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Folks, it looks like the Milwaukee Bucks are all in to win, and win now. Following the recent max extension for recent swingman addition Jrue Holiday, the implications and reasoning behind such a large contract must be examined. Why pay all this money for a one-time All-Star who will be in his mid-30’s by the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks won’t have their best player Giannis Antetokounmpo on the floor against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on Saturday. Coach Mike Budenholzer explains it as a precaution due to left knee soreness. Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as doubtful with left knee soreness on the Bucks’ first injury report for tonight’s game […]

The Milwaukee Bucks scored a 127-109 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night and it was thanks in large part to another dominant performance by reigning back-to-back league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. As it turns out, Giannis literally outscored the entire Blazers team in what is truly a ridiculous statistical anomaly (h/t ESPN Stats […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ newly-acquired point guard in Jeff Teague finally found a new home after being involved in the middle of a busy trade deadline midway through the 2020-21 season. He ultimately landed in Wisconsin where he will now team up with Giannis Antetokounmpo who was just trying to murder him on the court about […]

In theory, stopping Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is relatively simple. He can’t shoot that well, and his handles are solid but not super tight or advanced. Just put up a wall and pray right? Wrong: Giannis blocked CJ and dunked on Nurkic….all in 10 SECONDS!! pic.twitter.com/epiaCP4YN5 — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 3, 2021 Watching […]

Off the court, Karl-Anthony Towns has been through the unimaginable over the last year. The Minnesota Timberwolves star lost multiple family members to COVID-19, including his mother Jacqueline. Towns has been open and vocal about the struggles he has and continues to go through as he tries to navigate his life through all the heartbreak. […]

Andre Drummond made his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers (30-18) on Wednesday. Well, half of a debut. Drummond is 6-foot-10, but he faced an even taller order in his first game at his new job: deal with the reigning MVP, as L.A. hosted Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks (30-17) at Staples Center. In […]

The Milwaukee Bucks took on the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. During this matchup, all three Antetokounmpo brothers eventually saw the court at the same time. During the postgame interview, Giannis Antetokounmpo reflected on the journey he and his brothers have been on to get into the NBA. He even poked fun at his […]

Staples Center hosted a mini-Antetokounmpo reunion as Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brothers Thanasis and Kostas all played during the Milwaukee Bucks-Los Angeles Lakers showdown on Wednesday. The Bucks made quick work of the undermanned reigning champions, 112-97, but it was a heartwarming moment between the three brothers that stole the show after the game. Second […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso is truly one persistent guy. After trying (and failing) to come for the head of reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, the LA sparkplug tried it once more and got the job done the second time around. Caruso, of course, is as fearless as they come and was unfazed when […]

Andre Drummond had a rude awakening in his Los Angeles Lakers debut as Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo dunked all over him on Wednesday. This is the first game Drummond has played in a while and unfortunately, he immediately gets posterized by The Greek Freak. In Drummond’s defense, this has happened to a ton of […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are looking to upgrade their roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo for a championship push, and they have their eyes on a few guards to bolster their backcourt. One player is a blast from the past in Brandon Knight: Ex-Bucks guard Brandon Knight worked out with the Bucks on Saturday, source told @TheUndefeated. The […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo first revealed his desire to dunk over Tacko Fall back in 2019. Two years later, the Greek Freak finally got the opportunity and made sure to check that entry on his bucket list. Mid-way into the second quarter of the Bucks’ hosting of the Boston Celtics at Fiserv Forum on […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo admitted he was frazzled by the Milwaukee Bucks’ near late-game meltdown against Daniel Theis and the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Wednesday. The Bucks, after all, held a commanding 25-point advantage at one point, only to allow the Celtics to climb back and nearly steal the W in the end. The Greek […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is obviously the face of the franchise for the Milwaukee Bucks. Apparently, he is also their resident jokester, according to Jrue Holiday. The two-way guard enjoyed every bit of The Greek Freak’s bench antics as Milwaukee strolled to a 140-113 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday. Holiday admitted that their superstar’s mentality […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was ruled out of the Milwaukee Bucks game against the Indiana Pacers on Monday due to a left knee sprain. The Greek Freak made sure he was still there to support his teammates by being their biggest cheerleader on the bench. The two-time NBA MVP took the role of the perfect hype man […]

Milwaukee Bucks star and two-time reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has joined the growing list of MVP candidates dealing with physical setbacks. The Bucks have listed Antetokounmpo as out for Monday night’s showdown with the Indiana Pacers, per Marc Stein of the New York Times. Antetokounmpo is reportedly ailing from a left knee sprain. The Bucks […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is indeed a true MVP both on and off the court. The Greek Freak once again showcased his compassion for a young Bucks fan and even gave him one birthday to remember. As detailed by Willie Thompson Jr. in a now-viral Facebook post, a young boy named Malachi spent his […]

