A veteran's guide to getting back in the NBA as a COVID sub
Ric Bucher looks at why some veterans have been called on to fill the gaps on NBA rosters — and why some have been left out.DECEMBER 31, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
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Bulls sign F Ersan Ilyasova, G Mac McClung to 10-day deals
The Chicago Bulls have used the NBA’s COVID-19-related hardship allowance to sign forward Ersan Ilyasova and guard Mac McClung to 10-day contractsDECEMBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press
Last chance for Tokyo: Final 4 Olympic hoop qualifiers begin
Toronto coach Nick Nurse is an AmericanJUNE 28, 2021 • Associated Press
Jazz rout Kings 154-105, snap two-game losing streak
Bojan Bogdanovic scored 24 points, Utah made 24 3-pointers, and the short-handed Jazz bounced back from consecutive losses and set a franchise scoring record in a 154-105 win over...APRIL 29, 2021 • Associated Press
Clarkson scores 22 points, NBA-leading Jazz beat Rockets
Jordan Clarkson scored 22 points, Joe Ingles had 21 and the NBA-leading Utah Jazz beat the Houston Rockets 112-89 on Wednesday nightAPRIL 22, 2021 • Associated Press
Might Ersan Ilyasova’s weekend performance vs. Lakers spark a bigger role with the Utah Jazz down the stretch? With Utah Jazz teammates praising his floor-spacing and try-hard post defense, it’s possible that Ersan Ilyasova might be called upon to giv...
APRIL 20, 2021 • SLTRIB.COM
Western Conference leader Utah and Houston meet
Western Conference-leading Utah travels to face the Houston RocketsAPRIL 20, 2021 • Associated Press
Jazz avenge loss with 111-97 win over Lakers in rematch
Jordan Clarkson scored 22 points, Joe Ingles added 21 with five 3-pointers and the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-97, splitting their series with the defending NBA champ...APRIL 20, 2021 • Associated Press
Lakers hold off NBA-leading Jazz 127-115 in OT
Dennis Schröder hit the tying basket to force overtime and finished with 25 points and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Utah Jazz 127-115 in a game between short-handed teamsAPRIL 17, 2021 • Associated Press
Jazz Sign Veteran Forward Ersan Ilyasova The league-leading Utah Jazz have signed 12-year veteran Ersan Ilyasova to a contract, per an official press release from the team.
MARCH 11, 2021 • SLAMONLINE.COM
How the Atlanta Hawks are impacted by Ersan Ilyasova signing with the Utah Jazz The Atlanta Hawks saw one of their own sign with the Utah Jazz. Ersan Ilyasova played 72 games with the Hawks, averaging 10.7 points, 5.6 re...
MARCH 10, 2021 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM
AP Source: Bucks getting Holiday to play with Antetokounmpo
A person with knowledge of the situation says point guard Jrue Holiday is being traded from New Orleans to MilwaukeeNOVEMBER 17, 2020 • Associated Press
Milwaukee Bucks: To buy or sell on Ersan Ilyasova’s future Ersan Ilyasova's contract situation for next season will be intriguing to monitor as the Milwaukee Bucks prepare for a busy free agency. It...
OCTOBER 20, 2020 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM
Orlando takes on Milwaukee with 1-0 series lead
The Orlando Magic take on the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the seriesAUGUST 20, 2020 • Associated Press
Milwaukee begins playoffs against Orlando
The Milwaukee Bucks play the Orlando Magic to open the Eastern Conference first roundAUGUST 17, 2020 • Associated Press
Booker's buzzer-beater keeps Suns unbeaten in the bubble
AUGUST 4, 2020 • Associated Press
Officially out for opener Williams (groin) won't play in Friday's restart opener against the Celtics, Matt Velazquez of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Impact As expected, Williams will sit out while dealing with a strained left groin, which the team has deemed "moderate." The veteran's absence should be very short term. In his stead, Ersan Ilyasova could see extra run.
JULY 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Double-double in final scrimmage Ilyasova offered 12 points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one block in 22 minutes during Monday's 124-103 scrimmage loss to the Pelicans.
Impact Ilyasova could stand to benefit if Marvin Williams (groin) remains sidelined at all going forward. However, when healthy, Williams figures to compete with Ilyasova for the backup power forward gig.
JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Double-doubles in final scrimmage Ilyasova racked up 12 points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds and a block in 22 minutes during Monday's 124-103 scrimmage loss to the Pelicans.
Impact Ilyasova could stand to benefit if Marvin Williams (groin) remains sidelined at all going forward. However, when healthy, Williams figures to compete with Ilyasova for the backup power forward gig.
JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Great Escape: US gets past Turkey 93-92 in OT; Tatum injured
Middleton's free throws late in OT save U.S., as Americans top Turkey 93-92 in World Cup; Tatum sprains ankleSEPTEMBER 3, 2019 • FOX SPORTS
StaTuesday: Nobody draws charges quite like Bucks' Ersan Ilyasova
Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova is better than anybody in the NBA this season at drawing a chargeFEBRUARY 5, 2019 • FOX SPORTS
Bucks' Ilyasova out indefinitely after nose surgery
Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova is out indefinitely after having surgery Friday to repair a broken noseDECEMBER 21, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
76ers bring Ersan Ilyasova back to Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Ersan Ilyasova is returning to the Philadelphia 76ers.MARCH 1, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Hawks request waivers on veteran forward Ersan Ilyasova
ATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks have taken another step in their youth movement by requesting waivers on veteran forward Ersan Ilyasova.FEBRUARY 26, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Ersan Ilyasova: The Stretch-4 The Philadelphia 76ers Needed
Ersan Ilyasova has proven to be a keypiece to a Philadelphia 76ers team that's in The Process of becomingplayoff bound.The Philadelphia 76e...JUNE 30, 2017 • FOX SPORTS
