Overview
- Charania, speaking on ESPN’s Pat McAfee Show Monday, said Giannis told both the NBA and the players’ union he was healthy but was held out by upper management, and he said the league is still looking into it.
- Doc Rivers had called Charania’s piece inaccurate last week, and he agreed to step down as Bucks head coach Monday after a 32-50 season.
- Charania also reiterated that Giannis and his camp told Milwaukee last May he was ready to move on from the franchise.
- After the season-ending loss, Giannis told reporters he had “zero” control over whether he could play and suggested the decision came from the front office.
- With the inquiry ongoing, the Bucks start a coaching search that includes Taylor Jenkins, Darvin Ham, Sean Sweeney, and Chris Quinn, and they face roster questions after moves Charania called miscalculations, including adding Myles Turner and stretching Damian Lillard.