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The Milwaukee Bucks just can’t catch a break. Head coach Mike Budenholzer confirmed that Khris Middleton has tested positive for COVID-19. Budenholzer was asked on Sunday’s game if it was a COVID-19 related issue and he said he didn’t believe so. When asked today by Eric Nehm, Milwaukee Bucks beat reporter at The Athletic, if […]

Mike Budenholzer, coach of the Milwaukee Bucks has ruled Khris Middleton out versus the Utah Jazz. Middleton came down with an illness. Budenholzer said this when talking about Middletons illness, “I’m assuming non-COVID,” If Middleton did come down with COVID-19, it would be a tough blow for the Bucks. Budenholzer says he doesn’t think it […]

The Milwaukee Bucks tipped off their title defense in a solid way, with a win over rivals Brooklyn Nets, but it has not been ideal since. The squad won two more games but also had some painful losses. The Miami Heat beat them by 42 and they lost to two Western teams in the Minnesota […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo recently showed off the newest edition of his signature shoe, the Nike Zoom Freak 3. The Greek Freak’s kicks will be designed with the colors and logos of UNO, the popular card game that is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. He posted a video displaying the collection on his […]

It’s been a rosy start to the season for Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves, as they are 3-1 after playing their first four games. But it was only Wednesday night when the Timberwolves started to turn lots of heads because they didn’t just beat some team. They downed the reigning, defending NBA champions, Milwaukee Bucks, who […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is always looking out for his family. That’s why when the Bucks raised their championship banner on opening night, the Greek Freak made sure his brother, Thanasis, will savor the moment entirely, per Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. For Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Tuesday night was his title celebration. He […]

The Milwaukee Bucks Title Defense Tour is off to a rousing start after they notched a statement win over the Brooklyn Nets, 127-104 in front of home fans at Fiserv Forum. It was truly a magical evening for the Bucks as they also received their NBA championship rings before the game. It was the crowning […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks finally got their championship ring after being knocked out of the playoffs back-to-back years in tough fashion. The Bucks received their NBA Championship rings from last season prior to their opening tip-off versus the Brooklyn Nets. It’s their second as a franchise and the first in 50 years. The […]

After a 50-year wait, the Milwaukee Bucks are NBA champions once again. Naturally, it was an emotional moment for the leader of the reigning champs, Giannis Antetokounmpo, when they unveiled their championship banner on Tuesday in the 2021-22 opener. Before the Bucks played the Brooklyn Nets to officially start the new campaign, the team held […]

Tuesday night marked a momentous occasion for the Milwaukee Bucks as they kicked off their title defense for the 2021-22 season. It was also an opportunity for the team to unveil their 2021 championship ring — in front of the visiting Kevin Durant and his Brooklyn Nets, no less. Here’s a look at the Bucks’ […]

The defending champions Milwaukee Bucks have signed Grayson Allen to a two-year contract extension worth $20 million. Milwaukee Bucks guard Grayson Allen has agreed on a two-year, $20 million rookie extension, his agent Mitch Nathan of @CAA_Basketball tells ESPN. Allen arrived with the defending champions in a trade this summer. He was the 21st pick […]

Remember when Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo hit up a Chick-fil-A and recorded his trip after winning his first NBA title? Chicago Sky star Candace Parker did her own version of that after winning the WNBA Finals on Sunday. Parker pulled up to Portillo’s, a Chicago staple, and recorded her order for her group. She […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry won his second NBA scoring title last season at the age of 33. Quite astonishing considering many have sort of forgotten about him as he was hounded by injuries. Heading into the new campaign, it’s highly likely Curry would like to retain his crown. But this early, he has […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are entering the 2021-22 NBA season with utmost confidence after they got the job done and won the NBA title last July. Even though most analysts, TV heads, and betting odds are pegging the Brooklyn Nets or the Los Angeles Lakers as the top two favorites, Milwaukee is undoubtedly still among the […]

After winning a hard-fought NBA championship against the Phoenix Suns back in July, the Milwaukee Bucks make a huge move in their front office. The Bucks agreed to a long-term contract extension with General Manager Jon Horst. ESPN Sources: After franchise’s first NBA championship in 50 years, Milwaukee Bucks GM Jon Horst has agreed to […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was damn near unstoppable during the Milwaukee Bucks’ championship run. But the 2-time MVP is still trying to get better as he enters his age-27 season. One obvious area for growth would be his shooting. For as dominant as the Bucks star was during their road to the NBA Finals, he shot a […]

The NBA has returned and it all starts with the preseason. Two 1-2 teams will face off in their fourth match-up of the preseason. The Milwaukee Bucks will head over to Utah to compete against The Jazz in what should be a great game. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks won their first championship in 50 years in 2021, and now Christian Yelich and the Milwaukee Brewers are trying to channel that energy as they begin what they hope will be a run to the World Series. Yelich posted a hype video on Twitter featuring the words of Giannis […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has had his fair share of controversial comments in the past. But not more than sports analyst and author Bill Simmons. Simmons, who heads The Ringer, became popular with his bold takes peppered with pop culture references. He’s also made pretty interesting remarks when it comes to discussing great […]

