On Friday night, the Milwaukee Bucks will play the New York Knicks (at home) in Wisconsin.
The Bucks are coming off a 118-116 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Kevin Porter Jr. led the way with 20 points while shooting 10/16 from the field in 38 minutes of playing time.
Milwaukee Bucks Sign Player To 2-Way Deal
Before Friday’s showdown with New York, the Bucks announced that they had signed Cormac Ryan to a two-way deal.
Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported: “The Milwaukee Bucks and Cormac Ryan have agreed to a two-way deal, league sources told @hoopshype. Ryan, a G League standout for the Wisconsin Herd, has averaged 20.4 points on 48.2% shooting from the field and 42.1% from 3-point range, 4.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.5 steals.”
Cormac Ryan’s Strong Shooting In G League Lands Him NBA Deal
GettyOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – SEPTEMBER 30: Cormac Ryan #30 of the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on September 30, 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)
Ryan has shown an elite ability to shoot threes this season (averaging 7.5 attempts).
He also shot 45.8% from three-point range in ten Tip-Off Tournament G League games last year.
Via NBA G League (on February 24): “36 PTS 🦌 4 AST 🦌 6 3PM 🦌 63% FG Cormac Ryan was on a HEATER for the @WisconsinHerd tonight scoring a career-high 36 points and 6 3-pointers made. 👏”
Cormac Ryan was on a HEATER for the @WisconsinHerd tonight scoring a career-high 36 points and 6 3-pointers made. 👏
Considering he is on a two-way deal, it’s not yet clear how much he will play.
That said, Ryan is an intriguing player to have off the bench (and in their organization).
X user @six_50 wrote: “The Milwaukee Bucks finally decide to use the +OPEN, 2-Way Contract and they put it to good measure securing +Cormac Ryan into the system/pipeline. Cormac’s been a killer for the Herd and his game/skillset fits perfectly as to maximizing depth in the 3&D+-Talent.”
Milwaukee Bucks Right Now
GettyMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – OCTOBER 25: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks speaks with head coach Doc Rivers during the second half of a game against the Chicago Bulls at Fiserv Forum on October 25, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
The Bucks have had a tough season that has seen injuries to two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo slow them down.
They are currently the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 26-31 record in 57 games.
Following the Knicks, the Bucks will play their next game on Sunday afternoon when they visit the Chicago Bulls at the United Center.
Via The Milwaukee Bucks: “Injury Report – Feb. 27 vs. New York Out: Alex Antetokounmpo (G League – Two-Way) Giannis Antetokounmpo (Right Calf Strain) Taurean Prince (Neck Surgery)… Injury Update: Cormac Ryan (G League – Two-Way) is out for tomorrow’s game vs. New York.”
Ryan played his college basketball for Stanford, Notre Dame and North Carolina over five seasons.
GettySOUTH BEND, INDIANA – DECEMBER 27: Cormac Ryan #5 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates a basket against the Jacksonville Dolphins during the first half at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center on December 27, 2022 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
During the 2022 season, he averaged 9.2 points per contest while shooting 40.7% from three-point range for Norte Dame.
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