Milwaukee Bucks Articles - Page 135

After winning his first MVP award last season, Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks is seemingly improving upon his brilliant season last year with an astonishing showing through the first 30-ish games of the 2019-20 season. On Thursday night, the Bucks faced off against the Los Angeles Lakers, two teams that were tied for the […]

As unstoppable as he has already been, the one thing that holds Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo back is his inconsistent shooting from downtown. The “Greek Freak” has taken significant strides in improving his accuracy from distance this season, and he showed some of the fruits of his labor on Friday night against the Los […]

Before the Milwaukee Bucks began their matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Wesley Matthews pulled off wrestling moves made famous by ‘The Rock’ on Robin Lopez. CAN YOU SMELL WHAT THE BUCKS ARE COOKING? 👨‍🍳 (via @Bucks)pic.twitter.com/xJsXwjX2qd — ESPN (@espn) December 20, 2019 Entering the matchup, both the Lakers and Bucks held […]

Before the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers faced off with each other, LeBron James and Kyle Korver, who were both teammates during their time with the Cleveland Cavaliers, greeted each other. LeBron James and Kyle Korver reunited. 📹:@Bucks pic.twitter.com/UjGPBOVnqB — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) December 20, 2019 Korver was initially traded to the Cavaliers midway through […]

On Tuesday, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks visited the Racine Correctional Institution to take part in the “Play for Justice” initiative, which brings together NBA teams and inmates at correctional facilities across the country. Antetokounmpo was very moved by the experience and says he learned a lot from speaking to the inmates. “I wasn’t […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks will square off on Thursday in what will be a historic night. The two teams have played exceptionally well through the early stages of this season, with both sides holding 24-4 overall records. As a result, Thursday night’s matchup marks the first game in NBA history to feature […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks are fighting for the top overall spot in the league, now both tied at 24-4 after losses to the Indiana Pacers and Dallas Mavericks, respectively. But are they making a mistake by chasing regular-season glory and straying from their ultimate goal? If it feels like we’ve seen this […]

After a a past couple of years characterized by instability, 6-foot-8 power forward Jabari Parker appears to have found his groove again with the Atlanta Hawks this season. Right now, the 24-year-old is averaging 15.8 points (on 50.4 percent shooting), 6.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.4 steals on the season. Parker’s resurgence has been brought […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are listing superstar Anthony Davis as questionable to face the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, while forward Kyle Kuzma remains out. Davis didn’t play on Tuesday versus the Indiana Pacers because of his sprained right ankle. The Lakers lost to the Pacers, 105-102: #Lakers' status report for tomorrow's game against the #Bucks: QUESTIONABLE: Anthony […]

Ever wonder when Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo realized he felt he could go toe-to-toe with LeBron James? Apparently, it was all the way back in November of 2016, via Eric Nehm of The Athletic: “I remember I backed him, backed him down and then I was about to spin for the shot, and he […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo says going up against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is always special since he used to look up to The King. The Bucks host the Lakers on Thursday in a potential Finals preview. The two teams are tied for the best record in the NBA. Giannis, the reigning MVP, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis is hopeful he can play on Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Davis didn’t play on Tuesday versus the Indiana Pacers because of his sprained right ankle. The Lakers lost to the Pacers, 105-102: Anthony Davis went on the Dan Patrick Show and was asked if he’s playing […]

Milwaukee Bucks stud Giannis Antetokounmpo had a unique assessment of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ ability to perform at such a high level in his 17th season of NBA service. The Greek Freak says The King is “different” while also noting that he’s “an alien” because of what he’s doing: Giannis Antetokounmpo says LeBron […]

Much like how the Milwaukee Bucks rely on Giannis Antetokounmpo to lead them to the promised land, the Greece national team will need also need his services to lead them into the Olympics. However, Greece national team head coach Rick Pitino isn’t sure if The Greek Freak will be available for the Olympic Qualifying Tournaments. “I […]

The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t lost many games this season. In fact, before Tuesday’s matchup against the Indiana Pacers, that number was just three. Still, 24-4 is tied for the best winning percentage in the NBA. The team they’re tied with? That would be the Milwaukee Bucks, the next team on the Lakers’ schedule. After […]

Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry says he won’t seek advice from other teams on how to keep superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee. The Bucks can offer Antetokounmpo the supermax extension next summer. If the reigning MVP declines it, Giannis can become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2021. After stars Paul George, Jimmy Butler […]

With the Milwaukee Bucks’ 18 game winning streak concluding on Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks, let’s take a look at the longest winning streaks in NBA history. 5. 1970-71 Milwaukee Bucks (20 games) The Bucks went over a month without losing a single game in early 1971. Their streak lasted from Feb. 6 to […]

The Toronto Raptors have already started to kick the tires on their attempt to woo Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo in free agency, ensuring there’s enough cap space to make him a max-level offer in 2021. Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry is confident that the machine the franchise has built in the last few years will […]

The Milwaukee Bucks had all the means to keep their NBA-best streak alive and extend it to 19 games against a Luka Doncic-less Dallas Mavericks. Instead, it was the Mavs who pulled off a surprising win and caught the Bucks in a struggle, becoming the first team to snap a winning streak of 15 or […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was phenomenal on Monday night, but his efforts were not enough to stop the Luka Doncic-less Dallas Mavericks from snapping the Milwaukee Bucks’ 18-game winning streak, 120-116, at the Fiserv Forum. The Greek Freak scored 48 points and grabbed 14 rebounds while shooting 18-of-31 from the field (54 percent) and 3-for-5 from three-point […]

