Milwaukee Bucks Daily: Jabari Parker makes long-awaited return

Milwaukee, WI - FEBRUARY 2: (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)
Milwaukee, WI - FEBRUARY 2: (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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The latest Milwaukee Bucks Daily is here as the Bucks were hit by injuries once again on the night before Jabari Parker‘s long awaited return.

In today’s edition of the Milwaukee Bucks Daily, we reflect on the reaction to Jabari Parker’s impressive return to action, and the build-up that preceded it throughout Friday.

Parker scored 12 points and grabbed two rebounds in his 15 minutes of play, as he looked strong, healthy, and just as explosive as everyone had remembered.

To stay on top of all things Jabari as he continues to settle back in to a normal rhythm, and for all things Bucks and Wisconsin Herd related throughout the year, stick with us at Behind the Buck Pass, and check in with this column every morning.

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Back to the present, let’s take a look at today’s Bucks stories.

Best of Behind The Buck Pass From 2/2/18

Milwaukee Bucks: Malcolm Brogdon expected to miss 6-8 weeks (read here): I rounded up the key details following an official announcement from the Bucks on the injury suffered by Malcolm Brogdon on Thursday night.

Milwaukee Bucks reportedly shopping Rashad Vaughn, Matthew Dellavedova (read here): I wrote about the report from Mike Scotto of The Athletic that suggested the Bucks are shopping Vaughn and Dellavedova and still set on adding a big man ahead of the trade deadline.

Win In 6 Podcast #181: Trade deadline preview, inside the 2015-16 locker room (read here): Speaking of the trade deadline, Jordan Treske and I discussed some of the names linked with the Bucks so far and what could happen over the coming week, among other things, on the latest episode of the Win In 6 Podcast.

Wisconsin Herd: Xavier Munford, Joel Bolomboy named to Midseason All-NBA G League Team (read here): I wrote about the inclusions of the Wisconsin Herd’s Xavier Munford and Joel Bolomboy as the G League named its equivalent to All-Stars on Friday afternoon

Milwaukee Bucks Game Preview: February 2 vs New York Knicks (read here): Prior to Friday night’s game with the Knicks, I looked ahead to the action by picking out keys to victory for both teams.

Milwaukee Bucks: Takeaways from 108-89 loss to Minnesota Timberwolves (read here): Jordan Treske picked out his takeaways from a disappointing night for the Bucks as they lost to the Timberwolves on Thursday.

Milwaukee Bucks: Grades from 108-89 loss to Minnesota Timberwolves (read here): I also reflected on that game, grading the individual performances of the Bucks and Joe Prunty.

Wisconsin Herd get back on winning track, edge out Fort Wayne Mad Ants (read here): Jordan Treske recapped the action from the Wisconsin Herd’s Thursday win over the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, as they finally snapped their losing streak.

Best of Bucks Across The Internet From 2/2/18

Bucks 92, Knicks 90: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s layup helps seal victory over Knicks (read here): Matt Velazquez of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports from the Bradley Center on Friday’s win over the Knicks. Giannis’ game-winner and Jabari’s return.

Milwaukee, let’s ride (read here): In an article for The Player’s Tribune, Jabari Parker opened up about how driving through Milwaukee and his relationship with former assistant coach Frank Johnson helped him through his rehab, while also dropping in a note on failing to reach an extension with the Bucks.

Jabari Parker, mobster (read here): After Jabari Parker expressed his love for mob movies earlier in the week, Eric Nehm of ESPN Milwaukee explored what that could mean within the context of Parker’s game.

Jabari Parker brings short-term boost but long-term questions (read here): Nekias Duncan of FanRag Sports took a closer look at the present and future implications of Parker’s return for the Bucks.

Next: Milwaukee Bucks: 6 low-cost centers to target at the trade deadline

That’s it for today’s roundup, but we’ll be back to do it all again tomorrow.