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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 […]

The Milwaukee Bucks enter the 2025-26 NBA season with plenty of questions. The loss of Damian Lillard and the arrival of Myles Turner are the biggest stories to come out of the offseason, with Giannis Antetokounmpo also finding himself surrounded by trade rumors. The decision to waive and stretch Dame’s contract was expected to be […]

Despite conflicting reports regarding the status of Greece’s men’s basketball team competing in EuroBasket without its best player, Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo will play in Greece’s next matchup. The Greek Basketball Federation also issued a statement, calling out the “malicious” rumors surrounding Antetokounmpo’s status on whether he’d be playing. The Greek Basketball Federation addressed […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to suit up for Greece this summer, giving the national team a significant boost as it prepares for EuroBasket 2025. After weeks of uncertainty, Antetokounmpo joined Greece for full practices over the weekend once the Bucks granted written permission for him to participate. The clearance was required because […]

Heading into his eleventh NBA season and first with the Milwaukee Bucks, Myles Turner is feeling reflective. Sure, Turner is entering a new opportunity with a Bucks team that has the chance to win it all next year. However, Turner’s reflection isn’t about basketball. It’s about his driver’s license. Turner, who turned 29 in March, […]

NBA players are in a class of their own when it comes to basketball. As a result, it isn’t surprising that national teams build their rosters around NBA stars. Here is a look at 10 NBA players who are national team cornerstones. Check out the gallery. Nikola Jokic – Serbia Nikola Jokic has won three […]

The NBA is more global than ever today. As a result, the number of international players has grown by leaps and bounds. With several talent from around the world, it’s only natural that plenty of international players also represent their countries in the international basketball scene. However, a handful of them have rejected the call […]

After speculation over whether Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo would be competing for Greece national basketball team in EuroBasket, the head coach of the senior men’s Greek national team, Vassilis Spanoulis provided an update. Ahead of a critical 2025-26 campaign, many wondered if the Bucks would allow clearance for Antetokounmpo to compete. Spanoulis is expecting […]

Former NBA big man and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins says a 2021 debate over the Milwaukee Bucks turned frightening when he and his family were targeted with death threats over his Bucks take. On the Road Trippin’ podcast, Perkins recalled the 2021 NBA Finals between the Bucks and Phoenix Suns. At the time, he […]

The Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has yet to join the Greek national team’s training camp as they prepare for EuroBasket 2025, raising questions about whether the two-time NBA MVP will be available for the tournament. The Greek Freak is waiting for formal, written clearance from the Bucks before he can participate in team activities, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made it clear they plan to build their future around Luka Doncic. But the organization’s ambitions may stretch even further. According to Lakers insider Dan Woike, the possibility of pairing Doncic with another generational talent such as Giannis Antetokounmpo or Nikola Jokic has been discussed. However, the odds of a […]

Milwaukee Bucks veteran Bobby Portis doesn’t believe his All-Star teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo is leaving anytime soon nor does he see a reason for him to even consider it. While looking ahead to 2025-26, some NBA fans consider Antetokounmpo to be a potential trade candidate. Portis disspelled rumors surrouding Giannis future with the Bucks. In a […]

With Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future hanging in the balance, the Milwaukee Bucks find themselves at a crossroads, caught between hope and uncertainty. Milwaukee’s summer is largely defined by waiving and stretching Damian Lillard’s contract to create enough space to sign center Myles Turner. It was an aggressive move, but one that was aimed at retaining Antetokounmpo. […]

Typically, winning an NBA championship means going through 82 games in the regular season before engaging in four best-of-seven series. As a result, coming away with a ring is one of the most elusive feats for any team. But due to unforeseen circumstances and external forces, the playing field has been altered on several occasions. […]