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With the Milwaukee Bucks preparing for the 2025-26 season, the team will once again be led by superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has been surrounded by trade speculation throughout the offseason. As the Bucks star led Greece to a bronze medal at EuroBasket, he also discussed a situation that might make him want to leave a […]

Houston Rockets rising star big man Alperen Sengun had a coming out party this summer at EuroBasket for Turkey. Turkey ended up in the gold medal game, and to get there they had to beat Giannis Antetokounmpo and Greece in the EuroBasket Semifinals. The Milwaukee Bucks star struggled in that game being guarded by Ercan […]

The big question for the Milwaukee Bucks this summer has been how to retain two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. That process began by waiving and stretching the remaining years on Damian Lillard’s contract to make room for center Myles Turner. Beyond that, Milwaukee’s additions were limited—guards Cole Anthony and Gary Harris joined the roster, but […]

The Brooklyn Nets find themselves in a precarious yet intriguing position entering the 2025-26 NBA season. After two years of uncertainty, failed experiments, and retooling, the franchise appears to have finally constructed a foundation worth building on. General manager Sean Marks and the front office committed to a strong offseason by re-signing every key restricted […]

The New York Knicks are riding the wave of newfound relevance. After two decades of frustrations, missteps, and false dawns, they finally broke through last season by advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000. The sight of Madison Square Garden hosting high-stakes playoff basketball felt like a restoration of order, […]

As all 30 teams around the NBA prepare to open training camp and begin the 2025-26 NBA season, plenty of questions are already emerging. At this point, a lot of unknowns surround the futures of many situations around the league, especially since the offseason and free agency haven’t fully concluded. Jonathan Kuminga and Quentin Grimes […]

With Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the way, Greece achieved a milestone in the recently concluded EuroBasket after finishing on the podium for the first time in 2009. Greece won the bronze medal after defeating Finland in the third-place game, 92-89, on Sunday at Arena Riga in Latvia. It was also Antetokounmpo’s first medal […]

The 2025 EuroBasket final between Germany and Turkey was a thrilling game that went down to the final seconds, with the Germans taking home gold. But days later, fans are still talking about Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Houston Rockets star Alperen Sengun following the Greece-Turkey semifinal game. Turkey defeated Greece handily, 94-68, in […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are just over a month away from kicking off their 2025 NBA season, with Giannis Antetokounmpo still on the roster despite an offseason full of rampant trade speculation. Antetokounmpo has been keeping busy representing his native country of Greece in the EuroBasket tournament, which recently concluded with a Germany win over Turkey. […]

On Monday, Giannis Antetokounmpo helped lead Greece to a bronze medal at EuroBasket. A 92-89 victory over Finland that was emotional to say the least with Giannis in tears following the win. However, his triumph was marred by tragedy. After Greece lost to Turkey in the semifinal, Giannis’s wife, Mariah, received a vicious message on […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo added another milestone in his illustrious career after leading Greece to the bronze medal in the EuroBasket. The Greeks defeated Finland, 92-89, in the third-place game on Sunday in Latvia to earn their first medal in the tournament since 2009. Antetokounmpo said it’s “probably the best accomplishment” in his basketball […]

The star-studded 2025 EuroBasket competition saw Germany win gold, Turkey win silver, and Greece take home bronze. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for the Greeks to win their first medal in any basketball event since 2009, also EuroBasket. After the game, the Milwaukee Bucks star made sure to let everyone know what his plans for […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was emotional after leading his home country Greece to a bronze finish after beating Lauri Markkanen and Finland in the third-place game of 2025 EuroBasket on Sunday afternoon. Antetokounmpo was dominant throughout his time in EuroBasket. He averaged 27.3 points, 10.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game on 69% shooting […]

Türkiye advanced to the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Final with a commanding 94-68 victory over Greece on Friday, highlighted by standout performances from Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun and teammate Ercan Osmani. The win not only secured Türkiye’s first championship game appearance in over two decades but also led to a promise of a luxury reward. […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Alperen Sengun and the Turkey men’s national basketball team eliminated Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Greece 94-68 in EuroBasket. After Sengun led Turkey to victory against Poland in the quarterfinals, he revealed what it took to bring down Antetokounmpo and the Greeks. Sengun says Turkey’s Ercan Osmani did a superb job […]

Check out the previous entries in ClutchPoints’ 100 greatest NBA players of all time series based on Josh Eberley’s E-Rank: 100-91 | 90-81 | 80-71 | 70-61 | 60-51 | 50-41 | 40-31 | 30-21 There are no more big surprises, as the remaining 20 players all made the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team. The power […]

The EuroBasket semifinals have arrived, and the spotlight has never been brighter. Giannis Antetokounmpo has carried Greece through the tournament with relentless efficiency and staggering numbers, but now comes the most difficult test yet: undefeated Turkey and its rising superstar Alperen Şengün. This is the clash the basketball world has been waiting for, a matchup […]

When Giannis Antetokounmpo suits up for Greece, EuroBasket shifts. Few players in international basketball command as much gravity as the Milwaukee Bucks superstar, and in four games at this year’s tournament, he has delivered the type of numbers that are less box score entries and more testaments to dominance. Giannis has averaged 30 points per […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been on a major heater over the summer as he spends his offseason dominating for his home country of Greece in the 2025 EuroBasket. On Sunday, Antetokounmpo once again could not be stopped; he put up 37 points and 10 rebounds on 18-23 shooting from the field as Greece […]

