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In the modern NBA, the trade deadline is absolute chaos. Every year, nearly every team gets in on the action. With such a high quantity of deals being made, some of the agreed-upon trades are relatively low stakes. The deals that really get fans excited are the ones involving stars. Superstars are dealt at a […]

On Sunday, the Sacramento Kings will hit the floor at home to take on the Milwaukee Bucks, with both teams looking to turn around their lackluster seasons. Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the injury report for the Bucks, currently listed as probable for this game due to right calf injury management, while Zach LaVine is on […]

With the game on the line, Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo called an audible on a play designed by head coach Doc Rivers, which led to a game-winning shot by Kevin Porter Jr. in a 122-121 win against the Charlotte Hornets. Antetokounmpo connected with Porter Jr. for the game-winner — an alley-oop lob with 4.7 […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Charlotte Hornets have turned their recent matchups into must-watch television, and Friday night at Fiserv Forum was no exception. In a game that saw the lead change hands three times in the final 11 seconds, it was Giannis Antetokounmpo who had the final say, delivering a heart-stopping alley-oop dunk to secure […]

The Charlotte Hornets walked into Fiserv Forum on Friday night looking to steal a win against a veteran Milwaukee Bucks team, and for nearly two quarters, everything was going according to plan. But a game of runs turned into a heartbreaker as the Hornets fell 122-121, wasting stellar performances from their young core. While the […]

A new year is upon us, and the NBA trade market continues to see plenty of rumors heating up. Although the big names like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis are what everyone wants to know about, there are plenty of teams around the NBA looking to make moves to compete right now. The Milwaukee Bucks […]

Since Giannis Antetokounmpo has returned from injury, he seems more committed than ever to the Milwaukee Bucks, despite whatever trade rumors may have come out. He’s led them to some wins since his return, but they did take a tough loss against the Washington Wizards before the new year. The Wizards are near the bottom […]

The Washington Wizards stunned the Milwaukee Bucks 114-113 when CJ McCollum hit a game-winning shot in the final seconds in front of a stunned crowd at the Fiserv Forum. Coach Doc Rivers believes his team deserved to lose, according to postgame comments to The Athletic. “Listen, I don’t care about the end of the game. […]

Former NBA guard Austin Rivers revisited a formative lesson from his father, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers, while reflecting on a late-game moment involving Giannis Antetokounmpo. Speaking on the latest episode of Off Guard With Austin Rivers, Rivers recalled how a windmill dunk by Antetokounmpo in the closing seconds of a game sparked a […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ 123-113 road win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night carried weight well beyond the standings. While Giannis Antetokounmpo’s efficient return from injury powered Milwaukee to its second straight victory, the result also marked a historic milestone for head coach Doc Rivers. With the win, Rivers recorded the 1,176th victory of his […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were able to get Giannis Antetokounmpo back after he was sidelined due to injury, and they came out with a win against the Chicago Bulls. Even after a win, reporters asked Antetokounmpo about trade rumors that had swirling while he was out, but the Bucks’ star was not having it. “I’m here. […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo returned from a calf injury on Saturday night against the Chicago Bulls, and he made waves in the final seconds with a windmill dunk to put an exclamation point on a 112-103 victory. Several Bulls players took exception to the dunk, with Nikola Vucevic stepping to Giannis and giving him […]

In a charged showdown with the Chicago Bulls, Giannis Antetokounmpo returned — and the temperature around the Milwaukee Bucks changed instantly. His comeback from a calf injury brought force, urgency, and an edge the team had been missing. The Bulls felt it from the very first surge to the last horn. Then, in the closing […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t here to make friends; he’s here to save the Milwaukee Bucks’ season. In his return from an eight-game absence due to a calf injury on Saturday, the “Greek Freak” made a loud statement, literally and figuratively. Late in the Bucks’ 112-103 victory over the Chicago Bulls, with the game already decided, Giannis […]

On Saturday, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks came out with vengeance against the Chicago Bulls. Giannis made his return after a long-standing battle with a calf strain.  And they didn’t disappoint as the Bucks defeated the Bulls 112-103 on their home floor and ended Chicago’s five-game winning streak. However, the biggest highlight of the […]

Update: Giannis Antetokounmpo will make his return for the Milwaukee Bucks against the Chicago Bulls, according to the team. The Milwaukee Bucks could receive a major boost Saturday night as Giannis Antetokounmpo nears a potential return from injury while trade rumors continue to swirl around the franchise and its star forward. Milwaukee (12–19) is set […]

One of the biggest storylines in the NBA with trade season upon us is what does the future hold for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. While Giannis himself has said that he has not had any conversations with the Bucks regarding his future, fans didn’t quite believe that to be true. In any case, […]

Trade speculation surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks intensified this week after Bill Simmons revealed head coach Doc Rivers’ long-standing admiration for Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. The discussion emerged on the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast as Milwaukee continues to explore ways to add talent around former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Simmons said Rivers […]

The trade rumors continue to surface as the NBA nears the annual deadline in February. One of the teams that is expected to get busy working the phone lines in the coming weeks is the Milwaukee Bucks. It is no secret that the Bucks are trying to quell the trade rumors surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo. The […]

The end of December is not only a time to celebrate all of your achievements over the last year and the holidays with friends and family, but it’s also for trade talks and intel spreading across the NBA. With the holiday season upon us, there is no better time to unwrap the latest trade intel […]

