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Ever since Giannis Antetokounmpo burst onto the scene people have been saying, ‘if only he could add a three-point shot.’ It’s the obvious next step in his game but it may not be the best way for him to get to another level as a scorer, especially in the playoffs. On the daily Locked On […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic has helped his team to a 4-3 start, while the Milwaukee Bucks have the same record over a week into the new season. But it wasn’t long ago when Bogdanovic’s name was linked to the Bucks, with no less than reigning MVP and Defensive Player of the Year Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was able to impose his will against Billy Donovan’s Chicago Bulls for their sixth game of the season. The two-time NBA MVP took advantage of his matchup with rookie Patrick Williams and scored a total of 12 points in 3:34 minutes while also drawing two fouls from the 19-year-old, per […]

The Milwaukee Bucks set an NBA record when they hit 29 three-pointers in their 47-point win over the Miami Heat. The offensive explosion was an encouraging sight to see, especially against the Heat; the team who knocked out the Bucks in the playoffs last year. However, the lone dark point was Giannis Antetokounmpo. More accurately, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks set an NBA record for three-pointers made in a single game on Tuesday, as they collectively sank 29 triples in a 144-97 rout over the Miami Heat. Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer is a detailed-oriented hoops junkie, yet he was unaware that his team was setting a new mark — during or […]

Rather than hit unrestricted free agency in 2021, Giannis Antetokounmpo allowed the Milwaukee Bucks organization and fans to take a collective sigh of relief when he announced his decision to sign a five-year, $228 million supermax extension on Dec. 15. Antetokounmpo inked his deal roughly a week before the Dec. 21 extension deadline. However, that […]

In the Golden State Warriors’ win over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, James Wiseman unleashed his inner Giannis Antetokounmpo by coming up with a block then taking it all the way for the slam on the other end. Warriors coach Steve Kerr was impressed by the play, noting he did see some bits of the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks got off to a dominant start against the Miami Heat, outscoring the reigning Eastern Conference champions, 83-51 in the first half. A huge part of Milwaukee’s hot start can be attributed to their insane 3-point shooting. In fact, the Cream City squad set a franchise record for 3-pointers made in a single […]

The NBA had no shortage of memorable moments in 2020, both on and off the floor. It’s why this post is dedicated to the 10 best NBA moments of 2020. All 30 organizations navigated a global pandemic, with players and coaches also leading the charge for social justice and equality. It was a year like […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were expected to pounce on the New York Knicks on Sunday. But in a strange turn of events, coupled with the Bucks’ poor defense, it was the Tom Thibodeau-coached team who came out on top. Two-time reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo shared his disappointment on his team’s performance, pointing out that they’re not […]

James Wiseman followed up his strong debut with an equally-impressive outing against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Christmas Day. Though the Golden State Warriors lost this one, Wiseman certainly made an impression. Scoring 18 points to go along with eight rebounds and three blocks, Wiseman looked like a gem of a find for […]

The Milwaukee Bucks had a chance to force overtime against the Boston Celtics in their season-opener on Wednesday, only for Giannis Antetokounmpo to miss a clutch free throw. Following Milwaukee’s heartbreaking loss, Antetokounmpo discussed his missed free throw at the end of the game versus the Celtics. “One, two, three, four, five dribbles. Put the […]

The Boston Celtics took home their first win of the early 2020-21 NBA season, thanks to star forward Jayson Tatum banking in a 3-pointer over two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. JAYSON TATUM GAME WINNER OVER GIANNIS 🚨🔥pic.twitter.com/v8BxkwWbuX — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 24, 2020 The Bucks had 0.4 seconds on the clock to […]

Kostas Antetokounmpo was the first Los Angeles Lakers player to receive his ring on opening night. As such, he was the first to get a surprise from his family members, which included his own brother, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Apart from congratulating his little brother, Giannis also encouraged him to “get more rings” (h/t […]

Might the Portland Trail Blazers have been a sleeper team to land Giannis Antetokounmpo before the “Greek Freak” signed a supermax with the Milwaukee Bucks? Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reported on the latest edition of the Posted Up podcast Antetokounmpo had grown especially close with Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard this summer. Haynes added […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is usually known as the one roasting or making fun of his brothers Kostas, who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, and Thanasis, who is his teammate with the Milwaukee Bucks. This time, it’s Thanasis making fun of his younger brother with the help of a Giannis look-alike on TikTok. Meanwhile, on TikTok… […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s decision to sign a supermax extension is “huge” for the league. Silver spoke about Giannis’ contract on Monday, suggesting it reflects the collective bargaining agreement is working as designed — for the Bucks and everyone else. The commish Adam Silver told me on @FirstTake that […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo recently signed his supermax extension with the Milwaukee Bucks, proving that he has confidence in winning a championship in Milwaukee. When appearing on SiriusXM NBA Radio, Antetokounmpo referenced Michael Jordan as someone he wants to emulate when it comes to his championship aspirations. “One of the greatest players, Michael Jordan, and his team, […]

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer doesn’t believe Giannis Antetokounmpo’s back injury is a big issue, according to Kane Pitman of Locked On Bucks. During a conference call with reporters on Friday, Budenholzer said Antetokounmpo’s back is just tight right now and should be resolved very soon. “It’s just tight,” Budenholzer said of the Most Valuable […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo are in a better place now than they were a mere month ago. The Eastern Conference as a whole has seemingly gotten better as well, which should be fine given the Bucks’ refreshed mentality in their mission to win the NBA title. All the acquisitions by the Bucks will […]

