ERSAN ILYASOVA RUMORS

Bucks' coaching change helped Ilyasova settle in

ST. FRANCIS, Wis. -- Playing scared, with one eye constantly on the coach wondering if that last miss would be a ticket to the bench is no way to play basketball at a high level. Ersan Ilyasova learned that the hard way at the beginning of last season. It's no secret the Turkish forward didn't see eye-to-eye with former Bucks coach Scott Skiles, as Ilyasova just didn'...
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10 days ago  |  Discuss

Ilyasova adds to Bucks' ailments at forward

Milwaukee Bucks power forward Ersan Ilyasova will miss Wednesday's game against Orlando with an illness. Ilyasova's absence is a big blow to a Bucks team chasing the Boston Celtics for the seventh spot in the Eastern Conference, as Ilyasova is averaging 17.6 points and 9.3 rebounds per game in his last 16 games. Luc Richard Mbah a Moute will start at power forward in place...
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April 10, 2013  |  Discuss

Bucks Tuesday: Ilyasova sidelined

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova will miss Tuesday's game against Portland with back and hip injuries. Ilyasova aggravated a prior injury late in Sunday's win over Orlando, diving into the front row and hitting his hip on the basket standard to save a defensive rebound. The play was a critical one, as Monta Ellis hit a 3-pointer on the ensuing possession...
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March 19, 2013  |  Discuss

Bucks Monday: Ilyasova returns to practice

ST. FRANCIS, Wis. Back at practice Monday, Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova is expected to play Tuesday against Phoenix after missing Saturday's loss to Indiana with a right ankle injury. Ilyasova said he injured the ankle by stepping on someone's foot in Friday's loss to Houston. He didn't feel the injury when it occurred, but the ankle swelled up and didn...
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January 07, 2013  |  Discuss

Report: Nets Interested In Ersan Ilyasova

Gary Woelfel, the Bucks beat writer for the Racine Journal-Times, called into the local WSSP radio show in Milwaukee Saturday where he noted he has it on “very good authority” that the Nets are still trying to pursue Bucks forward, Ersan Ilyasova. The Nets were one of several teams interested in the Turkish forward over the summer but he were unsuccessful as he signed a 5-year...
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December 18, 2012  |  Discuss

What's Wrong with Ersan Ilyasova?

What's wrong with Ersan Ilaysova? Ersan Ilyasova broke out in the second half of the 2011-2012 season, averaging 16.1 points, 9.1 rebounds, 1.1 treys, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks over the final 28 games of the regular season. As a result, he was highly targeted in drafts this year, usually being selected in the fourth or fifth round. Even without getting much of a discount...
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November 19, 2012  |  Discuss

Ilyasova making a case for most improved

MILWAUKEE -- Ersan Ilyasova has statistically improved in nearly every area of his game this season. And soon, the 24-year-old Turkish-born forward for the Milwaukee Bucks may have the hardware to prove just how much better he has become. Though the Bucks find themselves out of the playoffs for the second consecutive year, Ilyasova's performance this season has him atop the...
Via Fox Sports Wisconsin
April 25, 2012  |  Discuss

Ilyasova hopes to avoid one-hit wonder label

MILWAUKEE -- It had been 24 hours since Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova had a career night with 29 points and 25 rebounds in New Jersey, but coach Scott Skiles was still in awe of what the 24-year-old Turkish native had accomplished. "That's an exceptional performance," Skiles said Monday. "I've seen a lot of good performances and that's right up there. There...
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February 20, 2012  |  Discuss
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