Any lingering speculation linking James Harden to the Milwaukee Bucks appears to have been shut down, according to a message relayed by Bill Simmons and shared publicly by Zach Lowe. On the latest episode of The Zach Lowe Show, Lowe explained why a potential Harden-to-Milwaukee deal is effectively off the table, citing Harden’s strained history […]

Lots of trade rumors have been swirling around Giannis Antetokounmpo, adding noise to an already difficult stretch for the Milwaukee Bucks. On the floor, his absence has been unmistakable. The Bucks have lacked their stabilizer, their force, their closer. Against that backdrop, Milwaukee shared Giannis back on the practice floor, a subtle sign that an […]

As the holidays roll in, executives and scouts around the NBA have made their way to Orlando, Florida, for the NBA G League Winter Showcase. While the games and talent on the floor matter to many scouts, this event has essentially become a hub for the start of the NBA trade market, especially with the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks once again played without Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the margin for error shrank immediately. Playing a fifth straight game without their two-time MVP as he recovers from a right calf strain, the Bucks entered the night knowing late possessions would matter more than ever. However, that reality surfaced late. The Bucks fell 111–105 […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are drifting through uncertainty as NBA rumors grow louder by the day. Zach LaVine keeps coming up in Sacramento Kings discussions as a possible response to the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade cloud hanging over the Bucks. On the surface, pairing Zach LaVine with Giannis sounds decisive. It sounds bold. But bold does not […]

It still is a mystery what the future holdsholds for Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, fans of the Milwaukee Bucks are clamoring for answers. On Thursday, Giannis told reporters that his focus was on the game, not trade rumors, per Lily Zhao of Fox 6 Now.  “I personally have not had the conversation with the Bucks. I’m […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a calf injury in early December and has since missed four straight games. With no designated return in sight, Antetokounmpo reveals some bad news to the franchise and the fanbase. Reports indicate that the 31-year-old forward claims that the calf injury he is dealing with is the same injury […]

The biggest name on the trade block is Giannis Antetokounmpo. The two-time MVP has been open to a trade away from the Milwaukee Bucks for quite some time now. He is currently sidelined with an injury, but he and the Bucks recently decided to look back into a possible trade. As one of the best […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are in a state of uncertainty right now, as their future will depend on what happens with Giannis Antetokounmpo. If the team doesn’t improve any time soon, it feels like Antetokounmpo could request a trade, but the Bucks are trying to do everything in their power to prevent that. One of the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are reaching a crossroads. They are signaling to other teams, according to recent reports, that they want to go star-hunting on the trade market to try and convince Giannis Antetokounmpo to commit his long-term future amid the swirling trade rumors involving his name. Alas, the Bucks are nearly stripped bare of tradeable […]

The Brooklyn Nets made history on Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks, and they did it without their head coach. With Jordi Fernandez sidelined by an illness, the Nets dominated the Bucks at Barclays Center, 127-82, trying their largest win in franchise history. Fernandez, who watched from home alongside his wife and two kids, had a […]

The Milwaukee Bucks know that they’re up against a timer in the race to convince Giannis Antetokounmpo to commit his long-term future to the Cream City. Antetokounmpo has long seemed like the kind of player who would choose to stick it out with one team for his entire career through all the ups and downs, […]

In the weeks and months leading up to the NBA trade deadline, one of the biggest questions is what are the Milwaukee Bucks going to do with Giannis Antetokounmpo. Amid a report that the Bucks and Antetokounmpo had begun dialogue regarding the superstar’s potential future with the franchise, the team reportedly is set to go […]

The Milwaukee Bucks aren’t throwing in the towel on Giannis Antetokounmpo quite yet, as the front office is reportedly attempting to make one more trade to convince him to want to stay long-term. While a team like the Atlanta Hawks has hinted at two untradeable assets for Antetokounmpo, another team, such as the Sacramento Kings, […]

As the speculation surrounding Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future continues, one NBA insider believes there are two untouchable assets in a potential trade with the Atlanta Hawks — and one is not Trae Young. Hawks forward Jalen Johnson’s agent, Rich Paul, suggested his client in a potential move for The Greek Freak. While some […]

Don’t look, Giannis Antetokounmpo. Sunday’s Brooklyn Nets-Milwaukee Bucks matchup wasn’t a fair fight, and not in the direction you would think. From the opening tip, Brooklyn looked like a different class of team than Milwaukee. The Nets demolished an apathetic Bucks squad, 127-82, tying their largest win in franchise history. Despite the absence of head […]

The turbulent season of the Milwaukee Bucks arguably hit its lowest point on Sunday after they lost by 45 points to the Brooklyn Nets, 127-82, at Barclays Center. The Bucks never recovered from their slow start and scored only 11 points in the fourth quarter to fall to 11-16, including losing 11 of their last […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be without head coach Jordi Fernandez during Sunday’s home matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks. Fernandez will miss the game due to illness. Assistant Steve Hetzel will serve as head coach in his place. “He tested positive for the flu, but he has no fever. He feels good. I talked to him […]

As the NBA world continues to speculate about Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future, ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins is calling out the nine-time All-Star. Ever since The Greek Freak unfollowed the Bucks on social media as losses have piled up, Antetokounmpo has been in various trade reports, suggesting his days in Milwaukee are numbered. However, all […]