It’s safe to say that Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer was extremely thrilled when he learned that Giannis Antetokounmpo had finally announced his supermax extension. Coach Bud himself even admitted that he had to get a hold of himself the moment he found out. The 51-year-old described how his sons texted him the news […]

The Los Angeles Lakers completed most of their objectives in the offseason. As the window on LeBron James’ career nears its end, Rob Pelinka is aware that the front office must capitalize on every opportunity that increases their chances of repeating for a championship this year. While other teams made sure to get better in […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo made the huge decision to stay in Milwaukee and sign the richest deal in NBA history. There were so many things that factored into his decision. The Bucks are the only NBA team he’s ever known. He wants to continue building on what they’ve done since he was drafted. Then, of course, the […]

James Harden’s time with the Houston Rockets is at a stalemate, with the superstar guard wanting a trade to a championship contender but the Rockets demanding a hefty ransom for his services. The Milwaukee Bucks are one such contender Harden reportedly has on his trade list. Be that as it may, the interest level doesn’t […]

With the 2020-21 NBA season less than a week away, the biggest news in professional basketball this week came out of Milwaukee, as two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo signed a five-year, $228 million supermax to stay with the team that drafted him. With the superstar off the table for the 2021 offseason, many teams looking to […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were able to agree on an extension with Giannis Antetokounmpo that’ll run through the 2025-26 season, but the front office’s work isn’t done yet. Yes, Antetokounmpo elected against playing in a flashier city such as Miami or Los Angeles, but a contract extension in today’s league is simply that—an agreement. One of […]

To be blunt, the Toronto Raptors weren’t exactly frontrunners to land Giannis Antetokounmpo in the event that he decided to not sign his supermax extension from the Milwaukee Bucks. Be that as it may, the Raptors have recently had a bit of luck in obtaining talent. They’ve had two of the best two-way players in […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo signed a five-year, $228.2 million extension with the Milwaukee Bucks, giving him the richest contract in NBA history. Following his megadeal with the Bucks, Antetokounmpo revealed his plans for the next five years. The Greek Freak also had time for jokes: “I just want to have kids, being able to raise my kids, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo officially signed his supermax extension with the Milwaukee Bucks this week. While there were multiple reasons why he chose to remain with the Bucks, one of them was apparently due to his mother being comfortable living in Milwaukee. “I talked to my mother, asked her, did she want to move? She said, ‘No.’ […]

When Giannis Antetokounmpo was thinking about his future with the Milwaukee Bucks and whether to sign an extension with the team, he had one particular fear that he never wanted to see happen. Antetokounmpo gave a few statements on Wednesday after signing his five-year, $228 million supermax extension with Milwaukee. During the video press conference, […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo went from most Valuable Player to Most Valuable Dad! Giannis recently celebrated his $228 million super-max extension in the best possible way: by picking up some new toys and clothes for his baby son, Liam. “Bought a lot of toys for Liam. Bought a lot of clothes for Liam,” the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo made the decision to sign a Supermax contract extension and stay in Milwaukee. Bucks fans and the organization rejoiced at the news but the NBA league office has reason to celebrate too. On the daily Locked On Bucks Podcast, host Kane Pitman reacts to Giannis signing an extension in Milwaukee and how his […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have locked in Giannis Antetokounmpo for the long haul, which can allow the front office to breathe a sigh of relief. The thought of Milwaukee not being able to acquire another star besides Jrue Holiday was rumored to play a factor in their ability to retain the reigning MVP. While they did […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was incredibly transparent with management in the months leading up to his signing a five-year supermax. Brian Windhorst and Kevin Arnovitz of ESPN reported one of the more impactful meetings between Giannis and management two days after Milwaukee was eliminated from the playoffs. Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry had lunch with […]

The Miami Heat were already likely out of the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes after Bam Adebayo signed his five-year rookie max deal. Both Adebayo and Antetokounmpo share the same agent, which was rumored to play into Adebayo’s timing on signing his extension. The idea of the MVP coming to South Beach took a turn for the […]

Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who is also the co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks, won it big on Tuesday after they secured Giannis Antetokounmpo with a supermax extension. In an interview with the Pat McAfee Show soon after the deal was announced, Rodgers clearly looked like a happy man. He believes the Bucks’ […]

We can all now put the endless Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors to rest after he confirmed his commitment to the Milwaukee Bucks for the next five years. The two-time NBA MVP announced on Tuesday that he will be signing a gargantuan $228.2 million extension – the most lucrative deal recorded in NBA history. While the […]

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler knows the Milwaukee Bucks are one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. With Giannis Antetokounmpo agreeing to a supermax deal, Butler is ready to go up against the Bucks once again. Antetokounmpo has signed a five-year, $228 million supermax extension with the Bucks. This means that the Cream […]

As confirmed in an official statement released by the Milwaukee Bucks, the franchise and superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo have agreed to a brand new contract extension that will keep the Greek Freak in Wisconsin for the foreseeable future. After the deal has been confirmed, the 26-year-old Antetokounmpo also released his own statement regarding the deal, […]