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The Milwaukee Bucks have had a busy offseason. The headlining move was undoubtedly waiving Damian Lillard, who has since made a homecoming to the Portland Trail Blazers. The Bucks proceeded by adding Myles Turner in free agency and have since made multiple moves to consolidate their roster. However, for all the bold maneuvers, the Bucks […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have never been afraid to take big swings. From the moment they paired Giannis Antetokounmpo with Damian Lillard, this franchise signaled it was willing to do whatever it takes to keep its title window cracked open. After an uneven season and a shocking playoff collapse, though, the 2025 offseason has forced the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks fans are going to take some time to come to terms with Damian Lillard’s exit from the franchise. After two tumultuous seasons that resulted in only reasonable individual success and had multiple injury layoffs, Dame’s remaining contract, worth over $113 million, was stretched by the Bucks over five years. However, for Kyle […]

Before Marcus Smart reached a buyout agreement with the Washington Wizards and ultimately signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, several NBA contenders were actively exploring trades for the former Defensive Player of the Year. According to reporting from insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, the Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks, and Miami Heat all made varying […]

Myles Turner may be settling into his new role with the Milwaukee Bucks, but his connection with former teammate Tyrese Haliburton is still very much intact. After Haliburton announced his engagement to longtime girlfriend Jade Jones, Turner was quick to respond with a message that captured years of camaraderie and shared history. Haliburton shared the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks did not have a first round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft as it belonged to the New Orleans Pelicans via the Jrue Holiday trade from a few years ago. The only draft pick the Bucks had was the No. 47 overall pick which they used on Bogoljub Markovic. But after a […]

The Milwaukee Bucks arrived in Las Vegas with more questions than answers. An offseason defined by financial, emotional, and structural chaos had left their fanbase unsure of what to expect. Yet, in the midst of that uncertainty, an unlikely figure emerged from the desert. Undrafted forward Pete Nance, a player who barely registered on most […]

One of the biggest NBA rumors this offseason that just won’t die is the LeBron James’ potential future with the Los Angeles Lakers. James opted into his contract for the 2025-26 season and has not at all suggested that he won’t play out this season with the Lakers. But following cryptic comments made by his […]

The Portland Trail Blazers now feature one of the league’s most respected veteran backcourts following a whirlwind series of offseason moves. When the Milwaukee Bucks waived Damian Lillard earlier this month, the move stunned much of the NBA. But what caught even more attention was the immediate message Lillard received from Jrue Holiday, who had […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has officially committed to representing Greece in the upcoming FIBA EuroBasket 2025 tournament, NBA insider Marc Stein shared. With group stage games set in Cyprus and Riga, Latvia, and the tournament tipping off on August 27, Antetokounmpo’s decision comes at a pivotal moment, not just for Greek basketball but for […]

The Milwaukee Bucks may be undergoing a roster transition, but one thing remains unchanged: everything still revolves around Giannis Antetokounmpo. Milwaukee knows it, and they’ve embraced that franchise-defining reality. The Bucks believe they’ve struck gold once again, this time in the form of Myles Turner. Milwaukee acquired Turner in one of its most deliberate NBA […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have spoken out for the first time about Damian Lillard’s return to the Portland Trail Blazers following his release earlier this offseason. According to a report from Keith Smith of Spotrac, a Bucks front office executive and a team coach shared candid remarks during NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas, where […]

The 2025 offseason for the Milwaukee Bucks has been defined by sharp pivots and high-stakes decisions. This was driven largely by the challenge of navigating Damian Lillard’s substantial contract. With the nine-time All-Star expected to miss the entire 2025-26 season recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, the Bucks were handcuffed by $50-plus million in dead […]

The Milwaukee Bucks entered the 2025 NBA offseason as a team with a difficult decision to make. With Damian Lillard having suffered a torn Achilles in the first round of the playoffs, the Bucks’ hopes of contending for the next few seasons drastically diminished — potentially leading to a trade request from Giannis Antetokounmpo, their […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have been going through a massive roster makeover this offseason. Their most significant move was getting rid of Damian Lillard and using some of that money to sign Myles Turner. They also signed Cole Anthony and then lost Brook Lopez to the Los Angeles Clippers. The team around Giannis Antetokounmpo looks a […]

Milwaukee Bucks GM Jon Horst wasn’t sure he’d be able to keep Bobby Portis amid free agency. That was a decision entirely up to the veteran center. Before Portis agreed to a three-year, $44 million deal to stay with the Bucks, Horst says it took tough negotiating between he and Bobby’s agent, Mark Bartelstein. Jon […]

Weeks after signing Myles Turner and releasing Damian Lillard, the Milwaukee Bucks added guards Cole Anthony and Gary Harris in free agency. General manager Jon Horst explains that he made the move to build around Giannis Antetokounmpo. Horst said that while Anthony cannot simply replace a player like Lillard, he believes the former first-round pick […]

The NBA’s Eastern Conference has changed dramatically since the beginning of the 2025 playoffs. Injuries, coaching changes, and offseason moves have impacted several teams. While the Milwaukee Bucks certainly fall into this category, ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins is not concerned about the Giannis Antetokounmpo-led squad ahead of the new season. “Giannis has been the best player […]

New York Knicks star guard Jalen Brunson offered a candid reaction to Myles Turner’s surprising decision to leave the Indiana Pacers and sign with the Milwaukee Bucks during the offseason. Speaking on the latest episode of the Roommates Show alongside teammate Josh Hart, Brunson reflected on Turner’s departure just weeks after the Pacers reached the […]

