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The Milwaukee Bucks are entering the All-Star break on a Holiday high. Jrue Holiday and the Bucks stormed right back after Ja Morant made a clutch layup to put the Memphis Grizzlies ahead. That lead didn’t last long as Holiday answered with the game-winner to win it, 112-111. JRUE HOLIDAY WINS IT! Ja with the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is a pretty good basketball player. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar showcased his full array of skills in one particular play against the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night, and let’s just say it serves as hard evidence as two why Giannis is considered as one of the best—if not the best—players in the game […]

Thursday night featured the highly-anticipated draft for the upcoming All-Star Games in Atlanta. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James had the privilege of selecting first, and unsurprisingly, the four-time NBA champ decided to take Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo as the first overall pick. The mouthwatering prospect of seeing LeBron James and Giannis play on […]

The Houston Rockets could be sellers at the trade deadline, with P.J. Tucker clearly having his name as a trade candidate in the coming weeks. While the Rockets seem to be open for business, they are reportedly asking for a young player in return for Tucker, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Seeing that the Rockets […]

The Milwaukee Bucks‘ lone championship trophy has been longing for company inside the franchise’s trophy case since 1971. The Bucks have been through plenty of ups and downs over the years, from being lottery teams to enjoying powerhouse status in the league. Now, the Bucks are once again sitting on a lofty perch as one […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have had plenty of elite-caliber players pass through their organization since their formation in 1968. The all-time Bucks depth chart at small forward is slim, though, with only five players who can claim the right to be considered among the cream of the crop. These are the top five small forwards in […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are one of the best teams in the NBA with reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the way. Certainly, their hopes to win a championship are very much within reach as long as The Greek Freak is in town. Milwaukee hopes it can add another banner to its lone 1971 championship banner in […]

When talking about some of the most compelling destinations for free agents, the Milwaukee Bucks do not stand out whatsoever. This is a reason why a collection of Bucks news over the years hasn’t always featured jackpot signings in free agency. More often than not, free agents are more attracted to the likes of the […]

Since becoming an NBA team in 1968, the Milwaukee Bucks have made the playoffs 32 times and captured one NBA title. That came back in 1971 when Hall of Famers Oscar Robertson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar led the team to the championship over the Baltimore Bullets in four games. There have been plenty of superstars who […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were founded in 1968 as an expansion franchise. Since then, several of the NBA’s greatest centers have suited up for the team, shoring its all-time depth chart at the five. In this piece, we’ll take a look at who we believe to be the five best. 5. Frank Brickowski The Bucks acquired […]

It just feels like the Milwaukee Bucks are on the brink of a dynasty. Their recent surge has been mainly due to the emergence of Giannis Antetokounmpo as one of the best players in the league. Behind the Greek Freak is a staggering depth chart led by All-Stars Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday. During its […]

Thanks mainly to one Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks have reemerged as a powerhouse team in the NBA. So much so, that they have been pegged as a title contender over the past few seasons thanks to a standout depth chart led by the Greek Freak. It appears that this current Bucks side has a […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have not won an NBA championship since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar still went by the name of Lew Alcindor. But things are looking up in Milwaukee. With reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the way, a multitude of Bucks news is once again considering Milwaukee as one of the favorites in the […]

There is a reason that Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is nicknamed the “Greek Freak.” The two-time reigning NBA MVP simply does things that other players cannot, which apparently includes repeatedly dunking on Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. On Tuesday evening in Milwaukee, Antetokounmpo managed to blow past Joki en route to a powerful slam […]

The All-Star break is drawing nearer, but first NBA fans will be treated to a showdown between two of the league’s top teams on Tuesday night in Milwaukee. Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks square off against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets as both teams look to sustain momentum and build for the second half of […]

The Milwaukee Bucks may have only one championship in franchise history, but some of the top players in league history have played for the team. Free agency is the best way to acquire superstar talent these days, but finding stars in the draft is considered a skill, especially for scouts, who are watching hours and […]

Imagine an alternative universe where the Golden State Warriors and Milwaukee Bucks shocked the world with a Stephen Curry trade. The world of sports is predictably unpredictable. Many number one draft picks don’t become franchise cornerstones. Many big free agent signings turn into a waste of money. Many blockbuster trades go awry. In March 2012, […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo put up monster numbers against the Los Angeles Clippers and their All-Star pairing of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in their 105-100 victory Sunday night. Antetokounmpo was pumped after the tightly-contested win and it showed in an interview, per Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.  “It was individual pride. It is pride. […]

The LA Clippers held a 100-96 lead over the Milwaukee Bucks with just over four minutes remaining in the game. Then Kawhi Leonard and Paul George went cold as Giannis Antetokounmpo threw down the finishing touches on an impressive win. The Bucks defeated the Clippers 105-100 on Sunday afternoon behind Antetokounmpo’s monster performance with 36 […]

Jrue Holiday missed a total of 10 games for the Milwaukee Bucks prior to his return to action on Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Unsurprisingly, the 30-year-old was limited in his first game back after several weeks on the shelf. In his mind, though, Holiday believes he could have played more than the 18 […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo earned another stat line of at least 30 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists on Sunday afternoon, marking the 61st time in his career he’s accomplished the feat and tying him with Michael Jordan. In reaching sixth place on the all-time list, Giannis has accomplished at 26, which took Jordan […]

