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Out of nowhere, news was announced that Victor Wembanyama was being shut down for the 2024-25 season because of blood clots. Specifically, the former first-overall pick and rising megastar was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. The condition, which is believed to be an isolated matter, was discovered by the San Antonio […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and NBA world are surely reeling following the news that Damian Lillard will be out indefinitely with a blood clot in his right calf. While the star guard obviously wants to help the franchise carve out a deep run in the playoffs, he must prioritize his health. “It’s unfortunate that something outside […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar point guard Damian Lillard has been ruled out indefinitely due to a lower-body issue, according to a report by Shams Charania of ESPN. “Milwaukee Bucks: Damian Lillard has sustained a deep vein thrombosis (blood clot) in his right calf. Lillard is on blood-thinning medication, which has stabilized the blood clot, and will […]

After it was reported that Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers called a meeting with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard to discuss the struggles of the team after losing on March 18 to the Golden State Warriors, there’s been some buzz. While Bucks fans were contemplating what needs to be fixed, it seems like it […]

The Milwaukee Bucks visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Damian Lillard is listed as questionable on the injury report. He is dealing with right soleus soreness. He was listed as probable alongside his All-Star teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo before being downgraded to questionable. After going for 16 points on 6-of-18 attempts, four assists, and three against […]

After an initial run of success after the All-Star break, the Milwaukee Bucks have lost five of their last seven games. The situation has gotten bad enough that coach Doc Rivers called superstars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard into an emergency postgame meeting following a loss to the Golden State Warriors without Stephen Curry. “There […]

The Milwaukee Bucks might be hitting the panic button after suffering a brutal 104-93 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. It marked the fifth loss in seven games for the team and it reportedly led to head coach Doc Rivers calling Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo in for a meeting. Rivers called […]

Damian Lillard is ready to appear in another NBA Playoffs, his second with the Milwaukee Bucks, but he’s still chasing his first taste at any NBA Championship. As long as Lillard is in the league, it will always be “Dame Time” and he’s determined to once again show why he’s one of the more clutch […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard had some praises to share about teammate Kevin Porter Jr. Ahead of the Bucks’ matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night, Lillard talked about the chemistry between him and Porter Jr. The latter is in his first year with the team, going through his fifth in the NBA. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have been a mixed bag as of late, currently sitting in fourth in the Eastern Conference standings, a game ahead of the Indiana Pacers. The Bucks have been bolstered by their trade deadline acquisition of Kyle Kuzma, who departed the Washington Wizards and has given Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard a much-needed […]

The Milwaukee Bucks include a player in AJ Green who refuses any chance to dunk. Now they’ve got a player in Jericho Sims who refuses almost any shot but a dunk. The yin of Green’s ground-based 3-point game and yang of Sims’ paint-based attack nicely sums up the Bucks’ new ability to win with different […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made easy work of the Los Angeles Lakers, securing a 126-106 victory despite a stellar 45-point performance from Luka Dončić. While Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and Brook Lopez each contributed over 20 points, it was a key bench player who quietly left his mark—Jericho Sims, per NBAAnalysis. The 26-year-old center, recently acquired […]

The rivalry between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Indiana Pacers continues to grow. It all began last season when action between the Central Division rivals became heated, with Giannis Antetokounmpo blowing a gasket when the Pacers refused to give him the game ball after a career-high 60-point night. And on Tuesday night, the rivalry between […]

If the NBA Playoffs started today, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 112-100 statement victory over the Milwaukee Bucks might have been a sneak peek at an Eastern Conference Semifinals clash. Of course, this depends on Milwaukee handling business against the Indiana Pacers and Cleveland taking down the Play-In Tournament winner. But given the Cavs’ dominance this season […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are meeting the Indiana Pacers for the third time in the 2024-25 NBA regular season this Tuesday evening on the road at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. After losing both of their last two outings — a 111-100 defeat at the hand of the Orlando Magic and a 111-109 setback against the Cleveland […]

After a brief stretch of uninspired play, the Cleveland Cavaliers have re-captivated the NBA world with their dominance in a statement victory, toppling the Milwaukee Bucks, 112-100. Against Milwaukee, this win was a performance that showcased Cleveland’s depth and balance and its resilience in the face of adversity. This was a resounding return to form […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Orlando Magic on Saturday. They had a chance to win with a shot from Damian Lillard, but it was unsuccessful. Antetokounmpo had a strong performance, finishing with 37 points, 11 rebounds and four assists. Lillard had 26 points, seven rebounds and four assists as he attempted the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks (36-25) have listed Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard as questionable for Saturday night’s home matchup against the Orlando Magic (29-35). They will tip off at 8:00 p.m. ET at Fiserv Forum as they continue their three-game homestand. Antetokounmpo is dealing with a non-COVID illness, while Lillard has been listed with a left […]

In a recent interview, Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Damian Lillard reflected on the moment he knew he was in the right place with the right team. After Lillard’s Team Shaq won this year’s All-Star Game, the Bucks All-Star point guard discussed his tenure in Milwaukee. When Lillard explained the moment, he revealed, “This is where I’m […]

