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Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are in a heated race for the Eastern Conference’s top spot. They could potentially be getting a huge boost with the looming return of Brook Lopez. The Bucks’ lumbering center is now ready for contact and on-court scrimmaging, which is a huge step in his recovery from back surgery […]

Jason Kidd’s third coaching stop in the NBA is shaping up to be his most successful. After stints with the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks, he is posting the best winning percentage of his coaching career with the Dallas Mavericks. When reflecting on how he has grown as a coach to The Athletic’s Sam Amick, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks looked dead in the water in the fourth quarter against the visiting Heat on Wednesday night, trailing 113-99 with under six minutes to play. The defending champions then flipped a switch, going on a 21-6 surge to finish the game to secure a shocking 120-119 win. Jrue Holiday capped off the game […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were well represented in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game by stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton. The teammates were on separate teams for the star-studded event, and Antetokounmpo came out victorious. Despite the big win, it’s safe to say that meeting his idol was Giannis’s favorite part of the weekend. The Bucks […]

New York Knicks icon Charles Oakley recently made headlines again after he came out to say that Giannis Antetokounmpo would NOT have been a dominant force in the NBA during the 1980s/1990s. Another legend of that era is Isiah Thomas and the Hall of Famer was simply having none of Oakley’s slander. To set the […]

Coming off a loss to the Brooklyn Nets, Giannis Antetokounmpo made sure he won’t suffer back-to-back Ls on Monday night. He powered the Milwaukee Bucks to a 130-106 shellacking of the Charlotte Hornets, tallying a double-double of 26 points and 16 rebounds. But while it has become the norm for Giannis to notch a double-double, […]

The Brooklyn Nets may have just nabbed the signature win of what has been a difficult season on Saturday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo and the reigning champion Milwaukee Bucks came in as favorites this weekend, but it was Kyrie Irving who went supernova mode and stole the show. Irving did lots of his damage with suboptimal […]

The gap between small-market and big-market teams in the NBA is often talked about amongst fans. Whether it’s attracting free agents or media attention, the unfortunate reality is that big-market teams like the Lakers or Knicks will get more fanfare than small-market teams like the Bucks. This is why many outsider fans were seemingly surprised […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been one of the most physically dominant players in the NBA today. The Milwaukee Bucks star’s insane blend of athleticism, power, and height has made him arguably the toughest player to guard today. Many feel that he’s a player that could’ve played in any era due to how dominant he was. According […]

The greatest players in NBA history were all gathered together in Cleveland as the NBA’s Top 75 players of all-time were honored during the All-Star Weekend festivities. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks was excited to be around all the legends of the game, but there was one man, in particular, he was most infatuated […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo had the time of his life on Sunday night at the All-Star Game as Team LeBron beat Team Durant thanks to a game-winning jumper from The King. The Greek Freak also enjoyed a solid performance, dropping 30 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and dishing out six assists. Following the contest, Giannis […]

The 2022 NBA All-Star Game was an eventful affair featuring Stephen Curry making history from 3-point range and LeBron James burying a dagger 3-pointer to end it, among many other notable moments. One such moment was between Milwaukee Bucks teammates Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton. So much so, Antetokounmpo even had to apologize. According to […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo still can’t believe he is one of the 75 greatest players in NBA history. That didn’t sink in to him until the 75th Anniversary Team ceremony during halftime of the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. The Greek Freak shared his unbelievable feeling in the post-game presser, highlighting how he wasn’t […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has accomplished so much during his NBA career. He has won NBA MVP’s, he has won an NBA Championship, earning the NBA Finals MVP trophy. But on Sunday at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, he did something he had never done. He met Michael Jordan for the very first time. […]

The 2022 NBA Slam Dunk Contest was ultimately a disaster, with fans leaving the event feeling less than impressed by this year’s display. The Slam Dunk Contest has been trending downwards ever since the battle between Zach LaVine and Aaron Gordon in 2016, and one NBA star seems to think he knows why. Milwaukee Bucks’ […]

This season, Giannis Antetokounmpo is playing like the best player in the NBA, which was to be anticipated. He has already won two MVP awards, an NBA championship, a Finals MVP award, and a Defensive Player of the Year award in his short career. He has done just about everything a player could want, despite […]

The Milwaukee Bucks head into the All-Star break having lost three of their last four games. The defending NBA champions currently sit at fifth in the Eastern Conference with a 36-24 record. The East is incredibly loaded this season. Only two-and-a-half games separate Milwaukee from the top-seeded Miami Heat and seventh-place Toronto Raptors in the […]

Ja Morant’s leadership and spectacular talent have led the Memphis Grizzlies beyond their preseason expectations. They own the third-best record in the NBA and are in a position to land one of the highest playoff seedings in the top-heavy Western Conference. Morant has burst onto the scene as a certified star, averaging 26.8 points, 6.9 […]

The event portion of NBA All-Star weekend is one of the most exciting parts of the season. Players showing their dunks, shooting, and skills in a series of fun events have created numerous legendary moments throughout the years. This year, the league is mixing up the format for the NBA All-Star Taco Bell Skills Challenge. Rather […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid went toe-to-toe before the All-Star break. Both superstars played strong games but the Philadelphia 76ers came out on top, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 123-120. Antetokounmpo recorded 32 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists and three steals. Embiid tallied 42 points, 14 rebounds and five assists. He said that he lives for […]

