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The Milwaukee Bucks shocked everyone in the middle of the season when they fired first-year head coach Adrian Griffin and hired former NBA champion coach Doc Rivers. Even Rivers was surprised by the change the franchise made. During an appearance on SiriusXM NBA Radio’s “The Starting Lineup” with Frank Isola and Ryan McDonough, Rivers spoke […]

Just because there are no games until Thursday night with the league coming out of the All-Star break doesn’t mean there isn’t any drama around the NBA. Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers has been under a lot of heat recently due to his sluggish 3-7 start with the team since the Bucks fired Adrian […]

Former NBA shooter JJ Redick did not hold back when he called out Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers for lack of accountability during Tuesday’s First Take episode. Milwaukee has struggled mightily so far under Rivers, and for Redick, the team’s consistency issues can be explained more by the coach’s incompetence as a leader than […]

Patrick Beverley has made a living out of blowing the chip on his shoulder out of proportion. Beverley is unabashed in using the smallest slight as motivation for him to become a better basketball player. Following his trade to the Milwaukee Bucks at the deadline in exchange for Cameron Payne, Beverley now has an even […]

It looks like Orlando Magic star forward Paolo Banchero finally completed his mission to have all of his East All-Star teammates’ signatures on his shoe. Banchero was heard after the game on Sunday that he was looking for Milwaukee Bucks superstar point guard Damian Lillard, whose signature was the only one he was missing, but […]

The Golden State Warriors used up all the bargaining power that they could at the NBA Trade Deadline. It was just not fate that they would be able to LeBron James from the Los Angeles Lakers this time around. Stephen Curry and the struggling squad currently sit 10th in the Western Conference standings at the […]

The history of basketball is replete with stories about how a few big talents come together for a run at an NBA Finals appearance. Forming a Big Three is the quickest way to title, or a lot of titled questions when a franchise goes all-in but comes up short. Especially if it’s not once, but […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — When the LA Clippers traded for James Harden, there was certainly a lot homework and calls put in before acquiring a player of his caliber with the recent history he had been through. New Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers says he was one of them. The Clippers’ trade for James Harden […]

The Three-Point Contest is one of the top events for fans to watch during All-Star weekend, and for the second year in a row, Damian Lillard came out on top. While it was tight, Lillard did just enough to successfully defend his title, but right after he won, his teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo made it seem […]

The 2024 NBA All-Star Game may have brought together the best players the league has to offer onto the same hardwood, but the game devolved into more of a showcase of their limitless three-point range rather than being a semi-competitive contest that the players took seriously. Even then, the players’ display of their incredible marksmanship […]

It was an electric NBA All-Star weekend for Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard who not only won the three-point contest in back-to-back years, but was awarded MVP for the game Sunday night. Captain of the Eastern Conference team in Bucks teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo was in awe of Lillard’s performance according to Eric Nehm of The […]

Sunday was a memorable one for Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero, as he got to participate in his first-ever NBA All-Star Game. Banchero was among the members of the Eastern Conference squad that took down LeBron James and the Western Conference in Indiana, 211-186. To make the night even more memorable for Banchero, he decided […]

This year’s NBA All-Star game was controversial for a multitude of reasons. The most common comment about the All-Star game, is, of course, the lackluster quality of the NBA. After the game, there was another decision that had fans up in arms. Milwuakee Bucks star Damian Lillard won the All-Star Game MVP after his insane […]

The 2024 NBA All-Star Game was a high-scoring affair, with Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the Eastern Conference to a 211-186 victory over LeBron James and the Western Conference. Antetokounmpo didn’t have the biggest night on his team (23 PTS, 7 REB, 1 AST, 11/16 FGM), but he still managed to make a big impact in the […]

On February 18, Damian Lillard reminded the world what Dame Time was all about. Highlighted by several logo threes — one of which included a shot from the half-court line, Lillard was selected as the NBA All-Star Game MVP. The Milwaukee Bucks guard finished with 36 points on his eighth career selection. His trip to […]

Damian Lillard’s aggressive mentality in the NBA All-Star Game paid off as the Milwaukee Bucks guard bagged the MVP honors after leading the East to a dominant victory against the West squad. Lillard finished the contest with a team-high 39 points, although Karl-Anthony Towns was the top-scorer with 50. The Bucks superstar made 11 triples […]

Basketball Hall of Famer and former Los Angeles Lakers superstar Shaquille O’Neal knows what it takes to win championships in the NBA, and he tried to impart that knowledge to Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard following the 2024 NBA All-Star Game in Indiana. “There’s no reason you should be 3-7 with Doc Rivers over there… […]

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard proved to be the biggest star of them all at the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, as he came away with the 2024 NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant MVP Award. However, many in attendance at Gainbridge Fieldhouse did not seem to approve of Lillard being named the best player of […]

This season, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was named to his eighth consecutive NBA All-Star Game appearance. He wasn’t named to the midseason showcase until his fourth season in the league, but he hasn’t looked back since. One of the NBA’s elite players, Antetokounmpo is hoping to continue contending for championships. While taking a look […]

Newly signed head coach Doc Rivers and the Milwaukee Bucks limped into the All-Star break this weekend in Indianapolis, losers of two straight games, first in blowout fashion at home against the Miami Heat, and then in a shocking road defeat against what was left of the Memphis Grizzlies. The Bucks as a whole have […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are currently in third place in the Eastern Conference, however, they haven’t been playing well since hiring Doc Rivers as head coach. There’s still time for the team to figure it out. That might be exactly what’s on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s mind as he opens up about Rivers being his head coach. Antetokounmpo […]

