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Thursday night featured the highly-anticipated draft for the upcoming All-Star Games in Atlanta. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James had the privilege of selecting first, and unsurprisingly, the four-time NBA champ decided to take Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo as the first overall pick. The mouthwatering prospect of seeing LeBron James and Giannis play on […]

The Milwaukee Bucks‘ lone championship trophy has been longing for company inside the franchise’s trophy case since 1971. The Bucks have been through plenty of ups and downs over the years, from being lottery teams to enjoying powerhouse status in the league. Now, the Bucks are once again sitting on a lofty perch as one […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are one of the best teams in the NBA with reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the way. Certainly, their hopes to win a championship are very much within reach as long as The Greek Freak is in town. Milwaukee hopes it can add another banner to its lone 1971 championship banner in […]

It just feels like the Milwaukee Bucks are on the brink of a dynasty. Their recent surge has been mainly due to the emergence of Giannis Antetokounmpo as one of the best players in the league. Behind the Greek Freak is a staggering depth chart led by All-Stars Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday. During its […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have not won an NBA championship since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar still went by the name of Lew Alcindor. But things are looking up in Milwaukee. With reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the way, a multitude of Bucks news is once again considering Milwaukee as one of the favorites in the […]

There is a reason that Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is nicknamed the “Greek Freak.” The two-time reigning NBA MVP simply does things that other players cannot, which apparently includes repeatedly dunking on Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. On Tuesday evening in Milwaukee, Antetokounmpo managed to blow past Joki en route to a powerful slam […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo put up monster numbers against the Los Angeles Clippers and their All-Star pairing of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in their 105-100 victory Sunday night. Antetokounmpo was pumped after the tightly-contested win and it showed in an interview, per Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.  “It was individual pride. It is pride. […]

The LA Clippers held a 100-96 lead over the Milwaukee Bucks with just over four minutes remaining in the game. Then Kawhi Leonard and Paul George went cold as Giannis Antetokounmpo threw down the finishing touches on an impressive win. The Bucks defeated the Clippers 105-100 on Sunday afternoon behind Antetokounmpo’s monster performance with 36 […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo earned another stat line of at least 30 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists on Sunday afternoon, marking the 61st time in his career he’s accomplished the feat and tying him with Michael Jordan. In reaching sixth place on the all-time list, Giannis has accomplished at 26, which took Jordan […]

In case you missed it, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo bagged last year’s Defensive Player of the Year award (as well as his second consecutive MVP title). In Sunday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers, Giannis reminded L.A. big man Ivica Zubac exactly why he is considered as one of, if not the best defender […]

Sunday night featured a marquee matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Clippers. As expected, the reigning MVP and Defensive Player of the Year stepped it up when the lights were the brightest, as Giannis Antetokounmpo reminded Clippers big man Serge Ibaka that defending him is never going to be an easy task. […]

The latest matchup between New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo lived up to the hype, with both players leading their teams in a back-and-forth game. But in the end, it was Antetokounmpo and the Bucks that took home the win, 129-125. The reigning MVP and Defensive Player of the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks aren’t exactly as dominant as compared to last season and the previous one, leading many to believe that they may be on the downhill trend. But Giannis Antetokounmpo believes that the fact that they are winning close games rather than blowing other teams out is a testament that they’re actually “better” this […]

Two of the most freakish players in the NBA went head-to-head Thursday night, as the Milwaukee Bucks took on the New Orleans Pelicans. Both Zion Willamson and Giannis Antetokounmpo are basically walking highlight-makers, so seeing them face off is a sight to behold. During the first half, Williamson made an effort to slash past Giannis […]

After the Milwaukee Bucks’ win over the Minnesota Timberwolves last Tuesday, 139-112. Giannis Antetokounmpo had a genuine and emotional encounter with his Minnesota Timberwolves counterpart Karl-Anthony Towns. "I know how much he hurts. I know how hard it is to lose somebody you love and then go do your job." pic.twitter.com/6KjVma6ryE — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) […]

Tuesday night’s matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Minnesota Timberwolves featured an individual bout between two of the best players in the NBA today in Giannis Antetokounmpo and Karl-Anthony Towns. It didn’t take long before these two went head-to-head, which in one instance in the second quarter resulted in a technical foul for the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks played inspired basketball against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, thanks to a certain someone’s much-welcomed presence inside Fiserv Forum. Prior to tip-off, Bucks players Giannis Antetokounmpo and Donte DiVincenzo were treated to quite the surprise when they saw teammate Jrue Holiday inside the locker room. The 30-year-old guard, after all, had missed […]

Sacramento Kings coach Luke Walton seemed to have thought of the master plan to stop Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. But everything backfired when the two-time reigning MVP started knocking down his free throws. In the Bucks’ 128-115 victory over the Kings on Sunday, Giannis got to the line 24 times and knocked down 19 […]

One lucky NBA fan shared an unforgettable moment with Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo on Friday after receiving his game-worn shoes. As the Greek Freak made his way back to the locker room at Fiserv Forum after the Bucks dispatched the Sacramento Kings, 128-115, he made sure to give a young fan a nice souvenir […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was expecting a familiar face in the post-game interview right after the Milwaukee Bucks finally snapped that ugly five-game slide against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. While talking to the media after leading his team to a 98-85 win at Fiserv Forum, The Greek Freak looked for former Bucks beat reporter Matt […]

