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Milwauke Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is making a solid case to win back-to-back MVPs. On Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers, Giannis showed Joel Embiid and Co. who is the best player in the world by leading the Bucks to a 119-98 win over their Eastern Conference rivals. The Greek Freak notched 31 points, 17 rebounds […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo put the NBA on notice with a spectacular 2018-19 season in which he led the Bucks to the best record in the league, earning MVP honors in the process. Antetokounmpo has not only been better this year, but he is also aiming for the history books. The “Greek Freak” is […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are having a historic 2019-20 season with reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and two-time All-Star Khris Middleton leading the way. Sporting a 47-8 record at this point of the season, Milwaukee is on pace to beat the 2016-17 Golden State Warriors for the earliest to clinch the playoffs, per JR Radcliffe of the […]

The 2019-20 NBA campaign got back underway on Thursday night following the All-Star break, and with the festivities out of the way, things are about to get very serious. There are just two months remaining in the regular season, meaning the playoffs are upon us. Hard to believe, I know, but it feels like we […]

There’s little doubt that Milwaukee Bucks reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo will continue to dominate the league for years to come. This being the case, his impending free agency has gotten a ton of attention from every other NBA team, including the Toronto Raptors, even if the fact of the matter is that the likely scenario […]

The Golden State Warriors could be planning a possible trade for the Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo. According to a recent report from Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, some around the NBA believe that the Warriors acquired a first-round draft pick in the Andrew Wiggins trade for one reason — to possibly acquire Antetokounmpo. “Some around […]

One NBA executive believes the Toronto Raptors are the front-runners to sign Giannis Antetokounmpo if he leaves the Milwaukee Bucks, according to Sean Deveney of Heavy. If Antetokounmpo doesn’t sign the supermax extension with the Bucks after this season ends, he can become an unrestricted free agent in 2021: “I don’t think he leaves the […]

Tim Bontemps of ESPN recently went out to interview several league executives and asked them about their expectations when it comes to some of the most pressing matters in the NBA today. One of the biggest issues discussed was the impending free agency of Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo, whose current deal expires by the end of […]

Heading into the 2020 NBA All-Star Game, Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks was determined to lead Team Giannis to victory over Team LeBron. Giannis was competitive from start to finished with the No. 24 on his back honoring Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, but his team fell short during one of the most […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is without a doubt one of the most prized assets in the NBA today. The Bucks are well aware of this and will do everything in their power to keep the 25-year-old in Milwaukee for as long as they possibly can. There is the matter, though, of Giannis’ current deal, […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo says his All-Star team is going to donate another $100,000 to the After School Matters charity they were playing for during the NBA All-Star Game. The charity was already set to get $100,000 based on the All-Star Game results. After School Matters is a Chicago-based non-profit organization devoted to providing […]

On Sunday night, we were all treated to what was easily one of the most entertaining editions of the All-Star game in recent memory. It was Team LeBron that emerged victorious on the evening, edging out Team Giannis, 157-155. Much like previous All-Star contests, though, it wasn’t until late in the game that both teams […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is truly one of the most fearsome dunkers in the league today. However, despite his rim-rocking prowess, don’t expect to see “The Greek Freak” join the dunk contest ever again. Speaking to reporters after his team dropped a close 157-155 loss to Team LeBron in the 2020 NBA All-Star Game […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo kept it real when asked about the extended absence of Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, who broke his right hand on Oct. 30. Antetokounmpo admitted that Curry’s absence has benefited the other players in the NBA: Giannis on Steph Curry: "Let me be honest with you. The players, we […]

Milwaukee Bucks All-Star and new dad Giannis Antetokounmpo spoke with SportsPulse and briefly addressed his long-term future in Milwaukee, and he stressed that winning would be the most important factor to compel him to re-up in Milwaukee. The 2018-19 MVP could hit free agency for the first time after the 2020-21 season. When host Mackenzie […]

The 2020 NBA Slam Dunk Contest is already being hailed as one of the greatest ever, and it might be the most controversial. Derrick Jones Jr. of the Miami Heat took the crown, but not after Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon put on a spectacle that included five straight 50s — a streak that ended […]

Former United States President Barack Obama wants Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo “to be more public.” Obama believes Antetokounmpo has a lot to offer his community since he’s one of the best basketball players in the world: “I want you to be more public, Giannis, because I think you have something to give in terms […]

Fans and media piled on Milwaukee Bucks forward and All-Star captain Giannis Antetokounmpo for his questionable strategy during the recent All-Star draft between him and fellow captain LeBron James. Per Ben Golliver of the Washington Post, Antetokounmpo had one strategy going into the draft: pick the underdogs. Considering himself an underdog, the reigning league MVP […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo says Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant wasn’t just his idol, but this whole generation’s idol. Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo on Lakers’ Kobe Bryant: “He was my idol. Not just my idol, the whole generation’s idol. He was our Michael Jordan. He gave back to the game. A lot of people […]

Fatherhood is a tough business. Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is beginning to learn that. Giannis’ son, Liam Charles Antetokounmpo was born on Monday, the 2019 NBA MVP announced on Twitter. Antetokoumpo joked at this year’s All-Star Weekend in Chicago that the birth of his son has proved that he is not ‘unstoppable’ “Now that […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are in a similar position to where they were around this time a year ago: in first place in the Eastern Conference (and the NBA), looking nearly unstoppable. We are now at the All-Star break (jeez, that was quick), and the Bucks are an NBA-best 46-8. They are blazing through most of […]

