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Aside from giving him a chance to earn a living playing the sport he loves, Milwaukee Bucks swingman Kyle Korver also credited the NBA for shaping his stance on racial equality. The 39-year-old sharpshooter made headlines earlier this month after pledging to wear “Black Lives Matter” on the back of his jersey for the restart […]

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 […]

Though Kyle Korver of the Milwaukee Bucks has only made one All-Star Game in his career (during the magical 60-win season for the Atlanta Hawks in 2014-15), there can be no denying that the 16-year veteran is one of the greatest three-point snipers in NBA history. Now that the 39-year-old veteran is in the NBA […]

Salt Lake City has been lucky in acquiring great talent over the years. Beyond the flashy likes of Donovan Mitchell or the old legends such as Karl Malone and John Stockton, the Utah Jazz has had a plethora of notable players that have donned the navy blue and gold. Here are the 5 best players […]

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 […]

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Kyle Korver will wear “Black Lives Matter” on his jersey once the “bubble” games start on July 30 at Disney World. Korver decided to go with this statement for a number of reasons, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports: Milwaukee Bucks sharpshooter Kyle Korver, who penned an essay acknowledging his white […]

Milwaukee Bucks swingman Kyle Korver is speaking up about supporting his teammates and people of color during a time of social upheaval in the United States. Korver, a 39-year-old one-time All-Star in his first season with the Bucks, told retired NBA swingman Richard Jefferson about his feelings regarding the priority of addressing social change (via […]

The Milwaukee Bucks had the best record in the NBA before the 2019-20 season was suspended in March. Led by MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks have a great shot of winning the 2020 NBA title once the “bubble” games start on July 30 at Walt Disney World. However, it’s worth noting that Milwaukee was on […]

The Milwaukee Bucks had the best record in the NBA before the 2019-20 season was suspended in March. The team was 53-12 and looked primed once again for a deep playoff run. When basketball games resume at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, players from all 22 teams are going to be rusty. However, this […]

At 39 years of age, Milwaukee Bucks veteran Kyle Korver is no spring chicken. This is exactly why the sharp-shooting swingman has been putting in an extra effort to stay in shape while in quarantine. According to Korver, he has his neighbor to thank for helping him stay sharp throughout the hiatus: “My neighbor has […]

The Denver Nuggets had a stellar 43-22 record before the 2019-20 season was suspended due to COVID-19. Denver was in third place in the rugged Western Conference standings and looked primed to go on a deep postseason run. In 2018-19, head coach Michael Malone guided the Nuggets franchise to the playoffs for the first time […]

Note: This article was written in March, 2020. LOS ANGELES – LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night, 113-103. The game brought forth spectacular showings from two of the leading candidates for the season’s MVP award. James finished with 37 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, […]

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Kyle Korver could play against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday at Staples Center. Korver has missed nine straight games because of a back injury: Kyle Korver was NOT on the Bucks' injury report earlier today. George Hill is questionable with a groin contusion. — Matt Velazquez (@Matt_Velazquez) March 6, 2020 […]

Milwaukee Bucks veteran shooting guard Kyle Korver has missed eight consecutive games because of back soreness. The Bucks initially thought Korver’s back injury would be a short-term thing, but it has turned into a bigger issue than expected: Bud says Kyle Korver’s recovery from back soreness is progressing to where he will likely go on […]

Milwaukee Bucks sharpshooter Kyle Korver becomes just the fourth player in NBA history with 2,400 career 3-pointers. Korver has joined Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, Indiana Pacers icon Reggie Miller and Boston Celtics icon Ray Allen as the only players in league history with 2,400 makes from downtown. Congrats to @KyleKorver of the @Bucks […]

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Kyle Korver has had the pleasure of playing with both LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo. James is a four-time MVP and three-time champion, while Giannis is the reigning MVP and eager to lead the Bucks to the Finals after coming up short last season. Milwaukee lost to the Toronto Raptors in […]

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Kyle Korver believes Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is “going to be dunking a basketball when he’s 70.” Korver played with James on the Cleveland Cavaliers and knows first-hand how diligently LeBron takes care of his body: “In his mind, playing every game, playing those minutes, he wanted to give […]

Before the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers faced off with each other, LeBron James and Kyle Korver, who were both teammates during their time with the Cleveland Cavaliers, greeted each other. LeBron James and Kyle Korver reunited. 📹:@Bucks pic.twitter.com/UjGPBOVnqB — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) December 20, 2019 Korver was initially traded to the Cavaliers midway through […]

The Utah Jazz traded Kyle Korver to the Memphis Grizzlies this summer in the blockbuster Mike Conley trade, a move the now Milwaukee Bucks guard was “caught off-guard” by. The Jazz acquired Korver last season from the Cleveland Cavaliers. The sharpshooter thought his second stint in Utah was going to last longer than it did: […]

MilwaukeeBucks fans could not have asked for a better start from team cornerstone superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, as the reigning MVP’s defense of his title officially got underway on Thursday night. Giannis led the Bucks to a 117-111 victory against the Houston Rockets, as the 24-year-old logged a highly impressive 30 points (on 11-of-17 shooting), 13 […]

