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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 […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was recently ranked as the 24th greatest NBA player of all-time by The Athletic. They have been releasing their 75 greatest players, and Antetokounmpo was surprised to see he ranked so high at only 27 years old. Despite being in the league for less than a decade, not many players […]

Stephen Curry did not have a good time against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. The Golden State Warriors frontman had already been in a slump, but the Bucks more than made sure it wasn’t ending on their account. Curry finished the contest with just 12 points, tied for his second-worst scoring […]

The Golden State Warriors suffered a good old fashioned beating on Thursday. The Warriors lost to the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks, 118-99. The Dubs were down 39 points at one point, and nothing positive transpired on the court. Well, almost nothing. After the game, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said he thinks Jonathan Kuminga could […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made a statement on Thursday night by hammering the Golden State Warriors, 118-99. The score does not even come close to indicate how one-sided the game was. At halftime, the Bucks led the Warriors 77-38. The 39-point difference is the largest halftime deficit Golden State has faced since the franchise moved to […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to redefine what a 7-footer is supposed to be able to do with a basketball. The Milwaukee Bucks star’s recent feat puts him in a league of his own with a record untouched for nearly half a century. The Bucks put out a demolition job against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday […]

The Charlotte Hornets improve to 21-19 after their win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The Hornets had a rough start to their first quarter, but turned things around before the quarter ended. James Borrego made some adjustments on defense and dipped into his bench a little early in the game to turn the tide before the […]

Kyrie Irving has come back to the Brooklyn Nets… kind of. The team welcomed back Irving on a “part-time” basis due to New York’s mandate on unvaccinated employees. As such, Kyrie was nowhere to be seen during the Nets’ clash against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. After the game, Giannis Antetokounmpo was asked about […]

Just when we thought Giannis Antetokounmpo couldn’t wow us anymore. We’ve grown accustomed to the Milwaukee Bucks star’s physical feats of nature, such as jumping over a player. We became desensitized to the Greek Freak so much that we thought nothing could faze us anymore. And then… he does THIS. Against the Brooklyn Nets, the […]

Nic Claxton fears no man. The Brooklyn Nets big man proved that again during their tilt against the Milwaukee Bucks and former Defensive Player of the Year Giannis Antetokounmpo. With the Greek Freak lurking on the baseline, Claxton was streaking down the middle as he caught a pass from Nets teammate Kevin Durant. Instead of […]

The Milwaukee Bucks shook off a tough slate of injuries and absences early in the season to become one of the Eastern Conference’s best teams. But they just got dealt another tough break as head coach Mike Budenholzer has entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. ESPN Sources: Milwaukee Bucks coach […]

The NBA has been involved with the WWE for a while now. Many of the NBA players from the past and present were featured in WWE shows. None of them have gone on to perform as full-time professional wrestlers, though. Some players, like Enes Kanter, however, have hinted at a future in the organization. Looking […]

The New Year period around the NBA is mostly relevant for the Christmas games and for the beginning of All-Star voting. On Christmas Day, the NBA opens up the voting process and the fans are able to select their starters for the All-Star game in February. This year, the All-Star Weekend will be held in […]

When Brook Lopez underwent back surgery in early December, the Milwaukee Bucks gave little clarity on his possible timeline for return. They didn’t completely rule out the idea of him playing this season, but Mike Budenholzer also wouldn’t commit to that notion. Well, according to Zach Lowe of ESPN, the Bucks are feeling “optimistic that […]

Memphis Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant put on another show against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night, pouring in 41 points in a thrilling 104-99 victory. This came after a 33-point effort against the Phoenix Suns, which was capped off by a difficult game-winning bucket right before the buzzer. The Grizzlies have been […]

The defending champion Milwaukee Bucks started slow in the 2021-22 season, but Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. have now turned things around and gotten back on the right track as of late. Winners of four straight contests, the team is currently sitting in the third spot of the Eastern Conference with a 23-13 record. The Bucks […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Robin Lopez used to be two best friends during their time on the Milwaukee Bucks. Before the games, they used to be seen having wrestling matches with their other bucks teammate Wesley Matthews. The Bucks are currently taking on the Orlando Magic, which Robin is a member of. Before the game, Giannis, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks just got the best Christmas present they could have possibly asked for. Giannis Antetokounmpo is set to be active and available for action as they take on the Boston Celtics. The news was reported by NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, noting that the Bucks star would make his return barring any setbacks. Milwaukee […]

The Milwaukee Bucks received a brilliant gift on Christmas Day ahead of a showdown with the Boston Celtics. With Giannis Antetokounmpo clearing protocols on Friday, he’s likely to play on Saturday. But on top of that, the defending champions will finally see the season debut of Donte DiVincenzo, who hasn’t played since the playoffs due […]

