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It appears that the Giannis Antetokounmpo-Damian Lillard era of the Milwaukee Bucks is over after just two seasons. Last night, Lillard, who recently made an unprecedented return from a blood clot, suffered what is believed to be a torn Achilles tendon during Game 4 of the Bucks’ first-round playoff series vs. the Indiana Pacers. The […]

After a double-digit victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 3, the Milwaukee Bucks came into Sunday’s Game 4 eager to even the series with another win. However, their plans were quickly derailed when star point guard Damian Lillard went down with a lower leg injury just six minutes into the game and was ruled […]

Game 4 was a nightmare for the Milwaukee Bucks. Down double digits in the second half against the Pacers, things got even worse when Damian Lillard went down with a serious injury. Now, Milwaukee’s season is on the edge, and so is the future of its franchise star, Giannis Antetokounmpo. After the games, fans started […]

MILWAUKEE — Halfway through the first quarter of the Milwaukee Bucks’ Game 4 loss to the Indiana Pacers, superstar guard Damian Lillard went down with a potentially season-ending injury. Head coach Doc Rivers was the first staffer to reach Lillard, putting his arm around his clearly ailing point guard and helping him off the court […]

Rick Carlisle and the Indiana Pacers took a commanding 3-1 first-round series lead with a dominant 129-103 road victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night. After the win, Rick Carlisle praised his team, saying, “We’re the kind of team that needs a lot of heroes,” referencing their collective spirit. He also highlighted their improved […]

Milwaukee Bucks fans were already stunned after Damian Lillard went down with a non-contact injury in Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers. Then the Bucks’ official X account posted a simple but heartbreaking message: a photo of Lillard, captioned, “Love you, Dame.” In just one season, Lillard had become more than just Milwaukee’s newest star. […]

The Indiana Pacers are on course to send the Milwaukee Bucks home from the playoffs for the second straight year, as they took a 3-1 lead in their first-round matchup courtesy of a 129-103 win on Sunday night. A playoff series isn’t over until a team wins four games, but the Bucks may be dead […]

Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers have built up a bit of a rivalry with Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks over the past two seasons. The Pacers most notably eliminated them in the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament as well as in the first round of the NBA playoffs, and it’s clear that there is […]

Damian Lillard made a miraculous recovery from a deep vein thrombosis just in time to make his return for the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Indiana Pacers. This was a major cause for celebration, as this is the sort of injury that cut the career of Hall of Fame […]

Damian Lillard’s miraculous recovery from a deep vein thrombosis in his right calf was one of the best stories of this year’s playoffs; it meant that Lillard’s career was back on track and that the Milwaukee Bucks are going to be full strength in their playoff matchup against the Indiana Pacers. But in an unfortunate […]

Milwaukee Bucks star point guard Damian Lillard exited in the second quarter of Sunday night’s NBA Playoffs game against the Indiana Pacers at Fiserv Forum with an apparent injury. Lillard had to be helped off the court and into the locker room, as the Bucks trailed Indiana in the first period. Lillard appeared to suffer […]

Damian Lillard’s return to the Milwaukee Bucks’ starting lineup in Game 2 of the team’s NBA Playoffs series against the Indiana Pacers was expected to change everything. But after two games, that hasn’t happened, despite the Bucks’ emphatic Game 3 win in which they dismantled the Pacers in the second half, outscoring them 70-44 on […]

Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers cruised to wins in the first two games of their series against the Milwaukee Bucks. Game 3, though, was a different story. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Gary Trent Jr. refused to let their team go down 0-3. They needed a great performance, though, including a dominant run in the second […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NBA playoffs so far, but there is still time for them to turn it around. The Bucks lost each of the first two games of their first round series against the Indiana Pacers, leading to a lot of Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors, […]

Will Barton, who began his NBA career playing alongside Damian Lillard and played the bulk of his career alongside Nikola Jokic on the Denver Nuggets, announced his official retirement today. Barton last played in the NBA for the Toronto Raptors in 2023 and had since competed overseas and most recently in Puerto Rico. The former […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and general manager Jon Horst have agreed to a multiyear contract extension, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Horst, the organization’s GM since 2017, was responsible for constructing Milwaukee’s championship roster in 2021. Under his leadership, the Bucks have been one of the most successful teams in the league. A new deal […]

After Tyrese Haliburton and Damian Lillard exchanged words during Game 1, it was more of the same in Game 2. The Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks rivalry continues to heat up, and with probable cause. The Pacers defeated the Bucks last season after missing Giannis Antetokounmpo for that playoff series. Not to mention, Haliburton has […]

Tyrese Haliburton is not beloved around the league. He draws the ire of opposing fan bases and arouses skepticism from his peers. The 25-year-old’s trash-talking ways can rub some people the wrong way, including former players, but the Indiana Pacers proudly stand by their guy. No matter how he performs, Haliburton brings the energy. And […]

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard is ready to go, injury or not. Although Lillard has been bothered by blood clots for weeks, the guard says he’s playing in the Bucks-Pacers NBA playoff game Tuesday. “I’m playing… I’m going to give it everything I got… You gotta go out there and do what you’ve gotta do,” […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have their backs against the wall early in their series in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers. In Game 1 last Saturday, Milwaukee got crushed by Tyrese Haliburton in a 117-98 loss at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indiana. It was glaring evidence of how much the Bucks […]

