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Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks destroyed the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night, winning by a final score of 123-85. The Bucks’ masterful performance covered up the team’s inefficiencies for one night, a topic that Lillard touched on in a recent interview comparing he and Antetokounmpo to the Denver Nuggets’ title-winning duo of […]

There has been a palpable air of disappointment surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks this season, especially as of late. Despite trading for one of the best point guards in the NBA in Damian Lillard, the Bucks haven’t exactly separated themselves from the pack of contending teams, and to make matters worse, there seems to be internal […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are still trying to find their identity under new head coach Doc Rivers, who replaced first-year coach Adrian Griffin in the middle of the season. Although they find themselves 37-21 on the season and just one full game behind the Cleveland Cavaliers for the 2-seed in the Eastern Conference, the Bucks will […]

While it certainly wasn’t the biggest move across the league, the Milwaukee Bucks addition of Patrick Beverley was one of the most divisive deals ahead of the trade deadline in the NBA this season. Not only was it confusing to see the Philadelphia 76ers move on from Beverley, but he also had some long standing […]

The Milwaukee Bucks grabbed a big victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday in what was head coach Doc Rivers’ return to the City of Brotherly Love. And by no surprise, the Sixers faithful gave Rivers the reception we were all expecting: A flurry of boos. But, it didn’t bother Doc the least, who enjoyed […]

The Milwaukee Bucks went into Philadelphia Sunday for a meeting with the 76ers, and the visitors trounced their hosts by a 119-98 margin. There was great relief and overall joy in the Milwaukee locker room, and Patrick Beverley contributed 3 points while playing 15 minutes to the effort. Hate to do it. But it’s only […]

In a pivotal moment that encapsulated both the Milwaukee Bucks’ resilience and ambition, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s succinct yet powerful three-word reaction on X, “Make it count 💪🏾😃,” perfectly captured the essence of their recent triumph over the Philadelphia 76ers. This victory wasn’t just another notch on the team’s belt but a testament to their growing cohesion […]

In a season punctuated by ups and downs, the Milwaukee Bucks have found themselves at a pivotal juncture following back-to-back wins that could potentially set the tone for the remainder of their campaign. The Bucks’ Sunday afternoon victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, hot on the heels of a triumphant outing against the Minnesota Timberwolves, has […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (33-24) played the Milwaukee Bucks (37-21) in a Sunday matinee buzzing with storylines. Doc Rivers exacted revenge on the Sixers as his squad won 119-98. Let’s break down the Sixers’ loss to the Bucks. 76ers player notes: Tyrese Maxey: 24 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals, 8-19 FG shooting Maxey cooked […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have been navigating a challenging phase in their season, compounded by injuries to key players. Among the most significant concerns has been the condition of Khris Middleton, the team’s All-Star forward, who has been sidelined with a left ankle sprain. However, in a recent update that has sparked a wave of optimism […]

PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers’ first time seeing the Philadelphia 76ers again comes as the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks. Hastily installed in the position midseason, Rivers is looking to help the Bucks recapture a championship. His failure to help the Sixers approach the promised lands looms over the franchise and the city as his […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will head to the City of Brotherly Love to face the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Bucks-76ers prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Bucks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-107 on Friday at the Target Center. Initially. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks emerged victorious in a potential NBA Finals preview, holding on for a 112-107 road victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo was the best player on the floor at Target Center, scoring 33 points, grabbing 13 rebounds and dishing out five assists while living at the free throw line. […]

PHILADELPHIA — When the Philadelphia 76ers take on the Milwaukee Bucks for the first time since they squared off in the first week of the season, a lot of familiar faces will reunite. Doc Rivers and Patrick Beverley will face off with their prior team. Tyrese Maxey will see his former coach and veteran teammate. […]

Considering how the season started for Draymond Green, it might be wise for him to avoid the spotlight off the court. But laying low is not an approach the heart and soul of the Golden State Warriors is interested in taking. Having a podcast only encourages him to indulge in those mischievous impulses. Fans know […]

