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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was set to head toward unrestricted free agency in the 2020-21 NBA season. How fans–especially of the Milwaukee–and their emotions would have been put on a rollercoaster ride if Antetokounmpo were to explore his options. However, the two-time MVP spared everyone the drama after signing a five-year supermax extension last […]

Ever since Giannis Antetokounmpo burst onto the scene people have been saying, ‘if only he could add a three-point shot.’ It’s the obvious next step in his game but it may not be the best way for him to get to another level as a scorer, especially in the playoffs. On the daily Locked On […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic has helped his team to a 4-3 start, while the Milwaukee Bucks have the same record over a week into the new season. But it wasn’t long ago when Bogdanovic’s name was linked to the Bucks, with no less than reigning MVP and Defensive Player of the Year Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

The Bogdan Bogdanovic sign-and-trade between the Milwaukee Bucks and Sacramento Kings was a disaster for both teams. Milwaukee believed it was gaining another sidekick to Giannis Antetokounmpo, just hours after acquiring Jrue Holiday from the New Orleans Pelicans. The Kings, meanwhile, were getting a pair of youngsters in Donte DiVincenzo and D.J. Wilson and an […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was able to impose his will against Billy Donovan’s Chicago Bulls for their sixth game of the season. The two-time NBA MVP took advantage of his matchup with rookie Patrick Williams and scored a total of 12 points in 3:34 minutes while also drawing two fouls from the 19-year-old, per […]

The trade talks involving James Harden are still ongoing as the Houston Rockets look to carve out a new direction for the franchise. Even though not much progress has been made on a trade, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst says there are five Eastern Conference teams that have made a “courtesy call” on Harden. When Harden originally […]

Milwaukee Bucks big man Brook Lopez wasn’t particularly happy that Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat got a foul call for flopping. And to catch the referee’s attention, Lopez decided to reenact the flop. Peep the clip below to see Lopez’s Oscar-worthy rendition of Adebayo’s flop. Lopez is known for his wild antics on and […]

The Milwaukee Bucks set an NBA record when they hit 29 three-pointers in their 47-point win over the Miami Heat. The offensive explosion was an encouraging sight to see, especially against the Heat; the team who knocked out the Bucks in the playoffs last year. However, the lone dark point was Giannis Antetokounmpo. More accurately, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks set an NBA record for three-pointers made in a single game on Tuesday, as they collectively sank 29 triples in a 144-97 rout over the Miami Heat. Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer is a detailed-oriented hoops junkie, yet he was unaware that his team was setting a new mark — during or […]

Rather than hit unrestricted free agency in 2021, Giannis Antetokounmpo allowed the Milwaukee Bucks organization and fans to take a collective sigh of relief when he announced his decision to sign a five-year, $228 million supermax extension on Dec. 15. Antetokounmpo inked his deal roughly a week before the Dec. 21 extension deadline. However, that […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were having a historic night against the Miami Heat on Tuesday night. Milwaukee flooded their tormentors from the 2020 playoffs three months ago, setting an NBA record for most three-pointers made in a game in their 144-97 beat down of Miami. Unfortunately, fans tuning in to the TNT broadcast of the nationally […]

In their demoralizing 144-97 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro felt that Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. had a plan to avenge their poor showing in last year’s playoffs. Per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Herro felt that the Bucks were hell bent not only on beating them  […]

Black lives matter, and for Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday, he is making sure he amplifies this movement and puts his money where his mouth is. Earlier this December, Holiday pledged the remainder of his 2020 salary to small businesses, nonprofits, and initiatives owned by members of the black community. Though the actual amount to […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made more history on Monday when they visited the Miami Heat. The Bucks absolutely torched the defending Eastern Conference champs and knocked down 29 threes to set a new NBA record for most triples in a game. Needless to say, it was a blowout contest as Milwaukee’s red-hot shooting didn’t even give […]

The Milwaukee Bucks got off to a dominant start against the Miami Heat, outscoring the reigning Eastern Conference champions, 83-51 in the first half. A huge part of Milwaukee’s hot start can be attributed to their insane 3-point shooting. In fact, the Cream City squad set a franchise record for 3-pointers made in a single […]

The NBA had no shortage of memorable moments in 2020, both on and off the floor. It’s why this post is dedicated to the 10 best NBA moments of 2020. All 30 organizations navigated a global pandemic, with players and coaches also leading the charge for social justice and equality. It was a year like […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were poised to add a promising piece in Bogdan Bogdanovic during the offseason. However, the expected sign-and-trade deal with the Sacramento Kings to acquire the Serbian national abruptly fell apart, and the Bucks were then stripped of a 2022 second-round pick due to a violation of league rules. After all the events […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were expected to pounce on the New York Knicks on Sunday. But in a strange turn of events, coupled with the Bucks’ poor defense, it was the Tom Thibodeau-coached team who came out on top. Two-time reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo shared his disappointment on his team’s performance, pointing out that they’re not […]

James Wiseman followed up his strong debut with an equally-impressive outing against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Christmas Day. Though the Golden State Warriors lost this one, Wiseman certainly made an impression. Scoring 18 points to go along with eight rebounds and three blocks, Wiseman looked like a gem of a find for […]

The Milwaukee Bucks had a chance to force overtime against the Boston Celtics in their season-opener on Wednesday, only for Giannis Antetokounmpo to miss a clutch free throw. Following Milwaukee’s heartbreaking loss, Antetokounmpo discussed his missed free throw at the end of the game versus the Celtics. “One, two, three, four, five dribbles. Put the […]

