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Spotted: A Khris Middleton highlight! The Milwaukee Bucks All-Star, who is not exactly known for his handle, made Miami Heat forward Jae Crowder look utterly silly during the second quarter of Monday night’s Game 1 matchup. Middleton pulled off a mean between-the-legs hesitation to free himself up and fire a 17-footer. Khris Middleton almost sat […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat face off in Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals on Monday night. Milwaukee, which finished with the NBA’s best record, defeated the Orlando Magic in five games, while Miami swept the Indiana Pacers in the opening round. Giannis Antetokounmpo looks to lead the Bucks to their second […]

Following a surprising Game 1 loss, the Milwaukee Bucks woke up from their slumber against the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic and won the next four games to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The red-hot Miami Heat await the Bucks after a four-game demolition of the fourth-seeded Indiana Pacers in the first round. The Bucks and […]

After the Milwaukee Bucks destroyed the Orlando Magic in Game 3, Giannis Antetokounmpo defended Khris Middleton, who scored just two points in Game 2 but rebounded with 17 points in Game 3. Antetokounmpo says Middleton played an unbelievable game in Game 2 despite only scoring two points, per Ben Golliver of the Washington Post. Bucks’ […]

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 […]

The recent success of Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks have rejuvenated the franchise back to life. After years of being stuck in the middle of the pack, Milwaukee has now asserted itself as a top dog in the league. However, even if Giannis was a major proponent to this and he was acquired via […]

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 […]

Milwaukee Bucks All-Star swingman Khris Middleton appears to have taken advantage of his time under quarantine to work on his game. He didn’t get to practice shooting hoops at all during the break. But somehow, he’s apparently looking like an upgraded version of his previous self, according to Bucks teammate Kyle Korver. Korver explained why […]

Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars, Chauncey Billups, Chris Webber. These are just some of the biggest names that have made their mark on the Detroit Pistons franchise history. If you singled out Webber on the above list, then you probably didn’t know or perhaps completely forgot that the renowned 6-foot-9 big man actually once dawned the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton have confirmed that they will be taking part in the league’s initiative of allowing players to change the names at the back of their jerseys to send a message promoting social justice. For Giannis, he has decided to go for the word “equality:” Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

It’s no secret that NBA players carry around some of the heftiest contracts in all of sports. Be that as it may, there are still a few players at the top of food chain bagging more money that other athletes can only dream of. Here, we take a look and salivate over the 10 biggest […]

The 2019 free agency class is touted as the best one we’ve seen in the history of the NBA. It’s hard to argue against this notion given how so many superstars hit the market — and opted to switch sides. Needless to say, last summer’s activity in the free agency market has had a tremendous […]

The Milwaukee Bucks recently announced there will be a march led by the organization, including players, coaches and owners on Sunday. Ahead of the peaceful protest, Bucks star Kris Middlelton sent an important message on his Instagram regarding the fight against racial injustice and systemic racism in the United States. Seeing a player like Middleton, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have had the pleasure of hosting several amazing talents since their inception in 1968. The first player that comes to mind is the legendary center Lew Cindor (now Kareem Abdul Jabbar), followed by the all-around game of triple-double machine Oscar Robertson at the point guard position. Reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, meanwhile, […]

Khris Middleton and the Milwaukee Bucks had the best record in the NBA prior to play being suspended due to COVID-19. So naturally, Middleton is hoping the 2019-20 season finishes up “some way, somehow” since the Bucks are one of the favorites to win the 2020 title: “It’s still about every other day just to […]

The Milwaukee Bucks did NBA Twitter a favor on Friday by releasing a “Mean Tweets” video featuring All-Stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton, as well as Robin Lopez, Pat Connaughton, D.J. Wilson and Ersan Ilyasova. With the NBA suspended because of the coronavirus, fans were in need of a pick-me-up like this: We saw your […]

After a disappointing exit in last year’s Eastern Conference Finals, the Milwaukee Bucks entered this season on a clear mission to win it all. The Mike Budenholzer-mentored team has exceeded those expectations and more, racing to a league-best 53-12 slate before the NBA was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Bucks even became the […]

Fittingly billed as a potential Finals showdown, Friday night NBA basketball showcased a preview of June with the Milwaukee Bucks taking on the Los Angeles Lakers. Los Angeles bested Milwaukee to split the season series and got their statement victory over the team with the best record in the NBA. As for the Bucks, it […]

Two Milwaukee Bucks starters reacted to sitting out against the Denver Nuggets despite being healthy. Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez were a late scratch on Monday after playing the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, each feeling a different way about it. Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer insisted he played the guys that gave him the best […]

