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Ok, let’s do it: it’s time to talk about the NBA MVP race. With Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic all putting up superlative seasons, the MVP race has moved beyond Basketball Reference stat sheets and entered thornier, more abstract territory. Jokic’s case is predicated on his historically good advanced stats; Embiid, closing in […]

When you think about it, it’s kind of silly. Lost in all the hoopla about whether or not Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic should win his third consecutive NBA MVP award — for any number of reasons — has been the reality that Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid may be the most deserving candidate of […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is arguably the most dominant player in the NBA today. Denver Nuggets veteran Jeff Green, however, is already in the twilight of what has been quite a colorful career. Despite the disparity in their current status in the league, however, it was Green who destroyed Giannis on Saturday night with a savage poster […]

The Brooklyn Nets might be having the strangest season of any team that is headed to the 2023 NBA playoffs. The Nets went from contending for a championship to rebuilding the roster by trading Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant at the trade deadline. Unlike most teams that become sellers midseason, Brooklyn’s record was so good […]

The Utah Jazz are fighting for dear life out in the West as they currently lie half a game behind the Los Angeles Lakers for the 10th and final Play-In spot in the conference. They have a big game coming up on Friday against the mighty Milwaukee Bucks, and unfortunately for Jazz fans, their team […]

The issue of nepotism in Hollywood has come to the forefront over the past year or so, with the so-called “nepo babies” receiving criticism regarding the merits of their achievements. Similarly, it seems like having a prominent family member vouch for you in the NBA can be one of the strongest ways in which a […]

The discussion surrounding the NBA MVP race has gotten toxic in recent weeks, with pundits and fans throwing inane arguments at the wall for their favored candidate just to see what sticks. Even then, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is trying to swing the pendulum back towards the opposite direction by expressing his opinion […]

It’s no secret that Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the hardest players to guard in the NBA, and with Mikal Bridges now playing in the Eastern Conference, Suns’ Chris Paul had an idea for how his former teammate could guard the Greek Freak. Bridges shared a football helmet that Paul sent him on […]

Even Giannis Antetokounmpo himself couldn’t believe that he is now the Milwaukee Bucks’ all-time leader in games played. So much so that he even dropped a rather hilarious reaction to his new franchise record. On Sunday against the Toronto Raptors, Antetokounmpo appeared in his 712th game with the Bucks, breaking a tie with Junior Bridgeman […]

PHILADELPHIA — The NBA MVP debate is once again a heated race. Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid has overtaken the lead but Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo are not far behind. In the midst of such a packed race, Sixers head coach Doc Rivers is asking for the debate to become more respectful. When asked […]

For the first time since 2019, the Milwaukee Bucks’ coaches and players had a full offseason and training camp to rest, recover, add new offensive and defensive set-ups, and just generally prepare for what they hope is another long march to the NBA Finals. Now, this Bucks squad is cementing itself as one of the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to establish himself as the greatest Milwaukee Bucks player ever. Yes, even better than Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Kareem holds plenty of franchise records with the Bucks, including most field goals, rebounds and points per game. However, Giannis is slowly clearing the previous team records and actually set a new one on Sunday against […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have firmly cemented themselves as the team to beat since the All-Star break, and with stars in Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday, and Khris Middleton leading the way, they are going to be a tough team to beat down the stretch of the season. While many folks regard Antetokounmpo as the star of […]

For Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle, there is no doubt in his mind that Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid deserves to win the 2022-23 MVP award over Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic. Carlisle shared his thoughts on the MVP race after the Sixers beat his Pacers on Saturday, 141-121. With James Harden out due […]

The NBA MVP race is as compelling and newsworthy than it has been quite a while. There have been daily debates analyzing criteria like individual excellence, team success and durability. Though, Hall of Fame point guard Walt “Clyde” Frazier believes there is no debate at all, and Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid should be awarded […]

The Indiana Pacer scored a 139-123 road win over the Milwaukee Bucks Thursday night, but not before Myles Turner put Giannis Antetokoumpo in a brutal facial. MYLES TURNER GOT ONE ON GIANNIS💀💀💀 pic.twitter.com/Kq5WUoPM4m — Fastbreak Breakfast (@fastbreakbreak) March 17, 2023 Myles Turner definitely loved that one. His teammates also couldn’t believe what they just saw, […]

It’s time for Sixers star Joel Embiid to win the NBA MVP. That’s according to current free agent DeMarcus Cousins who believes Embiid should win it over Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo. For much of the regular season, the general consensus was that Jokic was well on his way to becoming a three-time MVP with […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo achieved his dream when he became an NBA champion in 2021. However, he’s not just satisfied with that or his MVP crowns. While he keeps his trophies in his office, he wants to create more art and essentially, add more achievements in his resume similar to Golden State’s Stephen Curry. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo finds himself in the NBA MVP conversation yet again — but like everyone partaking in the discussion, he isn’t having much fun. Joel Embiid has overtaken Nikola Jokic as the betting favorite for MVP while the Milwaukee Bucks superstar sits in third place. Antetokounmpo already has two MVP trophies and could win a third as […]

