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The last we saw Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons take the floor was in late February against the Milwaukee Bucks. The 23-year-old barely lasted five minutes in that contest, though, as he was forced to exit early in the game due to a terrible back injury. Recently, Sixers head coach Brett Brown narrated how much […]

There’s just something about 3-1 series deficits and LeBron James, huh? The (virtual) Los Angeles Lakers star forward took down Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in seven games in a simulated version of the 2020 NBA Finals. The Lakers won Game 7 in Milwaukee: #Lakers defeated the #Bucks in an epic showdown between the 2 […]

Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry is reportedly the dominant reason Giannis Antetokounmpo would consider joining the Dubs in free agency, per Anthony Slater of The Athletic. The Milwaukee Bucks can offer Antetokounmpo the supermax extension whenever the 2020 offseason begins. If the former MVP declines that extension, he can become an unrestricted […]

Monta Ellis was one of the biggest names on the Golden State Warriors during the late 2000s and into the early 2010s. Recently, the former Most Improved Player of the Year winner opened up about the 2012 midseason trade that sent him to the Milwaukee Bucks and brought Andrew Bogut to the Dubs. According to […]

Alex Antetokounmpo, the youngest brother of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, will opt to play in Europe to prepare for the NBA draft and forego the NCAA, according to Nikos Varlas of Eurohoops.com. Alex Antetokounmpo intends to skip NCAA and turn pro in Europe, while he prepares for the NBA draft pic.twitter.com/IjAIKiJtQ3 — Nikos Varlas […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo takes his nickname very seriously. The 2019 league MVP is suing California-based website Fan Closet for selling unlicensed gear with the “Greek Freak” moniker on it, per Dean Balsamini of the New York Post. Antetokounmpo has been known as the “Greek Freak” for the majority of his career which obviously […]

NBA star Kevin Durant had time on Friday. The Brooklyn Nets forward replied to a tweet on Friday reacting to the impending Giannis Antetokounmpo free agency decision, only to mock it. Durant had been hastily burdened with questions about his NBA free-agency destination in 2019 and knows perfectly well The Greek Freak is bound for […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is apparently taking the necessary first steps to venture into the world of online sports betting. According to multiple reports, the reigning Most Valuable Player winner has just applied for a trademark on his moniker, “Greek Freak,” for the specific purpose of “providing a website for online gambling.” David Fucillo […]

Even while the league is on hiatus, trade rumblings surrounding Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo’s supposed move to the Golden State Warriors continues to fill headlines. At first glance, this just doesn’t make sense at all. Why would the alpha dog of the best team in the league join a broken dynasty who currently has […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has released a statement after his Twitter account was hacked. pic.twitter.com/CVMpahBDDO — Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) May 8, 2020 As soon as the hacker tweeted from Antetokounmpo’s account, everyone had a feeling the Bucks star got hacked since Giannis would never tweet out some of the things which were said. Fortunately, […]

Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo saw his Twitter account hacked on Thursday afternoon, with a tirade of profane tweets fired off from his official page and the team confirming it wasn’t him. Meanwhile, Los Angeles Clippers veteran point guard Patrick Beverley had quite a coincidence occur — advertising for online security using his own […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was a victim of internet hacking on Thursday afternoon, as the one-time NBA MVP saw his Twitter account overrun with profane tweets out of his control. The Bucks quickly commented on the hacking, confirming it was not The Greek Freak who shared inappropriate messages on social media: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s social media […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was at the mercy of Internet hackers on Thursday. Antetokounmpo’s Twitter was hacked, his timeline subsequently filled with racial and profane messages directed at the Asian community and players such as Stephen Curry and Bucks teammate Khris Middleton. Fortunately, these tweets were removed in short order. However, it appears the […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo had the misfortune of being exploited by a Twitter hacker on Thursday afternoon. The hacker posted crude and even racist messages after gaining control of Giannis’ account. Fortunately, Antetokounmpo’s younger brother, Kostas, was playing the role of internet watchdog. Kostas immediately responded to each of the fake tweets, noting his […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Twitter account was hacked on Thursday. Some of the tweets from the hacked account are NSFW: Antetokounmpo’s agent confirmed The Greek Freak’s account was hacked. All the NSFW tweets have been deleted. The 2019-20 NBA season was suspended on March 11 after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for […]

Isiah Thomas shed some light on what went into his decision to rank Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the greatest of all time. The Detroit Pistons legend had also recently ranked longtime NBA rival Michael Jordan as only the fourth-best player he has ever gone up against. During a chat with Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Danny […]

The NBA hiatus is quickly heading toward a two-month suspension of the 2019-20 season, a pause that could potentially aid the Golden State Warriors’ steadfast pursuit of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Warriors’ interest in The Greek Freak is no secret, as they have been planning a pursuit for years, and the long layoff […]

The Milwaukee Bucks had the best record in the NBA before the 2019-20 season was suspended due to COVID-19. Superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was the front-runner to repeat as league MVP, and the team as a whole looked primed to win the championship. If the season gets canceled altogether, it would be a bummer for the […]

