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The event portion of NBA All-Star weekend is one of the most exciting parts of the season. Players showing their dunks, shooting, and skills in a series of fun events have created numerous legendary moments throughout the years. This year, the league is mixing up the format for the NBA All-Star Taco Bell Skills Challenge. Rather […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid went toe-to-toe before the All-Star break. Both superstars played strong games but the Philadelphia 76ers came out on top, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 123-120. Antetokounmpo recorded 32 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists and three steals. Embiid tallied 42 points, 14 rebounds and five assists. He said that he lives for […]

We all know that Giannis Antetokounmpo is freakishly strong. On Thursday against the Sixers, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar once again exhibited his brute strength by literally picking up a grown man like a baby. Yes, you read that right. And here’s the mind-blowing clip to prove it (h/t Bleacher Report on Twitter): Giannis picked up […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has become one of the most imposing players in the NBA. Giannis has bulked up considerably since entering the NBA, becoming a paint beast in the process. The Bucks star has even added a capable three-point shot to his game, something people thought he wouldn’t be capable of doing. […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated the Indiana Pacers to the tune of 50 points on a ridiculous 17-of-21 from the field in a 128-119 victory on Tuesday night. The 21 shots marked the fourth-fewest attempts in a 50-point game in NBA history (he went 14-of-18 from the foul line), and The Greek Freak also […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s dominance with the Milwaukee Bucks has propelled him into the MVP conversation once again, but for former NBA All-Star Kenyon Martin, that shouldn’t be surprising anymore. According to Martin, Antetokounmpo–much like Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James–is capable of being in the MVP talks every year with the way he plays. “Listen, Giannis […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has already accomplished a whole lot in the NBA and he’s just nine seasons into his career. The Greek Freak has won an NBA title, been a two-time MVP, and was named a Finals MVP. Aside from that, he’s also heading to his sixth All-Star Game this weekend. Given his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are having a painful 2021-22 NBA season, to say the least. They have failed to come anywhere close to their preseason expectations and seem likely to have an early from the playoffs this year. On Tuesday night, though, during yet another excruciating loss for the Lakers–this one to the Milwaukee Bucks– […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have been able to find a good amount of success this season after winning an NBA title a year ago. Despite many of their injuries, worst to Brook Lopez, the Bucks are still the second seed in the Eastern Conference. Many of the reasons why the Bucks have found plenty of success […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is now a dad of two, and if his kids are not enough proof, his dad jokes should give it away. On Sunday, right after the Pro Bowl and ahead of Super Bowl 56 next weekend, Antetokounmpo fired away his best shot for a football joke. It is not an […]

The Milwaukee Bucks may have hit a rough patch early in the season, but they rounding back into their championship form quite nicely. They now hold the third seed in the Eastern Conference, just behind the Chicago Bulls and the Miami Heat. Questions surrounding their legitimacy have now been quelled. The Bucks’ latest exploits involve […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo showcased his entire repertoire once again on Tuesday night as he led the Milwaukee Bucks to a 112-98 victory over the Washington Wizards. Giannis produced another mind-numbing triple-double and in the process, he surpassed the GOAT himself, Michael Jordan, for an epic NBA all-time record. The Bucks superstar logged his 29th career triple-double […]

The Milwaukee Bucks got embarrassed by the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night, 136-100. Milwaukee couldn’t get anything going on the offensive or defensive side of the ball as Khris Middleton only scored nine points, and Jrue Holiday finished with 14. This was the worst that the Bucks have looked all season and has certainly led […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are current NBA champions and they are in a good position to repeat. While their season has been up-and-down, they are still at the top of the Eastern Conference. Right now, the Bucks are just two games back of the leading Miami Heat. Giannis Antetokounmpo is once again in the MVP conversations […]

Julius Randle had plenty of motivation to play well as the New York Knicks finished their road trip with a matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. Breaking New York’s losing streak and showing out against one of the NBA’s best players would be a great way to get back on track. Before the game, Randle said […]

What came first, the chicken or the egg? For Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, the answer is pretty clear. It’s the chicken. Always. The Bucks suffered an upset loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, 115-99. The defending champions failed to sustain their strong start and the surging Cavaliers pounced on them like an […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo, arguably the most dominant player in the NBA today, has a habit of preaching humility. The Milwaukee Bucks’ superstar is always working to be the best but doesn’t show his confidence in ways besides his play…at least, most of the time. There is always confidence and energy radiating from Antetokounmpo but he won’t […]

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 […]