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The Milwaukee Bucks’ start to 2023-24 hasn’t exactly gone as planned. Relative growing pains were always expected for Milwaukee in the season’s first few weeks after bringing in Damian Lillard while losing Jrue Holiday and swapping Mike Budenholzer for Adrian Griffin on the sidelines. The new-look Bucks’ performance in Wednesday’s matchup with the Toronto Raptors, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have picked up the third-year option on MarJon Beauchamp, according to Eric Nehm of the Athletic. Beauchamp, a second-year small forward on the Bucks, was drafted with the 24th overall pick out of Yakima Valley Community College. After a rookie year that saw him average about five points and two rebounds in […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ newly formed star duo of Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo has gotten off to a relatively strong start to the 2023-24 NBA season. The Bucks currently sit at 2-1 on the season, and Lillard bounced back from one of the worst games of his career against the Atlanta Hawks by dropping 25 […]

Damian Lillard is all business heading into the showdown against the team he was most linked to back in the offseason. Before he was traded by the Portland Trail Blazers to the Milwaukee Bucks last September, Lillard was believed by many to be headed to the Miami Heat. That did not turn out to be […]

It didn’t take long for Damian Lillard to record his first bad game with the Milwaukee Bucks. Lillard scored just six points on two-of-12 shooting in the Bucks’ 127-110 loss to the visiting Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. Nevertheless, Giannis Antetokounmpo got his back on this one, per the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Jim Owczarski. “I know […]

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard chimed in on his brutal six-point outing in their 127-110 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. Lillard gave credit to the Hawks’ physicality and aggressiveness, per the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Jim Owczarski. Damian Lillard BUCKS vs HAWKS nba Regular season game all possessions – 29-10-2023 https://t.co/aqwi4Q6gjH Follow us […]

It’s no secret that Milwaukee Bucks superstar point guard Damian Lillard is a huge fight fan, so it’s understandable to see him have strong opinions about Saturday night’s huge showdown between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou. In Lillard’s eyes, Ngannou got robbed with a win, as Fury came away with a split-decision victory to keep […]

In an interview with Milwaukee Bucks superstars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, the former had an impactful statement about his new teammate. He told Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report that when it comes to Lillard and the Bucks, “this is his team.” Powerful words from Antetokounmpo as he’s been the face of the franchise since […]

The Milwaukee Bucks kicked off their new NBA season with Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo together for the first time in regular-season action. Head coach Adrian Griffin also earned his first win as head coach, so there were a lot of smiles for the Bucks after the game. The Bucks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers, 118-117, […]

Former player turned analyst Paul Pierce expressed that the move to acquire Damian Lillard is significant for the Milwaukee Bucks because Giannis Antetokounmpo is “not clutch” said via “Ticket and The Truth” on YouTube. Pierce said on the show that the Bucks situation is the best chance for Lillard to win a championship with Antetokounmpo […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are in a lovefest with the new star in town, Damian Lillard. And why wouldn’t they be? Lillard has taken no time at all to settle in, leading the way for the Bucks in their season-opening 118-117 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers with a 39-point effort that included 14 […]

Every avid spectator of the NBA knows that Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo are one of the most pick-your-poison duos in history. Teams would either have to choose between getting wrecked inside the paint with the former Milwaukee Bucks MVP or torched on the outside with the shooter’s touch. Nick Nurse had to deal with […]

Having two alpha dogs on the same team isn’t exactly an easy balancing act to pull off. But for the Milwaukee Bucks in the aftermath of their trade for Damian Lillard, they seem to be managing just fine. Giannis Antetokounmpo wasn’t at his best during their season-opener against the Philadelphia 76ers, so Antetokounmpo and the […]

Most players don’t have the dribbling bag and shot-making prowess to comfortably launch a step-back three after multiple crossovers while being tightly defended. Fewer still have the confidence to take such a difficult shot as the game hangs in the balance, especially in the midst of a highly anticipated, nationally televised debut with their new […]

Damian Lillard’s success on the perimeter may have scourged Giannis Antetokounmpo’s production. The Milwaukee Bucks duo had a significant amount of playing time but Coach Adrian Griffin had a big decision that confronted him in the middle of the game. He made the right call which led to an insane late-game bucket and a win […]

On Thursday night, Damian Lillard made his debut with the Milwaukee Bucks in their narrow home victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Although he got off to a quiet first quarter start, Lillard came alive in the final three frames, finishing the night with 39 points for the Bucks. With the high scoring output, Lillard made […]

The absence of James Harden from the Philadelphia 76ers squad did not excuse them from a ruthless shooting night from Damian Lillard. He put on a show in his debut for the Milwaukee Bucks and did not look like he needed to adjust at all. He notched an insane 30-point game over Joel Embiid and […]

The Milwaukee Bucks won their 2022-23 NBA Debut against the Philadelphia 76ers. Giannis Antetokounmpo had a strong showing, while Damian Lillard performed in epic fashion. Lillard dominated the Sixers the entire game, but it was Dame Time when the last minutes of the fourth quarter came. Dame Time arrives in Milwaukee The Sixers hung tough and […]

On Thursday evening, Damian Lillard made his debut with the Milwaukee Bucks during their game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Lillard was traded by the Portland Trail Blazers to the Bucks this past offseason, and he began his Milwaukee tenure with a bang during the first half against Philadelphia. Despite having a relatively quiet first quarter, […]