Luka Doncic was on Twitter while the Dallas Mavericks were out to snap the Milwaukee Bucks’ 18-game winning streak. He was out of action due to an ankle injury and wasn’t with the Mavs as they visited the Bucks in the Fiserv Forum. With that said, the 20-year-old Slovenian live-tweeted to show his support to […]

Against the Milwaukee Bucks Kristaps Porzingis of the Dallas Mavericks drove to the hoop with malicious intent. Once near the hoop, he slammed it down as hard as he could. With Luka Doncic out due to an ankle injury, Porzingis took matters into his own hands and tried to give the team an offensive boost. […]

Two of the NBA’s brightest stars will face off on Monday night, well sort of, as Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks are set to host Luka Doncic and the Mavs. Unfortunately, Doncic will be unable to play in this one due to injury. Both players have become essential pieces of their respective organizations, but which […]

According to the latest rumor surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks, the team could look to acquire Robert Covington or J.J. Redick via trade. Zach Lowe, speaking on the Woj & Lowe Trade Deadline Special, believes that the Bucks are looking at the two players and are willing to go above the luxury tax. https://twitter.com/BlazersBySagar/status/1206369155005345792 Covington currently […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has been having the best season of his career to date. The 25-year-old has been dominating the league thus far and is doing even better than his MVP season. As it turns out, Giannis has been playing inspired basketball with his very first bundle of joy on the way. Recently, […]

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Eric Bledsoe will miss two weeks due to a right fibula evulsion fracture. Bledsoe reportedly had an MRI after suffering the injury on Friday’s contest against the Memphis Grizzlies and test results confirmed the injury, per David Aldridge of The Athletic. ICYMI: Bucks’ guard Eric Bledsoe out two weeks after injury […]

If the Milwaukee Bucks are going to extend their winning straight to 18 games against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, they are going to have to do it without Eric Bledsoe, and they may even have to manage without Giannis Antetokounmpo. According to Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Bledsoe will not play against […]

The Milwaukee Bucks got Giannis Antetokounmpo back for their roadie on Friday night against the Memphis Grizzlies, and the superstar wasted no time throwing down dunks and pirouetting at the FedExForum floor. It was a surprisingly close game with the Eastern Conference finalists pulling away late punctuated by the Greek Freak posterizing another victim in […]

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Eric Bledsoe deflected questions about his injury and decided to poke fun at teammate Khris Middleton instead. Bledsoe, who was limited to playing just 17 minutes in the Bucks’ 127-114 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, left the game in the third quarter and did not return after limping off […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is slowly building himself a career worthy of the Hall of Fame one day. In fact, Giannis aligned himself with one of the all-time greats on Friday, joining the ranks of the late Moses Malone as the only two players in the last 45 seasons to have 14 games of […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is usually the one serving facials, but he was on the receiving end of it on Friday against Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson. The 6-foot-9 Anderson, who is really not known for his athleticism, showcased some hops made possible by a beautiful give-and-go play with De’Anthony Melton. With the game […]

It’s no secret that Milwaukee Bucks backup center Robin Lopez is a big pro-wrestling fan, often seen tussling with mascots throughout his nine-year NBA career. It seems that his affinity with the sport has rubbed off on his teammates, as the East-leading squad had a rather interesting pregame routine prior to their match versus the […]

Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is used to highlight dunks, but this time around he made fools out of Memphis Grizzlies forwards Solomon Hill and Jaren Jackson Jr. before wiggling his way to the basket for the slam (via Dime). Giannis … YUP. (via @NBATV)pic.twitter.com/cW13Gre6QH — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) December 14, 2019 The 25-year-old reigning […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have upgraded superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo from questionable to probable for Friday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Antetokounmpo didn’t play on Wednesday versus the New Orleans Pelicans due to a quad injury. The Bucks easily defeated the Pelicans sans Giannis, winning by 15 points. Giannis has been upgraded to probable for tonight's game in […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are listing superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo as questionable to face the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. Antetokounmpo didn’t play on Wednesday versus the New Orleans Pelicans due to a quad injury. Giannis Antetokounmpo is questionable to face the Grizzlies tomorrow. Kyle Korver is out with back (to-back) soreness. — Kane Pitman (@KanePitman) December 12, […]

The Sacramento Kings and Milwaukee Bucks are taking steps to highlight some of the issues that incarcerated individuals are currently facing in the United States. According to a report from Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated, the two organizations will be the first NBA teams to participate in basketball games at correctional facilities organized by […]

Former NBA guard and current ESPN analyst Jalen Rose says Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler has been the second-best player in the Eastern Conference so far behind Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Heat are 18-6 on the season and Butler is playing some of his best basketball. The four-time All-Star is averaging 20.6 points, […]

Kyle Lowry reminisced about the Toronto Raptors’ unforgettable 2019 playoff run, which ended in the franchise’s first-ever NBA championship. Lowry admitted the team’s second-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers was tougher than overcoming an 0-2 series deficit in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks. “They were built for a championship, and built for […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Derrick Favors will be held out of Wednesday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, according to a report from ESPN’s Andrew Lopez. Favors rejoined the team over the weekend after missing time to deal with the death of his mother, but he did not play on Monday night. The team is […]