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The Milwaukee Bucks made a move ahead of the trade deadline in acquiring hard-nosed defender P.J. Tucker from the Houston Rockets. Tucker was part of a deal that sends him and Rodions Kurucks to Milwaukee in exchange for D.J. Augustin and D.J. Wilson. The teams also exchanged picks with the Bucks receiving a 2023 unprotected […]

P.J. Tucker finally got his wish, being traded away from the Houston Rockets after opting along with the team to have him not play until a deal was worked out. That goal was finally achieved, with Tucker being sent to Milwaukee to team up with the Bucks. The frustrations in Houston had boiled over for […]

Outside of the Houston Rockets, there may not be a team in the association playing worse basketball lately than the Orlando Magic. The Magic enter tonight having lost 8 straight, and half of those games weren’t even competitive. The New York Knicks continue to hover around .500 and their schedule in the second half is […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo made headlines not just for his stellar performance in their overtime win against the Philadelphia 76ers, but also for his sit-down celebration. After the game, the two-time MVP explained what triggered him to unveil the interesting taunt. A reporter asked if Antetokounmpo was mimicking a football celebration, being that he’s […]

After single-handedly punishing the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo got well acquainted with the culture of the City of Brotherly Love. In the aftermath of the Bucks’ thrilling come from behind 109-105 overtime win against the Sixers at Wells Fargo Arena, the Greek Freak treated himself with a Pennsylvania staple snack. […]

Milwaukee Bucks guard Donte DiVincenzo committed an untimely risk that almost cost his team the game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Rather than lambast the third-year man, head coach Mike Budenholzer acknowledged DiVicenzo’s efforts. The battle between two Eastern titans went down the wire on Wednesday. With three seconds left in regulation, the 76ers had a […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Dwight Howard did not hold back when reporters asked him about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s dagger celebration following the Sixers’ overtime loss to the Bucks on Wednesday.  When asked about Giannis’ antics, the one-time NBA champion said he wanted to do the Stone Cold Stunner on the Bucks star but didn’t do so because […]

The NBA midseason is when contending teams usually make their final tweaks with hopes of fortifying their roster in preparation for the title chase. According to latest rumors, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks are among those interested in signing free-agent guard Isaiah Thomas. Per Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, the Lakers and […]

After months of brooding in the Houston Rockets bench, embattled forward PJ Tucker finally got his wish to be traded to a contender on Wednesday. The Milwaukee Bucks acquired the 35-year-old defensive specialist alongside Rodions Kurucs and a 2022 first-round pick in exchange for DJ Augustin, DJ Wilson and a 2023 unprotected first-round pick. The […]

Two-time reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is having yet another MVP caliber season—his latest dagger versus the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night capped off yet another impressive performance by Antetokounmpo as the Milwaukee Bucks escaped.  The Bucks, who rallied from behind, were led by Antetokounmpo’s 32 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 assists to seal the deal […]

Giannis Antetkounmpo has a knack for making it look like he’s a man among boys. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar did just that on Wednesday night as he literally just needed one dribble to get from the halfcourt line to the basket. Here’s a look at Giannis taking advantage of his insane length (h/t Eurohoops in […]

The Houston Rockets have granted the request of PJ Tucker to be traded, sending the disgruntled forward to the Milwaukee Bucks in a multi-player trade that involves picks. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Rockets are sending Tucker, Rodions Kurucs to Milwaukee for DJ Augustin and DJ Wilson. Moreover, the Bucks get back their […]

When you’ve lost 17 in a row and have expendable veteran pieces on your team during the midst of a rebuild, it’d be wise to send those parts elsewhere. This is exactly the situation the Houston Rockets have found themselves engulfed in. After trading James Harden to Brooklyn earlier in the season, the roster shakeup […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is just taking their campaign day-by-day after garnering another win in their game against the Washington Wizards on Monday night. He claimed that he doesn’t want to look too far ahead into the season and planned to enjoy the victory along with his day off tomorrow by enjoying his favorite […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t slowing down one bit. The Greek Freak notched another triple-double performance in the Milwaukee Bucks‘ win over the Washington Wizards on Monday. He crushed legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s team record and did it in a historic fashion. Giannis dropped 31 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 rebounds to lead the Bucks to a win […]

The NBA season has just passed its halfway point and the decisions made between now and the March 25 trade deadline will determine who separates themselves from the pack heading into the postseason. Do the Mavericks have enough to push for playoff security? Can the Bucks or Sixers compete with the Nets firepower? Do the […]