In case you missed it, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo bagged last year’s Defensive Player of the Year award (as well as his second consecutive MVP title). In Sunday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers, Giannis reminded L.A. big man Ivica Zubac exactly why he is considered as one of, if not the best defender […]

P.J. Tucker looks poised to be the next veteran player traded by the Houston Rockets. Tucker is in the midst of an underwhelming season from a production standpoint. Averaging just 4.6 points and 4.7 rebounds across 29.9 minutes per contest for the Rockets team, the 35-year-old forward is having the worst season of his NBA […]

Sunday night featured a marquee matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Clippers. As expected, the reigning MVP and Defensive Player of the Year stepped it up when the lights were the brightest, as Giannis Antetokounmpo reminded Clippers big man Serge Ibaka that defending him is never going to be an easy task. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers travel to Wisconsin to play the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. It should be a great game, as Giannis Antetokounmpo faces off against Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Clippers-Bucks prediction and pick. With the Clippers currently in second place in the Western […]

The Milwaukee Bucks could welcome back the man they’ve been missing for the past 10 games, as starting point guard Jrue Holiday is expected to play against the Los Angeles Clippers at Fiserv Forum on Sunday. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski shared the good news on Saturday, which definitely gives a smile to every Bucks fans’ face. […]

In another thriller of an NBA game on Thursday night, the New Orleans Pelicans fell short against the Milwaukee Bucks by just four points. However, the Pelicans had a chance (multiple actually) to tie the game at the end, only to turn the ball over after Brandon Ingram was called for a charge. At the […]

The latest matchup between New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo lived up to the hype, with both players leading their teams in a back-and-forth game. But in the end, it was Antetokounmpo and the Bucks that took home the win, 129-125. The reigning MVP and Defensive Player of the […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is just 20 years old and only in his second year in the NBA, but he is already playing beyond his years. On Thursday, after the Pelicans’ 129-125 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, Williamson showed that his maturity extends off the court as well. When asked about a non-call […]

The Milwaukee Bucks aren’t exactly as dominant as compared to last season and the previous one, leading many to believe that they may be on the downhill trend. But Giannis Antetokounmpo believes that the fact that they are winning close games rather than blowing other teams out is a testament that they’re actually “better” this […]

Two of the most freakish players in the NBA went head-to-head Thursday night, as the Milwaukee Bucks took on the New Orleans Pelicans. Both Zion Willamson and Giannis Antetokounmpo are basically walking highlight-makers, so seeing them face off is a sight to behold. During the first half, Williamson made an effort to slash past Giannis […]

Shaqtin’ A Fool alum Bobby Portis wasn’t a fan of how Zion Williamson draws a foul. On Thursday, the Milwaukee Bucks forward mocked the young superstar after Williamson drew a foul on Portis’ teammate, Brook Lopez. The New Orleans Pelicans standout was headed to the line for a pair of free throws but not without […]

The Milwaukee Bucks play their sixth straight home game tonight against the New Orleans Pelicans. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Pelicans-Bucks prediction and pick. The Bucks hold an overall record of 19-13, but they are 16-16 against the spread. Milwaukee is coming off a blowout win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The […]

After the Milwaukee Bucks’ win over the Minnesota Timberwolves last Tuesday, 139-112. Giannis Antetokounmpo had a genuine and emotional encounter with his Minnesota Timberwolves counterpart Karl-Anthony Towns. "I know how much he hurts. I know how hard it is to lose somebody you love and then go do your job." pic.twitter.com/6KjVma6ryE — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) […]

Tuesday night’s matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Minnesota Timberwolves featured an individual bout between two of the best players in the NBA today in Giannis Antetokounmpo and Karl-Anthony Towns. It didn’t take long before these two went head-to-head, which in one instance in the second quarter resulted in a technical foul for the […]

After the previous departure of James Harden from the Houston Rockets, it has become increasingly apparent that veteran forward P.J. Tucker will be one of the cards who will be dealt next. Despite failing to find a new home, the former Texas standout remains to be a hot commodity in the market to this day, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks played inspired basketball against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, thanks to a certain someone’s much-welcomed presence inside Fiserv Forum. Prior to tip-off, Bucks players Giannis Antetokounmpo and Donte DiVincenzo were treated to quite the surprise when they saw teammate Jrue Holiday inside the locker room. The 30-year-old guard, after all, had missed […]

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday has missed two weeks after entering the league’s health and safety protocols. According to head coach Mike Budenholzer, the guard’s impending return is just around the corner. Holiday has missed a total of eight games over the last two weeks. Khris Middleton hinted that the guard might have tested positive […]

Sacramento Kings coach Luke Walton seemed to have thought of the master plan to stop Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. But everything backfired when the two-time reigning MVP started knocking down his free throws. In the Bucks’ 128-115 victory over the Kings on Sunday, Giannis got to the line 24 times and knocked down 19 […]