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The 2024 WNBA season is finally over but it surely did not reach its conclusion without some bit of controversy in the final game of the campaign. During Sunday’s Game 5 of the WNBA Finals between the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx at Barclays Center, some fans felt that the officiating was favoring […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are coming into the season once again with high expectations, as they go into another year with a championship-level roster. This year they’ll have head Doc Rivers to start the season after he joined early last season due to the Bucks firing Adrian Griffin. Rivers seems to be excited about the upcoming […]

GloRilla is speaking on the romance rumors between her and Damian Lillard. The rapper spoke to The Breakfast Club’s Charlamagne Tha God on his interview series Out Of Context where she revealed how things are going — or not — with the NBA star. In response to Charlamagne asking about how she and Lillard are, […]

After Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma suggested the NBA implement a four-point line, some of the league’s most distinguished 3-point shooters are doing the same. Milwaukee Bucks All-Star point guard Damian Lillard and Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball were each asked if they could change one in-game rule about the association; what would that change be? […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ 2023-24 season did not go as planned, as the team failed to escape the first round of the playoffs. However, they are ready to ascend in 2024-25 under the leadership of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. Lillard is ready for the year to start but could not help but pay attention to […]

Suffice to say, last season was a major disappointment for Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks decided to trade away one of the backbones of their 2021 championship-winning roster in Jrue Holiday to bring Lillard in, and yet they ended up becoming a worse team, unable to land on their feet following an […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will not be featured in the NBA’s Christmas Day lineup for the first time since 2017, marking a notable absence that has stirred frustration within the team. Head coach Doc Rivers and key players, including Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo, expressed their disappointment during the Bucks’ media day ahead of the 2024-25 […]

During the Milwaukee Bucks’ NBA Media Day on September 30, point guard Damian Lillard responded to rumors about his relationship with rapper GloRilla, whom he met earlier this year. When pressed for details, Lillard humorously remarked on the speculation, emphasizing his desire to keep his personal life separate from his public persona, per Complex. Not […]

Year one of the Giannis Antetokounmpo-Damian Lillard pairing did not go as planned, and fans are hoping that they can reach new heights in their second year, especially with some better health come playoff time. Lillard was firm in saying that he feels more comfortable with the Bucks, specifically Antetokounmpo and head coach Doc Rivers, […]

Milwaukee Bucks’ All-Star guard Damian Lillard has been hard at work promoting the release of his latest signature sneaker with Adidas, the Adidas Dame 9. Already seen in a BAPE collaboration for their original release and an upcoming Bucks-themed colorway, we’ll see Lillard and Adidas join forces with the FC Bayern Munich Basketball club to […]

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins isn’t sleeping on Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks ahead of the 2024-25 campaign, but they have a lot of work to do. As the anticipation for the upcoming season builds, many wonder how threatening the Bucks will be after their first training camp with veteran head coach Doc […]

As Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Damian Lillard recently alluded to, the NBA and WWE have much in common regarding player’s brands, fanfare, and unpredictable storylines. There aren’t any teams or trades in professional wrestling, but the rest does apply as the eight-time All-Star enters his second season with a team he was surprisingly traded to, the […]

As the Oakland Athletics prepare to leave their long-time home at the end of 2024, celebrities and sports figures with deep ties to the area have voiced their sorrow and frustration. The team’s departure marks the end of an era for the city of Oakland, which has seen its share of sports franchises relocate over […]

NBA star Damian Lillard will be returning for his thirteenth season in the NBA and his second stint with the Milwaukee Bucks following their disappointing Playoffs finish a year ago. The eight-time All-Star has never been more determined to win his first NBA Championship and he’ll look to do so in his latest offering from […]

When it comes to sneaker wars, there’s no doubt that adidas has established itself in the market as one of the top brands in the same conversation as the likes of Nike and Jordan. Throughout NBA history, Adidas has played a huge role in helping some of the biggest superstars make their moments in the […]

NBA 2k25 is the top basketball video game in the market. Giannis Antetokounmpo is a freak of nature who seems like he comes straight out of a video game. He is a big reason why the Milwaukee Bucks are a fun team to play as in 2k, but the team’s depth and star power ensures […]

There is no denying that the 2023-24 season was a major disappointment for the Milwaukee Bucks. Seen by many as a true threat to win the Larry O’Brien trophy, they ended up flaming out in the first round of the playoffs despite bringing Damian Lillard aboard via trade. Of course, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury (he didn’t […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Damian Lillard may be far away from his native Oakland, but he still shows love for the Las Vegas Raiders. However, a disappointing Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, a history-making win for Jim Harbaugh, made even the usually level-headed Lillard react in frustration. His response seemed to echo the […]

Milwaukee Bucks’ All-Star Damian Lillard is no stranger to the fashion scene and the multi-talented point guard has had his ventures into collaborating with artists on his signature Adidas sneakers. Lillard is currently promoting his ninth signature model, the Adidas Dame 9, and will once again join forces with a streetwear legend for an exclusive […]

After the blockbuster trade for Damian Lillard instantly propelled them to championship favorites, the Milwaukee Bucks flamed out in the first round for the second straight postseason in another upset. Still, injuries to Giannis Antetokounmpo and Lillard figured in their loss to the Indiana Pacers, but they may not have much time to figure it […]

