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The Milwaukee Bucks are 35-21 and currently sit in third place in the Eastern Conference. However, Milwaukee has struggled since Doc Rivers took over head coaching duties. Giannis Antetokounmpo recently addressed Milwaukee’s up-and-down season, via Eric Nehm of The Athletic. “It’s been hard because so many changes, so many injuries, so, so many things,” Antetokounmpo […]

It looks like Orlando Magic star forward Paolo Banchero finally completed his mission to have all of his East All-Star teammates’ signatures on his shoe. Banchero was heard after the game on Sunday that he was looking for Milwaukee Bucks superstar point guard Damian Lillard, whose signature was the only one he was missing, but […]

The Three-Point Contest is one of the top events for fans to watch during All-Star weekend, and for the second year in a row, Damian Lillard came out on top. While it was tight, Lillard did just enough to successfully defend his title, but right after he won, his teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo made it seem […]

The 2024 NBA All-Star Game may have brought together the best players the league has to offer onto the same hardwood, but the game devolved into more of a showcase of their limitless three-point range rather than being a semi-competitive contest that the players took seriously. Even then, the players’ display of their incredible marksmanship […]

It was an electric NBA All-Star weekend for Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard who not only won the three-point contest in back-to-back years, but was awarded MVP for the game Sunday night. Captain of the Eastern Conference team in Bucks teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo was in awe of Lillard’s performance according to Eric Nehm of The […]

Sunday was a memorable one for Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero, as he got to participate in his first-ever NBA All-Star Game. Banchero was among the members of the Eastern Conference squad that took down LeBron James and the Western Conference in Indiana, 211-186. To make the night even more memorable for Banchero, he decided […]

This year’s NBA All-Star game was controversial for a multitude of reasons. The most common comment about the All-Star game, is, of course, the lackluster quality of the NBA. After the game, there was another decision that had fans up in arms. Milwuakee Bucks star Damian Lillard won the All-Star Game MVP after his insane […]

On February 18, Damian Lillard reminded the world what Dame Time was all about. Highlighted by several logo threes — one of which included a shot from the half-court line, Lillard was selected as the NBA All-Star Game MVP. The Milwaukee Bucks guard finished with 36 points on his eighth career selection. His trip to […]

Damian Lillard’s aggressive mentality in the NBA All-Star Game paid off as the Milwaukee Bucks guard bagged the MVP honors after leading the East to a dominant victory against the West squad. Lillard finished the contest with a team-high 39 points, although Karl-Anthony Towns was the top-scorer with 50. The Bucks superstar made 11 triples […]

Basketball Hall of Famer and former Los Angeles Lakers superstar Shaquille O’Neal knows what it takes to win championships in the NBA, and he tried to impart that knowledge to Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard following the 2024 NBA All-Star Game in Indiana. “There’s no reason you should be 3-7 with Doc Rivers over there… […]

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard proved to be the biggest star of them all at the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, as he came away with the 2024 NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant MVP Award. However, many in attendance at Gainbridge Fieldhouse did not seem to approve of Lillard being named the best player of […]

Milwaukee Bucks’ star point guard Damian Lillard is making his seventh appearance at NBA All-Star Weekend and he’s already off to a great start, winning his second consecutive 3PT Contest last night. It was the perfect moment as his longtime brand partner Adidas unveiled Lillard’s ninth signature shoe, the Adidas Dame 9. Check out our […]

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard is showing some respect to fellow basketball player Mac McClung. Lillard was left impressed with Mac McClung’s performance in the NBA All-Star Weekend Dunk Contest. “He let the ball go and grabbed it again… That’s TOUGH!” Damian Lillard’s reaction to Mac McClung’s first dunk 🙌 (via @NBAAllStar) pic.twitter.com/C5KogFsoJ2 — ClutchPoints […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard and G League standout Mac McClung made history after winning their respective events in the NBA All-Star Saturday Night. Lillard defended his trophy in the 3-Point Contest, while McClung did the same in the Slam Dunk battle. As a result, the 2024 festivities became just the third All-Star Weekend to […]

Milwaukee Bucks star guard Damian Lillard won his second consecutive NBA 3-Point Contest on Saturday night, holding off Trae Young and Karl Anthony-Towns in the final round. After the event, the Bucks guard was asked about coming back next year to go for the 3-peat by TNT’s Chris Haynes: “Damian Lillard tells @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport that […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Damian Lillard won his second consecutive NBA 3-point contest on Saturday night, topping Karl Anthony-Towns and Trae Young in the final round. Bucks fans are loving it on social media: DAMIAN LILLARD'S 26 POINTS MAKE HIM THE BACK-TO-BACK #Starry3PT CHAMPION! His last shot is the winner… because of course ⌚️ pic.twitter.com/OqcHpurcfE — […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard came into NBA All-Star Weekend as the defending champion of the 3-point contest. Lillard has always been one a good three point shooter throughout his career with a career average of 37 percent shooting from the three point line. Lillard was able to defend his crown, winning back to back […]

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard is having some fun at NBA All-Star Weekend. Not only is the Bucks superstar competing in Saturday’s 3-point contest, but Lillard is also an All-Star starter for the first time in his career. Ahead of the 3-point contest, TNT’s Chris Haynes asked him to recreate his iconic series-ending game winner […]

All-Star Weekend is here, and we are looking forward to exciting activities in Indianapolis. We’re here to share our NBA odds series while making a 2024 NBA Three-Point Contest prediction and pick for All-Star weekend. The three-point contest is probably one of the most popular events that people look forward to on All-Star weekend. It […]