Veteran shooting guard Kyle Korver is drawing high praise from his new Milwaukee Bucks teammates. Korver signed a one-year, $2.6 million contract with the Bucks this summer. He’s one of the best shooters in NBA history and will stretch the floor very well for Milwaukee this season. Via Eric Nehm of The Athletic: On Monday, […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose and shooting guard Luke Kennard have been running the Pistons’ second unit in the first two days of training camp. Rose likes what he sees from Kennard, calling the sharpshooter his “young Kyle Korver.” #Pistons Derrick Rose on Luke Kennard: "He's my young Kyle Korver." — Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard) […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to become a better shooter and he is learning as much as possible from veteran shooting guard Kyle Korver. Korver, who signed with the Bucks in free agency this summer, is one of the best shooters in NBA history. Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to become a better shooter and […]

Kyle Korver sees some similarities between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks when it comes to how they build their offense around their superstars. During the Bucks’ media day, Korver recalled how the Cavs’ offense was built around the philosophy of  creating space for LeBron James. With the Bucks, he sees them doing the same […]

The Milwaukee Bucks signed shooting guard Kyle Korver after he was waived by the Phoenix Suns, and members of the Bucks organization can’t stop smiling about the move. Korver signed a one-year, $2.6 million contract with the Bucks. An executive in Milwaukee claims Korver is “the best shooter in the league still” and going to […]

The Milwaukee Bucks officially signed veteran sharpshooter Kyle Korver on Thursday. Bucks general manager Jon Horst released a statement on the move. “Kyle is an elite three-point shooter who will play an impactful role for our team,” Horst said, via Bucks.com. “In addition to bringing tremendous experience, Kyle is familiar with Coach Bud’s system having […]

New Milwaukee Buck Kyle Korver is already proving useful to his new team by helping MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo work on his jumper. Here’s a clip of the two teammates running through some shooting drills together: Last season, Korver averaged 8.6 points a game, splitting the season between the Utah Jazz and the Clevland Cavaliers. He […]

Kyle Korver has found a new NBA home with the Milwaukee Bucks, as he enters the next chapter in his career by competing for the Finals hopefuls. Reigning league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo’s team is playing for nothing short than a championship this upcoming season, and Korver’s interest in joining the squad is exactly compatible for […]

Per league sources, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer played a key role in bringing in veteran sniper Kyle Korver. ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski claimed that the past relationship between the two swayed Korver to sign with the Bucks over the Philadelphia 76ers: “Korver labored on a decision between the Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers, but […]

After a wild summer in which he has been flipped multiple times and eventually waived by the Phoenix Suns, veteran wingman Kyle Korver has agreed to a one-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, according to ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski: Free agent Kyle Korver has agreed to a one-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, agent […]

Many have been left wondering what’s taken so long for veteran sharpshooter Kyle Korver to reunite with former teammate LeBron James with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 38-year-old was waived by the Phoenix Suns on July 8 after first being part of a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies, landing there from a blockbuster swap that […]

The dust has settled with NBA free agency. The big names are off the board, and a handful of significant trades have taken place. With that said, several impactful players remain on the open market such as Kyle Korver. The veteran wing has been a member of three teams this offseason. In a trade for […]

The Utah Jazz overhauled their roster this offseason, and as a result are better positioned than any time since the late 2000s to compete for the Western Conference crown. But with the additions of impact players like Mike Conley and Bojan Bogdanovic come the departures of longtime stalwart Derrick Favors and several other players who […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are once again aiming to land sharpshooter and fan favorite Kyle Korver after striking out on bringing him back to Philly and losing out on JJ Redick in free agency. The Sixers had explored re-acquiring Korver, who played the first four and a half seasons in The City of Brotherly Love, twice […]

The Phoenix Suns are waiving recently acquired 16-year NBA veteran wing Kyle Korver, via Uproxx’s Brad Rowland. Korver was traded along with guard Jevon Carter by the Memphis Grizzlies to the Suns for former fourth-overall draft pick swingman Josh Jackson, guard De’Anthony Melton, and a second-round pick. It’s uncertain whether the 38-year-old Korver will retire […]

Shooting guard Kyle Korver and the Utah Jazz have reportedly not been in contact, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic. The Jazz traded Korver to the Memphis Grizzlies in the Mike Conley trade. The Grizzlies then sent the sharpshooter to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. All signs point toward the Suns and Korver reaching […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers are the front-runners to land sharpshooter Kyle Korver once he reaches a buyout agreement with the Phoenix Suns, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Korver began his NBA career with the Sixers and played with Lakers superstar LeBron James on the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Bucks, meanwhile, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have traded Kyle Korver and Jevon Carter to the Phoenix Suns for De’Anthony Melton, Josh Jackson, a 2020 second-round pick and a 2021 conditional second-round pick, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Grizzlies acquired Kyle Korver from the Utah Jazz in the Mike Conley trade. Josh Jackson was the fourth overall […]

Now that Kevin Durant has opted out of his contract with the Golden State Warriors, there is only one choice left for him to make. If he decides to leave, the Warriors could start to aggressively target potential cogs to fill their roster with, including the recently traded Jae Crowder and Kyle Korver. Nate Duncan […]