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The Milwaukee Bucks had plenty of unsung heroes during their NBA championship run in 2021. In addition to Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, and Jrue Holiday’s usual exploits, PJ Tucker gave them a relentless point-of-attack defender, Pat Connaughton drained some timely triples, and Brook Lopez helped the Bucks control the paint. However, throughout the course of […]

Milwaukee Bucks big man Bobby Portis reportedly suffered an MCL sprain, per Shams Charania. While Charania didn’t offer up a timetable, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports Portis will miss at least two weeks and then be reevaluated. This is a major injury blow for the Bucks. Milwaukee has dealt with various injury concerns throughout the year. […]

Bobby Portis has become one of the most crucial players for the Milwaukee Bucks and he was instrumental in helping the team win the NBA championship in 2021. The eight-year veteran has had career seasons since joining the Bucks as a free agent in 2020. This season, however, he has his sights set on a […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks appear to have taken care of business against the Toronto Raptors on the road, having led by 21, 90-69, with just a little over three minutes left in the game. But the Raptors, against all odds, stormed all the way back to force overtime following an incredible game-tying triple […]

The Milwaukee Bucks entered the 2022-23 season with championship aspirations, and through two games this season, they have proven why. The Bucks opened their season with a tight win over the Philadelphia 76ers, and followed that up with a dominant victory over the Houston Rockets. More winning should come for the Bucks as the season […]

Police brutality in America has been a problem for far too long now. There was a point when it seemed like every other week a video of police mauling suspects went viral. This week, a video of Arkansas police officers went viral after they appeared to use excessive force on a suspect. Milwaukee Bucks forward […]

There wasn’t much drama to Bobby Portis’ summer. Reports of the veteran big man agreeing to a four-year, $49 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks emerged almost immediately after the start of free agency on June 30th, hardly a surprise considering his career turnaround since joining Giannis Antetokounmpo and company two years ago. During an […]

The Milwaukee Bucks wrapped up their 2021-22 campaign by losing to the Boston Celtics in the 2nd round of the NBA Playoffs. Not having Khris Middleton due to an MCL injury caused the Bucks that series because they had a realistic chance of advancing if Middleton was 100% healthy. Giannis Antetokounmpo will be back with […]

The Milwaukee Bucks enter the 2022-23 season seeking revenge after losing in six games to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. Milwaukee was without their second-best player Khris Middleton after he suffered an injury in the first round. This hampered them in the series against Boston, as they didn’t have a reliable scoring […]

Bobby Portis finally found a permanent home in free agency. After struggling to find his fit to start his career, Portis landed on the Milwaukee Bucks and took off. Portis became a key part of the Bucks’ rotation during their championship run in 2021, and after another solid year this past season, he was able […]

The Milwaukee Bucks continue to surround their big three with a capable supporting cast. After the Bucks made a flurry of moves in the opening hour of 2022 NBA free agency, last Thursday night, things have calmed down considerably for them. Still, they checked a lot of boxes with the moves they made.   The […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are looking to climb back atop the NBA after a second-round playoff exit, losing to the eventual Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics. Despite failing to win back to back titles, Bucks forward Bobby Portis had a fantastic year. His play was rewarded on Thursday as Milwaukee has reportedly re-signed the Bucks power […]

The Miami Heat have been making quite a bit of noise of late with the free agency window on the verge of opening. Right now, the latest player that is being linked to a move to South Beach is Milwaukee Bucks fan-favorite Bobby Portis. According to Wes Goldberg of the Miami Herald, the Heat are […]

The Milwaukee Bucks remain the favorite to be Bobby Portis’ landing spot in 2022 NBA free agency. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, the Bucks have a four-year deal worth over $40 million ready for Portis to ink this offseason, and he “seems destined” to sign it. Portis will be an unrestricted free agent on […]

The Washington Wizards have been stuck in a difficult spot as a franchise for several years. Seemingly caught in NBA purgatory where the team is not good enough to truly compete but not bad enough to land a top pick, the Wizards must be very careful how they navigate the situation. Washington has not made […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were not able to defend their crown, losing to the Boston Celtics in the second round. Milwaukee was without Khris Middleton, who is their second-best player, and his presence was sorely missed. The Bucks went through stretches where they were unable to score as Boston keened in on Giannis Antetokounmpo. Antetokounmpo still […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will need to be ready for what could be a busy free agency window for them. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. will obviously want to enter the new season with the best roster possible, and this could mean that they want to bring back their core group — the same one that led […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were unable to defend their 2021 championship, getting knocked out of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The knee injury to Khris Middleton proved too much to overcome as the Boston Celtics prevailed in an epic seven-game series. