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The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly targeting to acquire Oklahoma City Thunder point guard George Hill in a bid to add more depth to their backcourt rotation this season. However, the Clippers aren’t the only ones interested as several unnamed teams also hinted at potentially going after Hill in the near future. Despite the buzz, […]

The 2021 NBA trade deadline has been pushed back this season, as all 30 franchises will have until March 25 to tinker with their rosters through deals with other teams. We’ve already seen of several blockbuster shockers so far, with perennial All-Stars like Russell Westbrook, James Harden, John Wall, Victor Oladipo, and Chris Paul all […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are coming off back-to-back losses to the Brooklyn Nets and Houston Rockets, which now has them at 8-11 on the season. The Thunder are looking to stop that slide, but they will have to do it without starting guard George Hill, who is out for at least a month after undergoing a […]

George Hill of the Oklahoma City Thunder isn’t particularly satisfied with the rules the NBA is setting to stymy the global pandemic’s impact on the league. The COVID-19 situation has been rather tricky and the league office has been under fire as of late for some of the more frivolous protocols. Due to the recent […]

A single individual is capable of way more than you could ever imagine. This has been the recurring theme of our society in recent times and it’s certainly the case for Oklahoma City Thunder’s George Hill. Hill, who was still suiting up for the Milwaukee Bucks last season, was instrumental in a simple peaceful protest […]

Is it possible the Milwaukee Bucks’ inclusion of George Hill in the Jrue Holiday cost them the opportunity to land Bogdan Bogdanovic? The Bucks had to break off the sign-and-trade agreement with the Sacramento Kings after Bogdanovic’s camps argued they never agreed to a deal. However, Sam Amick of The Athletic reported Bogdanovic had legitimate […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been an active voice in the team’s war room in an attempt to bolster the team’s lineup for the 2020-21 NBA season. The Greek Freak reportedly gave his input and personal picks regarding potential upgrades. Among a handful of names discussed, Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal never became a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder continue to make moves that could set them up for the future, sending Steven Adams to the New Orleans Pelicans. Less than 24 hours after the move was announced, the details emerged in the trade for Adams, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. As part of four-team Steven Adams trade, Thunder also receive […]

The Milwaukee Bucks traded George Hill to the New Orleans Pelicans in the Jrue Holiday deal, but he may not play a single game in New Orleans. According to Gery Woelfel of Woelfelspressbox.com, Hill is expected to receive trade interest from a number of NBA title contenders. An Eastern Conference executive said he’s heard George […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have just pulled the trigger on what is currently the biggest trade of the offseason by bringing in former All-Star point guard Jrue Holiday from the New Orleans Pelicans. Both Shams Charania of The Athletic and ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news on Twitter: The New Orleans Pelicans are trading Jrue Holiday […]

Victor Oladipo is now linked in various trade rumors. Some are unrealistic while others are rooted in reality. For the Milwaukee Bucks, though, this is a move the franchise needs to think about. More on that in a second. There’s no point in denying that the Milwaukee Bucks are a piece and a half away […]

Milwaukee Bucks point guard George Hill is getting ripped on social media for throwing a Halloween party while the COVID-19 pandemic is still going on. Sure, this seems like a good idea during a pandemic. Why not? pic.twitter.com/AG2HT5tmZy — Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) October 7, 2020 Struggling to imagine a more absurd way to catch the […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

George Hill will start for the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 against the Miami Heat since Eric Bledsoe is out with an injury. Bledsoe is dealing with a right hamstring strain. The box score on the NBA's official stats page just populated. Eric Bledsoe, who had been listed as questionable with a right hamstring strain, […]

As a veteran point guard, George Hill knows how to lead his team on the court. Last Wednesday, he showed an ability to lead off of it, too, as he decided to sit out of their scheduled game against the Orlando Magic to focus the attention on the shooting of Jacob Blake and the ongoing issue […]

Milwaukee Bucks guard George Hill wasn’t on the court for the national anthem before Saturday’s game against the Orlando Magic. However, the veteran guard had an extremely relatable (and a-political) reason for his absence that involves his own pre-game tradition, per ESPN’s Marc J. Spears. “You want the honest truth? Ok. I take a sh*t […]

Miami Heat veteran Udonis Haslem was reportedly a prominent figure during the emergency NBA players meeting that was held on Wednesday amidst the talk of a complete boycott of the rest of the season. In a report by Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes, Haslem allegedly singled out LeBron James and George Hill in portions of the […]

An emergency meeting was held on Wednesday among NBA teams in the wake of the postponement of the three playoff games that were slated to take place. New reports have no surfaced that the meeting ended in an “ugly” fashion, and that a lot of frustration was geared towards Milwaukee Bucks veteran George Hill. David […]

NBA players will likely not play in the three playoff games scheduled for Thursday night, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Wednesday night’s meeting with the players and, for part of the time, coaches, focused on whether to continue with the restarted season. For now, at least, the momentum is leaning towards not playing the games […]