Bradley Beal is officially signing with the Los Angeles Clippers after agreeing to a buyout with the Phoenix Suns. However, reports indicate that the Milwaukee Bucks were one of the teams in the mix to sign the veteran guard. Shortly after Beal chose L.A., Milwaukee announced a move of its own. Reports indicate that Chris […]

After a first-round playoff exit and watching Damian Lillard reach a buyout, many questioned whether Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo was next. The Bucks still look to Antetokounmpo to lead. And while the front office reached a deal to let Lillard go, GM Jon Horst is confident in Antetokounmpo’s ability to be the team’s new […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are standing firm on their decision to waive Damian Lillard in order to sign Myles Turner, with general manager Jon Horst offering detailed insight into the strategy behind the high-stakes move. In an interview with Eric Nehm of The Athletic, Horst acknowledged the complexity of parting ways with Lillard, a nine-time All-Star, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have had to get creative this offseason to try to find ways to build their team around Giannis Antetokounmpo. While the Antetokounmpo trade rumors have been put on pause for now, it’s still certainly a possibility that they could heat back up if the Bucks don’t show improvement in 2025-26. One frequent […]

It’s been a turbulent offseason for the Milwaukee Bucks, who have fended off Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors by waiving Damian Lillard and signing Myles Turner using the cap space they cleared up. It remains to be seen if that alone will be enough to keep the Bucks above water in the Eastern Conference, but if […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ offseason has been a bit wild, but the biggest move some had begun to expect — a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade — has not happened. After another first-round playoff loss, as well as the devastating Achilles injury to Damian Lillard, it appeared as if Antetokounmpo might ask out of Milwaukee to compete with […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made a surprising free agency signing this offseason, acquiring Myles Turner on Day 2 of the period. Many thought that Turner was going to stay with the Indiana Pacers, especially after the team made it all the way to the NBA Finals to face the Oklahoma City Thunder, pushing them to seven […]

While LeBron James’ uncertain future always draws headlines, the buzz among NBA insiders at Las Vegas Summer League has zeroed in on the Milwaukee Bucks, and more specifically, the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo. In the days following the Bucks’ stunning acquisition of Myles Turner, NBA reporters Marc Stein and Jake Fischer revealed that several rival […]

Having parity in the NBA can be rare at times. Despite this, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers is supportive o the fact that it currently exits. There hasn’t been a repeat champion since the Golden State Warriors in 2017 and 2018. Nor has there been a dynasty as dominant as the Warriors themselves from […]

Cole Anthony won’t be a member of the Memphis Grizzlies. Instead, he will represent the Milwaukee Bucks. Anthony intends on signing with the Bucks this summer after accepting a contract buyout with the Grizzlies, per ESPN’s NBA insider Shams Charania. Memphis acquired him and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope from the Orlando Magic in exchange for Desmond Bane. […]

Myles Turner is the Indiana Pacers’ all-time leader in blocks and ranks in the top-10 for most rebounds and games played. He spent 10 seasons with the franchise and was a core member of the team that just came within one win of seizing the city’s first NBA championship. If one stops there, this man […]

One of the biggest signings of the NBA free agency was when former Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner decided to leave and sign with their rival, the Milwaukee Bucks. The Pacers had just played in a Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Pacers and fans had to go […]

For the first time since the Milwaukee Bucks released Damian Lillard in a surprising NBA Free Agency move, head coach Doc Rivers has spoken publicly about the decision. The abrupt release stunned fans and sent shockwaves through the NBA. Rivers confirmed what many had suspected: Lillard’s Achilles injury forced the team’s hand. “Obviously, we’re signing […]

The Milwaukee Bucks had a rough end of the season last year, as they dealt with injuries to one of their biggest positions, point guard. Damian Lillard missed time because of blood clots, and after he came back, he tore his Achilles. That meant the pressure was on Giannis Antetokounmpo to elevate his game, and […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are under as much pressure as anyone this offseason, because if they fail to make marked progress in the Eastern Conference, Giannis Antetokounmpo could request a trade. Ergo, the organization must work feverishly to identify players who can aid its potential rise. Pricey free agents like Myles Turner are not the only […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ decision to waive Damian Lillard sent shockwaves through the NBA world. The Bucks then followed that up with an equally shocking free agency move to agree to terms with longtime Indiana Pacer big man Myles Turner. The Bucks were able to use their newly acquired cap space from waiving Lillard to agree […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are back in the limelight after two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo addressed the swirling rumors about a potential move to the New York Knicks. During a live stream with popular streamer iShowSpeed, Antetokounmpo opened up about the external pressures he’s been feeling this offseason and whether he intends to stick around in Milwaukee. […]

After unsure comments came from Giannis Antetokounmpo about his future with the Milwaukee Bucks, there is no doubt that the speculation around his offseason is back at the forefront. As the rumors around Antetokounmpo and the Bucks have not stopped, Brian Windhorst of ESPN examines his latest quotes and looks at other teams’ interest. Windhorst […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has always been larger than life, but during his latest livestream with IShowSpeed, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar took that to another level by literally breaking a chair mid-laugh, BroBible reports. The moment came while the two were joking around, and it sent Speed into a fit of laughter as Giannis fell backward, taking […]

One of the biggest storylines of the NBA offseason is Giannis Antetokounmpo and his future with the Milwaukee Bucks. There have been trade rumors surrounding the Milwaukee superstar since the season, and those rumors got louder when the Bucks were quickly eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. Giannis’ future is a bit murky, […]