After Jayson Tatum knocked down the game-winning 3-pointer over Giannis Antetokounmpo on Wednesday, Boston Celtics icon Paul Piece immediately tweeted that Tatum “didn’t call bank I called game.” Afterwards, many started wondering, did Tatum get lucky? Or did he really aim for the backboard? In the post-game presser, Tatum broke down the play, remaining humble […]

Jayson Tatum has a message for the other 29 NBA teams after leading the Boston Celtics to victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in opening night. Tatum banked the game-winner to give the Celtics the 122-121 win on Wednesday, and the 22-year-old star did it in style while facing reigning Defensive Player of the Year Giannis […]

The Boston Celtics took home their first win of the early 2020-21 NBA season, thanks to star forward Jayson Tatum banking in a 3-pointer over two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. JAYSON TATUM GAME WINNER OVER GIANNIS 🚨🔥pic.twitter.com/v8BxkwWbuX — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 24, 2020 The Bucks had 0.4 seconds on the clock to […]

Kostas Antetokounmpo was the first Los Angeles Lakers player to receive his ring on opening night. As such, he was the first to get a surprise from his family members, which included his own brother, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Apart from congratulating his little brother, Giannis also encouraged him to “get more rings” (h/t […]

Good news for the Boston Celtics: center Tristan Thompson is not listed on the team’s injury report ahead of Wednesday’s season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks. No Tristan Thompson on Celtics injury report for Wednesday’s opener. pic.twitter.com/bylpUpRxyB — Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) December 22, 2020 Thompson sat out both of the Celtics’ preseason games due to […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is usually known as the one roasting or making fun of his brothers Kostas, who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, and Thanasis, who is his teammate with the Milwaukee Bucks. This time, it’s Thanasis making fun of his younger brother with the help of a Giannis look-alike on TikTok. Meanwhile, on TikTok… […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s decision to sign a supermax extension is “huge” for the league. Silver spoke about Giannis’ contract on Monday, suggesting it reflects the collective bargaining agreement is working as designed — for the Bucks and everyone else. The commish Adam Silver told me on @FirstTake that […]

The Milwaukee Bucks not only failed to land Bogdan Bogdanovic in a sign-and trade this offseason, but are also losing a draft pick for their efforts. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported the NBA determined Milwaukee violated league rules with the “timing” of the Bogdan Bogdanovic trade. The Bucks will be stripped of their 2022 […]

New Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday continues to dish out assists on and off the court. On Saturday, Holiday announced on Instagram and he and his wife, Lauren Holiday, are giving the remainder of their 2020 salary to “small black owned businesses, nonprofits and initiatives. The Bucks guard noted the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo recently signed his supermax extension with the Milwaukee Bucks, proving that he has confidence in winning a championship in Milwaukee. When appearing on SiriusXM NBA Radio, Antetokounmpo referenced Michael Jordan as someone he wants to emulate when it comes to his championship aspirations. “One of the greatest players, Michael Jordan, and his team, […]

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer doesn’t believe Giannis Antetokounmpo’s back injury is a big issue, according to Kane Pitman of Locked On Bucks. During a conference call with reporters on Friday, Budenholzer said Antetokounmpo’s back is just tight right now and should be resolved very soon. “It’s just tight,” Budenholzer said of the Most Valuable […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo are in a better place now than they were a mere month ago. The Eastern Conference as a whole has seemingly gotten better as well, which should be fine given the Bucks’ refreshed mentality in their mission to win the NBA title. All the acquisitions by the Bucks will […]

It’s safe to say that Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer was extremely thrilled when he learned that Giannis Antetokounmpo had finally announced his supermax extension. Coach Bud himself even admitted that he had to get a hold of himself the moment he found out. The 51-year-old described how his sons texted him the news […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo made the huge decision to stay in Milwaukee and sign the richest deal in NBA history. There were so many things that factored into his decision. The Bucks are the only NBA team he’s ever known. He wants to continue building on what they’ve done since he was drafted. Then, of course, the […]

James Harden’s time with the Houston Rockets is at a stalemate, with the superstar guard wanting a trade to a championship contender but the Rockets demanding a hefty ransom for his services. The Milwaukee Bucks are one such contender Harden reportedly has on his trade list. Be that as it may, the interest level doesn’t […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were able to agree on an extension with Giannis Antetokounmpo that’ll run through the 2025-26 season, but the front office’s work isn’t done yet. Yes, Antetokounmpo elected against playing in a flashier city such as Miami or Los Angeles, but a contract extension in today’s league is simply that—an agreement. One of […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo signed a five-year, $228.2 million extension with the Milwaukee Bucks, giving him the richest contract in NBA history. Following his megadeal with the Bucks, Antetokounmpo revealed his plans for the next five years. The Greek Freak also had time for jokes: “I just want to have kids, being able to raise my kids, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo officially signed his supermax extension with the Milwaukee Bucks this week. While there were multiple reasons why he chose to remain with the Bucks, one of them was apparently due to his mother being comfortable living in Milwaukee. “I talked to my mother, asked her, did she want to move? She said, ‘No.’ […]

When Giannis Antetokounmpo was thinking about his future with the Milwaukee Bucks and whether to sign an extension with the team, he had one particular fear that he never wanted to see happen. Antetokounmpo gave a few statements on Wednesday after signing his five-year, $228 million supermax extension with Milwaukee. During the video press conference, […]