Miami Heat All-Star big man Bam Adebayo has spoken out about his team’s chances against the league-leading Milwaukee Bucks. According to the 22-year-old, he believes that his Heat could defeat reigning league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and his Bucks in a seven-game playoffs series. “I am taking my team,” Bam Adebayo confidently told Chris Sheridan of […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo reflected on the popular ESPN docuseries “The Last Dance,” taking a big lesson from the four episodes that have been shown to the public thus far: My MJ takeaway from the Last Dance documentary is that chasing greatness is a life mission. — Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) May 1, 2020 Antetokounmpo […]

Before the 2019-20 season was suspended due to COVID-19, the Milwaukee Bucks had the best record in the NBA and Giannis Antetokounmpo was the front-runner to win the MVP Award again. Antetokounmpo was averaging 29.6 points, 13.7 rebounds, and 5.8 assists for the Bucks before the season was put to a halt. He was eager […]

Milwaukee Bucks point guard George Hill would like an opportunity for his team to finish their quest for an NBA title this year. But Hill also understands the current situation is more complicated due to the coronavirus pandemic. Hill took the “life is bigger than basketball” perspective. And he also said he “couldn’t care less […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers big man Mychal Thompson has weighed in on the MVP debate for the season. According to Thompson, who also happens to be the father of Golden State Warriors star Klay, he believes that it is LeBron James who should win the trophy over Milwaukee Bucks reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. “Giannis is […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks had the best record in the NBA before the 2019-20 season was suspended due to COVID-19. Not only were the Bucks on their way to clinching the No. 1 seed in the entire playoffs again, but Giannis was the front runner to repeat as league MVP. Bucks fans are […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James offered some interesting remarks when he learned that Kendrick Perkins picked Giannis Antetokounmpo as his preseason MVP pick. While texting with James, Perkins noted that he had Giannis leading the proverbial pack in the MVP race. James, who is showing little to no signs of regression in his 17th […]

Once again, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo used the Golden State Warriors in NBA 2K, igniting more speculation that the MVP will soon don the Dubs jersey. Below is a clip from Antetokounmpo’s NBA 2k Livestream. Clearly, he’s choosing the Warriors as his team. only a matter of time 👀 pic.twitter.com/swoVs3ZGvZ — Chris Montano (@gswchris) […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are fortunate enough to be the current home of NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. While they have yet to reach the NBA Finals, the Bucks are well underway with Antetokounmpo at the helm. One of their primary antagonists are the Toronto Raptors, who stifled hope that the Bucks would face the Golden State […]

Since being drafted No. 15 in the 2013 draft, Giannis Antetokounmpo has transformed into arguably the NBA’s best player. The 2019 NBA MVP averaged 27.7 points, 12.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.5 blocks per game during that campaign. Players drafted before Giannis, well, not so great in comparison. So why did a player […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have had the pleasure of hosting several amazing talents since their inception in 1968. The first player that comes to mind is the legendary center Lew Cindor (now Kareem Abdul Jabbar), followed by the all-around game of triple-double machine Oscar Robertson at the point guard position. Reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, meanwhile, […]

Former coach George Karl reminisced about his time in the NBA and the players he’s coached, holding one regret still vivid in his mind. Ray Allen wasn’t fond of Karl, but the longtime coach would be willing to resolve those past issues with the now-retired marksman over golf and beers. Karl joined the Locked on […]

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker is the latest star athlete to donate headphones to help students and educators navigate the extended school closure caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Students and schools around the country have been forced to adopt e-learning measures on the fly, including online music classes. “It’s times like these where we need […]

Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum joined ESPN’s The Jump Monday, and—among other things—reiterated his recent comments on Instagram Live that he disagreed with the outcome of the 2018-19 regular-season MVP award. The outcome saw the Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo best the Houston Rockets’ James Harden. On IG, Tatum said Harden “definitely should have won back […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks is already envisioning his comeback once this league-mandated season suspension finally comes to its much-awaited conclusion. It’s not exactly how you would imagine it, however, with the reigning Most Valuable Player winner sharing a rather unfit image of himself post-quarantine. The Bucks superstar took to Instagram to post a hilariously […]

The Phoenix Suns are still seeking their first championship since joining the NBA in 1968, and haven’t made an appearance in the NBA Finals since 1993 — a five-game loss to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. And the team hasn’t even made the playoffs since the 2009-10 season. At the moment, though, the Suns […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo belongs to an impressive family of professional athletes. The reigning league MVP, however, revealed that he wishes to have grown up in a different household. The Greek Freak answered a Twitter poll by ESPN on Friday and claimed that he wishes to have grown up with the Watt brothers instead. […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has been working relentlessly to find a resolution to resume the 2019-20 NBA season. According to the Athletic, parties came up with a mid-June return as a possible timeline. However, the decision will ultimately come down to doctors and health officials. Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has recently spoken out about […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have won just one championship in franchise history, but they have boasted some of the top squads the game has ever seen. For this piece, we ranked the three best Bucks teams in franchise history. The first choice will be easy since only one Milwaukee team has won the title, but which […]

The NBA being suspended has not gone well for the fans or the players. The 2019-20 season was off to a great start with the Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers, and Los Angeles Clippers all vying for that top honor. But caught in the middle of that whirlwind were teams such as the Oklahoma City […]

Boston Celtics rising star Jayson Tatum has thrown a bit of shade in the direction of reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. According to Tatum, he believes that Houston Rockets superstar James Harden was robbed of the MVP title last year. That’s a pretty strong statement from the Celtics forward right there, but […]