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Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo loves to joke around. If you have heard his postgame interviews, you know he loves his dad jokes. However, he was certainly not kidding when he said early in his NBA career that he wants to win MVP. An old video of Giannis’ interview with the media resurfaced recently showing […]

‘That might’ve been their best win of the season,’ is a line that’s been uttered a few times this season about the LA Clippers. On Friday night, it was Robert Covington‘s turn to show the rest of the NBA that despite being they’re shorthanded, the Clippers are still formidable and must-see TV. Just ask Milwaukee […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has had an amazing career so far and it’s only getting starting. He’s only been in the league for nine seasons and has already become the all-time leading scorer in Milwaukee Bucks franchise history. Finally, someone has surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and nobody deserves it more than Antetokounmpo. According to Bleacher Report, Bucks fans […]

After the most recent game against the Milwaukee Bucks, a 120-119 home loss for the Brooklyn Nets, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and co. had some harsh comments for the reigning champs’ “reckless” playing style. It seems as if this budding rivalry is just getting started. Following the showdown, Nick Wright of “First Things First” took […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the front runners in the NBA regular season MVP race. Giannis, along with Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic, is one of the most discussed candidates for the award. Despite his dominating performance in recent years, former NBA player and current ESPN analyst JJ Redick put other players […]

The biggest play of the game that Giannis Antetokounmpo made against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night wasn’t from his usual bag of tricks. With his team down by three points, the Milwaukee Bucks star sized up Andre Drummond at the top of the key and rose up for a long-range bomb. While such an […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was a man among boys on Thursday night. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar showed why he’s the defending champion and two-time MVP, much to the delight of Kyle Kuzma. The Washington Wizards forward just had to give it up to the Bucks star on Twitter. “This dude really a animal attack mode every single […]

We’re nearing the end of the NBA’s regular season. Sometimes it has felt like fans of the Brooklyn Nets have lived nine lives. But as we hurdle toward the home stretch, we got one game that’s certainly starting to feel like a rivalry matchup. Giannis Antetokounmpo and the defending champs, the Milwaukee Bucks, came to […]

The Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks have had a bit of a rivalry building up over the last few years. The two teams have faced each other multiple times in the playoffs. While the Cs have had the Bucks’ number at the start, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s rise to the top has turned the tides over […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is not fair. The Milwaukee Bucks star is just 27 years old, and yet he already has the resume of a potential Hall of Famer. Two MVPs, a DPOY trophy, a Most Improved Player award, and a ring and Finals MVP to boot. He’s already one of the most accomplished players in his […]

Joel Embiid believes he’s done enough this season to be crowned MVP. Just because the Philadelphia 76ers superstar is of the opinion he deserves the league’s highest individual honor, though, hardly means he’s decrying other top-tier candidates for the award while making his case. Embiid, in fact, has long made a habit of showering his luminaries […]

Showdown at the Barclay Corral. The team that knocked the Brooklyn Nets out of the 2021 NBA playoffs, and then went on to win the championship are coming to town. Kevin Durant and yes, he’s eligible, Kyrie Irving will battle Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, and Jrue Holiday in a game that could even be a […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was in a jovial mood on Tuesday night after taking down Joel Embiid and the Sixers in their Eastern Conference marquee matchup. So much so, that the Milwaukee Bucks superstar decided to open his post-game press conference in the most unusual way. Giannis was literally carrying a Dad Jokes book to his post-game presser. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Bucks came out on top in the heavyweight Eastern Conference bout against Joel Embiid’s Sixers on Tuesday night, 118-116. With the 76ers down two points on the final possession, James Harden missed what would have been the go-ahead three-pointer. The ball ricocheted into the hands of Joel Embiid right underneath the basket, but […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo won his showdown with Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid on Tuesday night, and Shaquille O’Neal knows the reason why. The Bucks edged the Sixers 118-116 in the game, with Giannis exploding for 40 points on top of 14 rebounds and six assists. Even better, the Greek Freak delivered the […]

The Dallas Mavericks won their second straight game Tuesday, as the Mavs easily handled the Los Angeles Lakers 128-110. In the win, Mavs superstar Luka Doncic posted yet another triple double. But this one was special. He scored 34 points, pulled down 12 rebounds and dropped 12 assists in 30 minutes on the court. In […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has won the MVP award twice already, and he just showed Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid how he did that: by making game-winning plays. On Tuesday as the Bucks faced off against the Sixers, Antetokounmpo delivered for Milwaukee with an incredible performance. He finished with 40 points, 14 rebounds and […]