We all know that Giannis Antetokounmpo is freakishly strong. On Thursday against the Sixers, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar once again exhibited his brute strength by literally picking up a grown man like a baby. Yes, you read that right. And here’s the mind-blowing clip to prove it (h/t Bleacher Report on Twitter): Giannis picked up […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has become one of the most imposing players in the NBA. Giannis has bulked up considerably since entering the NBA, becoming a paint beast in the process. The Bucks star has even added a capable three-point shot to his game, something people thought he wouldn’t be capable of doing. […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated the Indiana Pacers to the tune of 50 points on a ridiculous 17-of-21 from the field in a 128-119 victory on Tuesday night. The 21 shots marked the fourth-fewest attempts in a 50-point game in NBA history (he went 14-of-18 from the foul line), and The Greek Freak also […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s dominance with the Milwaukee Bucks has propelled him into the MVP conversation once again, but for former NBA All-Star Kenyon Martin, that shouldn’t be surprising anymore. According to Martin, Antetokounmpo–much like Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James–is capable of being in the MVP talks every year with the way he plays. “Listen, Giannis […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has already accomplished a whole lot in the NBA and he’s just nine seasons into his career. The Greek Freak has won an NBA title, been a two-time MVP, and was named a Finals MVP. Aside from that, he’s also heading to his sixth All-Star Game this weekend. Given his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are having a painful 2021-22 NBA season, to say the least. They have failed to come anywhere close to their preseason expectations and seem likely to have an early from the playoffs this year. On Tuesday night, though, during yet another excruciating loss for the Lakers–this one to the Milwaukee Bucks– […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have been able to find a good amount of success this season after winning an NBA title a year ago. Despite many of their injuries, worst to Brook Lopez, the Bucks are still the second seed in the Eastern Conference. Many of the reasons why the Bucks have found plenty of success […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is now a dad of two, and if his kids are not enough proof, his dad jokes should give it away. On Sunday, right after the Pro Bowl and ahead of Super Bowl 56 next weekend, Antetokounmpo fired away his best shot for a football joke. It is not an […]

The Milwaukee Bucks may have hit a rough patch early in the season, but they rounding back into their championship form quite nicely. They now hold the third seed in the Eastern Conference, just behind the Chicago Bulls and the Miami Heat. Questions surrounding their legitimacy have now been quelled. The Bucks’ latest exploits involve […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo showcased his entire repertoire once again on Tuesday night as he led the Milwaukee Bucks to a 112-98 victory over the Washington Wizards. Giannis produced another mind-numbing triple-double and in the process, he surpassed the GOAT himself, Michael Jordan, for an epic NBA all-time record. The Bucks superstar logged his 29th career triple-double […]

The Milwaukee Bucks got embarrassed by the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night, 136-100. Milwaukee couldn’t get anything going on the offensive or defensive side of the ball as Khris Middleton only scored nine points, and Jrue Holiday finished with 14. This was the worst that the Bucks have looked all season and has certainly led […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are current NBA champions and they are in a good position to repeat. While their season has been up-and-down, they are still at the top of the Eastern Conference. Right now, the Bucks are just two games back of the leading Miami Heat. Giannis Antetokounmpo is once again in the MVP conversations […]

Julius Randle had plenty of motivation to play well as the New York Knicks finished their road trip with a matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. Breaking New York’s losing streak and showing out against one of the NBA’s best players would be a great way to get back on track. Before the game, Randle said […]

What came first, the chicken or the egg? For Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, the answer is pretty clear. It’s the chicken. Always. The Bucks suffered an upset loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, 115-99. The defending champions failed to sustain their strong start and the surging Cavaliers pounced on them like an […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo, arguably the most dominant player in the NBA today, has a habit of preaching humility. The Milwaukee Bucks’ superstar is always working to be the best but doesn’t show his confidence in ways besides his play…at least, most of the time. There is always confidence and energy radiating from Antetokounmpo but he won’t […]

On Friday night, the Milwaukee Bucks played the Chicago Bulls, and it wasn’t a pretty game for the Bucks. Fortunately for Milwaukee, they were able to win despite the downplay. Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks star, was able to do what he does best, scoring 30 points on 11-23 shooting from the field and 8-12 from […]

The Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was recently interviewed by Eric Nehm of The Athletic. Several topics were explored throughout the conversation, including Giannis’ future in Milwaukee and all of the wonderful things he has accomplished for the franchise and himself. Throughout the conversation, he stated that he would love to spend the next twenty […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is still trying to regain his bearings after sitting out for an extended period. Aside from his stern refusal to get vaccinated against COVID-19, he also got shelved for months due to a right ankle injury he suffered in the 2021 NBA Playoffs. Irving landed on the foot of Giannis […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks made it to the top of the NBA mountain last season, defeating the Phoenix Suns to win their first championship since the 1971 season. Antetokounmpo solidified himself as not only one of the best current players in the NBA, but one of the best in the league’s rich and […]