There were concerns about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s knee injury heading into the 2021-22 season, but it sure looks like the Milwaukee Bucks star is in great condition physically and mentally. On Wednesday after the Bucks’ practice, Antetokounmpo talked briefly with the media not to answer questions but to give an update on his injury. The Greek […]

Giannis Antetokonmpo is no longer the raw, wide-eyed prospect that he once was for the Milwaukee Bucks. He understands how to play the game in this league – even off the court. Giannis knows that marketing yourself goes a long way. That’s why Antetokounmpo was seen making a strong plea to the Bucks media team […]

After winning his first-ever NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo went on a different kind of mission on Wednesday night. The two-time MVP apparently had to do a grocery run at his local CVS and made sure to go full James Bond and went undercover. And, unlike in the movies, Giannis seemingly didn’t […]

Doc Rivers was part of a Philadelphia 76ers contingent that met with Ben Simmons in Los Angeles earlier in the summer in an attempt to convince the three-time All-Star to stick around despite a trade request. While Simmons wasn’t moved by the Sixers’ presentation and is currently holding out, Rivers made an intriguing pitch: you […]

After finally winning his first-ever NBA championship ring, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo claims that he’s far from being done. The two-time MVP has been on top of the world since the Bucks claimed the 2021 title against the Phoenix Suns in a six-game series but Giannis believes that his team has to have a […]

The issue of the COVID-19 vaccine has been as hot as ever in and around the NBA of late. Bradley Beal and Kyrie Irving have been identified as two prominent players that are standing against the administration of the vaccine. As it turns out, however, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is not on the same […]

The 2021-22 NBA season is less than a month away but Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is not yet fully healthy. In his recent interview with COSMOTE TV, the Bucks forward opened up about the hyperextended left knee injury he suffered during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The issue kept Giannis out for […]

There are serious discussions every year about the best player in the NBA. This week, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo revealed his selection as the best player in the league, and it is LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers. The two-time MVP had a tell-all interview for Greek COSMOTE TV. One of the questions […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo infamously doesn’t like training with other star players. The reigning Finals MVP once again explained his reasoning for not getting together with other stars for workouts in an interview with COSMOTE TV, and it’s truly a boss move. You have to love this mindset: Giannis Antetokounmpo on COSMOTE TV: "I […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward and two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is a generational talent. He has been praised by the whole NBA community as a superstar player and a future Hall of Famer, even though he is only 26. Two years after James Harden made some comments about Antetokounmpo, the star finally addressed the comments, speaking to […]

After making the NBA Finals the season prior, it was championship or bust for the Miami Heat last season. Instead, Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Co. fell to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the eventual champion Milwaukee Bucks – the team they demolished in the playoffs the season prior. Adebayo was vocal on how their shortcomings have […]

Michael Porter Jr. has always looked up to Kevin Durant, admitting recently that he still has a lot to learn from him. However, there are two other NBA stars that the Denver Nuggets youngster really admires: Stephen Curry and Giannis Antetokounmpo. In an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints, Porter named the three as his favorite players […]

Check out the power rankings ahead of the 2021-2022 NBA season, and chances are you’ve seen a list with the Brooklyn Nets sitting pretty on top. ESPN’s post-free-agency power rankings and Bleacher Report both seem to agree with NBC’s claim that everyone is chasing the Nets. Spend some time speaking with a few jaded Nets […]

The NBA has truly become an international league in the past decade. Serbian-born Nikola Jokic claiming the 2020-21 MVP a few months back marked the second time in NBA history that two different players from non-U.S. countries won the MVP in back-to-back seasons (Giannis Antetokounmpo won it the year prior, and Steve Nash and Dirk […]

2025 is shaping up to be quite a lucrative year for the NBA. With the league’s current TV contract with ESPN and Turner Sports expiring that season, the NBA is aiming to triple their asking price, shooting for a nine-year, $75 billion deal that would net them $8.3 billion annually, according to CNBC’s Jabari Young […]

The Toronto Raptors have become part of a fascinating story. One of the most famous families in the NBA right now is the Antetokounmpo family. Former immigrants from Nigeria are living the American dream. The most famous brother, Giannis Antetokounmpo, led the Milwaukee Bucks to a championship this past summer. He was joined by his […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo recently toured Greece to parade the NBA championship trophy in different cities. But now, he’s witnessed an even more significant milestone in his home country. Giannis was in Greece to personally see her mother, Veronica Antetokounmpo, finally get awarded Greek citizenship. Giannis’ brother, Alex Antetokounmpo, was also bestowed the same […]

Not too long ago, Shaquille O’Neal relinquished the “Superman” nickname to Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. It was a huge gesture of respect coming from the Hall of Fame center, considering how he rejected the idea of Dwight Howard being referred to as the “Man of Steel” during his prime years. Such reverence also had […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is having an absolutely enjoyable offseason. He has every right to. After winning his first NBA title, he’s allowed to do practically anything he wants. He can even replace Pope Francis for all we care. After parading the Larry O’Brien Trophy around his home country of Greece and hanging out […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was the biggest winner of the past NBA season, and it’s not even close. The Milwaukee Bucks star has secured his place in history as a proven title winner capable of reaching a championship gear few others have matched. But there’s little doubt that all of his on-court success is secondary to Giannis […]