As the winners of the 2021 NBA Finals, the Milwaukee Bucks have a massive target on their backs. With the rest of the league trying to chase down Giannis Antetokounmpo and his championship-winning teammates, they have had their fair share of shortcomings this season. Center Brook Lopez has only played in seven games (five starts) […]

The Memphis Grizzlies crushed Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday to continue their winning streak, and Ja Morant couldn’t be prouder of his team. Morant is still sidelined for the Grizzlies as he recovers from a knee injury, but despite his absence, Memphis remains competitive and has now won four straight games–all without […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are on a quest to defend their NBA title this season. There’s just one problem, though: they aren’t looking as strong as they were last year. Whether it’s due to injuries or regression, the fact of the matter is that Giannis Antetokounmpo and co. aren’t the same dominant presence that they were […]

The surging Milwaukee Bucks prepare to host the lowly Washington Wizards on Thursday night after a blowout win over the Chicago Bulls earlier this week. This team is really coming into their own at the perfect time, going 8-2 in their last 10 games and now sitting in third place in the Eastern Conference. However, […]

With the NBA Playoffs fast approaching, the Chicago Bulls are desperately trying to climb to the no. 4 spot in the Eastern Conference and gain homecourt advantage in the opening round. But with the way the team has been playing, that seems less and less likely. The Bulls suffered their ninth loss in 12 games […]

The Milwaukee Bucks did the unthinkable last year. They finally ascended to the top of the NBA world, winning the championship in six games against the Phoenix Suns. Not many people believed they would even get out of the eastern conference, let alone win a title. Much of that had to do with critics pointing […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t play in his team’s last game against the Minnesota Timberwolves over the weekend because of knee soreness. With this in mind, fans want to know: Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing tonight vs. the Chicago Bulls? Is Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo playing vs. Bulls The answer appears to be, yes, Giannis […]

If you ask the frontrunners of the 2022 NBA MVP race about it, they will all say they don’t really care. Denver Nuggets star and reigning MVP Nikola Jokic is almost bored with his individual greatness, while Philadelphia 76ers stud Joel Embiid recently downplayed his MVP battle with Jokic. Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is known for being incredibly tough, gritty, and for having an iron-clad mentality. He is the player in the NBA that currently best embodies “mamba-mentality”, with his unrelenting commitment to craft and commitment to success. The Milwaukee Bucks’ championship run last season cemented Giannis’ status in the league, and the most recent revelation […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo by himself is a massive reason for free agents to want to come and play for the Milwaukee Bucks. But the two-time MVP is making sure to cover all the bases … and beaches? The Greek Freak was seen flexing one of Milwaukee’s beaches in a video for what looks like to be […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Minnesota Timberwolves are set to duel at Target Center. Right before the game, the Bucks made a sudden lineup change that will drastically hurt their chances of securing the win. Giannis Antetokounmpo was a late scratch due to knee soreness, the team announced hours before tip-off. He had played in each of […]

There’s no denying that Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is a huge wrestling buff. This is exactly why the former back-to-back league MVP decided to channel his inner Stone Cold Steve Austin on Wednesday to commemorate #316Day. After leading the Bucks to a 135-126 win over the Sacramento Kings, Antetokounmpo came to his press conference […]

Just a few days ago, Drake purchased an insane stack of Panin’s latest Flawless Basketball card boxes worth more than $200,000 on his Instagram. The rapper then shared that he was on the hunt for one of the most elusive basketball cards out there – a Triple Logoman. Turns out, one of the five from […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo entered the NBA as a frail, wide-eyed rookie from Greece, who was almost entirely clueless about the NBA. His teammates couldn’t even pronounce his name. Well now, he’s clearly a household name, as he gradually carved his legacy as one of the best players in NBA history. Giannis’ rags-to-riches story […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo knows what Klay Thompson is capable of, but he admitted they almost forgot about it before the Golden State Warriors sharpshooter gave them a beating on Saturday. Thompson exploded for a monster 38 points, going 8-of-15 from the 3-point line to punish the Bucks. Antetokounmpo and the rest of Milwaukee […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks could have one of the key players of their championship team back as early as next week. Apparently, there is growing optimism that Brook Lopez could be ready to suit up for the team as he works on his conditioning, per Marc J. Spears of Undefeated. To recall, Lopez […]

The rematch between last year’s finalists looked a bit different on Sunday night. Especially for the Phoenix Suns. Playing without stars Chris Paul and Devin Booker and the much-improved Cam Johnson, the Suns didn’t have enough firepower to hold off the Milwaukee Bucks. The Suns gave up 41 points in the final quarter, with the […]

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 […]