With the March 25th NBA trade deadline fast approaching, now is the time contenders come into their final form. For the Milwaukee Bucks, that means finding the right combination of players to take advantage of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s greatness. Back-to-back disappointing playoff runs mean that the margin of error for general manager Jon Horst and the […]

The Washington Wizards will be without Bradley Beal for Saturday’s key matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. It has just been confirmed that the All-Star shooting guard is a late scratch due to a left knee injury. Beal is reportedly dealing with a minor problem on his left knee (h/t Fred Katz of The Athletic): Bradley […]

Fresh from winning MVP honors at the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo continued to play well on Thursday, helping the Bucks rout the New York Knicks, 134-101. But while the Bucks came out sharp out of the All-Star break, Antetokounmpo’s math skills did not, based on his answer to a reporter’s […]

Move over Ray Allen and Michael Redd, there’s a new sharpshooter for the Milwaukee Bucks in the name of Bryn Forbes. The Bucks reserve guard lit it up against the New York Knicks on Thursday with a historic shooting night to outdo Allen and Redd. Forbes erupted for 21 points in 18 minutes off the […]

The second half of the 2020-21 NBA season officially began Wednesday night, with the Memphis Grizzlies throttling the Washington Wizards and the Dallas Mavericks outlasted the San Antonio Spurs. The action really heats up Thursday, as 22 teams are in action. One such matchup will feature an Eastern Conference contender in Milwaukee taking on the […]

Over a year after the league was shut down due to COVID-19, the virus continues to linger and Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday became one of its casualties as of late. His recent contraction of the virus ruled him out of 10 games and forced him to notch just four points in his first game […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo pulled out all the moves in the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. The reigning two-time MVP was a monster for Team LeBron as he took it upon himself to dominate and showcase his incredible arsenal which helped him win his first All-Star Game MVP trophy. But apparently, The Greek Freak […]

Milwaukee Bucks big man Giannis Antetokounmpo got a break from captain duties in last Sunday’s All-Star festivities, but he still ended up being the center of attention as he won the NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player award. Antetokounmpo was ecstatic in his interview with ESPN. “Obviously, I’m extremely happy at just having […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was in a good mood during the entirety of Sunday’s All-Star festivities. After putting on a show during the game and locking in the All-Star MVP, the Greek Freak took things up a notch by spoofing LeBron James’ iconic “Cleveland, this is for you” NBA Finals interview. Peep the clip […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has always said he wants to be one of the NBA’s elite. Well, there’s no doubt he already is. But after Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game, he climbed a notch higher as he joined the elite of the elites: Michael Jordan. After leading Team LeBron to an easy 170-150 win over […]

Call Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo Mr. Perfect.  He absolutely earned that nickname during Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game. Midway through the third quarter of the contest, Antetokounmpo banked a three over Zach LaVine to cut Team Durant’s lead to just two points, 25-23. Interestingly, the shot also marked the Greek Freak’s 16th attempt from the […]

With Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid and point guard Ben Simmons being ruled ineligible for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game due to COVID-19 contact tracing, the decision to push through with the game has been put into question. Among those who questioned why the game will still take place despite the risk of contracting COVID-19 is […]

The betting odds for Blake Griffin’s next team have been released, per BetOnline.ag. Griffin, who on Friday agreed to a buyout with the Detroit Pistons, is a -500 favorite to land with the Brooklyn Nets. This is only sensible, given Shams Charania and James Edwards III of The Athletic reported the likelihood of Griffin joining […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the most humble players around, but even he couldn’t hold back his confident statement when he was informed of his All-Star teammates captained by Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. "Do I get a hat? Do I have to wear a suit now?" – Giannis Antetokounmpo, when […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was in a merry mood after they squeezed by the Memphis Grizzlies, 112-111, on Thursday night. The Greek Freak also made sure to take advantage of the fact that they were in Memphis, grabbing some lemon pepper wings for his post-game meal. Watch Giannis drop his own version of Drake’s […]

Given their franchise’s rich basketball history, the Milwaukee Bucks have their fair share of heated rivalries over the years. While the all-time Bucks roster has been blessed to employ some of the biggest names in the sport, several opposing players also managed to give them fits in numerous playoff battles. The Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks had a little fun with his photo from the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday. Perhaps the two-time MVP recognized that his photo is pretty meme-worthy. When you see bae in the crowd 😍😇 pic.twitter.com/0Kh40mAHky — Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) March 5, 2021 Below is the actual play as […]

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 […]