Milwaukee Bucks guards George Hill and Sterling Brown delivered a statement to the assembled media at AdventHealth Arena after boycotting Game 5 against the Orlando Magic. Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports was one of the media members in attendance. The Milwaukee Bucks… pic.twitter.com/6r4nvQLkvw — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) August 26, 2020 The Bucks refused to play […]

Milwaukee Bucks point guard George Hill told Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated the team is boycotting Game 5 against the Orlando Magic due to the Jacob Blake shooting. Blake was shot seven times in the back by Wisconsin police in front of his children. Bucks guard George Hill says to @TheUndefeated his team is […]

Teams competing in the 2020 NBA Playoffs have grappled with how best to proceed after police in Kenosha, Wisconsin shot an unarmed black man named Jacob Blake over the weekend. The Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics met to discuss boycotting Game 1 of their second-round series, and they were reportedly supposed meet again on Wednesday […]

The NBA Players Association is actively working with players who are considering boycotting upcoming playoff games in the wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake by police officers in Kenosha, WI on Sunday, sources told Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. A gathering of players took place on Tuesday night at the Coronado Springs Resort to […]

In the wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake in Genosha, Wisconsin, by police officers on Sunday night, Milwaukee Bucks point guard George Hill expressed his outrage at yet another instance of police brutality against an unarmed Black American—and his own feelings of helplessness while stuck in the NBA bubble in Orlando. “We can’t do […]

Milwaukee Bucks point guard George Hill fought back tears while speaking about the racism in America and the tragic murder of George Floyd. Hill, whose Bucks have the best record in the NBA, says basketball is the “last thought on my mind.” The veteran guard also shared his personal experience with racism while growing up […]

The Sacramento Kings currently own the longest playoff drought in the NBA. The Kings last made the postseason in 2006 and it looks like that will extend to 15 years by next season. Sacramento has repeatedly failed to land marquee free agents, leading to questionable deals handed out by management. Over these past few years, […]

Milwaukee Bucks point guard George Hill would like an opportunity for his team to finish their quest for an NBA title this year. But Hill also understands the current situation is more complicated due to the coronavirus pandemic. Hill took the “life is bigger than basketball” perspective. And he also said he “couldn’t care less […]

Toront Raptors guard Kyle Lowry has a lot of some of zany antics on the court, which almost always lead to winning plays for his team. Even if fans don’t agree with them, one has to admit they are often quite effective when it comes to on-court performance. However, on Tuesday night against the Milwaukee […]

Milwaukee Bucks point guard George Hill is a strong advocate of every NBA team retiring the No.24 of the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Bryant perished alongside 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California on Sunday. The NBA community and whole sports world are grieving the tremendous […]

George Hill may not be thought of much when the Milwaukee Bucks are the top of the conversation, but he certainly is a key role player coming off of the bench. After re-signing with the team in the offseason, Hill has been an excellent veteran presence for Milwaukee so far this season. He may not […]

George Hill of the Milwaukee Bucks, who will face the Houston Rockets Thursday night, had seemingly entered the “journeyman” stage of his career prior to the 2018-19 NBA season. Hill had been traded from the Sacramento Kings to the Cleveland Cavaliers in February of 2018 in the hopes that he could give LeBron James some […]

When Milwaukee Bucks point guard Malcolm Brogdon had an emergency appendectomy towards the end of the 2018-19 NBA season, George Hill was suddenly a crucial player in the rotation. Milwaukee acquired Hill from the Cleveland Cavaliers in December in the hopes that he would provide backcourt depth and veteran leadership. By the time the playoffs […]

The beer-chugging phenomenon continues to grow among professional athletes. Back in May, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and offensive lineman David Bakhtiari engaged in a chugging face-off while sitting courtside during the Milwaukee Bucks’ Eastern Conference Finals series against the Toronto Raptors. David Bakhtiari vs. Aaron Rodgers in a beer chugging face-off. It happened. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have officially re-signed veteran point guard George Hill. The Bucks acquired Hill from the Cleveland Cavaliers this past season. Milwaukee general manager Jon Horst says the franchise is “thrilled” to have Hill back. “George is a consummate pro and an important part of our team,” Horst said in their official release on […]

While the Milwaukee Bucks were able to retain most of their one-seeded squad (including George Hill) that helped their team dominate the East in the regular season, they lost one key piece in Malcolm Brogdon. Even though Brogdon wasn’t healthy all of last season, he was an avid shot creator in Milwaukee and a quality […]

After the Indiana Pacers signed restricted free agent Malcolm Brogdon, the Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to a three-year, $29 million contract with George Hill, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Free agent guard George Hill has agreed to a three-year, $29M deal to return to Milwaukee, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) […]

The New York Knicks, despite their standing seemingly having deteriorated since the regular season, remain convinced that they are serious suitors for Kevin Durant in free agency. But with realistic dreams of bringing in the two-time Finals MVP and another max-level free agent almost entirely gone, New York is shifting at least some of its […]