Greece head coach Vassilis Spanoulis criticized officiating standards at EuroBasket 2025 after his team’s 96-80 win over Spain, arguing that Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has not received fair treatment compared with other international stars such as Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic. In his postgame press conference via Eurohoops, Spanoulis highlighted the disparity in […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has signaled a willingness to stay the course this season. But a looming financial decision could determine his long-term future with the Bucks. NBA insider Zach Lowe said on his podcast that Antetokounmpo will become eligible next summer for a contract extension projected at nearly four years and $300 million. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been at the forefront of questions surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks this offseason. After losing in the first round of the playoffs for the third straight season, many rumors about Giannis’ immediate future surfaced, leading to speculation about whether he would continue his career in Milwaukee. Well, it appears as if all of […]

The NBA MVP Award is for the best player of the regular season. More often than not, it’s an award won by superstars at their primes. However, there are a select few who blossomed early enough to capture the award way ahead of other greats. Here is a look at the 10 youngest NBA MVPs. […]

Former teammate Jeff Teague weighed in on the Milwaukee Bucks re-signing Thanasis Antetokounmpo and what it could mean for his All-Star brother, Giannis Antetokounmpo. With his brother back, Giannis is staying put in Milwaukee. Thanasis agreed to a one-year deal with the Bucks after missing the 2024-25 campaign with a torn Achilles. For Teague, it […]

Although coach Vassilis Spanoulis previously said there would be “no limitations” on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s EuroBasket minutes, the Bucks superstar sat out as Greece fell to Bosnia, 80-77. His late scratch shocked EuroBasket fans and instantly became the biggest storyline of the night. Giannis Antetokounmpo injury updates quickly trended as questions rose about his status moving […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have been trying everything this offseason to try and appease franchise cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo, including signing his brother Thanasis once again on Sunday. This all comes as trade rumors have been flurrying around the organization, with fans wondering whether Milwaukee might allow its former MVP to explore greener pastures. While there’s no […]

On Sunday night, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, brother of two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, announced on his official account on X that he’ll be back to play for the Milwaukee Bucks for the upcoming season. The older Antetokounmpo brother took a hiatus last season after he tore his Achilles, but the Bucks have reunited the two — […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have been trying to navigate a turbulent offseason, with the question on everyone’s mind being whether franchise cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo will outright demand a trade or look to stay in Milwaukee a little longer. Trade rumors have been swirling around the Bucks all summer, even after they made a seemingly win-now move […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made a few head-scratching moves in free agency this year. From waiving and stretching Damian Lillard’s contract to signing Myles Turner, the Bucks are all-in. However, Giannis Antetokounmpo needs another MVP-caliber season if he wants to lead Milwaukee to another title. Bucks coach Darvin Ham even said that the forward needs to […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo will be playing for Greece in Eurobasket, and it looks like the Milwaukee Bucks’ star can play as much as he can, according to head coach Vassilis Spanoulis. “Giannis can play as much as I want him to play, we are in the official games now and there’s no limitations anymore,” Spanoulis said. […]

For years, Giannis Antetokounmpo has been the cause of severe headache for coaches in the NBA. Now, he is set to be exactly the same at EuroBasket 2025 despite plenty of speculation over whether he will actually play. Greece tips off their campaign with a showdown against Italy on Aug. 29 in Limassol, Cyprus. However, […]

For nearly two decades, Greek basketball has lived in the shadow of its golden generation. The country’s last EuroBasket triumph came in 2005, and the last medal of any kind was a bronze in 2009. Since then, Greece has been a consistent participant, yet always stumbled in the knockout rounds. Quarterfinal exits in 2015, 2017, […]

With the uncertainties surrounding the Indiana Pacers and the Boston Celtics due to the Achilles injuries of Tyrese Haliburton and Jayson Tatum, the race for the Eastern Conference crown has become wide open. Any of the Cleveland Cavaliers, the New York Knicks, or the Milwaukee Bucks could take over. But history would show that wilder […]

The Milwaukee Bucks enter the 2025-26 season in a strange state of transition. After losing Damian Lillard in a stunning waive-and-stretch move, the team pivoted toward a roster built around Giannis Antetokounmpo and new acquisition Myles Turner. While the real-world roster looks intriguing, the way NBA 2K26 rated the Bucks’ players is another story entirely. […]

With Eurobasket action set to begin in around a week, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is ramping up to try and get his home country of Greece some silverware. On Wednesday, Antetokounmpo’s Greece faced off against Kristaps Porzingis’ Latvia and came out on top, taking a 104-86 win in Athens. The Bucks star did not […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future is all that matters to the Milwaukee Bucks. After winning a championship in 2021, the Bucks have struggled to prove that they are real threats in the Eastern Conference, winning just one playoff series over the last four seasons. It is clear Giannis wants to win, which is why a lot of […]

After Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo was cleared to play for Greece in EuroBasket last week, he went viral for slapping his Greek teammate, Giannoulis Larentzakis during an exhibition matchup against Latvia. Welp, Larentzakis got his lick back in Greece’s rematch. While Antetokounmpo sat for Saturday’s first friendly game against Latvia, he was in uniform […]

When he is healthy, Giannis Antetokounmpo is the most formidable players in the NBA. The Milwaukee Bucks forward has decisions to make, but he is committed to playing for his country. He and the Greek team are preparing for EuroBasket. Antetokounmpo sent a message to Atlanta Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis and the Latvian national team […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are preparing for what could be a make or break season as it pertains to their employment of franchise cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo. Trade talks surrounding Antetokounmpo have heated up in the last few weeks, and it remains to be seen whether the Bucks’ marginal additions this offseason will be enough to convince […]