Even though it was an open secret that Damian Lillard was likely headed to the Miami Heat this past offseason, the Milwaukee Bucks swooped in and acquired the superstar guard to pair him up with Giannis Antetokounmpo. NBA pundits had the Bucks as the convincing favorite to win the 2024 NBA Finals, but that has […]

Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers is being honest about his team’s struggles heading into the final part of the season. Rivers joined the team midseason and ran into some headwinds after taking the reins. The Bucks have a 3-7 record with Rivers as coach before the league’s All-Star break. “Taking a job when you’re about […]

Milwaukee Bucks’ star point guard Damian Lillard is making his seventh appearance at NBA All-Star Weekend and he’s already off to a great start, winning his second consecutive 3PT Contest last night. It was the perfect moment as his longtime brand partner Adidas unveiled Lillard’s ninth signature shoe, the Adidas Dame 9. Check out our […]

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard is showing some respect to fellow basketball player Mac McClung. Lillard was left impressed with Mac McClung’s performance in the NBA All-Star Weekend Dunk Contest. “He let the ball go and grabbed it again… That’s TOUGH!” Damian Lillard’s reaction to Mac McClung’s first dunk 🙌 (via @NBAAllStar) pic.twitter.com/C5KogFsoJ2 — ClutchPoints […]

Milwaukee Bucks star guard Damian Lillard won his second consecutive NBA 3-Point Contest on Saturday night, holding off Trae Young and Karl Anthony-Towns in the final round. After the event, the Bucks guard was asked about coming back next year to go for the 3-peat by TNT’s Chris Haynes: “Damian Lillard tells @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport that […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Damian Lillard won his second consecutive NBA 3-point contest on Saturday night, topping Karl Anthony-Towns and Trae Young in the final round. Bucks fans are loving it on social media: DAMIAN LILLARD'S 26 POINTS MAKE HIM THE BACK-TO-BACK #Starry3PT CHAMPION! His last shot is the winner… because of course ⌚️ pic.twitter.com/OqcHpurcfE — […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard came into NBA All-Star Weekend as the defending champion of the 3-point contest. Lillard has always been one a good three point shooter throughout his career with a career average of 37 percent shooting from the three point line. Lillard was able to defend his crown, winning back to back […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made a key move at the NBA Trade Deadline to help bolster their roster for a playoff push by bringing in veteran point guard Patrick Beverley in a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. Beverley is reunited with head coach Doc Rivers whom he played for during his time with the Los Angeles […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are throwing their hat in the ring in an effort to host the NBA All-Star Game at Fiserv Forum in either 2027 or 2028, according to Chris Haynes of TNT: “The Milwaukee Bucks are bidding to bring 2027 or 2028 NBA All-Star Weekend to Fiserv Forum, sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport.” The Bucks […]

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard is having some fun at NBA All-Star Weekend. Not only is the Bucks superstar competing in Saturday’s 3-point contest, but Lillard is also an All-Star starter for the first time in his career. Ahead of the 3-point contest, TNT’s Chris Haynes asked him to recreate his iconic series-ending game winner […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks did not exactly have the end to the first half of the NBA season that they were expecting leading into this weekend’s All-Star festivities in Indianapolis. Although Antetokounmpo’s counting statistics have remained as strong as ever, the Bucks suffered back to back losses to the Miami Heat and the […]

A newfound emphasis on ball and player movement under first-year coach Nick Nurse helped drive the Philadelphia 76ers toward top-tier title contention before Joel Embiid tore his meniscus. The stagnant offense that defined the Sixers last season season left Philadelphia with Doc Rivers and James Harden, propelling Embiid to truly historic heights and Tyrese Maxey […]

There are just about eight weeks left in the 2023-24 NBA season. With the All-Star break upon us and the league’s best flocking to Indianapolis for all the festivities set to take place over the weekend, a sense of urgency surrounds many teams vying for playoff positioning. This was clearly displayed ahead of last week’s […]

Although it’s the All-Star break, it appears as if Tyrese Haliburton is looking towards April. Halliburton did an interview on Adrian Wojnarowski’s The Woj Pod and expressed that he wants to face the Milwaukee Bucks in the playoffs. I don’t want to say it’s a rivalry yet because I feel there’s a proven championship team over […]

It was another disappointing loss for the Milwaukee Bucks as they lost to the 20-36 Memphis Grizzlies Thursday night, 113-110. It was a sour way to head into the All-Star break for the team and star Giannis Antetokounmpo questioned the “want” of the Bucks to the media after the game according to Eric Nehm of […]

Reports claimed Danilo Gallinari was going to sign with either the Milwaukee Bucks or Los Angeles Clippers. In the end, the veteran forward chose Milwaukee where he will provide solid depth for this year’s playoff push. With that said, we finally know the real reason why Gallinari made his decision. When it came down to […]

The past few games have not been good for the Milwaukee Bucks. Doc Rivers has not yet fully changed the system to the point where Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard could thrive along with the other members of their squad. It was an opportunity that Taylor Jenkins’ Memphis Grizzlies exploited as GG Jackson popped off. […]

Heading into the All-Star break, the Milwaukee Bucks had one more game to go, and it was against the struggling Memphis Grizzlies. What was supposed to be a walk in the park, however, turned into one of the biggest upsets this season. Behind 27 points apiece from GG Jackson and Ziaire Williams, the severely short-handed […]