The 2024-25 NBA schedules are out, so basketball fans can now mark their calendars for games they’d want to see. Some fans prefer to only watch marquee games, with powerhouse teams and their star-studded lineups taking center stage. Other fans, however, would rather follow their favorite teams throughout the season. This can be said for […]

In a determined bid to rebound from what many considered a disappointing season, Milwaukee Bucks’ star Damian Lillard has enlisted the aid of renowned fitness guru and former Navy SEAL David Goggins for a rigorous offseason training regimen. Following his high-profile trade from the Portland Trail Blazers to the Bucks last season, Lillard’s performance dipped, […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard is one of the NBA’s best playoff performers, with many series-clinching buzzer-beaters under his belt. However, even he couldn’t help but feel intimidated by the home crowd at Oracle Arena during the peak of the Golden State Warriors dynasty. Like other teams, nobody wanted to face the Warriors in the […]

Damian Lillard and Russell Westbrook’s on-court rivalry is well-documented, with the two former Western Conference foes duking it out in the regular season and playoffs several times. But the feud, according to Lillard, started to gnaw at Westbrook’s then-Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Kevin Durant. While much of the focus when the Thunder and Portland Trail […]

It wouldn’t be insane to argue that Damian Lillard is the best NBA player rapper. Sure, there was Allen Iverson, Shaq, Kobe Bryant, and even Lonzo Ball, but Lillard stands out. During a recent appearance on Jeff Teague’s Club 520 podcast, Lillard discussed a variety of topics, including his music and his experience working with […]

Before the blockbuster trade to the Milwaukee Bucks, Damian Lillard spent nearly a decade trying to build a championship contender in the Portland Trail Blazers. While the team became one of the better teams in the Western conference in that span, the Blazers had only ever reached the Conference Finals in 2019. They ran into […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made a blockbuster trade for Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers last offseason, hoping that they could get back to the mountaintop, but it ended in a disappointing first-round exit to the Indiana Pacers in part due to injuries. Lillard opened up on the trade to the Bucks, saying it was […]

Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t live up to the enormous expectations facing them in their first season with the Milwaukee Bucks. But they’re determined to right the ship. Lillard and Antetokounmpo have skills that fit together super well. They’re still among the top stars in the NBA with Antetokounmpo competing for MVP awards year […]

Starting seasons with title aspirations but ending them in painful disappointment seems to be a running theme for the Milwaukee Bucks lately. Last season, everyone clocked the Bucks as the title favorites after firing Mike Budenholzer and trading for Portland Trailblazers star Damian Lillard. However, anything can happen in the NBA, and the upstart Indiana […]

Forward Giannis Antetokounmpo played valiantly against Team Germany during the 2024 Summer Olympics but ultimately was not able to lead his Greek team to the medal rounds. Antetokounmpo is now firmly focused on the 2024-2025 NBA season, as evidenced by a frustrated tweet about his Milwaukee Bucks’ holiday schedule on Friday. Antetokounmpo’s tweet came amid a […]

The NBA is the highest level of basketball. As a result, it’s natural for basketball fans to expect NBA stars to thrive in FIBA play, where they’re playing against many players who don’t play in the NBA. Furthermore, Team USA often parades a talented squad, giving players distributed responsibility. However, this isn’t always the case. […]

Game-winners are some of the most exciting plays to watch in the NBA. Aside from the entertainment of watching games going down to the wire, game-winners often bring out the best in players who execute in the clutch. Furthermore, a lot of basketball fans will agree that game-winners are often the best conclusion to any […]

There’s no doubt that Team USA has a deep roster pool of players that it can field in any Olympic Games. In fact, even the first-time Olympians can easily make a splash. Let’s rank the 10 most explosive Team USA debuts in the Olympics. 10. Grant Hill (1996 Atlanta Olympics) Coming off a productive sophomore […]

When the Milwaukee Bucks picked up Damian Lillard, they were expected to make a lot of noise in the East. Unfortunately for the Bucks, that never really happened. Milwaukee had an interesting season as they decided to fire Mike Budenholzer during the season even though the team was doing well. Doc Rivers took over as […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were a favorite in the Eastern Conference this season but they ended up losing in the playoffs much earlier than expected, to Coach Rick Carlisle’s Indiana Pacers. The Bucks dealt with injuries to their top players including worldwide sensation Giannis Antetokounmpo, and now the offseason tweaking is set to begin. The Bucks […]

There isn’t much debate – if any – that San Antonio Spurs generational talent Victor Wembanyama will become the best player in the NBA. In fact, several of today’s elite players have talked about how he’ll end up as one of the game’s all-time greats. Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard has a slightly varied take […]

The 2012 NBA Draft produced three surefire Hall of Famers, yet it is still one of the worst draft classes in recent memory. Anthony Davis has been one of the best players in the league since being drafted first overall, and Draymond Green is one of the best second-round picks in NBA history. Damian Lillard […]

Caitlin Clark is the talk of town after taking her talents to the WNBA. She’s playing relatively well for a rookie but is facing some struggles early in the season. The talking heads have been loud lately. However, one ESPN personality shared her opinion on the buzz around the Indiana Fever star and it sounds […]

The last four remaining teams in the NBA Playoffs have a common denominator. Whether it’s the Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, or Dallas Mavericks, someone is about to win their first ring as a star. That honor has been constantly hunted by Damian Lillard since his days with the Portland Trail Blazers all the […]