The NBA continues to be in absolute shambles due to COVID-19. Because of this, numerous superstars won’t be able to suit up on Christmas Day, including Kevin Durant, Luka Doncic, Trae Young, and possibly, Giannis Antetokounmpo. That being said, Minnesota Timberwolves guard D’Angelo Russell offered a piece of advice to Adam Silver and the league […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has exited the NBA’s health and safety protocols ahead of the Christmas Day showdown against the Boston Celtics, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe and Adrian Wojnarowski. This doesn’t necessarily mean The Greek Freak will play on Christmas, though, as the report states he will get on the court Friday and […]

There was plenty of skepticism surrounding the Chicago Bulls’ acquisition of DeMar DeRozan in the offseason. Not only did the Bulls trade a good amount to get him, but they gave him nearly $82 million over three years as part of the sign-and-trade deal. But instead of this move backfiring, DeRozan has been worth every […]

People always love to come up with lists and debate the best players in sports, so that’s why The Athletic decided to poll 118 former NBA players before the 2021-22 season on a number of questions pertaining to the league when it comes to both the present and future. Naturally, the lead question asked who […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden joined a slew of players in the NBA’s health and safety protocols on Tuesday. These developments placed their respective teams in an uneasy position as their laundry list of roster woes became more concerning. The Bucks, already without Brook Lopez for an undetermined amount […]

The Milwaukee Bucks just can’t seem to catch a break and this might be the worst one yet. Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks franchise player, has entered the league’s health and safety protocols. He has made it clear that he is vaccinated multiple times so all he will need is two negative tests to be able […]

The Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic has been on a tear this season, dominating his matchups and fueling the Nuggets through their mediocre 13-13 season so far. Despite the Nuggets’ somewhat underwhelming standing (7th in the Western Conference), Jokic has been averaging monster numbers through his last five games. The Joker has recorded 30 points […]

The Phoenix Suns fell to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2021 NBA Finals but according to JaVale McGee, it would have been a different outcome if he was traded to the Suns instead of the Denver Nuggets prior to the playoffs. After Phoenix steamrolled the Boston Celtics on Friday night in the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks managed to grind out a victory against the red-hot Houston Rockets on Friday night, 123-114. But things didn’t look as sunny as the final score suggests early in the fourth quarter, as Giannis Antetokounmpo committed a humorous blunder that dug the Bucks in a deeper hole in Houston. The Greek Freak spoke […]

The Houston Rockets, once owners of the NBA’s longest active winning streak at seven games, finally lost on Friday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. It was Houston’s first loss since November 22nd, which is incredible because they had just come off a 15-game losing streak. Of course, the winning streak was always going to end […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks have great news for their fans, as they are about to finally get Donte DiVincenzo back from injury. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the former Villanova Wildcats hotshot is scheduled to make his much-awaited season debut on Wednesday when the Bucks take on the Indiana Pacers at […]

Is Giannis Antetokounmpo the greatest Milwaukee Bucks player ever? Well, the Greek Freak is certainly solidifying his case for that. After leading the Bucks to the NBA title in 2020-21, Antetokounmpo continues to make history and break records with the team. On Friday in their game against the Houston Rockets, the 27-year-old recorded two blocks […]

The Miami Heat were shorthanded on Wednesday night when they took on the defending champions Milwaukee Bucks. It didn’t matter much, though, as the Heat still emerged with a statement victory against Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co., 113-104. Caleb Martin got the spot start for Miami and boy did he step up when his team needed […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Quarterback Tom Brady has been announced as Sports Illustrated 2021 Sportsperson of the year. This is yet another accolade that Brady will add to his big trophy case. He has been the main reason for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ success as he has carried the team and looks to be […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have dealt with their fair share of injuries early on in the 2021/22 NBA season, but they’re slowly getting back to full strength. Giannis Antetokounmpo will be pleased with this latest update, too. Donte DiVincenzo, who has been out since the first round of the playoffs, is finally returning to the court […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has been around the league long enough to have witnessed some unforgettable moments. The former back-to-back MVP recently talked about one of his favorite dunks of all-time and unfortunately for him, Miami Heat talisman Jimmy Butler was on the wrong end of it. Giannis relived what he revealed to be […]

Despite not having Kyrie Irving around, the Brooklyn Nets still sit atop the Eastern Conference standings with a 15-6 record through 21 games. That is, of course, thanks in no small part to the efforts and brilliance of one Kevin Wayne Durant. It was announced that the Nets’ MVP candidate is the KIA Eastern Conference […]