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If Giannis Antetokounmpo doesn’t sign the supermax extension with the Milwaukee Bucks this offseason, the franchise is adamant they won’t trade the Greek Freak, per Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Antetokounmpo will become an unrestricted free agent in 2021 if he doesn’t sign the supermax. If Giannis Antetokounmpo passes on signing the supermax, multiple sources are […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is serving as a ball boy for his Milwaukee Bucks teammates in Game 5 against the Miami Heat since he can’t play due to his sprained ankle. It has to be killing Antetokounmpo to be sitting on the bench, but he’s not going to pout and instead is going to support his teammates […]

The Milwaukee Bucks got out to an early lead over the Miami Heat in Game 5 sans superstar small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the Greek Freak was loving it. Via Bleacher Report: Khris Middleton and the Bucks are locked in early. Giannis is loving it 🔥 pic.twitter.com/GyX5XUIB5V — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 8, 2020 Giannis […]

The 2019-20 NBA All-Defensive teams have been announced, led by the 2020 Defensive Player of the Year, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The All-Defensive first team is Ben Simmons (Philadelphia 76ers), Marcus Smart (Boston Celtics), Giannis Antetokounmpo, Rudy Gobert (Utah Jazz) and Anthony Davis (Los Angeles Lakers). Meanwhile, the second team is Bam Adebayo (Miami […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are on the verge of being eliminated from the NBA playoffs, and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s time in Milwaukee may be coming to a close within the next couple years. He has one year left on his contract, but he is eligible for a huge extension this offseason. On the Hollinger & Duncan NBA […]

Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss his team’s crucial Game 5 matchup with the Miami Heat on Tuesday evening, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is out for Game 5 vs. Miami with right ankle sprain, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 8, 2020 Antetokounmpo, 25, hurt […]

Former NBA guard Nick Young believes Giannis Antetokounmpo is eventually going to leave the Milwaukee Bucks. However, Young is using a non-basketball reason to explain his opinion. Swaggy P, who won the 2018 championship with the Golden State Warriors, says Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to leave the Bucks because “ain’t nobody raising no Family in Milwaukee.” […]

We still don’t know if Milwaukee Bucks superstar small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to play in Game 5 against the Miami Heat due to his sprained ankle. The Bucks, who are down 3-1 in the series, are hoping Antetokounmpo can give it a go. It’s worth mentioning, though, that The Greek Freak was wearing […]

While his Game 5 status remains up in the air, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly believed to be feeling similarly to before Game 4. Per Shams Charania of Stadium, the Bucks are listing Antetokounmpo as questionable for Game 5 after he hurt his ankle again in the second quarter of Game 4. Bucks’ […]

After Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo hurt his ankle again in Game 4 in the second quarter, he surprisingly said he should have “dunked” the ball instead of going for a layup in heavy traffic. That’s at least what Bucks veteran point guard George Hill told reporters on Monday during his media session: George Hill […]

Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo is a game-time decision for Tuesday night’s Game 5 matchup against the Miami Heat. Bucks head coach Mike Budenhohlzer says Giannis is receiving treatment around the clock: Not much of an update on Giannis. Bud says he is getting treatment around the clock and as expected it will be a […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will live to fight another day, following their razor-thin 118-115 overtime victory over the Miami Heat in Game 4 of their second-round matchup. This was thanks in large part to the heroics of Bucks All-Star Khris Middleton, who now appears to have a target on his back, especially with Giannis Antetokounmpo out […]

The Milwaukee Bucks finally got one game back against the Miami Heat on Sunday, emerging with a 118-115 overtime victory in what was a season-saving win for the embattled squad. For Bucks All-Star Khris Middleton, it was an opportunity to air out a bit of frustration after the much-needed victory. When asked about recent Bucks […]

It does not come as a surprise that Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel thinks LeBron James should be this year’s MVP. This is exactly why it was quite awkward for Vogel to run into Milwaukee Bucks stud Giannis Antetokounmpo — the frontrunner for this year’s MVP — shortly after Vogel publicly expressed his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came up with a huge victory on Sunday, defeating the Houston Rockets 117-109 in Game 2 of their second-round matchup in the West. Head coach Frank Vogel was also all praises for Anthony Davis, who was spectacular for the Purple and Gold all game long. In fact, Vogel even went as […]

Khris Middleton and the rest of the Milwaukee Bucks had Giannis Antetokounmpo’s back after the reigning league MVP left Sunday’s game with an ankle injury. Middleton praised Antetokounmpo’s grit after the team’s 118-115 victory over the Miami Heat, saying the team wanted to “fight” for Giannis after he gave his all on a bad ankle. […]

Unsurprisingly, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo pleaded with team officials to let him return to the floor after he suffered an ankle sprain early in Game 4 on Sunday. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported that Giannis asked team trainers to tape up his ankle and get him back on the court after he left the […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar and reigning league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo was forced to watch from the sideline as his teammates tried to salvage the season. Antetokounmpo left Game 4 of the team’s Eastern Conference semifinal against the Miami Heat on Sunday after suffering an ankle sprain in the first half. Fortunately, the Bucks managed to stay […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo can’t catch a break. With the Bucks facing a must-win Game 4 scenario against the Miami Heat, the league’s reigning MVP has exited due to aggravating the right ankle injury he suffered in Game 3. Giannis, who has 19 of the Bucks' first 30 points, remains in the game to […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will give it a go with his team’s season on the line against the Miami Heat on Sunday in Orlando, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Bucks confirmed the report shortly before Game 4. Antetokounmpo appeared to injure his ankle during Game 3 against the Miami Heat and was initially […]

