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Oh deer. The Milwaukee Bucks just had their first five-on-five practice on Monday in Orlando and it seems that they have a long way ahead of them. The league’s reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo wasn’t pleased with the first practiced and was absolutely honest when he talked to media after training. “I sucked,” Antetokounmpo said (per […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo can be one of the most prized free agents in sports history in 2021, and the Bucks will have to compete against a slew of big-market suitors for his supermax deal. Of the many unprecedented wrinkles of the situation in Orlando is the proximity teams will have to one another, […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo grew up in poverty in Greece. With that said, the Bucks star has no complaints about the bubble conditions at Walt Disney World. “I’m in a situation where I’m extremely blessed and I cannot complain,” Giannis Antetokounmpo told Bucks reporters, via Eric Woodyard of ESPN. “Obviously, it doesn’t […]

The Milwaukee Bucks duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton have confirmed that they will be taking part in the league’s initiative of allowing players to change the names at the back of their jerseys to send a message promoting social justice. For Giannis, he has decided to go for the word “equality:” Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

Milwaukee Bucks big man Robin Lopez has plenty of experience with mascots. After all, Lopez became a staple of Milwaukee’s pregame “WWE” routines, many of which involved mascot participation. Lopez said back in April the NBA would not need to worry about replacing team mascots in Disney World because of the theme park’s endless supply […]

Reigning league MVP and Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo appears to have regained his focus and determination with the season restart on the horizon. Antetokounmpo recently took to Twitter to make a bold promise for the upcoming resumption of the coronavirus-hit campaign: Feels good to be back! Time to finish what we started. pic.twitter.com/IP8fzEAnjn — […]

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Kyle Korver will wear “Black Lives Matter” on his jersey once the “bubble” games start on July 30 at Disney World. Korver decided to go with this statement for a number of reasons, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports: Milwaukee Bucks sharpshooter Kyle Korver, who penned an essay acknowledging his white […]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Ray Allen, Oscar Robertson, Sidney Moncrief, Giannis Antetokounmpo. These are the names that first come to mind for most when asked about the greatest Milwaukee Bucks players of all time — and rightfully so. Ever since being established in 1968, the Bucks have had quite an intriguing history. Their most successful era came […]

With the NBA heading to Disney’s Wide World of Sports in Orlando, one particularly large (in more ways than one) Disney fan, Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez, is issuing a location-specific challenge to the commissioner. “We’ll see how long Adam Silver can keep Robin and I from going to the park.” Lopez said, per Tim […]

If there’s anyone with an iconic basketball move, it’s NBA 1995 Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The imposing 7-foot-2 center may have been popularized because of his spectacular athleticism but it was his patented hook shot, “the Skyhook”, that cemented his legacy in the league.  Abdul-Jabbar was born as Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. He started […]

Twenty-two NBA teams are preparing for the Orlando bubble, but only a handful are likely fully gearing up for the potential 80-100 day grind. Among the favorites to stay the full term in coronavirus-ridden Florida are the Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, and LA Clippers. Lakers guard Danny Green acknowledged the other favorites in the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have shut down their practice facility after receiving the results from Friday’s round of coronavirus testing, per ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski. Wojnarowski added the team is not expected to reopen the facility prior to departing for Orlando on Thursday. The Milwaukee Bucks have shut down the team’s practice facility after receiving […]

The transformation of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has been quite an amazing ride, and it seems that the 2019 NBA MVP isn’t done yet. The Athens native has come a long way from selling CDs and watches in the streets of Sepolia, now becoming one of the biggest international stars to hit the biggest […]

The Toronto Raptors have emerged as arguably the biggest surprise package of the 2019-20 season. Despite being the defending champs, not many expected them to be this good this term, especially considering the fact that they lost their best player, reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, over the summer. Nevertheless, the Raptors are comfortably sitting at […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has heard the hoopla surrounding the resumption of the 2019-20 NBA season and how it will go down in history as a questionable campaign. Halted for nearly five months due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, the NBA had no option but to suspend the season and leave the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo will be once again fighting for the title when the NBA returns later this season, but he will have to do so knowing there won’t be a home-court advantage like the one his Milwaukee Bucks enjoyed last season. The resumption of the 2019-20 NBA season will put all 22 teams invited at a […]

The 2019 free agency class is touted as the best one we’ve seen in the history of the NBA. It’s hard to argue against this notion given how so many superstars hit the market — and opted to switch sides. Needless to say, last summer’s activity in the free agency market has had a tremendous […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is the epitome of player development. It speaks volumes to how much he has improved over the years. Therefore, let’s take a look at how he has worked on his game over the years and determine his three biggest critiques after his first season with the Milwaukee Bucks. 1. Too skinny Giannis was […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard is one of the few remaining guys in the NBA that puts an extremely high price on loyalty. He’s one of those lifers, and we definitely respect that. As of writing, Lillard has already signed a couple of huge extension deals with the Blazers, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks entered the 2019-20 NBA regular season with redemption in their minds. Following a painful exit against eventual champions Toronto Raptors in last year’s Eastern Conference Finals, head coach Mike Budenholzer’s wards played like men on a mission since opening night. Powered by another herculean showing from reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks […]

