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The Milwaukee Bucks’ losing ways are likely to continue on Monday evening when they face the Western Conference-best Oklahoma City Thunder. Both Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Damian Lillard (groin) are ruled out for this matchup, per the Bucks’ X page. That is not ideal at all given how good of a team OKC is. On […]

Sunday’s loss to the Memphis Grizzlies fit now-familiar patterns for the Milwaukee Bucks. They got bludgeoned in the paint and limped to the finish line in the fourth quarter. They’re big reasons for the current 1-4 slide, with one major cause being the absence of big man Bobby Portis. “That’s a big, big hole in […]

In today’s NBA, superstars can easily form super teams with the hopes of chasing a championship. While it’s a move that provides a good shot at success, that isn’t always the case. In the wake of the stunning trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, here is a look at 10 NBA stars who […]

On Sunday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks will host the Memphis Grizzlies in a nationally televised battle between two of the best teams in their respective conferences. The Bucks have a long injury report coming into this one, with several of the team’s key rotational players listed as of Sunday afternoon. Per the 1:30 PM ET […]

On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Clippers continued their impressive recent streak of play with a relatively comfortable home win over the Milwaukee Bucks. James Harden was the story in this one, turning back the clock to the tune of 40 points as Kawhi Leonard continues to try to find his rhythm after recently returning […]

As the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Miami Heat on Thursday night, 125-96, it came after some unclarity if they would even make the game due to inclement weather coming out of New Orleans. While the Bucks are rumored to be in trade talks with the Heat, the team on the court went through many hurdles […]

The Milwaukee Bucks began their game Thursday against the Miami Heat colder than the winter air outside Fiserv Forum. They missed 11 of their first 12 shots on the way to falling behind 20-5 to the shorthanded Heat. But there was a good reason for the icy start. The Bucks players had rushed off a […]

On Thursday night, the Milwaukee Bucks had an opportunity to rub even more salt on the floundering Miami Heat’s wounds. Damian Lillard has been a source of tension for the Heat regarding their current trade drama involving Jimmy Butler, as the Bucks infamously beat them to the punch on a trade with the Portland Trail […]

Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Damian Lillard reached a career milestone in Sunday’s 123-109 win against the Philadelphia 76ers. While head coach Doc Rivers knows there’s room for improvement, Lillard scored his 22,000th career point. Damian is the 38th player in NBA history to reach this impressive feat, eighth among active players. The Bucks posted Lillard’s impressive […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard almost never struggle to score. But Milwaukee Bucks’ coach Doc Rivers looks at a different stat from the two superstars that often separates the team’s wins and losses. “When (Giannis) and Dame are high in assists, I mean 20 between them, we’re so much better when that happens,” Rivers said […]

There is nearly nothing better for professional athletes than to garner the respect of their peers. The mutual respect between Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard and Sacramento Kings star DeMar DeRozan was ever present even though they were set to line up on opposing teams for their Tuesday night clash against each other, a game […]

As Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to break records, the team has struggled when facing top teams in the Eastern Conference. Despite some recent moves to find consistency as the Bucks moving Khris Middleton to the bench, they still have yet to knock off a top team in the East as Antetokounmpo was candid […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are a tight-knit group, ranging from their stars to their role players. In a video posted to the Bucks’ social media pages, members of the team are asked who the most famous contacts in their phone are. The teams’ stars have high-profile celebrities on speed dial. Damian Lillard had rapper Lil Wayne’s […]

It’s unexpected that LiAngelo Ball’s song would be the first rap hit of 2025, but that’s what’s happening. Damian Lillard, the superstar guard for the Milwaukee Bucks, is often considered the best rapper in the NBA, and arguably the best rapper the league has seen. However, at the moment, the spotlight is on LiAngelo Ball, […]

Milwaukee Bucks’ Damian Lillard is no stranger to superstar status after carving a path as one of the more clutch players the NBA has ever seen. He’s also served as an icon off the court for sponsor Adidas and the two sides will collaborate on an upcoming Adidas Superstar sneaker with Lillard’s own personal flair. […]

Saturday night is Derrick Rose night at the United Center as the Chicago Bulls are celebrating an all-time great throughout their contest against the New York Knicks. Ahead of the celebrations, a lot of players shared fond memories of Rose, and one player who talked about the Chicago star was Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard. […]

After losing to the Chicago Bulls 116-111, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers took responsibility for All-Star guard Damian Lillard’s lack of possessions down the fourth quarter stretch. After a four-game absence, Lillard returned against the Bulls but couldn’t get the ball in his hands in the second half of the final frame. Rivers says […]

After missing four games due to injury, Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard will make his return against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. Lillard in the Bucks and Bulls matchup will be his first appearance since Milwaukee beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup finals. The news of Lillard’s return was confirmed via Chris […]

The Brooklyn Nets visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the injury report alongside Damian Lillard, and both players are listed as questionable. Antetokounmpo is dealing with back spasms, while Lillard has a non-Covid illness after both sat out of the Bucks’ 112-91 win against the Chicago Bulls on Monday. Here’s […]

Fresh off their NBA Cup championship run, the Milwaukee Bucks are still getting back to reality. At 15-12, there is plenty of opportunity for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Bucks to continue growing into the title threats they were thought to be when the season began, starting with a game against the Chicago Bulls […]

