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With the NBA heading to Disney’s Wide World of Sports in Orlando, one particularly large (in more ways than one) Disney fan, Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez, is issuing a location-specific challenge to the commissioner. “We’ll see how long Adam Silver can keep Robin and I from going to the park.” Lopez said, per Tim […]

One of the most storied franchises in basketball history, the Brooklyn Nets organization has been around since 1967. The team has played both in the ABA and NBA and been home to some of the best basketball players to have ever laced them up. For this piece, we take a look at the five best […]

The Brooklyn Nets (formerly New Jersey) have never been fortunate to have that franchise-defining selection in the NBA draft. When you think about other teams such as Magic Johnson for the Los Angeles Lakers, Larry Bird for the Boston Celtics, Michael Jordan for the Chicago Bulls, LeBron James for the Cleveland Cavaliers, or more recently, […]

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 […]

As far as the conversation for the frontrunners for Defensive Player of the Year award this season, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis and two-time winner Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz are probably at the top of most people’s lists. But as far as Milwaukee Bucks point guard Eric Bledsoe is concerned, his teammate […]

The Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks played an entertaining game on national television on Thursday night with the East-leading Bucks just edging the Celtics by a final score of 128 to 123. Despite taking the “L,” the Celtics’ Jayson Tatum completely bamboozled Brook Lopez of the Bucks with a striking usage of the famous “Smitty” […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have consistently found ways to add new wrinkles to their WWE-themed pregame routines. On Thursday night, they apparently added a “Brothers of Destruction” storyline. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Robin Lopez have been at the forefront of the routine, with Lopez often playing the role of foil. However, Robin’s brother Brook came to his […]

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 […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon, who is known for his high-flying dunking exploits, added Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez to his list of victims of posterization. Aaron Gordon dunked on Brook Lopez and blew him a kiss 💀 📹:@OrlandoMagic pic.twitter.com/VkJbWNoFN7 — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) December 10, 2019 Gordon’s amazing leaping ability was on full display. The […]

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer is hoping that Brook Lopez’s back injury is a short-term issue. As reported by Matt Velazquez of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the team is planning to bring Lopez with them when they travel to Detroit on Tuesday in hopes that he will be available to play. Bud says Brook […]

A sore back will keep Brook Lopez out of the Milwaukee Bucks’ matchup against the New York Knicks on Monday. It’s the second straight game that Lopez will miss because of his back injury. Brook Lopez is out for the Bucks tonight along with Sterling Brown. Going to go out on a limb and say […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without center Brook Lopez on Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets. Lopez is dealing with back soreness. Brook Lopez is out tonight for the Bucks. — Rick Bonnell (@rick_bonnell) November 30, 2019 Bucks Coach Mike Budenholzer says Brook Lopez is out with back soreness. Sterling Brown remains out.Bucks against the Hornets […]

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez is not the most mobile player out there, but he can still alter a lot of shots due to his seven-foot frame. Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony found that out the hard way on Thursday, as he saw his shot attempt swatted by the lumbering big. Seeing Lopez in […]

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez is not exactly renowned for his athleticism. But the former All-Star flushed down a ferocious dunk over Portland Trail Blazers forward Anthony Tolliver to open the scoring on Thursday night in Milwaukee. Brook Lopez puts Anthony Tolliver on a poster on the first play of the game 👀#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/Q3XleM46td — […]

In the “gift that keeps on giving” department, Robin Lopez and Brook Lopez of the Milwaukee Bucks were involved in a hilarious skit with the Los Angeles Clippers’ mascot, Chuck the Condor. Chuck the Condor had @rolopez42 sign a “Best Friend Agreement” 🤔😂 pic.twitter.com/oaxT6tFRrI — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 7, 2019 RoLo has a long […]

The Milwaukee Bucks had quite a busy offseason themselves, but unlike the myriad of new signings that characterized the summer of some other contending teams, Milwaukee’s point of focus was to maintain the status quo. They had a tremendous 2018-19 campaign, and it was tantamount that they carry over this success to what should be […]

The Milwaukee Bucks signed Brook Lopez’s brother, Robin Lopez, in free agency this summer. The Lopez brothers haven’t been on the same team since their college days at Stanford, which was a decade ago. While Brook is excited to play with Robin again, he did warn Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer that he and Robin […]

Brook Lopez admits there was a feeling of “disbelief” and “shock” in the Milwaukee Bucks’ locker room after they lost four games in a row to the Toronto Raptors in the 2019 Eastern Conference Finals. Milwaukee had a 2-0 lead in the series. Kawhi Leonard then led the Raptors to four straight wins, propelling Toronto […]

Brook Lopez says the Milwaukee Bucks are out to prove that last season wasn’t a fluke year. The Bucks had the best record in the NBA in 2018-19. They got all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals, where they lost to the Toronto Raptors in six games. "We want to come in and handle […]

After sweeping through the first round of the FIBA World Cup, Team USA is ready to move on to the next phase of the tournament. But things will be tougher this time around, especially since they will be facing Giannis Antetokounmpo and Greece on Saturday. Brook Lopez said the 2018-19 NBA MVP and Milwaukee Bucks […]

While Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez competes with Team USA in China for the 2019 FIBA World Cup, his twin brother, Robin Lopez, had the chance to slyly jab at the former’s expense with little in-person recourse. Robin Lopez, 31, signed a two-year contract with his brother’s team in the summer, reuniting the twins after […]

Team USA big man Brook Lopez, of the Milwaukee Bucks, is still overwhelmed by the support he received from the fans in Australia. The US men’s national basketball team had three exhibition games in Australia, which concluded with an 84-68 victory against Canada in Sydney on August 26. During that game, fans were cheering for […]

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez believes it’s time for the NBA to play preseason and regular season games in Australia. Lopez says he and his Team USA teammates were impressed with the number of fans who came out to watch USA take on Canada at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on Monday. “It’s so important to […]

Milwaukee Bucks big man Brook Lopez is currently spending his summer suited up for Team USA in the FIBA World Cup. He is playing for a team that hoops fans consider to be weaker than their usual delegations. While there are questions as to whether Lopez and his teammates will be able to win the […]

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez is confident about his team’s mindset heading into next season. Last season, the Bucks won 62 games and had the best record in the league. They also had the homecourt advantage throughout the playoffs, and at that point, reaching the NBA Finals seemed inevitable with how well they were playing. […]

Despite being just 31 years old with still a few solid years left in his playing career, Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez already has a plan once he retires. In an interview with Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype, Lopez expressed his desire to work  with Disney once he calls it a career in the NBA. “I […]

It has been a habit of every NBA fan to wait for the so-called ‘Woj Bombs’ every summer. Arguably the best NBA Insider of all-time, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski is the first person to break every big team or player movement, especially during the offseason. Heck, even NBA players themselves are waiting to see what Woj […]

After having the best record in the NBA last season, Brook Lopez says the Milwaukee Bucks have “that confidence that we can compete with anyone.” Now that Kawhi Leonard is in the Western Conference, many believe the Bucks will win the Eastern Conference next season. Milwaukee lost to Leonard and the Toronto Raptors in six […]

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez believes the team’s continuity is “huge” moving forward. Mike Budenholzer is entering his second season as head coach after guiding the Bucks to the best record in the NBA last season. The roster in Milwaukee is very similar to what it was last season besides the loss of combo guard […]

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez says Bucks superstar swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo “still has another level or two to go in his game.” Antetokounmpo won the MVP award last season. The Greek Freak said earlier this summer he believes he’s only reached 60 percent of his potential, and Lopez says the rest of the NBA has […]

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez thinks the franchise made all of the right moves this summer, except for one. Lopez thinks the Bucks made a huge mistake signing his brother, Robin Lopez. “I thought we made all of the right moves… pretty much. Except for signing Robin,” Brook told Alex Kennedy of Hoops Hype. “I […]

Brook Lopez had a terrific first season with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2018-19, helping lead the team to the best regular season record in the league. Unfortunately, their season ended in disappointment after they bowed out to the eventual champions, the Toronto Raptors, in the Eastern Conference Finals. HoopsHype got to speak with Lopez recently […]

USA Basketball is finally rounding up its roster after the recent wave of events have left a lean number of players left in contention for the final 12 spots heading into the FIBA 2019 World Cup in China. Recent cuts saw Chicago Bulls forward Thaddeus Young and Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo hit the road, […]

Playing for Team USA is something that the individuals on the training camp roster are relishing, not only because of the fact that they have an opportunity to make an entire nation proud, but also because it is being coached by one of the NBA’s greatest minds in Gregg Popovich. One of the players who […]

Kawhi Leonard’s tenure in Toronto came to an abrupt end when the two-time NBA Finals MVP defected to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Raptors need a new player to spearhead the franchise. The defending champion Raptors are counting on Pascal Siakam, the league’s Most Improved Player of the 2018-19 season, to become the centerpiece of […]

After failing to win the NBA championship despite having the best record in the NBA last season, the Milwaukee Bucks chose to retain the team’s core group, save for Malcolm Brogdon. They signed each and every one of its members to a long-term deal, including veteran center Brook Lopez, who’s been one of their most […]

Last season, the Milwaukee Bucks posted their best regular-season record in almost 40 years, blitzing the Eastern Conference to get to 60 wins and the No. 1 seed. Unfortunately, after dominating the first two rounds of the postseason, the Bucks fell short in the Eastern Conference Finals against the eventual champion Toronto Raptors. Instead of […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Brook Lopez pulled a fast one on the rest of the NBA in the 2018-19 NBA season. Behind an MVP season from Giannis Antentokounmpo, the Bucks won 60 games and finished with the best record in the NBA. Though Antentokounmpo was the driving force and ultimate determinant of Milwaukee’s success, the […]

With NBA free agency season upon us (and really almost passed us), it’s time to do what we all do every year and examine which contracts are the best, and which are the worst. Naturally, we are going to start with the worst, because, you know, of course. To be fair, we do live in […]