As we are all aware by now, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo pretty much has no filter on social media. So it doesn’t come as much of a surprise to see Antetokounmpo’s wild reaction to his old Valentine’s Day tweets: And then we got Liam 👶🏽😂 https://t.co/4NDWQ38cfJ — Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) February 14, 2020 Antetokounmpo’s […]

If Giannis Antetokounmpo doesn’t sign the supermax extension with the Milwaukee Bucks after this season ends, he can become an unrestricted free agent in 2021. Antetokounmpo’s agent, Alex Saratsis of Octagon Basketball, says the Bucks star is loyal, which is a quote Milwaukee fans love to hear: “Giannis believes in loyalty, he believes in the […]

Indiana Pacers head coach Nate McMillan had a funny message to Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of Thursday’s showdown with the Milwaukee Bucks. McMillan is hoping Antetokounmpo will miss Thursday’s showdown because of the birth of his first child. Antetokounmpo has already missed one game, however, it’s unlikely he’ll miss Thursday’s game. Nonetheless, The Pacers have played […]

Hoops fans and experts around the globe know that Giannis Antetokounmpo is the alpha dog of the Milwaukee Bucks. The Greek Freak is likely going to repeat as NBA MVP as the Bucks gun for 70 wins. However, don’t overlook Khris Middleton’s massive role in Milwaukee’s success. Middleton, now in his seventh season of service […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was a notable absentee on Monday night when the Milwaukee Bucks took on the Sacramento Kings. The reigning Most Valuable Player winner missed his team’s 123-111 victory in order to attend to the birth of his first child. At this point, Antetokounmpo knows very little about fatherhood, but the Bucks superstar hopes to […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have officially signed Marvin Williams, the team announced on their website. Williams got bought out by the Charlotte Hornets and quickly signed with the Bucks, who have the best record in the NBA just like last season. The NBA vet will wear No. 20 for the Bucks. The 33-year-old forward was the […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo won’t play on Monday against the Sacramento Kings. Antetokounmpo and his girlfriend welcomed their first child. Giannis Antetokounmpo is officially out tonight v Sacramento (dad duties). — Kane Pitman (@KanePitman) February 10, 2020 Life is pretty good for Antetokounmpo at the moment. His Bucks have the best record in the […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is officially a dad. Antetokounmpo’s girlfriend, Mariah Danae Riddlesprigger, gave birth to the couples first child: https://twitter.com/Giannis_An34/status/1226982533482602496 Life is pretty good for Antetokounmpo at the moment. His Bucks have the best record in the NBA again, he could win his second straight MVP award and now is a proud father. […]

Boston Celtics star Kemba Walker was thrilled with the possibility of reuniting with his former Charlotte Hornets teammate Marvin Williams. The 33-year-old forward was waived by the Hornets on Friday. But even before the Celtics could snag Williams off the free agency pool, they were beaten to the punch by the Milwaukee Bucks, who waived Dragan […]

Superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is happy the Milwaukee Bucks’ front office didn’t make any trades at the trade deadline. The Bucks have the best record in the NBA, just like last season, and Antetokounmpo says the chemistry the team has is amazing: The Bucks have been a monster all season and Giannis says they’re the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks need to clear a roster spot after cashing in on former Charlotte Hornets forward Marvin Williams, who was bought out of the remainder of his contract recently. Unfortunately, this comes at the expense of former No. 4 overall pick Dragan Bender. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports that the Bucks have waived Bender […]

The Charlotte Hornets released 15-year NBA veteran Marvin Williams on Friday. The 6-foot-8 power forward was quickly scooped up on the buyout market and is now a member of the Milwaukee Bucks. No one was more surprised by the news of Williams’ signing to the Bucks than Boston Celtics star point guard Kemba Walker. "No! […]

Marvin Williams plans to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks after completing his buyout with the Charlotte Hornets, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Forward Marvin Williams is planning to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks after contract buyout from Charlotte, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2020 Williams was the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to another victory on Thursday, edging out fellow Eastern Conference contenders, the Philadelphia 76ers, 112-101. In the process, the reigning Most Valuable Player winner also made a bit of history, joining no less than the great Wilt Chamberlain in Giannis’ latest statistical feat. 💪 Giannis joins Wilt 💪 Giannis […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks threw down a vicious putback spike after an Al Horford blocked shot. Peep the clip below to see Antetokounmpo’s nasty putback. Khris Middleton looked like he tossed an alley-oop for Antetokounmpo. Horford was able to deflect the pass but fortunately for the Bucks, it hit the backboard and Antetokounmpo […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is the first player in franchise history with 30 points, 20 rebounds and five assists in a game since the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Antetokounmpo put up 36 points, 20 rebounds and six assists against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. The Bucks defeated the Sixers by a final score of 112-101. […]

During the 2020 NBA All-Star draft, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and Hall of Famer Charles Barkley jokingly trolled Houston Rockets guard James Harden. In case you missed what happened, Barkley asked Giannis if he wanted to draft “the dribbler,” referencing Harden. The reigning MVP responded by saying he wanted someone who passes the ball. […]

Detroit Pistons small forward Markieff Morris is receiving trade interest from the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. Both Morris brothers could be traded at the trade deadline, as Marcus Morris is a hot commodity on the trade market: Marcus Morris […]