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Robin Lopez is declining his $5,005,350 player option with the Milwaukee Bucks, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Lopez will become an unrestricted free agent. Milwaukee Bucks center Robin Lopez is declining his $5M player option and becoming a free agent, source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 16, 2020 Robin Lopez appeared in 66 […]

The Golden State Warriors and Milwaukee Bucks are interested in luring Avery Bradley away from the Los Angeles Lakers, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Bradley can become an unrestricted free agent once the 2020 free agency period begins if he declines his 2020-21 player option with the Lakers worth $5,005,350. Yahoo Sources: Potential free […]

Before Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was a two-time NBA MVP, he was just a raw and unknown prospect in Greece. With the 2020 NBA Draft on Wednesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN is chronicling the path that led to Antetokounmpo bursting onto NBA radars. Woj reports it all began with a single email to then-New Orleans […]

Wesley Matthews immediately became a hot commodity around the league on Sunday after declining his player option with the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2020-21 NBA season. The 34-year-old knockdown shooter left a rather modest $2.7 million on the table, which isn’t surprising considering he could earn more and wind up with a contender of his […]

We have a new NBA insider in town, and he comes in the form of tennis star Nick Kyrgios. Yup, you read that right. Recently, the 25-year-old Australian tennis stud just dropped a massive bombshell as to the future of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and his rumored move to the Miami Heat. Kyrgios says […]

Veteran shooting guard Wesley Matthews appears primed to become an unrestricted free agent ahead of the 2020-21 campaign as the Milwaukee Bucks swingman is expected to decline his player option for next year. According to Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic, Matthews has elected to decline his $2.7 million player option with the Bucks […]

While reports have surfaced of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder being on the move to the Los Angeles Lakers, it appears there was another trade scenario occurring behind the scenes. According to The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor, the Milwaukee Bucks were in pursuit of the gamble for Schroder, but talks ultimately fell through. Sources: The […]

Portland Trail Blazers big man Hassan Whiteside recently channeled his inner Giannis Antetokounmpo in a pick-up game by taking the ball coast to coast for the easy layup. Check out the Blazers star as he dominated in the post. https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1327760828364251136?s=20 Hassan Whiteside’s last couple of seasons on the Miami Heat weren’t pretty. However, he played […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo remains uncommitted about his future with the team following a recent interview with Swedish outlet Aftonbladet. Although he still has one year left on his contract with the Bucks, the reigning back-to-back NBA MVP has continued to be bombarded with questions about what will his decision be at the end […]

After enduring disappointing playoff exits over the last few years, most pundits believe that Giannis Antetokounmpo already has one foot out the door of the Milwaukee Bucks once he becomes a free agent next season. The back-to-back NBA MVP, however, gave the entire city of Milwaukee something to cheer about on Thursday, by responding to […]

The Houston Rockets might well be ripe for the taking in the final month-plus of the NBA offseason, and the Milwaukee Bucks are looking to take advantage. Russell Westbrook has demanded a trade, and P.J. Tucker is apparently irate with his current contract situation. Additionally, new general manager Rafael Stone has already suggested the team […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers are two NBA teams that are said to be interested in trading for San Antonio Spurs point guard Patty Mills, according to a report from Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. “The Spurs are up to something,” O’Connor writes in his 2020 NBA Draft Guide. “League sources say they’re shopping […]

As it would appear, the dreams that both Russell Westbrook and James Harden had set out on after the Houston Rockets traded for Westbrook won’t be achieved in dynamic duo fashion anymore. Westbrook, according to a report, has grown frustrated with his role on the floor after only one season with the Rockets, which has […]

Now entering his eighth season in the NBA, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has emerged as the best player in the league after coming off of a campaign that saw him win the Most Valuable Player and the Defensive Player of the Year awards.  But seven years ago, when he entered the league as an […]

Wednesday morning’s report about James Harden and Russell Westbrook having concern about the direction of the Houston Rockets set off alarm bells regarding the possibility of trade requests. Sure enough, Wednesday night brought the bomb of a Westbrook request, and the assumption was that Harden would be right behind him. There were even rumblings of […]

The 2020-21 NBA season will start on Dec. 22 and Milwaukee Bucks superstar swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo can’t wait for that date to arrive. The reigning MVP and Defensive Player of the Year took to Twitter to express his excitement level about the 2020-21 campaign almost being here. https://twitter.com/Giannis_An34/status/1326274751032123392?s=20 When the 2020 free agency period starts, […]

Milwaukee Bucks swingman Sterling Brown has reached a $750,000 settlement with the city of Milwaukee as a result of his civil rights lawsuit, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. In Jan. 2018, Brown accused police officers of arresting him and using excessive force after racially profiling him — including tasering him. As part of the […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo appears to be more than ready to take the floor again for the upcoming season. Just recently, the reigning back-to-back MVP shared a highlight reel video of some of his best plays over the years, which also included an interesting caption from the Giannis. Antetokounmpo admitted that he misses playing […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are desperate to surround Giannis Antetokounmpo with assets in order to get to the next level. This includes taking on bad salary, if necessary. Zach Lowe of ESPN reported the Bucks are exploring a possible sign-and-trade that would result in them signing Sacramento Kings swingman Bogdan Bogdanovic and fellow Kings forward Harrison […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are attempting to do everything they can to make sure Giannis Antetokounmpo remains with them, which has prompted them to be mentioned in trade rumors involving Chris Paul and Victor Oladipo. Despite the rumors surrounding both trade candidates, Milwaukee hasn’t had substantive talks about a trade for either player, according to ESPN’s […]