Milwaukee Bucks swingman Khris Middleton is finally set to make his return. As the Bucks prepare to face the Miami Heat on Monday, the All-Star wing will suit up following a two-game absence due to neck soreness. Bucks say Khris Middleton (neck soreness) will play in Miami tonight. — Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) March 2, 2020 […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo showed a well-rounded array of finishes in the post during a hard-fought 93-85 win against the Charlotte Hornets. The Milwaukee Bucks star put up a career-first 40-20 game, dropping 41 points, 20 rebounds, and six assists in a close win without his partner in crime Khris Middleton. The Greek Freak finished with some […]

Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Khris Middleton won’t play against the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight. Middleton is dealing with neck soreness. Khris Middleton (neck) is OUT tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder. — Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) February 28, 2020 Middleton has appeared in 51 games for the Bucks this season. He’s averaging 21.1 points, 6.3 rebounds and […]

Hoops fans and experts around the globe know that Giannis Antetokounmpo is the alpha dog of the Milwaukee Bucks. The Greek Freak is likely going to repeat as NBA MVP as the Bucks gun for 70 wins. However, don’t overlook Khris Middleton’s massive role in Milwaukee’s success. Middleton, now in his seventh season of service […]

Not being voted into the 2020 All-Star Game is one thing. But getting dropped on a crossover by Khris Middleton is a whole other type of embarrassment for Devin Booker. After being snubbed out of his first All-Star selection for the 2020 All-Star Game, Booker matched up against the Milwaukee Bucks forward. Unfortunately for the […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton was distinguished with his second straight All-Star honor this week. The 28-year-old former second-round pick firmly cemented his revitalized NBA career co-starring along with last year’s MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Originally a role player first taken by the Detroit Pistons in the second round of the 2012 NBA Draft, competing there […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have two players going to the All-Star game this season: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton. Just like last season, Antetokounmpo will be a captain with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Middleton joked with Bucks reporters on Thursday about being upset with Giannis if the reigning MVP doesn’t pick him first in […]

The NBA announced the 10 starters for the 2020 All-Star Game on Thursday. The starters in the Eastern Conference include Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, Pascal Siakam, Kemba Walker and Trae Young. LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Kawhi Leonard, Luka Doncic and James Harden headline the starters from the Western Conference. 14 more All-Stars — seven from […]

Khris Middleton powered the Milwaukee Bucks to a 151-131 victory over the Washington Wizards by way of a 51-point effort. After the game, the 28-year-old forward dedicated his performance to the late Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant. Middleton admitted that Bryant is one of his favorite players apart from Michael Jordan, plucking several tricks […]

The Baltimore Ravens suffered a shocking loss Saturday night against the Tennessee Titans, losing 28-12. They had the best record in the NFL, and had the presumed MVP in Lamar Jackson. The Milwaukee Bucks can empathize with the Ravens, as they know this scenario all too well. Last season, the Bucks lost to the Toronto […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo can become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2021 if he declines the supermax extension from the Bucks after this season ends. Khris Middleton, who re-signed with the Bucks this past offseason, says he always jokes with the reigning MVP that he can’t leave him since he stayed […]

The Milwaukee Bucks re-signed Khris Middleton to a beefy five-year, $178 million deal this summer, but they lost Malcolm Brogdon, who agreed to a sign-and-trade with the Indiana Pacers. Many Bucks fans resented ownership for giving up on the stout guard, and Brogdon himself even recently threw some shade at Milwaukee, but Middleton never doubted […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton has been really solid this season. He’s been doing really well as the team’s secondary option on offense. And he’s pretty confident that he can make the All-Star team for the second consecutive season, per Matt Velasquez of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. “I definitely think so. My numbers have been […]

Khris Middleton continues to play well for the Milwaukee Bucks this season. The veteran forward is putting up 18.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.8 assists this season. He’s been the second-best player on the team and he believes that he deserves to be an All-Star for the second-straight year. Bucks center Brook Lopez praised Middleton’s […]

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Eric Bledsoe deflected questions about his injury and decided to poke fun at teammate Khris Middleton instead. Bledsoe, who was limited to playing just 17 minutes in the Bucks’ 127-114 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, left the game in the third quarter and did not return after limping off […]

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 […]

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton will start on Monday against the New York Knicks after coming off the bench in the last three games. Middleton has recovered from his left thigh contusion. Bucks’ Khris Middleton will start tonight vs. New York after coming off the bench his last three games after coming back from […]

Khris Middleton will come off the bench for the Milwaukee Bucks as he makes his way back from a thigh injury. The Bucks host the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. Bud says Khris Middleton won’t start tonight and will probably come off the bench for a game or two. Didn’t reveal Middleton’s minutes restriction. Also confirmed […]

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks. Middleton has recovered from his left thigh contusion earlier than expected: Khris Middleton says he will play tomorrow. More to come. — Matt Velazquez (@Matt_Velazquez) November 26, 2019 On the season, Middleton is averaging 18.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and […]

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer says Khris Middleton has gone through contact work in practice and played five on five as recently as Monday. Middleton has a left thigh contusion, but he might be ahead of schedule in his recovery: Bud says Khris Middleton has gone through contact work in practice and played 5 […]