Since they won the 2021 NBA Finals, the playoffs have not been kind to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. This organization has won only a single series in the three years since their championship run, and now the Bucks are once again up against the wall after losing Game 1 of their first-round series […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ playoff run certainly didn’t get off to the start that they were hoping for as the Indiana Pacers blew them out 117-98 in Indianapolis in Game 1 of the first round on Saturday. For much of the day, it was Giannis Antetokounmpo against the world as Damian Lillard sat out while recovering […]

As the Milwaukee Bucks lost Game 1 to the Indiana Pacers, 117-98, in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, the offensive side of the ball will be examined closely to determine what needs to be fixed. There’s no doubt that aspect struggled, especially with Bucks newcomer Kyle Kuzma going scoreless in the contest, while […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers faced off in an intense Game 1 that showed that both teams are not fond of each other. The Pacers had control of the entire game, and late in the fourth quarter, the Bucks tried to make a comeback, but it didn’t work out. Tyrese Haliburton went to the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will head into Saturday’s NBA playoffs matchup versus the Indiana Pacers shorthanded, but help will soon arrive. Damian Lillard, who will miss his 15th consecutive contest due to a blood clot in his calf, is expected to come back in either Game 2 or Game 3 of the series, according to ESPN’s […]

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard returns for a first-round series against the Indiana Pacers. After the Bucks announced Lillard was dealing with a deep vein thrombosis, he missed 12 consecutive games. Head coach Doc Rivers provided an encouraging announcement before the best news, regarding Damian’s return, made it official. Lillard said he felt it was […]

On Thursday, the Milwaukee Bucks got some positive news regarding star point guard Damian Lillard. Lillard has been out of the lineup for several weeks with a blood clot, but ESPN’s Shams Charania reported some optimistic news regarding a potential return during the NBA playoffs. “Milwaukee’s Damian Lillard has been cleared of his deep vein […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to welcome backup center Jericho Sims back into the rotation for their first-round playoff matchup against the Indiana Pacers. Head coach Doc Rivers confirmed Sims’ potential return in an update provided to The Athletic’s Eric Nehm, noting the big man participated in most of Tuesday’s practice. “Yes. I think so, […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar guard Damian Lillard will miss the beginning of his team’s NBA first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers as he continues to recover from a blood clot in his calf, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Initially on the injury report for an unspecified calf injury, Lillard was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis […]

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard doesn’t want to hear any questions about retirement. Lillard says he’s not ready to walk away from the NBA, despite some health issues with blood clots. “I definitely don’t see myself as somebody who’s just hanging on. I know I’ll be able to play until I’m 39, 40,” Lillard said, […]

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers provided a new update on Damian Lillard regarding his recovery from a blood clot injury. Lillard has been on the sidelines since March 18, his last game being against the Golden State Warriors. The Bucks announced that he is dealing with a deep vein thrombosis, which has now forced […]

ESPN’s Bobby Marks recently explored hypothetical trade packages from all 29 NBA teams for superstar guard Luka Doncic, including a bold proposal involving the Milwaukee Bucks. In his analysis, Marks suggested the Bucks could have offered Damian Lillard and a 2031 first-round pick in exchange for Doncic to create a dynamic pairing with Giannis Antetokounmpo. […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward, Bobby Portis, joined an exclusive club in franchise history during the team’s incredible comeback against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference looked like it was about to get blown out on Tuesday. The Bucks were down by as much as 24 points in the fourth quarter but […]

The Portland Trail Blazers franchise has existed for over 50 years now, as it joined the NBA as an expansion team back in the year 1970. Over the last five-plus decades, the organization has won one NBA title back in the year 1977 and has made the NBA Finals three times, in 1977, 1990, and […]

The Milwaukee Bucks had a positive injury update on star guard Damian Lillard. Ahead of the Bucks’ game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night, head coach Doc Rivers discussed the ongoing status of Lillard. The star guard has been absent from the court since March 18, recovering from a blood clot. He was averaging […]

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard was diagnosed with a blood clot in his right calf in late March. Since then, he’s been sidelined to deal with the scary situation with no real timetable to return. However, it sounds like Lillard and the franchise are optimistic that he could be cleared to play before the […]

In Tuesday’s Golden State Warriors’ pivotal win over the Memphis Grizzlies, Stephen Curry made history again. Curry’s 52 points on 16-of-31 shooting pushed him into a tie with Damian Lillard for most 15-point games of 50 points scored. Curry has the greenest light in basketball. Nobody has a heater quite like Curry. His latest outburst […]

The McDonald’s All-American Game is always a momentous occasion in the basketball world as we get a sneak peek at some of the top high school talent the nation has to offer. The game has a great track record of producing successful NBA players, not to mention legends like LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony. Sponsoring […]

The New York Knicks are still hoping to land an ideal playoff path, whatever that looks like. And considering how much seeding remains in question with limited time before the start of the playoffs, every potential matchup must be examined. Sadly, that includes looking at the Milwaukee Bucks without Damian Lillard. The Knicks’ recent loss […]