Scuffles in the NBA are a regular occurrence nowadays and that was once again the case on Monday as Sacramento Kings veteran Trey Lyles grabbed Milwaukee Bucks big man Brook Lopez by the throat. As a result, both players have been reprimanded for their actions. Lyles is set to serve a one-game suspension, while Lopez […]

Phoenix Suns forward Torrey Craig is going to need an emergency visit to the dentist after Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo knocked his tooth out with an elbow square to the face. The unfortunate incident occurred when the Greek Freak was driving off to the side in the third quarter, via Bally Sports. Craig was […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams called it “ridiculous” that his players were not able to get as many times to the free-throw line as Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks did Tuesday night. "It's ridiculous. DA can't play…We've dealt with this so many times with this team." Monty Williams on Giannis Antetokounmpo's 24 free […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are the first team to reach 50 wins this 2022-23 season, but before fans think about another possible championship run, they better look at the team’s history. Milwaukee officially reach the 50-win plateau with a 116-104 drubbing of the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. It is the sixth time in franchise history that […]

Monday night’s matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Sacramento Kings ended in controversy after Brook Lopez decided to go nose-to-nose with Kings big man Trey Lyles. This was after Lyles shoved Giannis Antetokounmpo in the dying seconds of the game, and clearly, Lopez was having none of it. After the game, Giannis sounded off […]

The Milwaukee Bucks pulled off a big win on Monday against the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center, 133-124. They’re playing on the second night of a back-to-back set on Tuesday, this time facing off against a Phoenix Suns side that continues to be without superstar forward Kevin Durant. For his part, Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

The Milwaukee Bucks found themselves in the middle of some drama after their game against the Sacramento Kings. It all started when Giannis Antetokounmpo was shoved by Trey Lyles in the final seconds of the game. Brook Lopez retaliated at the Kings forward, and a brawl ensued. Both Lopez and Lyles were ejected, and fines […]

Things got heated between the Milwaukee Bucks and Sacramento Kings at the end of Monday night’s game, after Trey Lyles gave Giannis Antetokounmpo what Brook Lopez called, a “cheap” shot. “I thought what that guy did to Giannis was cheap,” Lopez told Mark Haynes of Sideline Sources afterwards. “He didn’t need to do any of […]

The tail end of the game between the Sacramento Kings and the Milwaukee Bucks got heated way too quickly. With the game already over, Trey Lyles shoved Giannis Antetokounmpo from behind while the latter was dribbling the ball. That prompted a reaction from Giannis’ teammate Brook Lopez, confronting Lyles and starting a scuffle with the […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has sat out the last three games. The Bucks have managed to hold down the fort without their best player and arguably the best in the world, as they own a 2-1 record since he’s been out. Still, when the Bucks visit the Golden 1 Center on Monday night […]

Trey Murphy III just reached Giannis Antetokounmpo and Devin Booker’s territory with his epic performance on Sunday for the New Orleans Pelicans. Murphy exploded for a new season-high and career-high 41 points in the contest to lead the Pelicans to a blowout 127-110 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Making the display even more incredible, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have kept on winning, even without star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has missed their past three games. The Bucks have posted a 21-3 record since January 16th, but one of those losses came on Saturday night against the Golden State Warriors. And after missing that game, it sounds like Antetokounmpo is closing […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo missed Thursday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets due to a hand injury. Without their best player and one of the best in the world, the Bucks managed to beat the Nets by a final score of 118-113 behind 28 points from Bobby Portis. Still, when the Bucks visit the […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the preeminent stars in today’s NBA. It’s easy to forget that he only recently turned 28-years-old, as his hardware collection contains two NBA MVP awards, a Defensive Player of the Year award, an NBA Finals MVP award, a Most Improved Player award, and an All-Star MVP award. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks face the Golden State Warriors on Friday night in a showdown that could feature Stephen Curry and Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, the Bucks star missed Thursday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets with a hand injury, and he is questionable for Friday’s contest, according to the official NBA injury report. The Bucks managed to […]

Charles Barkley is not one to leave things unsaid. Days after he eviscerated ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins for implying that race has played a factor in Nikola Jokic’s MVP candidacy, the Hall of Famer landed another blow, this time in jest. He used Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo to bring his zinger home. Fellow TNT […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo missed Tuesday’s game against the Orlando Magic due to an illness. Without their best player and arguably the best in the world, the Bucks fared surprisingly well and managed to beat the Magic by a final score of 134-123. Still, when Mikal Bridges, Seth Curry, and the Brooklyn Nets […]

When two-time NBA MVP and 2020 Defensive Player of the Year — Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo — was taken with the 15th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, it was a risky move because he was drafted straight from his European club CAI Zaragoza. Nobody knew exactly what they would get from the […]

The NBA season is winding down as we enter the final month of the 2022-23 regular season. Players like Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo have put on a show this season. That being said, it’s time for an update to the NBA MVP Power Rankings. This has been a tight MVP race, with players playing […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are now officially back to winning ways after securing their second straight victory on Tuesday against the Orlando Magic. They now look to make it three straight on Thursday in an Eastern Conference showdown against the Brooklyn Nets. Both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday have once again popped up on the injury […]