Without Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks handled business and defeated the Washington Wizards. Bobby Portis stepped in and had a big game, finishing with 34 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists. He was two assists shy of a triple-double, and head Doc Rivers blamed Damian Lillard for it. “If Dame hadn’t have […]

The month of December is turning out to be a good one for Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers, and not just because he has the gravelly voice you’d imagine Santa Claus would have after shouting “Ho Ho Ho” from up on his sleigh all night long on December 24th. No, for Rivers, a successful […]

Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks celebrated their 97-81 NBA Cup final victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Las Vegas. Then, he inked the deal of a lifetime, joining a rare company that included the likes of Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant, among others. Lillard signed a lifetime partnership with his shoe brand Adidas, […]

The 2024 NBA Cup championship belongs to the Milwaukee Bucks. Although some were surprised, Bucks point guard Damian Lillard wasn’t shocked in the slightest. He explained after the game that growth is an important element of every team. “We’ve shown the team we started the season as is not the team that we are now,” […]

The Milwaukee Bucks (14-11) continued their resurgence on Tuesday night in Las Vegas, vanquishing the young Oklahoma City Thunder (20-5) to capture the 2024 NBA Cup. Giannis Antetokounmpo notched a triple-double of 26 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists on his way to tournament MVP honors, but it was the champions’ defense that especially made […]

The Milwaukee Bucks became the champions of the second annual NBA Cup on Tuesday night, knocking off the Oklahoma City Thunder in the championship game 97-81. With the win, each Bucks player gets a $500,000 bonus, which is a huge chunk of money for some of the younger players and guys at the end of […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were playing for a healthy bonus on Tuesday night in the NBA Cup championship game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After a very poor start to the season, the Bucks have turned things around quickly to become one of the most dangerous teams in the Eastern Conference. The Bucks rolled through their […]

After a disastrous start to the 2024-25 season, the Milwaukee Bucks have turned things around quickly. Now, just a few weeks after sitting in the basement of the Eastern Conference, the Bucks find themselves playing some of the best basketball in the NBA and battling for an NBA Cup championship on Tuesday night in Las […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Oklahoma City Thunder will go head-to-head in the NBA Cup Finals on Tuesday night in Las Vegas. It projects to be a competitive affair, but Milwaukee has multiple injury concerns to monitor. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard are among the Bucks dealing with injuries heading into Tuesday’s game. Lillard is listed […]

Just recently, the Philippine Basketball Association became the first 5×5 professional basketball league to implement a four-point line, which goes 27 feet from the basket. Other organizations that promoted the rule include The Big3 Basketball league and the Harlem Globetrotters. While the four point line has yet to make it to the NBA, Washington Wizards […]

Milwaukee Bucks fans have to be relieved after hearing Damian Lillard’s status for Tuesday’s NBA Cup championship game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After sitting out of the Bucks practice on Monday with a calf injury, Lillard spoke to the media and confirmed his status for the game. “It was just some discomfort… I have […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have turned their season around and have now reached the final of the NBA Cup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Bucks picked up a hard-fought win against one of the hottest teams in the league, the Atlanta Hawks, with a 110-102 victory on Saturday in Las Vegas. Before the first semifinal […]

LAS VEGAS — The Milwaukee Bucks paired Giannis Antetokounmpo with Damian Lillard to contend for championships. Early on in the season, this mindset was nothing more than a dream with the Bucks staring down a 2-8 record. However, Giannis and Dame have utilized the NBA Cup as a means to not only improve the team’s […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is coming off the best basketball season of his life. He became an All-Star for the third time in his impressive career, won his first championship, and was crowned the 2024 NBA Finals MVP. None of these accolades have stopped the 28-year-old from improving his game every day. […]

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark showcased her exceptional long-range shooting in her rookie WNBA season, drawing comparisons to some of the NBA’s most prolific sharpshooters. Clark’s average three-point shooting distance of 28.09 feet in her debut season surpassed the averages of Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (27.58 feet),  Milkwaukee Bucks’ Damian Lillard (27.68 feet) and […]

There may have been some nervous moments for the Milwaukee Bucks in their NBA Cup quarterfinals clash against the Orlando Magic especially when Jalen Suggs appeared to have the iron will to lead his team to victory, but in the end, it was Damian Lillard and the Bucks that came out on top, 114-109. Lillard […]

Don’t look now, but the Milwaukee Bucks have climbed all the way up to fifth place in the Eastern Conference after their seventh straight win on Tuesday, defeating the Detroit Pistons 128-107 in their NBA Cup matchup. Moreover, with the win, the Bucks have clinched East: Group B, thanks to Damian Lillard’s 27 points, on […]

A cloud of misery has surrounded the Detroit Pistons for years. This organization has not been to the playoffs since 2019, and the Pistons have endured five straight losing seasons, failing to win more than 23 games in a season over the last five years. Just last season, Detroit won only 14 games, their fewest […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have finally clawed out of the Eastern Conference’s basement after defeating the Miami Heat on Tuesday’s NBA Cup play. Despite the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo, due to a pregame knee issue, Damian Lillard stepped up for the Bucks and stamped out the Heat with a scorching 37-point performance. Moreover, Dame Time’s hot […]