8:44pm: Milwaukee has confirmed (via Twitter) that Bembry will miss the rest of the season due to a torn right ACL and MCL. An injury that significant will likely keep him sidelined for a significant chunk of the 2022/23 season as well.
12:30pm: Bucks wing DeAndre’ Bembry may be finished for the 2021/22 season after sustaining a right knee injury during Milwaukee’s 122-109 loss to the Warriors last night, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Wojnarowski’s sources expressed concern about the severity of the injury. Woj tweets that Bembry will undergo MRI imaging on his knee today, and it’s expected to confirm that the injury is significant.
The Nets waived Bembry last month to open a roster spot in the deal that netted Brooklyn Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond, and two future first-round draft picks. Bembry subsequently inked a rest-of-season deal with the Bucks.
In eight games with Milwaukee, Bembry is averaging 9.6 MPG, but has not been much of a scorer. The 6’5″ vet is averaging more rebounds (1.4 RPG) than points (0.8 PPG) for the reigning champs, providing energy and defensive versatility off the bench.
The 27-year-old was selected with the No. 21 pick out of Saint Joseph’s by the Hawks in the 2016 NBA draft. He played with Atlanta for four years before spending the 2020/21 season with the Raptors. He holds career averages of 5.9 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 1.8 SPG and 1.0 SPG across 296 contests.
Tough break for 95. I thought he was a great fit in Brooklyn & helped them alot. When he got picked up by Milwaukee, & Coach Bud who was with him as a rookie, it seemed like an even better fit, especially with Connaughton hurt. Bucks might have to turn to Thanasis more but hopefully 95 comes back better than ever next season, possibly back in his hometown of Charlotte
Literally anyone not named Thanasis is a better option.
I thought Connaughton went to rehab?
They tried to make him go. He said, “no, no, no”
Nah I think he went like a month ago but it said he is doing better.
Milwaukee, sign Kostas Antetenekoupo!
Damn, thought this was going to work out.
Guess they will waive Bembry and sign someone else?
I just don’t think there’s anyone out there who can do what Bembry does. He’s an explosive defender at 6’5” with what looks like a 6’10” wingspan, giving him the speed to guard many guards and the size to guard many forwards.
I’m not comparing the 2, but Hill is coming back possibly tonight. Maybe with the time off he’s rested enough for the stretch run.
Lopez is back too, so at least we have bodies (that will hopefully prevent them putting Thanasis on the floor).
Joe Johnson
…sucks?
I feel bad about Bembry. He gave a tremendous effort for the Nets before becoming a roster casualty.