Milton finished with three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound and two assists over 17 minutes during Friday's 116-101 loss to Orlando.
Milton saw meaningful minutes yet failed to make any noise when it came to tangible production. Despite a somewhat fantasy-friendly game, it doesn't appear that Milton is going to be afforded a consistent role in Brooklyn. Should he step into a larger role at any point, he would be a name to watch. For now, he can be safely ignored across most formats.
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Nets' Shake Milton: Headed to Brooklyn
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Milton signed a three-year, $9 million contract with the Knicks on Thursday before being shipped, along with Bojan Bogdanovic, to the Nets as part of the sign-and-trade that will send Mikal Bridges and Keita Bates-Diop (shin) to the Knicks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
While the final two years of Milton's contract are non-guaranteed, he will have an opportunity to compete for backcourt minutes on a rebuilding Nets squad. In 2023-24, Milton averaged 4.5 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 12.1 minutes across 48 total appearances for the Pistons, Timberwolves and Knicks in the regular season.
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Knicks' Shake Milton: Cracks rotation in blowout loss
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Milton supplied three points (0-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound and one assist across 15 minutes during Sunday's 121-89 loss to the Pacers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Milton saw his first minutes of the postseason, playing the entire fourth quarter of what was an ugly loss. The series is now tied at 2-2, but the Pacers have all the momentum heading back to New York. Assuming Game 5 on Tuesday is tighter, don't expect to see Milton in the rotation.
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Knicks' Shake Milton: Officially signs, available Tuesday
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Milton officially signed with the Knicks and will be available against the Hawks on Tuesday, Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reports.
Milton agreed to a buyout with the Pistons on Friday and needed to wait until he cleared waivers to join the Knicks. While he'll be available Tuesday, Milton isn't guaranteed playing time, though there'll be depth minutes available if Jalen Brunson (knee) is downgraded to out.
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Knicks' Shake Milton: Bound for New York
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Milton plans to sign with the Knicks upon clearing waivers during the upcoming week, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Milton and the Pistons agreed to a contract buyout Friday, and it didn't take long for the guard to find a new home. Because that transaction happened before the Friday deadline, Milton will be eligible for the playoffs. He's likely in store for a limited role off the bench with the Knicks.
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Shake Milton: Bought out by Detroit
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Detroit and Milton agreed to a contract buyout Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
The two sides were able to complete the transaction prior to the deadline Friday, so Milton will be eligible to compete in the playoffs if he signs with a new team. He's expected to draw interest from several contenders, and it became apparent quickly that he was never a major part of Detroit's plans after being acquired from Minnesota at the trade deadline. In 42 appearances this season between the Pistons and Timberwolves, Milton has averaged 4.9 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 13.2 minutes per contest.
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Pistons' Shake Milton: Grabs season-high nine boards
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Milton produced 13 points (4-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 116-100 loss to the Suns.
Milton continues to find his footing with Detroit after being moved at the trade deadline, leading all Pistons bench players in scoring while hauling in a team-high-tying rebound total and ending one rebound shy of a double-double. Milton set a season high in rebounds, surpassing his previous season high of six rebounds recorded in the first half of Detroit's back-to-back Tuesday. Milton has tallied at least 10 points in six games, his first game in double figures since posting 12 points Dec. 11 with Minnesota.
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Pistons' Shake Milton: Set to debut Saturday
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Milton (recently traded) is available for Saturday's game versus the Clippers, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Milton is set to make his Detroit debut Saturday after being upgraded from questionable to available. However, it's unclear what role Milton will play with his new team.
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Pistons' Shake Milton: Questionable for Saturday
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Milton (trade pending) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Clippers.
The Pistons moved Monte Morris in exchange for Milton and Troy Brown, both of whom are questionable to make their debuts. Milton's path to playing time won't be much easier in Detroit, as Marcus Sasser has been playing really well for the Pistons.