After the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Atlanta Hawks 127-121, Bucks All-Star Damian Lillard discussed the elbow shot he took to the face and its effects. He finished with 23 points on 9-of-18 attempts, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals in the win, while Giannis Antetokounmpo reached a triple-double (26 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists). […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are making a flurry of moves with two-way contracts as they prepare for the homestretch of the regular season. The franchise is in championship-or-bust with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard still in their primes as one of the best duos in the NBA. The No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference additionally […]

Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis did not officially suffer the first loss of his career against Lamont Roach Jr., but many fans believe he should have. While the two lightweights fought to a draw at the Barclays Center on Mar. 1, many, including Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard, felt that Roach was robbed of the potential crowning […]

The Milwaukee Bucks (32-25) have listed Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard as probable for Saturday night’s road matchup against the Dallas Mavericks (32-28). The game is scheduled to tip off at 8:00 p.m. ET as the Bucks begin a two-game road trip. Antetokounmpo is dealing with a left calf strain, while Lillard has been managing […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is known for his dominance in the paint, but he recently showcased a different kind of talent—rapping. During a postgame interview with Damian Lillard, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar unexpectedly broke into lyrics from GloRilla and Sexyy Red’s song Whatchu Kno About Me, stealing the spotlight in a way only Antetokounmpo can, per Complex. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks fell 100-97 at the hands of the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night, and Damian Lillard was not pleased with what he feels was the reason why. Lillard believes a late foul called on him should have been a shooting foul, which would have given him three free throws instead of two. The […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will be facing the Los Angeles Clippers as both teams are coming back from All-Star break, and the team is waiting for an update on their two stars. Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo are on the injury report, and there’s a chance that they won’t suit up in their first game back. […]

It was quite the eventful NBA All-Star Weekend for Damian Lillard. The Milwaukee Bucks guard officially retired from the 3-point Contest after failing to pull off the three-peat on Saturday night. He did not leave San Francisco without a win, however, as he and Shaquille ONeal’s squad, also known as Shaq’s OGs, overpowered the rest […]

Another NBA All-Star Game has come and gone and another format change by the league seems to have passed with little improvement. Sunday night’s four-team format was a dud for the most part, with not a lot of basketball being played over the course of the evening. Fans, pundits and Draymond Green all didn’t like […]

Milwaukee Bucks’ superstar Damian Lillard has been in the spotlight since his entry to the league and has quickly built a reputation as one of the most clutch players in the game today. He’s also one of four active NBA players with a lifetime contract under a sneaker brand in Adidas. Over NBA All-Star Weekend, […]

The NBA 3-Point Contest is always one of the more interesting events during All-Star Weekend, and it showcases some of the best shooters in the league. For the past two years, Damian Lillard was crowned the champion, and he was looking to make it three in a row, but the Milwaukee Bucks’ guard wasn’t able […]

NBA All-Star Weekend is almost here! The most loaded event this season is the Three-Point Contest. We’re here to share our NBA odds series and make a 3-Point Contest prediction and pick.  This three-point contest has a loaded lineup and should be the best event of All-Star Weekend. The story is about Damian Lillard and […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have a tough game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. After originally being downgraded to questionable, Damian Lillard will not be playing against the Wolves before the All-Star break due to ongoing hamstring tightness, according to Chris Haynes. Lillard played a key role in the Bucks’ 125-111 loss to the Golden […]

Damian Lillard wears the letter O on his Milwaukee Bucks jersey in part to pay homage to Oregon, where he played for the Portland Trail Blazers, and in part for Ogden, the Utah college town where he played for Weber State. But the original O, his hometown of Oakland, occupies a giant slice of the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks (28-23) begin a challenging stretch, with Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined through the NBA All-Star break with a mild calf strain. His injury absence puts the onus on the team’s other star player, Damian Lillard, to carry much of the offensive burden for at least the next few games. His availability is no guarantee, […]

After nearly half a century as a color commentator, Hubie Brown has finally called it a career. The 91-year-old analyst retired after the Feb. 9 matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers and was rightfully showered with praise by the NBA community, including Bucks star Damian Lillard. Lillard’s 43-point performance led the Bucks to […]

Damian Lillard’s net worth in 2025 is $100 million. Since the Portland Trail Blazers drafted him with the sixth-overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, Damian Lillard has been paying dividends as an nine-time All-Star over 13 seasons. However, the Blazers haven’t won a playoff series since 2019-20, and after two years of missing the […]

The field is set for the 2025 NBA 3-Point Contest. Damian Lillard will try to join entry into an exclusive club and become only the third man to win the event in three consecutive years (Larry Bird and Craig Hodges). He is not the only All-Star headlining the competition, though, as Jalen Brunson, Darius Garland, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to trade three-time All-Star Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, and a pick swap to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Kyle Kuzma, Patrick Baldwin Jr., and second-round draft compensation, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. 🚨BREAKING: The Bucks and Wizards have agreed to a trade! Milwaukee gets:– Kyle Kuzma– Patrick Baldwin […]

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 […]