Milwaukee Bucks Summer League Preview: July 8 vs Dallas Mavericks
By Adam McGee
Doncic, DiVincenzo debuts in-doubt
Undoubtedly the biggest storyline entering into Sunday’s game is whether either or both of the two teams’ respective first round picks will suit up for their NBA debut.
Both Luka Doncic and Donte DiVincenzo were interviewed on the broadcast during their team’s opening games in Vegas, with neither giving a whole lot away about their potential availability in the coming days.
There’s a strong possibility that Doncic won’t suit up at all in Summer League, having only recently completed a lengthy and successful season in Europe with Real Madrid. Still, an important development has come to pass since that first Mavericks game, as Doncic’s buyout has officially been finalized with Madrid, moving him a step closer to being eligible to play at the very least.
Dallas and Real Madrid have reached a buyout agreement for Luka Doncic, according to sources in Las Vegas. Mavs waiting for the official LOC to clear the Euroleague MVP for the NBA Summer League.
— David Pick (@IAmDPick) July 7, 2018
For DiVincenzo, while he’s been able to practice with Milwaukee’s roster in recent days, he’s suffering from a minor groin injury which has proved to be enough for the Bucks to exercise some caution with his game availability.
"I'm feeling alright, I worked out today...just trying to get to 100% before I go back out there." pic.twitter.com/J0gYZ8y4xn
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) July 7, 2018
For the sake of entertainment and excitement, DiVincenzo’s return to health would be incredibly welcome for Bucks fans, while if Doncic is to suit up for Dallas on Sunday, the eyes of the whole NBA will likely be fixed on the action from Cox Pavilion.