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The Milwaukee Bucks have the best record in the NBA for the second consecutive season as they try again for an NBA championship. They’ll begin their title journey facing off against the Orlando Magic in the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs. The Bucks were two wins away last season from getting to the […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo won’t play in the team’s final regular-season game due to a suspension. The reigning MVP lost his cool on Tuesday and head-butted Washington Wizards forward Moe Wagner. However, there’s a silver lining to this. Since Antetokounmpo’s 2019-20 season is over, he’ll finish the campaign with the highest PER in NBA […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been suspended for the team’s final NBA seeding game, which could have major implications in the Western Conference playoff chase. The Portland Trail Blazers currently hold the No. 8 seed after Tuesday night’s victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Three teams — the Memphis Grizzlies, Phoenix Suns and San Antonio […]

Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been hit with a one-game suspension by the NBA, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, after yesterday’s flare-up with Washington Wizards center Moe Wagner. The NBA is suspending Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo for the Bucks’ final seeding game on Thursday for head bump on Wizards’ Mo Wagner, source tells […]

The NBA announced it will name the Kia NBA All-Seeding Games Team and the Kia NBA Player of the Seeding Games to honor the top performers for games played from July 30–Aug. 14 during the 2019-20 season restart at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. This can be equated as the NBA Bubble MVP and […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo uncharacteristically lost his temper and got himself ejected after headbutting Washington Wizards forward Moe Wagner on Tuesday. Right after the game, the Greek Freak admitted that it was a big mistake on his part. Per Eric Nehm of The Athletic, Antetokounmpo said he was “in the zone” and failed to […]

On Tuesday’s game against the Washington Wizards, Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks was ejected in the second half after headbutting Moe Wagner. Peep incident below. From the looks of it, the root of Antetokounmpo’s frustration came from the offensive foul drawn on him by Wagner. While it remains unclear, it seems that the two […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo will play against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday after missing the previous game due to oral surgery (per ESPN’s Eric Woodyard). Budenholzer on Giannis: “We’ll try and be wise and cautious with him like we always are.” — Eric Woodyard (@E_Woodyard) August 11, 2020 Antetokounmpo and the Bucks have […]

Walt Disney Studios is looking for someone to play Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo in an upcoming movie called “Greek Freak.” The movie is about Antetokounmpo’s journey from being poor in Greece to becoming one of the best basketball players in the NBA. Per Cast It Talent: The story of NBA players GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO and […]

Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo was held out of Monday night’s matchup against the Toronto Raptors due to oral surgery. Giannis had his dental work done prior to Monday’s game, but he was still in attendance for shootaround. His jowl, however, was a bit swollen after what is being reported as a root canal-like procedure. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have been viewed as the favorite in the Eastern Conference all season, but are the defending champion Toronto Raptors looking to take that title? With the two sides set to square off on Monday night, the debate train is building steam. The Raptors are rolling right now. In fact, the team has […]

The highly anticipated Milwaukee Bucks vs. Toronto Raptors showdown on Monday night is losing much of its luster. Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will sit out the game against the Raptors due to oral surgery, according to the team. He had previously been listed on the injury report as probable due to a toothache. While Milwaukee […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic had a career night on Saturday, as he led the Mavs to an overtime victory against the league-best Milwaukee Bucks. Following his team’s 136-132 defeat, reigning league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo had nothing but high praise for Doncic and his amazing performance. Here is what the Bucks superstar had to say […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic just submitted his entry for the Top 10 plays of the day, and it comes in the form of an astounding between-the-legs dime late in overtime against the league-best Milwaukee Bucks. The Mavs and the Bucks were involved in a captivating contest on Saturday, and Doncic dished out an amazing […]

The NBA announced three finalists on Saturday for its Defensive Player of the Year award, with reigning MVP forward Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks among the trio. The three finalists for #KiaDPOY… @Giannis_An34, @AntDavis23 and @rudygobert27! pic.twitter.com/ygSrzjyi9Z — NBA (@NBA) August 8, 2020 Joining Antetokounmpo is Los Angeles Lakers star power forward Anthony Davis […]

After overcoming a 23-point deficit against the Miami Heat on Thursday to clinch the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference standings for the second consecutive season, Milwaukee Bucks superstar small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo talked about what the team’s “biggest challenge” will be in the playoffs. Antetokounmpo, who is the heavy favorite to win his […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo went right through Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo’s chest for the vicious slam on Thursday. Adebayo, who is pretty strong himself, stood no chance against Antetokounmpo, who was coming downhill with full steam. GIANNIS WILL NOT BE DENIED 😤 pic.twitter.com/jz5O4xPrKK — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 6, 2020 Giannis came into […]

Many consider Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is the favorite to bag his second consecutive NBA MVP this season. Based on initial ballot returns, it appears that the 25-year-old is also in line to win Defensive Player of the Year. A recent article from Michael A. Scotto of HoopsHype detailed how the news outlet was […]

There’s a brewing rivalry between Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks and James Harden of the Houston Rockets. While die-hard fans of respective teams have been clashing heads to defend their stars, Austin Rivers reveals what really goes on between the two on the court. Rivers recently appeared on the Load Management podcast where he […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was asked a question about Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Rather than answering the question straight up, Kerr decided to dodge it to avoid controversy. Kerr joined The Bill Simmons Podcast on Wednesday where they talked about everything and anything about basketball. But when Simmons dropped a question […]

