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The Milwaukee Bucks desperately needed something to go their way in Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers on Friday after dropping the first two games of the first round on the road. Another loss would have led to more noise about Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors with the Bucks on the brink of elimination. On Friday, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NBA playoffs so far, but there is still time for them to turn it around. The Bucks lost each of the first two games of their first round series against the Indiana Pacers, leading to a lot of Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors, […]

The Golden State Warriors are in the middle of the NBA Playoffs as they look to take down the Houston Rockets in the first round. A big reason they’re even in this position is due to the acquisition of Jimmy Butler at the trade deadline, but he wasn’t the only star they called about. Milwaukee […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made one of the more surprising moves ahead of the 2024-25 trade deadline by sending longtime forward Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Kyle Kuzma. While the trade raised eyebrows around the league, new reporting from NBA insider Brett Siegel has shed light on how Giannis Antetokounmpo truly felt […]

The Milwaukee Bucks may be facing more than just playoff elimination as they trail 0-2 to the Indiana Pacers in their first-round series. While Game 3 in Milwaukee on Friday night offers a chance at redemption, attention has already started shifting toward the team’s long-term future — particularly in light of growing speculation surrounding superstar […]

Some of the greatest players in NBA history achieved greatness by remaining with the same organization throughout their entire careers. Bill Russell and Larry Bird spent all 13 years of their respective careers with the Boston Celtics. John Stockton played 19 years solely for the Utah Jazz. Of course, then there’s Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and general manager Jon Horst have agreed to a multiyear contract extension, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Horst, the organization’s GM since 2017, was responsible for constructing Milwaukee’s championship roster in 2021. Under his leadership, the Bucks have been one of the most successful teams in the league. A new deal […]

As soon as Giannis Antetokounmpo said the Milwaukee Bucks were in life or death mode, the motivation is there. However, for the Indiana Pacers, they might not want to give more motivation to the former MVP. Despite being down 2-0 in the series, Antetokounmpo has had masterful performances. Most recently, he posted a 34-point and […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has joined a rare group of NBA legends for all the wrong reasons. Antetokounmpo became just the fourth player in league history to average at least 35 points and 15 rebounds over the first two games of a playoff series and still trail 0-2. The others — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, and Cliff […]

With the Milwaukee Bucks down 0-2 to the Indiana Pacers, some might’ve hit the panic button. For Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo, he sees it as more than just being panicked. He dropped a bar on where the Bucks are at, via Eric Nehm of The Athletic on X (formerly Twitter). “It’s not something that you […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are drawing closer to another early exit in the NBA Playoffs following Tuesday’s 123-115 road loss to the Indiana Pacers. They can quickly get back into the series by thriving on their home floor, starting this Friday, but Doc Rivers’ squad is in a 2-0 hole at this moment. Three consecutive first-round […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are scratching and clawing to get their first-round series with the Indiana Pacers back to Milwaukee with a 1-1 split, but things didn’t go to plan. Despite the return of Damian Lillard, the Pacers and their explosive offense has still been too much for the Bucks as Indiana rolls to a 123-115 […]

Listless and lifeless, the Milwaukee Bucks trailed throughout Game 1 of the team’s playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, falling 117-98. “The way we played tonight, at times, wasn’t us,” Giannis Antetokounmpo told reporters postgame. “I think we’re gonna be better. In the second half, we were better.” To answer their superstar’s plea for more […]

Since they won the 2021 NBA Finals, the playoffs have not been kind to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. This organization has won only a single series in the three years since their championship run, and now the Bucks are once again up against the wall after losing Game 1 of their first-round series […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are back in the playoffs, and this year’s results could have a big impact on the team’s future. Giannis has been with the team for his entire career, but there is a lot of chatter about him potentially going to play for another team. He did win a ring […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic, and Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo were all named MVP finalists by the NBA. After the association’s highly anticipated MVP race between Thunder’s Gilgeous-Alexander and Nuggets’ Jokic, the two are officially finalists for Most Valuable Player, with Antetokounmpo in the hunt. The NBA’s announcement […]

As the Milwaukee Bucks lost Game 1 to the Indiana Pacers, 117-98, in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, the offensive side of the ball will be examined closely to determine what needs to be fixed. There’s no doubt that aspect struggled, especially with Bucks newcomer Kyle Kuzma going scoreless in the contest, while […]

If the Milwaukee Bucks crash out early in the NBA Playoffs, one sports analyst believes that Giannis Antetokounmpo should request a trade. Antetokounmpo and the Bucks are getting ready for a first-round matchup against the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 postseason, a rematch from last year. He missed most of that series in 2024 due […]

The Brooklyn Nets are in the early stages of a rebuild. However, with an NBA-best 13 tradable first-round picks and over $50 million in cap space, the team has the ammo to go star hunting as early as this summer. General manager Sean Marks said such an acquisition would need to turn the Nets into […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are heading back to the NBA playoffs. However, the Miami Heat might be on his mind if there is another flop in the playoffs. After the Bucks lost to the Indiana Pacers last season, 2025 feels like redemption. However, Marcus Morris suggested on First Take that Antetokounmpo head somewhere […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and Pistons guard Malik Beasley shared a moment a few days after their celebration drama. The elite three-point shooter was unhappy with his former teammates’ actions at his expense on Friday. However, any notion of the two having beef after this heated moment was squashed during the pregame of the […]