The Milwaukee Bucks inexplicably finds itself on the brink of elimination at the hands of the Miami Heat – down 0-3 in their second round series. This is certainly a shocking development, considering the Bucks dominated the regular season, much like they did last year. And in the middle of the all the madness is […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are listing superstar small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo as questionable for Game 4 against the Miami Heat on Sunday, per The Athletic’s Eric Nehm. Antetokounmpo suffered a right ankle sprain in Game 3 and was severely limping throughout the contest and while leaving the arena. On the first injury report for tomorrow's Game […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are down 3-0 to the Miami Heat in the second round of the playoffs and veteran shooting guard Jamal Crawford knows why the team is struggling to score in the half-court. Crawford believes the Bucks need “another dependable bucket getter that can create, generate when things get tight,” the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are in a deep, deep hole following Friday night’s disappointing loss to the Miami Heat. With the top-seeded Bucks now down 0-3 in the series, now more than ever do they need their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to dominate. Giannis has been playing relatively limited minutes throughout the second-round matchup against the Heat, […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and point guard George Hill believe the team can make history and come back from their 3-0 deficit against the Miami Heat. No team in NBA history has erased a 3-0 deficit in the playoffs. Bucks’ George Hill on 3-0 deficit to Heat: “Might as well make history. First time […]

With one brief comment, Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard managed to praise teammate Jimmy Butler and throw shade at Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks at the same time. The Heat dismantled the best-team in the league for the third straight game on Friday, using a strong fourth-quarter push to run away with a convincing […]

According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo left the Disney arena after the team’s Game 3 loss to the Miami Heat “severely limping.” Antetokounmpo suffered an ankle injury in the first quarter and played through it. Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo says his ankle wasn’t bothering him during the game, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks found themselves in an 0-3 hole against the Miami Heat on Friday, 115-100 The team went ice cold in the fourth quarter of the pivotal Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series. That humiliating performance etched them a place in the history books for all the wrong reasons. The Bucks were […]

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer says superstar small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was cleared by the medical staff as good to go despite the right ankle tweak he suffered in the first quarter of Game 3 against the Miami Heat. Budenholzer also admitted he doesn’t regret playing Antetokounmpo only 35 minutes. In fact, the former […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is usually the one serving poster slams. However, he was on the receiving end of this highlight from Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo on Friday. With under six minutes left in Game 3 of the Bucks versus Heat Eastern Conference semifinals clash at the HP Field House, Adebayo was the recipient […]

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler scored on Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo in crunch time in Game 3, and he made sure to let the Bucks bench know about it. After scoring on Giannis, Butler turned to the Bucks bench and said, “He can’t guard me.” Jimmy Butler scores on Giannis in clutch, looks […]

The Miami Heat took a commanding two games to none lead over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2, making Game 3 one of the most important of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s career. At this point in the series, the Heat seem to have an advantage with their depth, versatility, and maybe, most importantly, coaching. On the Locked […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star power forward Draymond Green said the Milwaukee Bucks need to win the NBA title this season or else the Giannis Antetokounmpo free agency speculation is going to ramp up even more. Antetokounmpo can become an unrestricted free agent in 2021 if he doesn’t sign the supermax extension with the Bucks this […]

It’s been a struggle so far for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the rest of the Milwaukee Bucks as they find themselves in a deep 0-2 hole against the Miami Heat in the second round of the Eastern Conference Semis. The Heat has been successful in giving the reigning MVP different looks offensively which has helped them […]

The Utah Jazz saw their season come to a heartbreaking end on Tuesday, as they suffered a hugely disappointing Game 7 loss to the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs. This marks another early postseason exit, which appears to have become the norm for the Jazz. To make matters worse, Utah already […]

ESPN insiders Kevin Arnovitz and Zach Lowe recently had a conversation about Giannis Antetokounmpo and his future with the Milwaukee Bucks. Antetokounmpo can become an unrestricted free agent in 2021 if he doesn’t sign the supermax extension with the Bucks this offseason. Many believe Antetokounmpo could leave Milwaukee for the Miami Heat or Toronto Raptors […]

The ending of Game 2 between the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat on Wednesday was one of the wildest finishes in NBA playoff history. Heat star Jimmy Butler hit two free throws with zero seconds left in the game to give Miami the win after getting fouled by Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. This came after […]

Following a second straight loss to the Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo faced criticism from former NBA player-turned-analyst Richard Jefferson, who quickly made the comparison to Scottie Pippen. Jefferson was quick to invoke the Hall of Famer’s name, noting the Bucks star would need his “Michael Jordan” to get through the East. Pippen […]

The keys to a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo departure have slowly started to line up in the NBA bubble. The Milwaukee Bucks’ slow restart during the seeding games, an opening loss to the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic, and now being down 2-0 to the Miami Heat has the aforementioned along with the Toronto Raptors as the frontrunners […]