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Sanders suspended for marijuana use

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Milwaukee Bucks center Larry Sanders has been suspended five games by the NBA for violating terms of the NBA’s drug program.

Larry Sanders

Larry Sanders

Sanders is not active at this time because of an injury he suffered in early February.  He underwent surgery to repair orbital fractures after being elbowed in a game against Houston and he’s out for the rest of the season.That means Sanders suspension won’t take effect until next season, when he is physically able to play again.

Sanders said in a statement through the Bucks: “I apologize to the entire Bucks organization and our fans for being suspended five games for using marijuana in violation of the NBA Anti-Drug Program.  I take full responsibility for my actions.”

Sanders has played in only 23 games this season, averaging 7.7 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.7 blocked shots a game.  He was just starting to play well again prior to his eye injury in February.

Bucks host Magic tonight

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The Milwaukee Bucks return from their all-star break to host the Orlando Magic in NBA action tonight at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.

They have 30-games left in the season and carry the league’s worst record at
9-43 into tonight’s game.

Unfortunately, the Bucks will be without big man Larry Sanders.  Just when Sanders was starting to put his slow start behind him with some solid performances, he suffered fractures to his right orbital bone on Feb. 8 against Houston.  He had surgery to repair those fractures and will be out at least six weeks.

Sanders had already missed 23 games when he suffered a torn right thumb ligament in a bar fight.

Zaza Pachulia will start at center in Sanders place tonight.  The Bucks are
0-3 on their six-game home stand.

Sanders has surgery, out minimum of six weeks

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Milwaukee Bucks center Larry Sanders underwent successful surgery on Thursday to repair right orbital bone fractures which he sustained in the Feb. 8 game against Houston.

The Bucks say Sanders will be sidelined for a minimum of six weeks.  The organization said  further updates will be provided when appropriate.

In 23 games (20 starts) this season, Sanders has averaged 7.7 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.7 blocked shots in 25.4 minutes a game.

 

Bucks’ Sanders out indefinitely

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The Milwaukee Bucks received more bad news on the injury front this week.

Larry Sanders

Larry Sanders

Center Larry Sanders is out indefinitely with a fractured right orbital bone suffered in Saturday’s loss to the Houston Rockets.

Sanders had signed a 4-year, $44-million contract extension in the off-season and has already missed six weeks and 25 games earlier after undergoing surgery on his right thumb following a brawl at a downtown Milwaukee night club.

Sanders had a career-high 25 points and a season high 15 rebounds in a loss at Denver last week.  In three February games, Sanders averaged 14.3 points and 11.3 rebounds.

Bucks fall to 1-13 in January

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Goran Dragic scored 30 points to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 126-117 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.  The win pushes the Suns to 3-0 on their 4-game road trip.

Ersan Ilyasova scored 27 points and Brandon Knight added 24 for the Bucks, who have just one win (1-13) in the month of January.

Bucks big man Larry Sanders also put together his best performance of the season, scoring 14 points and pulling down 9 rebounds.

AUDIO: Coach Larry Drew says not everything went poorly :12

The Bucks will have one more shot to earn a second win in January when they face the Magic in Orlando on Friday night.

Sloppy execution leads to Bucks 7th straight loss

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Larry Sanders has never made a NBA three-pointer.  He entered last night’s game

Larry Sanders

Larry Sanders

against Memphis 0 for 5 from distance.  So with the Milwaukee Bucks trailing by 3 in the final seconds and the ball ended up in Sanders hands, one could predict the outcome.

Sanders took the shot and missed and the Bucks went on to lose to the Grizzlies 82-77.  It’s the 7th straight loss for the Bucks (7-31), who continue to possess the worst record in the NBA.

Bucks coach Larry Drew was questioned after the game why he even had a non-shooter like Sanders in the lineup for the big play down the stretch. [Read more…]

Bucks fall to Jazz in Salt Lake City

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The Milwaukee Bucks fourth quarter rally fell short in Salt Lake City last night, falling to the Utah Jazz 96-87 at EnergySolutions Arena.

Gordon Hayward scored 22 points and center Derrick Favors added 21 points and 11 rebounds for the Jazz (11-24).

The Bucks (7-25) finished just 4 for 22 from three-point range which didn’t help their cause.  Larry Sanders was a perfect 7 for 7 from the field, scoring a season high 16 points and pulling down 8 rebounds.

Rookie Giannis Antetokounmpo had 10 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists in his 34 minutes of playing time.

The Bucks fell to 1-7 against Western Conference teams and evened their record to 1-1 on their 3-game trip out west.  The Bucks close out the Western swing at Phoenix on Saturday night.

Bucks’ Sanders to miss six weeks

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The Milwaukee Bucks won’t have big man Larry Sanders for tonight’s game against the Miami Heat in Miami.  Sanders will miss the next six weeks after undergoing surgery Monday to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb.

Sanders sustained the injury in an altercation at a downtown Milwaukee nightclub in the early morning hours of Nov. 3.  No criminal charges resulted in the incident.

Sanders signed a 4-year, $44 million contract extension in the offseason.  He finished third in the NBA’s most improved player voting last season.

Larry Drew continues to play with a short bench.  The Bucks will be without forward Ersan Ilyasova (sore right ankle) and guard Luke Ridnour (sore back).

Larry Sanders (Update)

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According to Milwaukee Police, they won’t charge anyone in a nightclub fight that left Milwaukee Bucks big man Larry Sanders with an injured thumb.

Sanders didn’t play in Wednesday night’s 109-104 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.

The Milwaukee County attorney’s office said it reviewed an “altercation”  that happened early Sunday involving several participants, including Sanders.  They said no one would be charged.

Sanders has struggled out of the gates so far this season, averaging 2.7 points and 3.7 rebounds a game in the first three games.  He signed a 4-year, $44-million contract extension before the season started.

Bucks’ Sanders being investigated by Milwaukee police

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Milwaukee Bucks center Larry Sanders didn’t play in last night’s 109-104 win over

Larry Sanders

Larry Sanders

Cleveland.  Sanders injured his thumb in an off-court incident that is being investigated by Milwaukee police.

The Bucks released only a brief statement before the game.  “We are aware of an incident from Saturday evening.  The matter is under investigation and Larry Sanders is cooperating fully.  At this time we will have no further comment.”

Sanders is off to a slow start this season.  After signing a four-year, $44 million contract extension during the offseason, he is averaging 2.7 points, 3.7 rebounds in 17.5 minutes in the first three games.  Last season, Sanders averaged 9.9 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.83 blocks.