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The Toronto Raptors have already started to kick the tires on their attempt to woo Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo in free agency, ensuring there’s enough cap space to make him a max-level offer in 2021. Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry is confident that the machine the franchise has built in the last few years will […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was phenomenal on Monday night, but his efforts were not enough to stop the Luka Doncic-less Dallas Mavericks from snapping the Milwaukee Bucks’ 18-game winning streak, 120-116, at the Fiserv Forum. The Greek Freak scored 48 points and grabbed 14 rebounds while shooting 18-of-31 from the field (54 percent) and 3-for-5 from three-point […]

The New York Knicks are reportedly obsessed with hiring Masai Ujiri as their new president because they believe he can land Giannis Antetokounmpo when the reigning MVP can potentially become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2021. One former NBA general manager, though, says it’s going to take the Knicks a full “team” […]

Two of the NBA’s brightest stars will face off on Monday night, well sort of, as Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks are set to host Luka Doncic and the Mavs. Unfortunately, Doncic will be unable to play in this one due to injury. Both players have become essential pieces of their respective organizations, but which […]

The Toronto Raptors are interested in re-signing point guard Fred VanVleet, but don’t want to compromise the cap space they’re hoping to free up to make a run at Giannis Antetokounmpo in 2021, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (via RealGM). “I think for Toronto, they look at this season and then they look at the […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has been having the best season of his career to date. The 25-year-old has been dominating the league thus far and is doing even better than his MVP season. As it turns out, Giannis has been playing inspired basketball with his very first bundle of joy on the way. Recently, […]

If the Milwaukee Bucks are going to extend their winning straight to 18 games against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, they are going to have to do it without Eric Bledsoe, and they may even have to manage without Giannis Antetokounmpo. According to Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Bledsoe will not play against […]

The Milwaukee Bucks got Giannis Antetokounmpo back for their roadie on Friday night against the Memphis Grizzlies, and the superstar wasted no time throwing down dunks and pirouetting at the FedExForum floor. It was a surprisingly close game with the Eastern Conference finalists pulling away late punctuated by the Greek Freak posterizing another victim in […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is slowly building himself a career worthy of the Hall of Fame one day. In fact, Giannis aligned himself with one of the all-time greats on Friday, joining the ranks of the late Moses Malone as the only two players in the last 45 seasons to have 14 games of […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is usually the one serving facials, but he was on the receiving end of it on Friday against Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson. The 6-foot-9 Anderson, who is really not known for his athleticism, showcased some hops made possible by a beautiful give-and-go play with De’Anthony Melton. With the game […]

It’s no secret that Milwaukee Bucks backup center Robin Lopez is a big pro-wrestling fan, often seen tussling with mascots throughout his nine-year NBA career. It seems that his affinity with the sport has rubbed off on his teammates, as the East-leading squad had a rather interesting pregame routine prior to their match versus the […]

Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is used to highlight dunks, but this time around he made fools out of Memphis Grizzlies forwards Solomon Hill and Jaren Jackson Jr. before wiggling his way to the basket for the slam (via Dime). Giannis … YUP. (via @NBATV)pic.twitter.com/cW13Gre6QH — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) December 14, 2019 The 25-year-old reigning […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have upgraded superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo from questionable to probable for Friday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Antetokounmpo didn’t play on Wednesday versus the New Orleans Pelicans due to a quad injury. The Bucks easily defeated the Pelicans sans Giannis, winning by 15 points. Giannis has been upgraded to probable for tonight's game in […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are listing superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo as questionable to face the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. Antetokounmpo didn’t play on Wednesday versus the New Orleans Pelicans due to a quad injury. Giannis Antetokounmpo is questionable to face the Grizzlies tomorrow. Kyle Korver is out with back (to-back) soreness. — Kane Pitman (@KanePitman) December 12, […]

Former NBA guard and current ESPN analyst Jalen Rose says Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler has been the second-best player in the Eastern Conference so far behind Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Heat are 18-6 on the season and Butler is playing some of his best basketball. The four-time All-Star is averaging 20.6 points, […]

Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo will be held out of Wednesday night’s home game against the New Orleans Pelicans due to soreness in his right quad tendon, according to a report from Matt Velazquez of the Journal Sentinel. Giannis Antetokounmpo is out tonight with right quad tendon soreness. — Matt Velazquez (@Matt_Velazquez) December 11, 2019 […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Wesley Matthews pounced on Milwaukee Bucks teammate Robin Lopez, showcasing that they might have a career in professional wrestling. Antetokounmpo and Matthews showed their wrestling moves, using a seemingly willing Lopez to be their punching bag. Once his NBA career is over, Giannis may have a spot waiting for him in the […]

ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith is hearing that the New York Knicks want to hire Jason Kidd as their next head coach so they can lure Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to The Big Apple. Antetokounmpo and Kidd have a strong relationship which they built during Kidd’s time with the Bucks. Giannis can become an […]

