
Steve Novak
41-Year-Old
Free Agent
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0.0
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Current Season
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Waived by Milwaukee
Novak was waived Thursday by the Bucks, Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
The Bucks acquired Roy Hibbert and Spencer Hawes from the Hornets on Thursday in exchange for Miles Plumlee, and they'll waive Novak in order to free up a roster spot to accommodate the new additions. Novak, a Milwaukee-area native, hasn't been a regular contributor this season, appearing in only eight games and logging just 22 total minutes. The 32-year-old will likely consider retirement, but it's possible he could look to find another NBA home, though he hasn't been a rotational player in nearly three years. Since leaving the Knicks in 2013-14, Novak has bounced around between the Raptors, Thunder (twice). Jazz and Bucks (twice).
The Bucks acquired Roy Hibbert and Spencer Hawes from the Hornets on Thursday in exchange for Miles Plumlee, and they'll waive Novak in order to free up a roster spot to accommodate the new additions. Novak, a Milwaukee-area native, hasn't been a regular contributor this season, appearing in only eight games and logging just 22 total minutes. The 32-year-old will likely consider retirement, but it's possible he could look to find another NBA home, though he hasn't been a rotational player in nearly three years. Since leaving the Knicks in 2013-14, Novak has bounced around between the Raptors, Thunder (twice). Jazz and Bucks (twice).
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How does Steve Novak compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
True Shooting %
35.7%
Effective Field Goal %
35.7%
3-Point Attempt Rate
85.7%
Free Throw Rate
0.0%
Offensive Rebound %
0.0%
Defensive Rebound %
15.7%
Total Rebound %
7.9%
Assist %
0.0%
Steal %
0.0%
Block %
0.0%
Turnover %
0.0%
Usage %
14.5%
Fantasy Points Per Game
1.1
Fantasy Points Per Minute
0.4
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After being traded from the Jazz to the Thunder at the trade deadline in February, Novak averaged 1.2 points, 0.8 blocks, 0.5 rebounds, and 0.4 assists in seven minutes per game for the Thunder in his 11th NBA season. His strength is three-point shooting, with a 43-percent career three-point mark, but the forward was on the bottom of the Thunders' depth chart and struggled to get on the court. He might be even further down the depth chart this season with All-Star Kevin Durant and powerhouse Serge Ibaka getting most of the minutes at the forward spots. While Novak's role on the Thunder this year is unclear with the entrance of new head coach Billy Donovan, his value is expected to continue to be minimal unless the team suffers a litany of injuries. At 31 years old, Novak is one of the older players on the team. He'll serve as veteran depth this season, but it's unlikely he plays enough to be of use in most fantasy leagues.
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Plays three minutes Wednesday
Novak scored no points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and tallied one rebound in three minutes during Wednesday's 119-94 win over the Pistons.
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Out Monday with illness
Novak is dealing with an illness and is listed as out for Monday's game against the Wizards.
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No appearances since Nov. 5
Novak (coach's decision) didn't get off the bench during Sunday's 104-96 win over the Magic.
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Plays eight minutes Monday
Novak played eight minutes in Monday's 102-78 preseason loss to the Pistons, producing no points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) during his time on the court.
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Fully recovered from sprained MCL
Novak (knee) said Tuesday that he's feeling pain-free and will face no restrictions when training camp opens in late September, Charles F. Gardner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
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