There are legitimate frontrunners for NBA MVP this season, but Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is making a strong case for his candidacy thus far. According to The Denver Post, the Serbian big man currently holds a Win Share tally of 9.5, which is well ahead of Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 6.9 second-place mark. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have worked in stealth mode so far this season. While the Brooklyn Nets have made the flashy moves, trading for James Harden, adding Blake Griffin, the Bucks have gone about their business by adding a veteran “three and D” guy in P.J. Tucker. While the Philadelphia 76ers have been at the top […]

P.J. Tucker made his debut with the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, and he’s already making his presence felt with his new team. After defeating the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo reacted to Tucker’s vocal leadership in his first game with the Bucks: “He’s always loud, even when he’s on the bench,” […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James suffered a high ankle sprain on Saturday in their game against the Atlanta Hawks and is reportedly out indefinitely. James’ ankle injury is going to drive the wedge even further into the MVP conversation this season, especially after fellow MVP candidate Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers went down […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made a move ahead of the trade deadline in acquiring hard-nosed defender P.J. Tucker from the Houston Rockets. Tucker was part of a deal that sends him and Rodions Kurucks to Milwaukee in exchange for D.J. Augustin and D.J. Wilson. The teams also exchanged picks with the Bucks receiving a 2023 unprotected […]

Last season during the NBA bubble, it was announced the Milwaukee Bucks superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo had won the MVP for that season. He won by a substantial amount over Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. However, James had the last laugh after winning the NBA championship. Lakers’ guard, Alex Caruso recalls the moment he heard […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo made headlines not just for his stellar performance in their overtime win against the Philadelphia 76ers, but also for his sit-down celebration. After the game, the two-time MVP explained what triggered him to unveil the interesting taunt. A reporter asked if Antetokounmpo was mimicking a football celebration, being that he’s […]

After single-handedly punishing the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo got well acquainted with the culture of the City of Brotherly Love. In the aftermath of the Bucks’ thrilling come from behind 109-105 overtime win against the Sixers at Wells Fargo Arena, the Greek Freak treated himself with a Pennsylvania staple snack. […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Dwight Howard did not hold back when reporters asked him about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s dagger celebration following the Sixers’ overtime loss to the Bucks on Wednesday.  When asked about Giannis’ antics, the one-time NBA champion said he wanted to do the Stone Cold Stunner on the Bucks star but didn’t do so because […]

Two-time reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is having yet another MVP caliber season—his latest dagger versus the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night capped off yet another impressive performance by Antetokounmpo as the Milwaukee Bucks escaped.  The Bucks, who rallied from behind, were led by Antetokounmpo’s 32 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 assists to seal the deal […]

Giannis Antetkounmpo has a knack for making it look like he’s a man among boys. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar did just that on Wednesday night as he literally just needed one dribble to get from the halfcourt line to the basket. Here’s a look at Giannis taking advantage of his insane length (h/t Eurohoops in […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is just taking their campaign day-by-day after garnering another win in their game against the Washington Wizards on Monday night. He claimed that he doesn’t want to look too far ahead into the season and planned to enjoy the victory along with his day off tomorrow by enjoying his favorite […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t slowing down one bit. The Greek Freak notched another triple-double performance in the Milwaukee Bucks‘ win over the Washington Wizards on Monday. He crushed legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s team record and did it in a historic fashion. Giannis dropped 31 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 rebounds to lead the Bucks to a win […]

With the March 25th NBA trade deadline fast approaching, now is the time contenders come into their final form. For the Milwaukee Bucks, that means finding the right combination of players to take advantage of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s greatness. Back-to-back disappointing playoff runs mean that the margin of error for general manager Jon Horst and the […]

Fresh from winning MVP honors at the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo continued to play well on Thursday, helping the Bucks rout the New York Knicks, 134-101. But while the Bucks came out sharp out of the All-Star break, Antetokounmpo’s math skills did not, based on his answer to a reporter’s […]

Who would’ve thought that sports cards would command insane prices these days? More than a year ago, most people never give much thought about this hobby, let alone invest a lot of money in it. Only a chosen few had the foresight to see how massive the sports card industry could become. Among those people […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo pulled out all the moves in the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. The reigning two-time MVP was a monster for Team LeBron as he took it upon himself to dominate and showcase his incredible arsenal which helped him win his first All-Star Game MVP trophy. But apparently, The Greek Freak […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo had a good weekend as he suited up as a starter for Team LeBron in the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. He was also delighted to be around Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic who saw action in the starting lineup of LeBron James’ squad as well. After the game, it […]

Milwaukee Bucks big man Giannis Antetokounmpo got a break from captain duties in last Sunday’s All-Star festivities, but he still ended up being the center of attention as he won the NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player award. Antetokounmpo was ecstatic in his interview with ESPN. “Obviously, I’m extremely happy at just having […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was in a good mood during the entirety of Sunday’s All-Star festivities. After putting on a show during the game and locking in the All-Star MVP, the Greek Freak took things up a notch by spoofing LeBron James’ iconic “Cleveland, this is for you” NBA Finals interview. Peep the clip […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has always said he wants to be one of the NBA’s elite. Well, there’s no doubt he already is. But after Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game, he climbed a notch higher as he joined the elite of the elites: Michael Jordan. After leading Team LeBron to an easy 170-150 win over […]