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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 […]

Who are the top 100 players in the NBA right now entering the 2024-25 season? This is a question we have been asking at ClutchPoints for weeks, and we finally have the answers. After revealing the NBA Top 100 players rankings over the course of the preseason, the time has come for ClutchPoints’ full player […]

What is a power forward in the NBA? It’s an answer that has changed a lot throughout basketball and the NBA history. Whether they functioned like a second center or as a fourth shooter spreading the floor, the power forward is incredibly versatile. Many people on this list weren’t playing anything near the same type […]

Yao Ming’s origin — as the product of two basketball prodigies pushed into marriage by the Chinese government, in hopes of giving birth to a world-renowned athletic talent someday — might sound rather unique and specific to Yao Ming. It is. However, the backstory on how Ming made it to, and thrived in, the NBA […]

Many NBA superstars always feel the need to label a new season as “championship or bust.” After all, the name of the game is to win at the highest level possible. For Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, the pressure of winning their second title since 2021 continues to weigh heavily, especially with Damian Lillard […]

The Chicago Bulls opened up preseason play last week, and they have now had three games. Their most recent game took place on Monday night as they traveled to take on the Milwaukee Bucks. It was a close game throughout, but the Bucks got the win. Still, there were some positive takeaways for the Bulls, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was involved in another technical foul, this time called on him. He picked up the early technical in the Milwaukee Bucks’ preseason game against the Chicago Bulls. After Bulls guard Josh Giddey went up strong for a block but came up empty, his arms were tied up with Antetokounmpo. In response, Giannis flailed […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is no stranger to no-call fouls and getting technical fouls for complaining about them. For example, one remembers the no-call in January 2023 that led to the Lakers losing to the Boston Celtics in overtime and to Patrick Beverley making one of the funniest memes in NBA history. However, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks engaged the Los Angeles Lakers in an action-packed NBA preseason matchup on Thursday night. The Bucks had a 58-52 lead on the Lakers at halftime; however, before that point, an exciting transition play involving star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James got fans chattering. With a little over 10 minutes left in […]

With the 2024-25 NBA season just around the corner, NBA fans are certainly excited for the return of some elite basketball action. Given that the season opener is approaching fast, it’s worth taking a look at some of the best games that kicked off the seasons in the past. Here’s the 10 best NBA season-opening […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo married longtime girlfriend Mariah Riddlesprigger last September, and he answered questions about the wedding and life with his wife during the Milwaukee Bucks Media Day to open training camp. As typical of Giannis, the superstar got a little spicy when answering a question about his favorite part of the wedding. After all, his […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has undergone quite a change physically since he joined the NBA. A new graphic from the team’s social media account shows how much the player’s physical appearance has transformed. The All-Star and NBA champion is entering his 12th NBA season. Year 1 ➡️ Year 12 pic.twitter.com/TpbGfH5tkH — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) […]

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 […]

Despite already achieving a plethora of accolades in his career, Giannis Antetokounmpo is looking forward to his 12th NBA season. He went on X (formerly Twitter) to upload a photo of himself flexing both arms with the caption reading: “Year 12! Let’s get it!” Fans on social media are buzzing after Antetokounmpo reminded everyone that […]

The Milwaukee Bucks head into the 2024-25 season with high expectations after a first-round exit in 2023-24. However, they will need to be careful with Khris Middleton’s minutes early on following two off-season ankle surgeries. Middleton missed a lot of time last season due to the ailments, but he’s yet to discuss the plan for […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will be looking to make it to the Promised Land in 2025 after a disappointing 2023-24 season where they bowed out in the first round of the playoffs. While injuries certainly played their part, the reality is the Bucks weren’t good enough all season. When asked about the team’s title aspirations at […]

The Milwaukee Brewers closed out their NL Central-winning season this weekend by beating the New York Mets. While the games did not have playoff implications for the Brewers, it was still a full crowd to send them off to the playoffs. That included Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, who had a heartwarming social media interaction with […]

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 […]