The Milwaukee Bucks faced the new-look L.A. Clippers on the same day as Giannis Antetokounmpo’s birthday in what could be a preview of the 2020 NBA Finals in June. It was all but an exciting match as the Bucks obliterated the Clippers on Friday en route to a 119-91 victory. After the game, Clippers head […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo made a bit of history on Friday night, as he led his side to a surprising blowout victory against the Los Angeles Clippers, 119-91. Many considered this meeting as a potential preview of this season’s Finals matchup, but thanks in large part to the reigning MVP’s dominance, the Bucks ended […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will always remain a kid at heart. The reigning NBA MVP, who turned 25 years old on Friday, was like a kid on Christmas as he gyrated in joy while being greeted by the home fans inside the packed Fiserv Forum. Giannis enjoyed the birthday chants 😄🎂 pic.twitter.com/1yt4nGyzfR — SportsCenter […]

By now, NBA defenders should already know better and get out of the way when Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo gets a full head of steam. The reigning MVP submitted one of the nastiest posters of the 2019-20 season so far, baptizing Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac at the Fiserv Forum on Friday. With […]

Kawhi Leonard and Giannis Antetokounmpo are both arguably top five players in the NBA. After NBA fans were treated to a heated six-game series between the one-seeded Milwaukee Bucks and the two seed Toronto Raptors, it felt like the NBA’s next great rivalry could be upon us. Unfortunately, an extended look into the could-be rivalry […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo got into it with Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin a few times on Wednesday. Milwaukee forward Khris Middleton confronted Griffin after the former high-flyer bumped and stepped over Giannis. Antetokounmpo, who torched the Pistons for 35 points, says Middleton having his back “means a lot.” “It means a lot,” Antetokounmpo […]

Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin stepped over a fallen Giannis Antetokounmpo in the third quarter of Wednesday’s tilt against the Milwaukee Bucks, but the Greek Freak didn’t make much of his altercation with the fellow star. Antetokounmpo was doubled-team in the baseline as Griffin stepped over the reigning MVP, forcing teammate and best friend Khris […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Blake Griffin had a contentious tete-a-tete during the second quarter of Wednesday’s game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons. During the third quarter, the enmity was out in the open for all to see and Milwaukee didn’t mask their feelings about it one bit. https://twitter.com/ClutchPointsApp/status/1202403250533588992 As Bucks forward Khris Middleton can […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin had an interesting face-to-face during the second quarter of Wednesday’s contest. Antetokounmpo picked up Griffin on the defensive end around mid-court, and while Griffin attempted to shake the tenacious defender, he appeared to graze the league’s reigning MVP with something resembling an elbow. Sure […]

2019 NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is used to dunking on people. and with a 7-foot-3 wingspan and elite athleticism, he does it pretty often. However, in the Bucks matchup against the Detroit Pistons, the Greek Freak was given a taste of his own medicine. With roughly six minutes left in the first quarter, Pistons guard […]

Every year, the NBA will produce players that take the step from benchwarmer to role player or from role player to starter or from starter to All-Star. But, what we’re looking at here are players that have already established themselves as stars but have once again, elevated their games to a whole new level. When […]

Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo was given the NBA’s MVP award for his outstanding play in the 2018-19 season. Remarkably, The Greek Freak is the early favorite to win the award again, according to a recent media poll from ESPN — even over players like LeBron James, Luka Doncic and James Harden. Via ESPN: ESPN […]

The Detroit Pistons will be hosting the league-best Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday in what should be a very interesting Eastern Conference matchup. The Pistons are currently 8-13, but have some momentum going on their side following back-to-back wins against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday. They will, however, need […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic have been named the NBA’s Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in October and November. Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mavericks guard Luka Dončić have been named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for […]

Only fans watching sporting events live are usually subjected to the infamous “Kiss Cam” segment, but Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo made an exemption on Monday night. During the Bucks’ 132-88 thrashing of the New York Knicks, the reigning NBA MVP was caught on video having fun with himself while sitting on the bench. Giannis […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is letting the New York Knicks know right off the bat that he means business. The reigning MVP served up a highlight facial at the expense of Julius Randle in the early goings of their respective teams’ match at the Fiserv Forum on Monday. Randle defended Antetokounmpo right at the […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony has just been named the Western Conference Player of the Week after being out of the NBA just a few weeks ago. This is the first time Anthony has been named Player of the Week since 2014: The last time Carmelo Anthony was named player of the week was […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Houston Rockets guard James Harden were the top two contenders for the NBA MVP Award last season. Thus, it makes sense that both have gotten off to a hot start in the hopes of establishing themselves as the best player in basketball. Giannis and Harden made history in November. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s streak of double-doubles to start the season came to a halt in the Milwaukee Bucks’ dominant victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. The 6-foot-11 forward fell just one rebound short of notching the double-doubles, ending his streak at 19. Antetokounmpo said he wasn’t aware that he needed just one rebound to extend […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo streak of double-doubles to start the season came to an end in their lopsided victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night. With the game way out of reach but Antetokounmpo needing just one more rebound to complete his double-double, Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer opted to sit his superstar […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo finished Saturday night’s game against the Charlotte Hornets with 26 points, nine rebounds, and four assists, falling just one board short of notching a double-double. That means his streak of double-doubles to start the season came to an end at 19 games. Following the game, reporters asked The Greek Freak […]