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The 2023-24 NBA season is about to begin, and with it comes questions about how everything will play out. In June, the Denver Nuggets captured their first championship in team history, but will they be able to make it back to the NBA Finals? Perhaps the better question pertaining to the Nuggets revolves around the […]

No team wants to be mired in controversy right before the start of a new season, particularly one that has clear championship aspirations and is led by a first-year head coach. The Milwaukee Bucks are drawing that exact type of unwanted publicity following Terry Stotts’ stunning decision to resign from his assistant coaching duties. Fans […]

It seems that Milwaukee Bucks fans have little to be concerned about on the injury front regarding guard/forward Khris Middleton. Middleton has not played yet in the preseason for the new-look Milwaukee squad; however, it looks as though that will be changing soon. On Friday, Milwaukee plays their final preseason game against the Memphis Grizzlies […]

The Milwaukee Bucks pulled off one of the biggest moves of the offseason when they acquired star point guard Damian Lillard in a trade with the Portland Trail Blazers. After a vocal plea from franchise player Giannis Antetokounmpo to make sure the roster was at championship level, the Bucks made sure to listen. The next […]

While they finished with the best record in the league last season, the Milwaukee Bucks are a completely different team heading into the 2023-24 NBA season. Damian Lillard has joined Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton in this franchise’s pursuit of another title, and Mike Budenholzer was replaced by former Toronto Raptors assistant coach Adrian Griffin […]

Fans erupted at once when the Milwaukee Bucks pulled off a trade for Damian Lillard, pairing him with Giannis Antetokounmpo to form a duo that would have opposing teams scrambling for answers on the defensive end of the floor. Not only did their games have natural synergy to them, with Antetokounmpo doing his damage from […]

On paper, there may not be a scarier duo in the NBA than the Milwaukee Bucks’ star pairing of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. The playstyles of those two players have natural chemistry, with Antetokounmpo demolishing defenses by putting so much pressure on the rim and Lillard capitalizing on the space Antetokounmpo will create in […]

Although Chet Holmgren is just beginning his NBA career and Damian Lillard is a well-established star player, the 2023-24 season is undoubtedly an important one for both men and their respective franchises. The rookie got the better of the seven-time All-Star Tuesday night, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a decisive, 124-101 preseason victory over […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made waves this NBA offseason by acquiring star guard Damian Lillard to form a dynamic duo with two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Lillard move caused many pundits to declare the Bucks as championship favorites entering the season, despite their ugly first-round playoff loss a year ago. Still, it appears that not everyone […]

Preseason may not exactly bring fans the most exciting brand of basketball seeing as it’s a means for players to get themselves in game shape more than anything. However, many fans tuned in to the Sunday preseason matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers, as it was going to be the first time […]

There are certain nuances to roster-building that often get lost on fans of the NBA. Putting together a roster filled with as much top-tier talent greases the wheels when it comes to competing for a championship, but it’s the synergy between the most prominent personalities of a team that tend to dictate just how sustainable […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are hoping to recapture the team’s championship glory this season behind a superstar trio of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Christian Wood. The Bucks faced the Lakers yesterday in preseason action that led to a hilarious gesture by ‘The Greek Freak’ after an insane block against new Lakers addition Christian Wood at […]

The worry always with a “super-team” of multiple stars is their chemistry and if they can mesh well with one another. For Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo, he isn’t worried about that when it comes to himself and new teammate Damian Lillard. Antetokoumnpo said there might be some growing pains, but he’s confident they’ll get 100% […]

Damian Lillard has never backed down from critics. He feeds off of his haters. The former Portland Trail Blazers star is taking that same mindset to his new team, the Milwaukee Bucks, ahead of the 2023-24 season. Lillard recently fired back at the notion that his game won’t age well, according to Chris Mannix of […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo made a funny observation about new teammate Damian Lillard after the team’s 108-97 preseason win over the Los Angeles Lakers Sunday night. Straightaway, Antetokounmpo said to the media after the game that on the very first play Lillard got the ball, he was double-teamed. Likewise, he couldn’t believe that to […]

Hypotheticals are no longer the names of the game when discussing the duo of Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Milwaukee Bucks fans no longer have to fantasize about their lethal one-two punch that perfectly blends with one another since the trade dropped. The two got to play with one another during an NBA Preseason game […]

On Sunday, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo finally got a taste of what it will be like to play alongside Damian Lillard. Sounds like Giannis is excited about what’s to come. Posting on his official account on X (formerly Twitter,) Giannis posted a picture of himself alongside Lillard and Khris Middleton. Giannis captioned it: “The […]

This offseason, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo made some comments that grabbed the attention of some this offseason, seemingly implying that he could be on his way out if he is not satisfied with the team. However, the Bucks have showed their commitment to winning by adding Damian Lillard. Giannis Antetokounmpo came out and clarified […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are ready to contend for an NBA championship after the team acquired Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers this offseason. With Lillard in the fray, Antetokounmpo has his clear most talented teammate that he’s ever played with, and the Bucks figure to be among the NBA’s elite throughout […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are poised to take the NBA by storm in 2023-24 with their newly formed duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. The Bucks acquired Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers to give Antetokounmpo a long-awaited legitimate number two option, and the move has led many to proclaim Milwaukee as the championship favorites […]

On Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers take on the new-look Milwaukee Bucks as part of NBA preseason action. While the Lakers are without several starters including LeBron James, the game marks the first look at the Milwaukee Bucks’ dynamic duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, who was acquired from the Portland Trail Blazers this […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has established himself as a certified star in the NBA. The Greek Freak is a two-time MVP, an NBA champion, an NBA Finals MVP, a Defensive Player of the Year winner, and a seven-time All-Star. Given Antetokounmpo’s stardom in the NBA, have you ever wondered what kind of cars a guy like him […]

The Milwaukee Bucks executed arguably the biggest move of the 2023 NBA offseason by acquiring Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers. The front office had the painful decision of letting go of Jrue Holiday, but they have formed one of the most lethal offensive duos in recent history. Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo will be […]

Damian Lillard is one of the elite point guards in the NBA today. Lillard is a seven-time All-Star, a seven-time All-NBA team player, and was a former Rookie-of-the-Year winner. Also, Lillard is one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. But with no NBA championships yet under his belt, Lillard has yet to cement his […]

The Denver Nuggets are set to defend their NBA title this 2023-24 NBA season after Nikola Jokic and crew delivered the coveted NBA championship earlier this year. But while Jokic is expected to put up another MVP-worthy season, the Nuggets will have their hands full in trying to keep opposing contenders at bay. For this […]

The Milwaukee Bucks began the off-season quietly, re-signing a number of key contributors from last season’s team. With Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez, A.J. Green, and Jae Crowder all back for at least another year, the team remained quiet for the rest of the summer, seemingly content with returning the core of a championship contender. But […]

Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo have their sights set on delivering a championship to the city of Milwaukee. This may just be the best duo in the NBA right now after the Milwaukee Bucks went “all-in” during the offseason to pursue a title. However, we have yet to see these two stars on the court […]

Although Damian Lillard’s desired destination for a trade was not the Milwaukee Bucks, he is still excited about the potential of the team’s offense now that he has gotten acclimated with the team in Training Camp. “It definitely feels different,” Damian Lillard said, via Eric Nehm of The Athletic. “And it looks different because you […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have been a contender in recent years. However, there is even more hype surrounding the team heading into the 2023-24 season after the acquisition of superstar Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers. With Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo on the roster, some have questioned how Khris Middleton will fit into the offense. […]

The NBA’s general managers have spoken: the Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics are title favorites ahead of the 2023-24 season. Each year, GMs across the league anonymously answer 50 questions about the new season. And before the 2023-24 campaign officially begins on Tuesday, October 24, the league’s most knowledgeable officials predicted that either the Nuggets […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have perhaps the very best duo in the NBA with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. While they still have to get used to one another, it’s a combination of skills that will be incredibly hard to stop. The question of how Lillard and Antetokounmpo share touches will be one that the Bucks […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are set to embark on a championship quest after trading for Damian Lillard. This begins with their preseason opener against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday. But with it being preseason and all, will Dame and Giannis Antetokounmpo actually play vs. the Bulls? *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (click for a free […]

The Milwaukee Bucks became the latest team in the NBA to form a Big 3 with Giannis Antetokoumpo, Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton. The Bucks were never mentioned as a legitimate destination for Lillard even after talks with the Heat fell through. The Bucks have automatically become a favorite in the Eastern Conference and a […]

The Milwaukee Bucks put themselves in a new position when they completed a trade that allowed them to acquire superstar shooting guard Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers. The move has placed the Bucks in the role of favorites to win the NBA’s Eastern Conference this season. “14 days ago, my agent called me […]

Damian Lillard. You likely heard that name a lot during the NBA offseason. It certainly wasn’t the first summer where Lillard was mentioned in trade rumors. It was, however, the first time Lillard requested to be dealt away from the Portland Trail Blazers. As a result, there were no shortage of various rumors, storylines, and […]

Some great teams in NBA history excelled in the regular season but failed to get it done in the postseason. It doesn’t mean they aren’t worthy of being mentioned among the greats, but they won’t find their way onto our list. The following teams have all won NBA championships spectacularly, and most have had some […]

The Milwaukee Bucks traded for Damian Lillard with the primary intention of maximizing their title-contending window with Giannis Antetokounmpo, essentially convincing him to stay in light of the statements he’s made all offseason long. The duo of Lillard and Antetokounmpo figures to give opposing defenses an unsolvable conundrum given how strong The Greek Freak is […]

The Milwaukee Bucks had a disappointing finish to the 2023 NBA Playoffs, being ousted in the first round agains the No. 8 seed Miami Heat. Following offseason comments made by franchise star Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks have reloaded acquiring All-Star guard Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers. Aside from the trade, the Bucks are […]

Damian Lillard’s surprise trade to the Milwaukee Bucks sent shockwaves through the NBA, but there is perhaps no team – Miami aside – who would have been less pleased to see the move than the Boston Celtics. The two are the clear favorites in the Eastern Conference, so the addition of one of the best […]