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Bobby Portis believes the Milwaukee Bucks have something special this season, and he is not shy about saying so. During a recent appearance on Hear District, the veteran forward declared that Milwaukee has “the best bench in the NBA,” a claim that captures the team’s confidence heading into its home opener against the Washington Wizards. […]

Retired NBA star Blake Griffin recently weighed in on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s offseason vacation during a recent appearance on FanDuel TV’s “Run It Back.” With trade rumors swirling around the Milwaukee Bucks star all offseason, the six-time All-Star questioned Giannis’s vacation choice following Milwaukee’s first-round playoff exit last May. Griffin was asked about the persistent Giannis […]

On Wednesday, the Milwaukee Bucks will kick off their 2025-26 NBA season with a home game against the Washington Wizards. The Bucks threw everything at the wall this offseason and eventually got enough things to stick to convince Giannis Antetokounmpo not to demand a trade, but it’s still hard for most pundits to envision Milwaukee […]

The idea of a possible Giannis Antetokounmpo trade has been rumored over the past few months. However, the Milwaukee Bucks star’s latest comments suggest a deal won’t be coming to fruition anytime soon. A trade was already unlikely, but Giannis’ confident belief in Milwaukee will only strengthen the narrative of him ultimately remaining with the […]

With NBA teams in the process of finalizing their rosters for the 2025-26 season opener, the Milwaukee Bucks were one of the teams with important decisions to make regarding some of their recent draft picks. Needing to get down to 15 standard contracts, the Bucks opted to keep Andre Jackson Jr. and Amir Coffey, and […]

Veteran center Bobby Portis is confident that the Milwaukee Bucks will surprise the NBA in 2025-26 and discussed what playing alongside All-Star Giannis Anteteokounmpo’s two brothers, Thanasis and Alex Antetokounmpo, is like. Portis agreed to a three-year, $44 million extension with the Bucks over the summer, securing his near future in Milwaukee as Giannis’ future […]

Before the Milwaukee Bucks begin a pivotal 2025-26 NBA campaign on Wednesday night against the Washington Wizards, they must finalize their roster. While there are many people who may not care who rounds out this team’s bench, this decision is quite important. Another early playoff exit could mark the end of the Giannis Antetokounmpo era, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks enter the 2025-25 NBA season at a firm crossroads. On one hand, they have let go of Damian Lillard and made multiple moves to bring the team to a new era as they continue to build around Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks have most prominently added Myles Turner in free agency alongside the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ season opener against the Washington Wizards is right around the corner, as the club hopes to be one of the more competitive teams this year. With the first game of the regular season days away, the franchise decided to make some roster moves. As a result, the Bucks officially waived former first-round […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo may be in a bunch of trade rumors, but the Milwaukee Bucks superstar might not be destined for the Bay Area. Despite the Golden State Warriors often being named as a potential landing spot for Antetokounmpo, ESPN’s Anthony Slater has heard less-than-optimistic things about the possibility of that coming to fruition. “I’ve talked […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have a lot of questions to answer this season, with not one being bigger than what the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo on the team will be. Antetokounmpo seems to be committed to the Bucks now, but he’s let it be known that he could change his mind at any time, depending on […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the brightest stars the NBA has to offer. And in this year’s EuroBasket, he showed exactly why he is after leading Greece to a bronze-medal finish. But while Antetokounmpo has already pieced together a decorated career for his age, it makes everyone wonder whether he’s destined for more. Here is […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are just one week away from kicking off their 2025-26 NBA season with a home game against the Washington Wizards. Improbably, Giannis Antetokounmpo is still a member of the team after an offseason packed with trade rumors and other speculation that the franchise’s best all-time player could be taking his talents elsewhere. […]

It might just be preseason, but whenever the best players square off against the best, they seem to kick their games into a higher gear. For both Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Giannis Antetokounmpo, this was certainly the case on Tuesday night as the Oklahoma City Thunder squared off against the Milwaukee Bucks in preseason action. With […]

These days, it seems like there is always a ticking clock next to the Milwaukee Bucks, as fans wonder if Giannis Antetokounmpo will finally request a trade and end his storied run with the franchise that drafted him in 2013. Barring a successful showing in the playoffs, many people predict a split will occur by […]

The Milwaukee Bucks may have added another member of the Antetokounmpo family, but that doesn’t necessarily mean Giannis will be sticking around forever. While the Bucks signed Giannis’s youngest brother, Alex Antetokounmpo, to a two-way contract yesterday, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania said the move will have no impact on whether the two-time league MVP […]

The idea of Giannis Antetokounmpo playing for a team other than the Milwaukee Bucks has never looked more realistic than in the present. With the entire NBA expected to come to a standstill if he does actually become available for a trade, Antetokounmpo enters the 2025-26 season with plenty of speculation over his future. However, […]

A lot has changed for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks since the start of last year. After Damian Lillard’s contract was waived and stretched, the Bucks continued their recalibration that began in February when they brought in Kyle Kuzma, notably adding Myles Turner as a free agent. Giannis believes that for this new-look Milwaukee […]

In Milwaukee, it’s a family affair, and you need to look no further than the Bucks’ most recent signing. Amid persistent rumors Giannis Antetokounmpo is eyeing a trade, including to the New York Knicks, the Bucks triple-downed on their commitment to Giannis and the Antetokounmpo clan by signing his younger brother, Alex, ahead of the […]