The Houston Rockets’ schedule has been released for the “bubble” games, which are set to begin on July 30 at Walt Disney World. The Rockets and the other 21 teams in Orlando, Florida will play eight seeding games before the 2020 playoffs begin. https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/1276654250223980546?s=20 Now that the schedule is out, let’s take a look at […]

The Milwaukee Bucks had the best record in the NBA before the 2019-20 season was suspended in March. Led by MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee has a great chance to win the 2020 title once the “bubble” games begin on July 30. Antetokounmpo was averaging 29.6 points, 13.7 rebounds, and 5.8 assists for the Bucks prior […]

The NBA has released its schedule for the remainder of the 2019-20 season. The 22 selected teams will play eight regular-season games before playoff seeding is determined, and here are five games you can’t afford to miss. Honorable mentions: The Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic will play twice over the restart, but those games will […]

The Milwaukee Bucks franchise has been around since 1968. The organization, like every sports team in the world, has had some great and down moments over the course of its rich history. With that said, let’s take a look at the five greatest moments that bannered a plethora of Bucks news throughout the team’s history. 5. […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is without a doubt one of the most popular players in the NBA today. However, despite his fame, not many folks know that the 25-year-old was actually well on his way to a Hollywood acting career long before he played his first minute in the NBA. The Bucks star made […]

Vandals have just attacked a Giannis Antetokounmpo mural in his home country of Greece, and we were able to get a hold of a photo of the defaced piece of art. To make matters worse, the vandals decided to place a couple of Nazi symbols on the Milwaukee Bucks superstar’s arm. The act reportedly transpired […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is locked and loaded for the resumption of the NBA season, which is a scary sight for the rest of the NBA. Antetokounmpo suffered a knee injury after landing awkwardly on a dunk attempt against the Lakers on March 6. He did not play a game after that before the […]

Alex Antetokounmpo recently signed a three-year deal with Spanish outfit Murcia — something that has gotten the full backing of his brother, reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks superstar took to Twitter to share his delight in his younger brother’s huge career move: Big move @alex_ante34 I’m so […]

For Milwaukee Bucks swingman Pat Connaughton, NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo works out as if he’s a second-round role player — someone who needs to put in tons of work not just to stay in the team but to prove that he belongs with the big boys. Connaughton appeared in The JJ Reddick Podcast where he […]

Pat Connaughton of the Milwaukee Bucks pointed out one major similarity between his teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo and Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard. The All-Star guard appreciated the comparison and gave Connaughton one big shout out. Via Twitter, Lillard thanked Connaughton, calling him by his nickname. For those unaware, Connaughton was a member of both […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is widely expected to sign what is reportedly going to be a record-breaking max extension with the Milwaukee Bucks as early as this coming offseason. The reigning league MVP has already committed himself to the Bucks on several occasions, and Milwaukee have likewise indicated their intention to offer their cornerstone superstar as much […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo leaving the Milwaukee Bucks to sign with the Golden State Warriors — it sounded completely absurd at first. However, as the weeks went by the rumor just wouldn’t go away. Moreover, the more you think about it, the more it makes sense — somewhat. For starters, let’s make one thing clear. Antetokounmpo himself […]

The NBA will enter uncharted waters when it resumes its 2019-20 season at Walt Disney World in Orlando, but one thing that is sure to happen is tampering, as 22 teams will be sequestered in the bubble with ample opportunities to line out trades. Here are five possible moves that can emerge from the Orlando […]

Milwaukee Bucks third-year shooting guard Sterling Brown will participate in the 2019-20 NBA resumed season in Orlando, Florida. Brown, 25, was a victim of police brutality when Milwaukee police officers tackled and tased the SMU product on Jan. 26, 2018, in an empty Walgreens parking lot due to alleged suspicion while the then-rookie swingman for […]

Milwaukee Bucks swingman Kyle Korver is speaking up about supporting his teammates and people of color during a time of social upheaval in the United States. Korver, a 39-year-old one-time All-Star in his first season with the Bucks, told retired NBA swingman Richard Jefferson about his feelings regarding the priority of addressing social change (via […]

The Milwaukee Bucks had the best record in the NBA before the 2019-20 season was suspended in March. Led by MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks have a great shot of winning the 2020 NBA title once the “bubble” games start on July 30 at Walt Disney World. However, it’s worth noting that Milwaukee was on […]

While much talk continues to surround the NBA regarding its decision to resume, there is one other key storyline worth monitoring: the future of the Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo. The reigning MVP will be a free agent next summer. The question continues to persist, will Antetokounmpo return to the Bucks or will he leave for […]

At this point, the Los Angeles Lakers appear to be the frontrunners to sign DeMarcus Cousins in the coming days/weeks. After all, they were the last team the 29-year-old was affiliated with before he suffered an unfortunate ACL tear prior to the start of the 2019-20 season. Rumors have been rife about the Lakers looking […]

Malcolm Brogdon recently guested on the The JJ Redick Podcast, and one of the things they covered was how Redick himself believes that his former team, the Los Angeles Clippers, should have drafted Brogdon in the 2016 NBA Draft. According to Redick, he actually pleaded with the Clippers to take a chance on Brogdon with […]