Milwaukee Bucks’ MVP candidate and new dad Giannis Antetokounmpo had his number one fan in virtual attendance for his team’s matchup with the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday afternoon: his son, Liam. Liam Charles Antetokounmpo, who was born in February, occupied a box on the virtual fan screen while being held by his mother, Mariah Riddlesprigger. Liam […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is the frontrunner for MVP and possibly Defensive Player of the Year as well, but that didn’t deter Brooklyn Nets swingman Justin Anderson from taking Antetokounmpo on a voyage to the rim. In the second quarter of Tuesday’s matchup between the potential first-round foes, Anderson darted toward the lane and […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is generally known as a nice guy, but the Greek sensation became enraged during Tuesday’s matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. Giannis was sent to the ground while jockeying for position with Donta Hall under the rim. As he got up, Antetokounmpo offered a few choice words to Hall. Officials were […]

Tattoos have always been a source of personal expression for individuals around the globe, and that includes NBA players. Some choose a name, symbol or portrait, while others go for entire works of art. However, there are also those who choose to leave their bodies free of ink. It’s a personal decision, after all. Many […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will never forget his late father’s sacrifices just so he can chase his NBA dream. The reigning NBA MVP paid homage to his old man, Charles Antetokounmpo, who would have turned 57 today. The Greek Freak shared his love and admiration for the Antetokounmpo patriarch with a touching video tribute. […]

The Houston Rockets managed to remain undefeated in the NBA bubble with another crazy win, this time toppling the Milwaukee Bucks in crunch time with a 120-116 win on Sunday. While there was plenty of action to dissect from this game, these are the three major takeaways from this blockbuster showdown, which saw the Rockets […]

Fans and pundits were quick to praise Houston Rockets superstar James Harden after putting on an uncharacteristic defensive clinic against reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. But as far as The Beard is concerned, there was nothing out of the ordinary of his performance that led to the Rockets’ 120-116 statement […]

Sunday night produced one of the best games we’ve had in the Disney World bubble thus far, as the Houston Rockets emerged victorious in a hard-fought encounter against the league-best Milwaukee Bucks. Reigning league MVP and Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo shared his thoughts after the disappointing loss, and the Al-Star forward provided quite a post-game […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden put on a marvelous defensive display against Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo on Sunday. Yes, you read that right. The bearded guard, often criticized for his lack of effort on D, just shut down the reigning MVP in the closing minutes of their highly-competitive match. Harden put the clamps on […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has a unique ability to cover large swaths of the court in just a few, freakishly long strides —contributing to his domination in close proximity to the basket. “Right in between the half court and the 3-point line, I can take two steps and dunk,” Antetokounmpo said to the media […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been fined $15,000 by the NBA for comments about officiating Friday night. Smart ripped the referees on Friday for overturning Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo’s sixth foul two times. First fine of the NBA restart: Boston’s Marcus Smart has been fined $15,000 by the NBA for comments about officiating […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was already a leading candidate to win his second consecutive MVP entering the NBA restart in Orlando. The “Greek Freak” showcased why he is one of the best players in the world on Saturday against the Boston Celtics, pouring in 36 points on 14-for-20 shooting from the field and also […]

Milwaukee Bucks big man Brook Lopez was all praises for his superstar teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo following a dominant performance by the reigning league Most Valuable Player on Friday. Lopez was all serious during the post-game press conference, but we could not help but notice how cute his 101 Dalmatians face mask was. Here’s a close […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo picked up right where he left off. The Greek Freak led his team to an impressive 119-112 victory against the Boston Celtics in their first game inside the bubble. The reigning MVP finished with another stellar line in the win, and in the process, set two new records in his […]

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown did not hide his frustrations towards the supposed preferential treatment that Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo received from officials on Friday. The usually soft-spoken 23-year-old posted a now-deleted IG story showing a photoshopped image of the reigning NBA MVP holding hands with referee Ken Mauer. Brown also retweeted the screenshot […]

One of the most controversial moments of the season restart thus far involved league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, as the Milwaukee Bucks superstar was at the center of what was deemed as a potentially hostile act during his team’s matchup against the Boston Celtics on Friday. Things got a bit feisty in the close encounter between […]

It seems like Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo holds no bad blood against Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart. The two were involved in a pretty hard collision during their match-up on Friday. The Greek Freak had quite the spill after Smart appeared to yank him mid-air, causing the pair to land awkwardly to the floor. […]

After the Boston Celtics lost to the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, Marcus Smart essentially ripped the NBA for overturning Giannis Antetokounmpo’s sixth foul not once, but twice. Celtics guard Marcus Smart on overturned charge on Giannis, “Quite frankly, I think we all know what that was about. It was Giannis’s 6th foul didn’t want to […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo should have fouled out two times against the Boston Celtics on Friday. However, thanks to NBA review, the Bucks star luckily avoided fouling out both times he was originally called for foul No. 6. Giannis getting a superstar's benefit of the doubt 🤔 pic.twitter.com/TNu5CnK6Tm — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August […]