On Thursday evening, Damian Lillard made his official regular season debut in the threads of his new team, the Milwaukee Bucks. Lillard was traded from the Portland Trail Blazers to the Bucks this offseason in what was the splashiest move around the league this summer, and Bucks fans got their first look at their new […]

On Thursday evening, Damian Lillard made his much-anticipated debut with the Milwaukee Bucks following his trade there in late September from the Portland Trail Blazers. Lillard figures to form one of the most lethal NBA duos with Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo, and fans were eager to get a look at the new star tandem during […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are once again one of the favorites to win the Eastern Conference after getting booted in the first round by the Miami Heat in five games even though they were the No. 1 seed. The hype is valid as the Bucks made a blockbuster trade to acquire superstar Damian […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will battle the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday in their 2023-24 season opener. All eyes will be on Damian Lillard, who’s set to make his Bucks regular season debut following the offseason trade. Milwaukee’s third star, Khris Middleton, is expected to play but may have a limited workload. Adrian Griffin commented on Middleton’s […]

The Milwaukee Bucks jumped to the top of the ladder as favorites (along with the Boston Celtics) to win the 2024 NBA championship after they acquired Damian Lillard to pair him with franchise superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Arguably no other duo in the NBA is better than Antetokounmpo and Lillard. Opposing defenses will have nightmares trying […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — In two days, the Philadelphia 76ers’ defense will face one of the biggest tests any defense will see all season: trying to slow down Giannis Antetokounmpo AND Damian Lillard. The Sixers open their 2023-24 season with a matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, which offers them an early shot at one of the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to a three-year, $186 million contract extension, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. The deal, a maximum extension, comes after the  Bucks’ acquisition of Damian Lillard via trade. The Bucks’ already impressive offseason got even better with this Giannis update ahead of the 2023-24 season opener. Giannis […]

It is downright devastating to envision something that doesn’t come to fruition. Take George and Lenny from “Of Mice and Men,” for example. Those poor guys just wanted their own rabbit farm. Although things should work out better for the Miami Heat, the team is still processing the gut-punch of not having Damian Lillard on […]

It’s no secret that the offseason situation revolving around former Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard and general manager Joe Cronin was a tumultuous rollercoaster. In an interview with Sam Amick of The Athletic, Lillard reinforced the frustrations he felt during the trade process where his request was to initially go to the Miami Heat. […]

The NBA is considered to be dictated by its players more than any other major American sports league. Organizations bend to the will of a superstar on many occasions, so much that many fans thought it had become a big problem. That notion was greatly challenged through the Milwaukee Bucks’ massive trade for Damian Lillard. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo caused quite a stir on social media during the offseason after some comments he made. The Milwaukee Bucks star seemed to show that his loyalty was wavering after insinuating that he could leave the team. That, coupled with his upcoming contract extension, seemed to signal Giannis’ discontent. After the Bucks traded for star […]

There’s no doubt that Damian Lillard would’ve preferred for Terry Stotts to remain with the Milwaukee Bucks. He even admitted he was “surprised” by his longtime former head coach’s abrupt departure from Adrian Griffin’s coaching staff. Considering everything Lillard has seen across his 11-year career, though, he’s not letting Stotts’ exit get in the way […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are looking to make a competitive run during the 2023-24 season. Doing so will be a challenge, but the potential is difficult to deny for New Orleans. Veteran CJ McCollum is prepared to lead the Pelicans throughout the 2023-24 campaign. McCollum, who recently announced a partnership with Pampers (McCollum’s Pamper’s interview […]

While they finished with the best record in the league last season, the Milwaukee Bucks are a completely different team heading into the 2023-24 NBA season. Damian Lillard has joined Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton in this franchise’s pursuit of another title, and Mike Budenholzer was replaced by former Toronto Raptors assistant coach Adrian Griffin […]

Fans erupted at once when the Milwaukee Bucks pulled off a trade for Damian Lillard, pairing him with Giannis Antetokounmpo to form a duo that would have opposing teams scrambling for answers on the defensive end of the floor. Not only did their games have natural synergy to them, with Antetokounmpo doing his damage from […]

Even with the team’s lack of success in recent years, Damian Lillard remained loyal to and had been the face of the Portland Trail Blazers ever since they drafted him in 2012. That finally changed this offseason, though, as Lillard requested a trade after 11 years in Portland. Lillard’s request and the drama that ensued […]

On paper, there may not be a scarier duo in the NBA than the Milwaukee Bucks’ star pairing of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. The playstyles of those two players have natural chemistry, with Antetokounmpo demolishing defenses by putting so much pressure on the rim and Lillard capitalizing on the space Antetokounmpo will create in […]

Although Chet Holmgren is just beginning his NBA career and Damian Lillard is a well-established star player, the 2023-24 season is undoubtedly an important one for both men and their respective franchises. The rookie got the better of the seven-time All-Star Tuesday night, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a decisive, 124-101 preseason victory over […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made waves this NBA offseason by acquiring star guard Damian Lillard to form a dynamic duo with two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Lillard move caused many pundits to declare the Bucks as championship favorites entering the season, despite their ugly first-round playoff loss a year ago. Still, it appears that not everyone […]

There are certain nuances to roster-building that often get lost on fans of the NBA. Putting together a roster filled with as much top-tier talent greases the wheels when it comes to competing for a championship, but it’s the synergy between the most prominent personalities of a team that tend to dictate just how sustainable […]