With a 14-15 record, the Toronto Raptors are still a couple of games behind Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference standings, even if the Bucks have lost five straight. Milwaukee still sits at third place in the East with a 16-13 record, while the Raptors are in the sixth spot. But […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been noticeably silent amid the Milwaukee Bucks’ ugly five-game slide. Shortly after the Bucks came out as losers once more against the Toronto Raptors, 110-96 at Fiserv Forum on Thursday, the two-time reigning NBA MVP broke his silence and addressed his team’s woes. In a lengthy statement posted by Eric Nehm of […]

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times for the Milwaukee Bucks over the last 10 games. Only a week and a half removed from their fifth straight victory over the Denver Nuggets, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks lost to the Toronto Raptors on Thursday, continuing what is now a five-game […]

Milwaukee Bucks fans would want to tread lightly on this one as everyone’s beloved vet-turned-analyst Kendrick Perkins delivers a hot take on their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The reigning back-to-back MVP is having another terrific season as the Bucks’ leader but we all know that everyone loves to hate at someone who’s on top. Enter, Kendrick […]

Thanasis Antetokounmpo came up with one of the best highlight-reel dunks of his young NBA career on Thursday as the Milwaukee Bucks took on the Toronto Raptors. Thanasis put Raptors star Pascal Siakam on a poster in the third quarter, and it was largely made possible by an outstanding dime from his lesser-known brother, Giannis […]

Despite being one of the best, if not the best, players in the game today, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is having yet another atrocious year shooting from the charity stripe this season. This has prompted his own brother, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, to come up with a unique routine to help his big brother with his […]

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet has spent most of the season garnering headlines for his impressive performances on the court’s offensive end. Rewarded with a four-year deal worth $85 million in the offseason, the guard has become the team’s primary scoring weapon, as the Raptors try to get into the playoff race. Thursday night against […]

As expected, it was announced Thursday that Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to be a starter for the East in the upcoming NBA All-Star Game. The reigning MVP and Defensive Player of the year celebrated his most recent milestone in style — by hitting the junebug challenge. Here’s a look at Giannis busting […]

Milwaukee Bucks senior vice president Alex Lasry will be running for Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate seat in 2022, and it like he already has the full support of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Greek Freak re-tweeted Lasry’s announcement on Wednesday and shared his excitement for the Bucks executive’s venture to politics. Proud of you my brother 💪🏽 […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were initially seen as a heavy contender to come out of the Eastern Conference prior to the start of the 2020-21 season. This came after Giannis Antetokounmpo opted to sign a max contract extension along with the acquisition of veteran playmaker Jrue Holiday during the offseason. Despite the big signings, the Bucks […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo understands the “panic” amid the team’s recent slump, but he wants everyone to trust the process. The Bucks have now lost four straight games, with the latest coming against the Toronto Raptors. Despite Giannis’ game-high 34 points, Milwaukee was no match to Toronto. Put simply, the Raptors showed no fear […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley is not a name you’ll often hear in the highlights. But on Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks, Bazley spiked one over reigning MVP and Defensive Player of the Year Giannis Antetokounmpo. Peep the clip below to see Bazley’s nasty slam. Antetokounmpo tried his best to catch up and deny […]

Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo had nothing but praise for the Utah Jazz after they lost to the Jazz, 129-115. According to Eric Woodyard of ESPN, Antetokounmpo appreciated how the Jazz was playing as a unit and that they are the “best team in the West”: “It just looks fun. Like when I watch […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is learning from the Milwaukee Bucks’ mistakes over the last two seasons. So much so, that the Greek Freak says he no longer seeks the Bucks to become the best regular-season team. Rather, he wants Milwaukee to play its basketball when it matters the most in the end, (per ESPN’s Eric Woodyard). Giannis […]

After getting swept by the Utah Jazz in their two-game season series, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has nothing but admiration for the Western Conference’s top-seeded team. On Friday, Giannis and Co. bowed down to the Jazz, 129-115, in a game that was never really close. Utah led by as much as 21 points, with […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert put Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo on a nasty poster on Friday at Vivint Smart Home Arena. In the opening period of the showdown between the two powerhouse teams, The Stifle Tower and the Greek Freak met each other at the rim. While it’s Giannis who usually serves up these […]

Milwaukee Bucks star and two-time reigning league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo’s shooting touch has been a topic of discussion for some time. But things are getting worse. Antetokounmpo is shooting 27.6 percent from beyond the arc on 4.1 attempts per game to start the season. The “Greek Freak” is also shooting just over 63 percent from […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were unable to close out the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night as Giannis Antetokounmpo missed a clutch shot in the waning seconds. After Milwaukee’s disappointing defeat, Antetokounmpo would give his reaction to a crucial no-call on Jae Crowder that happened late in the game, via The Athletic’s Eric Nehm. Asked Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

The Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks were involved in a hard-fought game on Wednesday that ended with a miss from Giannis Antetokounmpo. With the Suns walking away with a victory, Devin Booker threw some shade at Antetokounmpo for his final shot, via Kellan Olson of 98.7 Arizona Sports. Devin Booker's thoughts when he saw Giannis […]