The season is certainly not looking the way the Milwaukee Bucks envisioned their campaign to be, especially after they sent shockwaves across the NBA and acquired Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers to form a superstar pairing with Giannis Antetokounmpo. Milwaukee instantly became favorites to hoist the Larry O’Brien trophy this June. But with […]

Khris Middleton has not played for the Milwaukee Bucks since February 6 against the Phoenix Suns as a result of a left ankle sprain. This injury occurred when Suns star Kevin Durant committed a Flagrant One for not giving Middleton enough space to land on his jump shot, resulting in his ankle injury. After missing […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have sputtered a bit in recent games as they look to get back to their winning ways in the Eastern Conference when they head to Minnesota to take on the Timberwolves in this Friday night showdown. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Bucks-Timberwolves prediction and […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are reeling a bit as they return from the NBA All-Star festivities, which took place this past weekend in Indianapolis. The Bucks lost two straight games leading into the break, first in a blowout loss to the Miami Heat and then on the road against the heavily undermanned Memphis […]

The Milwaukee Bucks come out of the NBA All-Star break in a slump. Since hiring Doc Rivers as their new head coach, the Bucks have managed only a 3-7 record. When they fired Adrian Griffin, they were 30-13 and closing in on the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference standings. While the Bucks are still […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — After years of having other people tell their stories, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and his family have finally decided to tell their own story in their own words with ‘Giannis: The Marvelous Journey.’ On Monday, Amazon Prime released the highly anticipated movie, which detailed different points of Antetokounmpo and his family’s […]

It has been a rather topsy-turvy season for the Milwaukee Bucks. They may have a 35-21 record at present, which is good for third in the Eastern Conference, but there seems to be some sort of malaise that’s been plaguing the franchise for the duration of the 2023-24 season. But for Giannis Antetokounmpo, it’s put […]

The idea most NBA fans have about championship-winning superstars like LeBron James or Kevin Durant is that they are restlessly training. Whether it is through working on their mechanics on the court or furthering their understanding of plays, those are the types of athletes that rise to stardom. Apparently, this was not the case for […]

While Giannis Antetokounmpo has been the face of the franchise for the Milwaukee Bucks, his brother Thanasis Antetokounmpo has seemingly been just as much in the spotlight. Thanasis rarely plays for the Bucks and many fans have speculated as to whether or not he actually deserves his roster spot. Some have claimed that he’s only […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have spiraled since Doc Rivers took over as head coach. Milwaukee is 3-7 since he took over, and they have dropped to 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. With the NBA season entering the final stretch after the All-Star break, we’ll be making our Bucks bold predictions. While Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian […]

There is no secret about the complications the Milwaukee Bucks had to go through this year after they fired head coach Adrian Griffin mid-season, which resulted in the team hiring Doc Rivers to replace him. Heading into the All-Star break, Milwaukee is 3-7 in Rivers’ first 10 games as star Giannis Antetokounmpo described the differences […]

As the unofficial second half of the NBA season begins, a lot of eyes are on the Milwaukee Bucks. Following an in-season coaching change – nine months after bringing in a new coach – the Bucks don’t have any more excuses for their inconsistency this season. Giannis Antetokounmpo is having one of his best seasons […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are 35-21 and currently sit in third place in the Eastern Conference. However, Milwaukee has struggled since Doc Rivers took over head coaching duties. Giannis Antetokounmpo recently addressed Milwaukee’s up-and-down season, via Eric Nehm of The Athletic. “It’s been hard because so many changes, so many injuries, so, so many things,” Antetokounmpo […]

Is a civil war brewing in ESPN? The network’s NBA coverage is bound to be laced with some tension after Austin Rivers came to the defense of his father, Doc Rivers, by firing a direct shot at former teammate and current colleague JJ Redick. This happened after the retired guard criticized the Milwaukee Bucks head […]

Superstar power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks did not exactly surge into the All-Star break under new head coach Doc Rivers, losing two straight games, first to the Miami Heat at home in a blowout and then to the severely undermanned Memphis Grizzlies, leading up to the season’s intermission. Although Antetokounmpo has continued […]

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 […]