround Saturday morning before determining whether or not he'll play later in the evening against the Raptors, Chris Haynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dellavedova rolled his ankle in Thursday's Game 2 win over Toronto and is still battling some residual soreness. The backup point guard will be evaluated following shootaround, and an update should come later in the afternoon. If Dellavedova is ultimately held out, Mo Williams would be in line for a larger role.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Wed 5/18/16 10:50 AM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova tallied nine points (3-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three assists and a rebound across 14 minutes in Tuesday's 115-84 Game 1 win over the Raptors.
EDGE Analysis
With Kyrie Irving healthy and playing brilliantly this postseason, Dellavedova doesn't seem likely to play nearly as prominent of a role as he enjoyed in last season's playoffs. He's seen more than 20 minutes in just one of the Cavs' nine postseason contests, and is averaging just 6.2 points and 3.6 assists per game.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Mon 4/25/16 12:55 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova provided 11 points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and one assist over 15 minutes in Sunday's 100-98 Game 4 win over the Pistons.
EDGE Analysis
Though the Cavs swept the first-round series, the Pistons kept most games competitive, which forced starting point guard Kyrie Irving to log big minutes. As a result, fewer court time was left over for Dellavedova, who played no more than 22 minutes in any contest. He finished the first round with averages of 9.5 points (on 56.5% shooting) and four assists in 18 minutes.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Wed 4/13/16 8:10 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova will draw the start in Wednesday's matchup with the Pistons, Pistons' radio announcer Mark Champion reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dellavedova will start in playce of Kyrie Irving. Irving will still suit up, but is not expected to play. Dellavedova should have an opportunity to obtain a healthy workload due to a majority of the Cavaliers' regular rotational players sitting out.