Detroit Pistons’ guard Malik Beasley was not happy with Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo stealing his celebration. During the Bucks’ 125-119 victory over the Pistons, Antetokounmpo pulled out a celebration that appeared to copy the one Beasley makes. The two eventually went back-and-forth with one another, as Antetokounmpo laughed it off. Beasley made his thoughts […]

The Milwaukee Bucks extended their winning streak to seven games on Friday night, defeating the Detroit Pistons 125-119 in a crucial late-season matchup. Giannis Antetokounmpo once again led the way for Milwaukee, delivering a dominant triple-double performance with 32 points, 15 assists, 11 rebounds, two blocks, and a steal while shooting 11-of-22 from the field […]

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins gave Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo his flowers, mentioning Hall of Fame forward Tim Duncan, in his latest take on the postseason. After a 136-111 blowout win against the New Orleans Pelicans, Antetokounmpo commended his Bucks’ mindset before the postseason. In delivering his playoff predictions for the Eastern Conference, Perkins picked […]

After a 136-111 win against the New Orleans Pelicans, Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo revealed he enjoys his team’s current position in the regular season. With the playoffs quickly approaching, and Bucks All-Star Damian Lillard on the mend since March 18, Antetokounmpo understands the importance of his team building momentum before the postseason. After Thursday’s […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo could be sidelined on Thursday as the Milwaukee Bucks attempt to move closer to securing the Eastern Conference’s fifth seed. The team downgraded the two-time MVP to questionable for their New Orleans Pelicans matchup due to an illness. They initially listed him as probable due to left shoulder tendinopathy. The Bucks are coming […]

ESPN’s Bobby Marks recently explored hypothetical trade packages from all 29 NBA teams for superstar guard Luka Doncic, including a bold proposal involving the Milwaukee Bucks. In his analysis, Marks suggested the Bucks could have offered Damian Lillard and a 2031 first-round pick in exchange for Doncic to create a dynamic pairing with Giannis Antetokounmpo. […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward, Bobby Portis, joined an exclusive club in franchise history during the team’s incredible comeback against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference looked like it was about to get blown out on Tuesday. The Bucks were down by as much as 24 points in the fourth quarter but […]

Since 2021, the Milwaukee Bucks have yet to replicate their championship run. Although the addition of Damian Lillard reignited some hope of adding more gold to the Giannis Antetokounmpo era, things have been disappointing at best. Outside of an NBA Cup title, the Bucks have struggled to piece together a solid championship campaign. Unfortunately, their […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo cemented his status as one of the NBA’s all-time greats with his championship in 2021. However, the Milwaukee Bucks nearly fell to a shorthanded Brooklyn Nets squad in the second round. Jeff Teague said his former teammate’s title has an asterisk next to it because of the Nets’ dominance before James Harden and Kyrie […]

On Saturday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks picked up a big overtime win over the Miami Heat on the road. As per usual, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the charge in this one, scoring 36 points to go along with 15 rebounds and 10 assists. The bad news for the Bucks is that they have another game 24 […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat will play on Saturday night. However, is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing in the game? Giannis has been dealing with a left foot sprain. It is worth noting that Antetokounmpo has been listed on the injury report a number of times this season, but he has played in 63 of Milwaukee’s […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo could be on the move in the offseason. While the Greek Freak has always expressed his loyalty to the Bucks, every basketball fan can feel that his impatience is also growing. It has been four years since Giannis led the franchise to its first NBA championship in five decades. And with […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a performance for the ages in the Milwaukee Bucks’ game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night. In 39 minutes of action, Antetokounmpo put up a stat line of 35 points, 20 assists, 17 rebounds, and two steals. He shot 12-of-19 from the field, including 1-of-1 from three, and 10-of-11 from the […]

The Buffalo Bills made the decision this offseason to reward Josh Allen with a contract extension worth $330 million, with an NFL record $250 million of it being guaranteed. The deal added two years to Allen’s contract and locked him in with the Bills through the 2030 season. Many people would wonder why the Bills […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo, one of the best players in the NBA, has long been rumored as a player who could one day request a trade out of the Milwaukee Bucks organization. That day has yet to come, but it may be more likely than ever this upcoming offseason. Antetokounmpo’s pairing with Damian Lillard hasn’t been as […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is unlike most NBA players, and he knows it. In a league that is trending more and more toward 3-point shooting, Antetokounmpo stands out as a player whose proverbial bread is buttered in the paint. For that reason, the former two-time NBA MVP believes he is a maverick. “Obviously, I’m […]

There is no shortage of paths available to the Brooklyn Nets as they navigate their rebuild. With 13 tradable first-round picks — including their own this year and next — and over $50 million in cap space, they can build through the draft or expedite their timeline with a star acquisition. They reportedly prefer the […]

With only two weeks left in the 2024-25 NBA regular season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is in line to be named the third MVP in Oklahoma City Thunder history. This has been a historic season for Gilgeous-Alexander, and he has the edge over Nikola Jokic after the two were very close in this NBA MVP race around […]