The Milwaukee Bucks entered their road matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies as whopping 10.5-point favorites. Doc Rivers’ veteran team played like it, too, approaching Thursday’s battle with the decimated Grizzlies as a surefire victory heading into the All-Star break. Too bad the Grizzlies didn’t cooperate. Despite playing without a resting Jaren Jackson Jr. in addition […]

The NBA implemented the Clutch Player of the Year award last season and De’Aaron Fox was the first recipient of the award. This season, however, Damian Lillard has been the betting favorite. That is, until now, as Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors has taken the top spot. Curry is now the +100 betting […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have one game remaining on their schedule ahead of the All-Star break. While 24 teams around the league have already embarked on their midseason vacation, the Bucks are one of the lucky six teams playing on Thursday night, as they will take on the Memphis Grizzlies. However, Milwaukee may be shorthanded in […]

Ever since the Milwaukee Bucks traded Jrue Holiday (and Grayson Allen) for Damian Lillard, analysts began to think that the Bucks were going to have more difficulties on the defensive end than they think, even if they have Brook Lopez and Giannis Antetokounmpo to patrol the paint. This has mostly been proven right, with the […]

Throughout the NBA’s longstanding history, nobody has come close to Wilt Chamberlain’s record for most points in a single game, which he set at 100. In fact, the closest any player has ever gotten was when Kobe Bryant scored 81 points against the Toronto Raptors back in 2006, with a handful of other players scoring […]

Damian Lillard is shooting just 34.7% from beyond the arc this season, one of the lowest marks of his Hall-of-Fame career. Don’t let that uncharacteristically average accuracy fool you into assuming the Milwaukee Bucks superstar is no longer one of the league’s most flammable marksmen, though—a reality Vegas believes he’s poised to prove once again […]

At this point in his career, Patrick Beverley has had beef with a lot of NBA players, so when he gets traded — as he did from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Milwaukee Bucks at the 2024 NBA Trade Deadline — he’s bound to team up with someone who doesn’t like him. The problem here […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have struggled since Doc Rivers took over as head coach. In fact, Milwaukee is just 1-5 over their past five contests. So will the Bucks, who still hold a strong 33-18 record overall, make a trade before the deadline on Thursday? “Milwaukee is definitely trying, I was talking to a team just […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are scheduled to play against the Phoenix Suns in a marquee showdown in the desert this Tuesday night. However, both Milwaukee superstars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard are not certain to see action for the team. Latest injury updates for Bucks stars Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard ahead of game vs Suns Antetokounmpo […]

One of the biggest highlights of the NBA All-Star Weekend is the 3-Point Contest, as it pits the league’s best shooters against each other in a riveting battle of outside marksmanship. This has produced plenty of memorable moments over the years, with Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard, then with the Portland Trail Blazers, taking home […]

There is no doubt there has been a huge change to the atmosphere of the Milwaukee Bucks ever since they fired Adrian Griffin and hired Doc Rivers to be their head coach. However, the team seems to have picked up on aspects of Rivers’ game plan faster than someone might have imagined as said by […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard recently spoke out on the journey he faced through his time leaving the Portland Trailblazers and ultimately being acquired by the Bucks. The trade process was a long one for Lillard since he was initially locked in on moving to Miami and being with the Heat, but with a business […]

On Wednesday night, Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks took on the Portland Trail Blazers. Lillard’s first game back in Portland since the trade was exciting, despite Milwaukee being upset in a 119-116 loss. Blazer fans showed love to Lillard by giving him a standing ovation and now the star point guard shares his reaction. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have been under the microscope in recent weeks as a result of making the first head coaching switch of the season. After replacing first-year head coach Adrian Griffin after 43 games with long-time coach Doc Rivers, the Bucks made it clear that their only focus was to win a championship right now. […]

Doc Rivers’ tenure as the new head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks has not gone as planned as they have gone winless since he took over. They even lost to Damian Lillard’s former team the Portland Trail Blazers. Though Milwaukee still sits at No. 2 in the Eastern Conference standings with a 32-16 record, the […]

Damian Lillard made his return to Portland with the Milwaukee Bucks last night, and took a 119-116 loss, and Anfernee Simons opened up on what it was like facing his mentor and former teammate to get the win for the Trail Blazers. “Nah it was crazy, it was kind of weird you know what I […]

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard spent the first eleven years of his NBA career with the Portland Trail Blazers, where he departed this past September as the franchise’s leader in scoring, three-pointers made, and free throws made. Whether he’s the best, second-best, or third-best Portland Trail Blazer of all-time is up for debate, but it’s […]

Portland Trail Blazers fans certainly got their money’s worth on Wednesday night. Blazers legend Damian Lillard, the franchise’s all-time leading scorer and the player that has embraced Portland more than any other in the team’s more than 50-year history, made his first return to Moda Center since being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in the […]

It was not quite a Dame Time kind of night for Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, as they got upset by the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center, 119-116. Of course, the talk of the town after the game centered around Lillard, who did not get quite the result he wanted in […]

Damian Lillard’s return to his old stomping grounds was bittersweet, as the Milwaukee Bucks lost a road game to the Portland Trail Blazers Wednesday night, 119-116. After the final buzzer sounded, Blazers big man Deandre Ayton, perhaps best summed up the beautiful evening his team just had at the expense of the Bucks. “That’s what […]