Much has been made about where Giannis Antetokounmpo stands with his long-term team, the Milwaukee Bucks. The nine-time All-Star only recently claimed that he was locked in with this new-look Milwaukee team, but opened the door for a potential exit in “six, seven months.” That, in addition to the fact that the Bucks were knocked […]

For the longest of time, NBA teams in general were at a standstill as Giannis Antetokounmpo was said to be considering his future with the Milwaukee Bucks. While things have settled for the time being, Antetokounmpo has been reported to prefer a move to the New York Knicks first and foremost. However, according to Lakers […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made one of the boldest moves this offseason when they acquired former Indiana Pacers man Myles Turner as a free agent. Turner joined forces with Giannis Antetokounmpo after signing a 4-year contract with Milwaukee, with the Greek Freak logging his first preseason minutes in the 127-121 victory over the Chicago Bulls earlier […]

With the 2025-26 NBA season approaching, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reignited trade speculation surrounding Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo following comments on the latest episode of The Hoop Collective. “I’ve seen people say this but I’m going to tell you that the Bucks, if they have to trade Giannis, are probably going to make a player […]

Charles Barkley fired back at Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo for his potential interest in joining the New York Knicks. Antetokounmpo is approaching a huge season with the Bucks, as his contract is nearing its end by the 2027 season. This presents a possible pathway for him, knowing he can join a different team that […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo can’t seem to get his name out of the news. He has been the biggest talk of the offseason, and heading into the 2025-26 campaign, his name continues to surface in trade rumors. Antetokounmpo and head coach Doc Rivers recently responded to the last trade rumor, and both players are […]

Are we on the doorstep of seeing yet another monumental, blockbuster trade in the NBA? After seeing Luka Doncic traded for Anthony Davis before the trade deadline during the 2024-25 season, no trade should catch anyone off guard anymore. That is exactly why the NBA world is preparing for the possibility of the Milwaukee Bucks […]

As the Golden State Warriors look to stretch their two-year championship window with All-Star Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler, teams will be monitoring Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. While Antetokounmpo could be one Bucks disastrous first-half regular-season start away from demanding a trade, ESPN’s Stephen A Smith is warning the NBA not […]

The current NBA offseason has seen a range of stunning moves taking place, but none beats the Milwaukee Bucks’ decision to waive and stretch Damian Lillard’s contract. The Bucks stretched the remaining $113 million of Dame’s contract over five seasons, thereby creating financial room to make immediate improvements. Now, it has been confirmed that this […]

The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors have been on the surface since the end of the 2024-25 season. Many involved have ignored it, but the rumors are clear. Giannis recently responded to the latest trade rumor story. “First of all, I haven’t read that story. When the season starts, I try to get off social media […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has made numerous headlines recently. Aside from all the trade speculation surrounding the two-time NBA MVP and his future with the Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis’ family has been in the news with reports suggesting that they are no longer in Milwaukee with him. After spending time overseas in his home country with his family […]

When a reporter at Media Day asked Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo about his future, he gave a very revealing response. Antetokounmpo admits he has thought about a trade on more than one occasion, expressing his desire to be in a position to compete for a title, albeit in Milwaukee or for another team. At […]

On Tuesday, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported that the Milwaukee Bucks had had conversations with the New York Knicks this summer about the possibility of trading franchise cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo. The discussions eventually fizzled out, and now, the two teams are preparing for their respective seasons, which are set to begin in just over […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are just over two weeks away from kicking off their 2025-26 season with Giannis Antetokounmpo miraculously still on the team despite rampant trade rumors over the summer. Antetokounmpo was recently absent from the team’s media day after dealing with COVID-19, but is expected to be ready for the start of the season. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s immediate future was the main talking point of this NBA offseason. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar gave serious thought to his future with the organization he has spent the first 12 years of his career with, and this led to trade conversations between his team and the New York Knicks. As Giannis gave serious […]

With NBA preseason underway, there are quite a few new faces in new places. On Monday, some of those players, such as new Atlanta Hawks big man Kristaps Porzingis, got their first buckets in a new jersey. New Milwaukee Bucks big man Myles Turner was another one of those players getting his first Bucks’ basket […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are just over two weeks out from kicking off their 2025-26 season with a game against the Washington Wizards. The team recently received a scare when Giannis Antetokounmpo was forced to miss media day with COVID-19, but he has since re-joined the team in Miami for their upcoming preseason game against the […]

Recently, the Milwaukee Bucks received a health scare when franchise star Giannis Antetokounmpo was forced to miss media day due to COVID-19. While COVID-19 is no longer the issue for the league that it was during the 2019-20 and 2021-21 seasons, it still clearly has the ability to affect player availability. Recently, Antetokounmpo spoke on […]

In the more than 50 years which have passed since the franchise came into existence, the Milwaukee Bucks have seen some pretty high-level talent walk through their doors. Though they had an extended period with minimal success, their 58-year history was nearly book-ended by Bucks championships, and it’s little surprise that some of the most […]

For the first time since 2007, Russell Westbrook is not on an NBA roster heading into the preseason. The 2016-17 NBA MVP declined his player option with the Denver Nuggets earlier this offseason, entering unrestricted free agency. Now, with less than three weeks before the 2025-26 season tips off, Westbrook is still unsigned. ESPN’s Kendrick […]