One of the biggest questions the NBA will face this coming offseason is whether or not Giannis Antetokounmpo will sign an extension with the Milwaukee Bucks. It has long been rumored that Milwaukee is going to offer the reigning back-to-back MVP with a supermax extension, for obvious reasons. According to a new report, the Bucks […]

George Karl, who coached the Milwaukee Bucks from the late 90s to the early 2000s, credited the social justice efforts of the current players for the voting results in Wisconsin. Election forecasts reveal that Democratic Party candidate Joe Biden is expected to win in the state of Wisconson, and Karl acknowledged the Bucks’ protests in […]

There has been a constant swirling of rumors zoned in on New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday. After the hiring of Stan Van Gundy, it’s been a strong belief by many league spectators that the Big Easy city will be moving on from its beloved guard after an enduring seven seasons. While Holiday has made […]

The Chicago Bulls recently hired Billy Donovan to be their next head coach, and Donovan is adding Milwaukee Bucks assistant Josh Longstaff to his coaching staff, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Naturally, some fans may get excited and see this as a precursor for a run at Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. While the Bulls may […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has done quite a bit of prodding with respect to the fact his brother, Kostas, is an NBA champion as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. With the brothers back together again in Greece, The Greek Freak is using every excuse to troll Kostas. Giannis tweeted out a picture of […]

The Indiana Pacers have reportedly discussed a Victor Oladipo trade with the Milwaukee Bucks, per Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. Oladipo has one year left on his contract with the Pacers, so Indiana may be shopping the All-Star out of fear of losing him in free agency and not getting anything in return. Via O’Connor: […]

Disney is making a movie about Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and his family. The two-time MVP is searching for actors to play him and his brother, Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo. Disney is making a movie based on my family’s story and they are searching for actors to play me and my brother, Thanasis, in […]

The Miami Heat, under Pat Riley, have shown time after time that they aren’t afraid to make aggressive moves in free agency. With that said, it’s no wonder why they reportedly remain firm in pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future, Giannis is still Miami’s main focus in the 2021 NBA free agency, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are essentially at the mercy of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Giannis can sign a supermax contract this NBA offseason and remain with the Bucks for the next five years or he could become a free agent at the end of next season. Reports are now saying next season may start at the end of […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’s decision to forego Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round match-up against the Orlando Magic last August remains one of the biggest story-lines of the recently concluded 2019-20 campaign. Although Bucks guard Kyle Korver was not one of the initiators of that boycott, he couldn’t help but feel emotional when reliving the […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Kostas Antetokounmpo is the first member of the family to win an NBA championship, thus beating out his older brother Giannis. The 2020 NBA Most Valuable Player jokingly trolled the 22-year-old for acting differently since winning the 2020 NBA title, via Bleacher Report. “He don’t even see us anymore, bro. […]

Former Miami Heat star and two-time NBA champion Chris Bosh chimed in on the talks surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s impending situation with the Milwaukee Bucks during a recent episode of the Load Management podcast. Bosh then shared his opinion with regards to the 2020 NBA Most Valuable Player’s fit with Jimmy Butler and company in South […]

Dirk Nowitzki is one of the greatest power forwards to ever play the game. If you had the privilege of watching a prime Nowitzki, it was like watching poetry in motion. Dirk is one of two players to have an unguardable shot (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, sky hook). His fadeaway jumper was impossible to stop . His […]

After boosting his value by helping the Miami Heat reach the NBA Finals, Jae Crowder is sure to be a compelling target in free agency with multiple suitors. The 30-year-old forward found himself bouncing between a few teams before finding a solidified role with the Heat, becoming a reasonable part of head coach Erik Spoelstra’s […]

Victor Oladipo is now linked in various trade rumors. Some are unrealistic while others are rooted in reality. For the Milwaukee Bucks, though, this is a move the franchise needs to think about. More on that in a second. There’s no point in denying that the Milwaukee Bucks are a piece and a half away […]

There is a lot of chatter regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks. Rumors have been appearing left and right on potential landing spots for the reigning two-time MVP should the Bucks fail to win a championship in their all-important 2020-21 season. However, the consensus among NBA executives believes that The Greek Freak will […]

Here’s a list of players in NBA history who’ve made at least 2,400 three-pointers: Ray Allen, Reggie Miller, Stephen Curry, and Kyle Korver. The first three guys have carved out superstar careers. As for Korver? He is more known as a specialist and never the main guy. But being in the company of Hall of […]

ESPN’s Zach Lowe says he’s going to keep his eye on the Milwaukee Bucks as a potential trade partner for Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo. Lowe, who is pretty well-connected in NBA circles, isn’t reporting that the Bucks have interest in trading for Oladipo. He’s just merely naming them as a team to keep […]

A new Antetokounmpo is making airwaves as Alex Antetokounmpo just had an impressive debut to his professional basketball career. Alex, the youngest of the four Antetokounmpo brothers, has recently gone overseas in the hopes of developing his talent even further to prep him for the NBA. On Sunday, Alex made his debut appearance for UCAM […]