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Pistons' Shake Milton: Traded to Detroit
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The Pistons acquired Milton, Troy Brown and a future second-round pick from the Timberwolves on Wednesday in exchange for Monte Morris, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Milton will join a crowded backcourt in Detroit, where he'll fight for reserve minutes behind point guard Cade Cunningham with Killian Hayes and Marcus Sasser. Milton will presumably miss Wednesday's game in Sacramento, but he could be available Thursday in Portland if his trade to Detroit is finalized before then.
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Timberwolves' Shake Milton: Strong from deep Friday
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Milton finished with 17 points (6-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist over 22 minutes in Friday's 127-103 win over Memphis.
Milton connected on a trio of threes while ending as one of seven Timberwolves with a double-digit point total in his highest scoring effort of the campaign. Milton has surpassed the 10-point mark in four contests this season, connecting on at least two threes in three outings.
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Timberwolves' Shake Milton: Sees 23 minutes Saturday
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Milton produced six points (2-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal in 23 minutes during Saturday's 123-117 win over the Hornets.
Minnesota used an eight-man rotation Saturday in the absence of Anthony Edwards (hip), allowing Milton to match his highest workload of the season. Milton's role has been pretty minimal this campaign, as Nickeil Alexander-Walker's strong play has made it hard for Milton's fantasy value to surface.
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Timberwolves' Shake Milton: Reaches double figures off bench
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Milton chipped in 10 points (4-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two steals across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 122-101 win over the Pelicans.
Milton led all Wolves bench players in scoring and steals while matching his season-high point total in the victory at home. Milton has tallied 10 or more points in two contests this season, notching two or more steals in three outings to boost Minnesota defensively.
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Timberwolves' Shake Milton: Good to go
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Milton (foot) will play against Denver on Wednesday.
Milton was initially tabbed as probable for the contest with left foot soreness, and he'll suit up. Through three games, Milton has averaged 5.3 points, 2.3 assists and 1.7 rebounds across 18.3 minutes.
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Timberwolves' Shake Milton: Likely to suit up Wednesday
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Milton is probable for Wednesday's game versus the Nuggets due to left foot soreness.
Milton was deemed questionable with a foot injury before playing Monday, so it appears that his injury isn't serious. The 27-year-old guard should continue to function as Minnesota's backup point guard.
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Timberwolves' Shake Milton: Cleared to play
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Milton (foot) is available for Monday's matchup against the Hawks, Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Milton was a late addition to the injury report but will still suit up Monday. The backup guard has garnered a modest role thus far, averaging 19.5 minutes across two games.
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Timberwolves' Shake Milton: Added to injury report
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Milton is questionable for Monday's game against Atlanta due to left foot soreness.
Milton wasn't on the Timberwolves' initial injury report, but his availability is in question the morning of the game. He's averaged 19.5 minutes per game over his first two appearances of the year, so if Milton is sidelined, Jordan McLaughlin and Nickeil Alexander-Walker would be candidates for increased run.
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Timberwolves' Shake Milton: Efficient in Thursday's win
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Milton recorded 12 points (5-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds, an assist and a steal across 20 minutes off the bench in Thursday's 111-99 preseason win over the Mavericks.
Milton was one of Minnesota's most productive players Thursday, though preseason stats should always be taken with a grain of salt. The six-year veteran will likely have a steady role off the bench for the Timberwolves while also making some starts here and there. He averaged 8.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 0.7 triples across 20.6 minutes in 76 games during the 2022-23 campaign.
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Timberwolves' Shake Milton: Teaming with Timberwolves
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Milton has agreed on a two-year, $10 million deal with Minnesota, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Milton spent his first five seasons with the 76ers. He averaged 8.4 points, 2.5 rebounds 3.2 assists and 0.7 triples across 20.6 minutes in 76 games this past season. With Mike Conley and Anthony Edwards locked in as the Timberwolves starting backcourt, Milton will compete with the likes of Jordan McLaughlin, Jaylen Nowell and Nickeil Alexander-Walker for depth minutes.
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76ers' Shake Milton: Back in bench role for Game 1
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Milton will return to the bench for Saturday's Game 1 versus the Nets.
Milton drew starts in the final two games of the regular season, but the team will turn back to its regular starters to open the postseason. He should still log healthy minutes off the bench as a depth guard.