NBA players are usually busy during the regular season. But in the offseason, with plenty of time to kill, it isn’t surprising that some NBA players opt to have a side hustle. This can include playing golf, launching a rap album, or filming movies. However some NBA players decide to open a restaurant. While some […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo may mean business 100 percent of the time he’s on the hardwood, but off the court, the Milwaukee Bucks star is as big of a goofball as there is. Antetokounmpo has had a penchant for out-of-pocket comments that elicit a laugh from fans due to their suggestive nature, and the Greek Freak once […]

Championships are what define any NBA organization. Teams aren’t remembered for almost winning a championship, but for sealing the deal and hoisting the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy into the air. The Golden State Warriors have been able to do so four times since 2015, which is why so many have labeled them this generation’s dynasty. […]

Nike is one of the biggest shoe brands in the world today. The brand also makes its presence felt in the NBA, given its popularity among the best basketball players in the world. Here’s the 10 all-time greatest Nike NBA players, ranked. Honorable Mention: Michael Jordan  Michael Jordan is arguably the GOAT of basketball. Although […]

Gilbert Arenas was a talented basketball player during his playing years. However, he was also one of the most controversial figures in the league thanks to his antics and shenanigans. Although he’s now retired, Arenas continues to make his presence felt as an analyst. But while his experience could bring plenty to the table, some […]

It’s almost time for the NBA season to ramp up, and there are always lists that come out to predict who are the best players and teams in the league. Patrick Beverley, who is now playing for Hapoel Tel Aviv B.C., gave his list of who he thinks are the top five power forwards in […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo recently married his fiancee in Greece, but Charles Barkley may have disturbed his honeymoon by challenging him to get better as a basketball player. If you asked the Round Mound of Rebound, the Bucks star still has plenty of holes in his game that keeps him from all-time great status, […]

NBA 2K25 launches on September 6, 2024, and fans might be curious to know which Milwaukee Bucks players in history are ranked the highest. Throughout the Bucks’ history, the team produced a plethora of NBA legends. With that in mind, here are the 10 all-time highest-ranked Bucks players in NBA 2K25. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (99 OVR) […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar and two-time NBA Most Valuable Player recipient Giannis Antetokounmpo married his girlfriend and the mother of their children Mariah Riddlesprigger today in Greece. Antetokounmpo and Riddlesprigger, who have three children together, married each other in Antetokounmpo’s home country on Sunday in a ceremony that Bucks forward Khris Middleton served as Antetokounmpo’s best […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar and casual sports card enthusiast Giannis Antetokounmpo has recently made an offer for the Topps NOW 1/1 triple autograph card that features Team USA’s LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Kevin Durant. Topps revealed on Instagram that Giannis Antetokounmpo recently offered $150,000 on an IG Stories post to buy the Topps NOW 1/1 […]

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 […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been one of the top players in the league for years, and he has some hardware to prove it. This previous season didn’t end the way he wanted to after suffering an injury late and the Milwaukee Bucks losing in the first round of the playoffs to the Indiana Pacers. Despite the […]

The debate about who the best player in the NBA is hasn’t died down for years. Is it Nikola Jokic? Is it Joel Embiid? Is it Luka Doncic? With NBA 2K25 set to release soon, the game is wrapping up its top 100 NBA 2K player ratings, with the top 10 announced on Monday. Following […]

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 […]

Now that the dust has settled on the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics and Team USA has captured their fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal, we’ve officially arrived at the small sliver of the calendar where the NBA is actually on hiatus for about the next month. Until the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets begin practicing on September 25th, […]

Thanasis Antetokounmpo’s net worth in 2024 is $5 million. Antetokounmpo is a veteran NBA forward that is currently a free agent recovering from a torn Achilles’ tendon. Antetokounmpo played five seasons for the Milwaukee Bucks and is the older brother of two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. He is an NBA champion. For this piece, let’s take […]

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 […]

Torment and disappointment are the two words fans of the Milwaukee Bucks have been associated with since they saw their team win the 2021 NBA Finals. The last three seasons have been nothing short of failure for the Bucks, as a championship turned into an Eastern Conference semifinals defeat, which has now spiraled into back-to-back […]

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 […]

There’s no question that stats play a role in revealing and gauging a player’s greatness. More often than not, the stat sheet is a good indicator of how much a player is contributing on the floor. Thanks to statistics, superstars are often measured by their production, allowing them to rank over other players in the […]

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 […]