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The Milwaukee Bucks parted with Bonzie Colson on Sunday. According to Eric Nehm, the Bucks opted to waive Colson to make room for two-way players Cam Reynold and Frank Mason III. The Bucks have waived Bonzie Colson. Frank Mason III and Cam Reynolds are in their two two-way slots and 14 of 15 NBA roster […]

There have been a handful of coaching changes during this NBA offseason, but just because a coach wasn’t fired recently doesn’t mean his job is safe for the next campaign. Here are five coaches whose seats could be feeling a bit warmer for 2019-2020. 5. Mike Budenholzer, Milwaukee Bucks In his first season with the […]

Kyle Korver has found a new NBA home with the Milwaukee Bucks, as he enters the next chapter in his career by competing for the Finals hopefuls. Reigning league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo’s team is playing for nothing short than a championship this upcoming season, and Korver’s interest in joining the squad is exactly compatible for […]

Per league sources, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer played a key role in bringing in veteran sniper Kyle Korver. ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski claimed that the past relationship between the two swayed Korver to sign with the Bucks over the Philadelphia 76ers: “Korver labored on a decision between the Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers, but […]

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, free agent point guard Frank Mason III has reportedly agreed to a two-way deal with the Milwaukee Bucks. Guard Frank Mason III has agreed to a two-way NBA contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 20, 2019 The Sacramento Kings […]

After a wild summer in which he has been flipped multiple times and eventually waived by the Phoenix Suns, veteran wingman Kyle Korver has agreed to a one-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, according to ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski: Free agent Kyle Korver has agreed to a one-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, agent […]

Reigning league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks is pretty much the closest thing we have right now to a perfect basketball player. While there are still some aspects of his game that he needs to work on (ie, his shooting), his recent triumph as the NBA’s Most Valuable Player speaks volumes of how […]

Khris Middleton’s basketball journey has come full circle. Weeks after signing his first ultra-lucrative NBA contract, the Milwaukee Bucks star returned to where his path to the game’s highest level was first being forged to have his jersey retired. Middleton went home to Charleston, SC earlier this week to watch his jersey be hung from […]

Shooting guard Cameron Reynolds has come to terms on a two-way contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, according to ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski: Free agent F Cam Reynolds has agreed to a two-way deal with Milwaukee, agent @JamesDunleavy3 tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 18, 2019 Reynolds went undrafted out of Tulane University last […]

The word has been that the NBA Eastern Conference is still lagging behind the West in terms of championship-caliber teams. That may be true, but the race in the East will be just as intense as it is on the West. The West will either have to go through Houston, Los Angeles, Denver or Portland […]

Robin Lopez joined the Milwaukee Bucks this offseason, leaving the Bulls after three seasons. And though he’ll no longer be suiting up in red and black, the 11-year veteran says he’s fortunate to have lived in the city of Chicago. Lopez sent out a whimsical tweet on Thursday to thank the Bulls. Apparently, he was […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have been blessed with the fortune of a generational talent in Giannis Antetokounmpo, but his little brother Alex has the same MVP blood coursing through his veins. At 17 years old, Alex already prospects as one of the best up-and-coming products in the game, a wiry but strong 6-foot-7 with a 7-foot-2 […]

Free agent shooting guard JR Smith is expected to meet with the Milwaukee Bucks brass at some point Thursday, as the organization continues its search for a capable wing shooter, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Smith was recently waived before his contract became fully guaranteed, making a cool $4.4 million in […]

After failing to win the NBA championship despite having the best record in the NBA last season, the Milwaukee Bucks chose to retain the team’s core group, save for Malcolm Brogdon. They signed each and every one of its members to a long-term deal, including veteran center Brook Lopez, who’s been one of their most […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have experienced plenty of changes from the roster they trotted out for the postseason. The most visible changes are mo more Nikola Mirotic (signed with Barcelona), no more Malcolm Brogdon (sign-and-trade with Indiana Pacers) — yet general manager Jon Horst won’t say this 2019-20 version of the team that reached the Eastern […]

Robin Lopez signed with the Milwaukee Bucks earlier this offseason, teaming up with his brother, Brook, in what will likely be one of the more formidable frontcourt rotations in the NBA. At seven feet, Robin is obviously a solid rim protector, but it sounds like the Bucks are also interested in his 3-point shooting. Bucks […]

When the Milwaukee Bucks decided to sign Thanasis Antetokounmpo, brother of reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, a lot of people were a bit surprised. Drafted 51st overall pick by the New York Knicks back in 2014, Thanasis was never able to find his footing in the NBA. He’s played most of his professional career in Europe, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were able to re-sign All-Star swingman Khris Middleton to a five-year, $178 million deal in free agency, a move that helped the team keep most of its core from last season intact. Some may wonder whether Middleton is actually worth that deal, but Bucks general manager Jon Horst certainly doesn’t. In an interview […]

Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst recently joined Eric Nehm of The Athletic for a wide-ranging interview. Amid their discussion, Nehm asked Horst about Milwaukee’s decision to trade Malcolm Brogdon to the Indiana Pacers. Prior to this year’s draft, Horst stated that the Bucks were willing to enter the luxury tax threshold to compete for […]

Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst feels “really good” about where Milwaukee is at despite failing to hit a home run this offseason and losing combo guard Malcolm Brogdon to the Indiana Pacers. Horst and the Bucks re-signed center Brook Lopez, small forward Khris Middleton and point guard George Hill. They also signed Brook’s brother […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have hired longtime league assistant Chad Forcier to coach Mike Budenholzer’s staff, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. The Bucks are adding the veteran assistant Chad Forcier to Mike Budenholzer's coaching staff, league sources say — Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 17, 2019 Forcier spent last season as an assistant […]

The Milwaukee Bucks signed Thanasis Antetokounmpo to a two-year, $3 million contract this offseason. Antetokounmpo comes with high expectations, and Bucks general manager Jon Horst was pleased to add him to the already well rounded-squad: “Thanasis is a young player with some great experience at the top level overseas,” Horst said on Bucks.com. “He brings […]

Are the Milwaukee Bucks already having buyers remorse on the max contract they gave small forward Khris Middleton? It’s possible. According to Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report, the Bucks reportedly have doubts whether Middleton can be the second-best player on a championship team. Milwaukee re-signed the swingman to a lucrative five-year, $178 million contract. While […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is arguably one of the best basketball players in the world today. But when it comes to baseball, the reigning NBA MVP is a total noob. In fact, the Greek Freak admitted that Monday night was the first time he had ever touched a baseball, per ESPN. He also added […]

Current NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has all the attributes of a superstar. The dominant dunks, highlight reel-worthy blocks, and superhero physique allowed him to check almost all the boxes. Now that the Greek Freak has his own shoe, he can confidently say that he has checked them all. Giannis spoke on actually holding his signature […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpos recently released his first signature shoe with Nike. Dubbed the Nike Air Zoom Freak 1, the shoes sleek and simplistic design have made it a popular seller already. Aaron Dodson of ‘Undefeated’ caught up with Giannis to allow him to explain the purpose of the design and what it meant […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is excited to play with his brother Thanasis next season. The Bucks signed Thanasis to a two-year, fully-guaranteed veteran’s minimum contract last week, although the deal hasn’t been made official yet. Giannis says his brother will “run through a wall” and that Bucks fans are going to love him. “We’ve […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo may have been the talk of the town this season, and he may have just taken home his first MVP award, but now, things are about to get tougher. Fox Sports analyst Chris Broussard feels there will be a ton of pressure on Antetokounmpo heading into next year: .@Chris_Broussard lists […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are coming off of a 2018-19 campaign in which they won 60 games to finish with the best record in the league and then proceeded to make it to the Eastern Conference Finals, where they fell to the Toronto Raptors in six games. Going into the offseason, the Bucks knew they were […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are already being viewed as a top contender for the 2019-20 NBA season. The Bucks finished the 2018-19 regular season with an impressive 60-22 overall record, which earned the team the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. Unfortunately, though, Milwaukee was eliminated by the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference Finals, 4-2. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is likely to be the next big fish available in the free agent market, as the campaign for 2021 has already started for the Milwaukee Bucks two years prior to its time. The Bucks have already made the necessary moves to keep The Greek Freak happy, extending Eric Bledsoe during the playoffs and […]

MVP Giannis? That name only has a short shelf life, according to the most valuable player himself. Per Malika Andrews of ESPN, the Milwaukee Bucks forward addressed fans at an organized event celebrating the franchise’s first MVP award since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar won the honor three times in four years. “After this day, please don’t call […]

It’s officially “Giannis Antetokounmpo Day” in Milwaukee County, with the Bucks superstar getting his own holiday. The county executive Chris Abele shared a photo on Twitter on July 14th with the decree. It’s official. Today is @Giannis_An34 Day throughout Milwaukee County @Bucks. pic.twitter.com/ygnjBFR1az — Chris Abele #Stayhomemke (@ChrisAbeleMKE) July 14, 2019 “We’re known this Bucks […]

Free agent big man Kosta Koufos is receiving interest from the Detroit Pistons, Sacramento Kings, Toronto Raptors, and Milwaukee Bucks: Free agent big man Kosta Koufos has received preliminary interest from Detroit, Sacramento, Toronto and Milwaukee, league sources tell Yahoo Sports. The veteran, noted for his defense and rim protection, could be a later signing. […]

Judging by the Most Valuable Player award he recently bagged, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is already one of the best players in the league. However, in his mind, the 24-year-old believes that he has yet to reach his full potential. As a matter of fact, he thinks that he still has quite a way […]

Count NBA MVP and Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo as upset that Kawhi Leonard left the championship-winning Toronto Raptors. In an interview with ESPN, the 24-year-old Antetokounmpo expressed a desire to play Leonard and the Raptors again in a seven-game series. Giannis and the Milwaukee Bucks fell to the Raptors in six games in the Eastern […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo in a Milwaukee Bucks uniform for life? As long as he’s a part of a “winning” team. In an interview with ESPN published on Sunday, the reigning NBA MVP spoke about his desire to get better personally and help lead a team to win a championship. Per Ohm Youngmisuk in ESPN: “My goal […]

What does reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo think of the player movement and stars finding new teams in the offseason? “It’s insane,” the 24-year-old told ESPN in an interview with Ohm Youngmisuk published Sunday. The Greak Freak led the Milwaukee Bucks to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2019, only to fall to Kawhi Leonard and […]

The Milwaukee Bucks officially re-signed small forward Khris Middleton on Thursday. Bucks general manager Jon Horst released a statement on the move. “Khris is a critical piece of our core,” said Bucks General Manager Jon Horst, via Bucks.com. “As an All-Star, Khris was an integral part of us winning 60 games and advancing to the […]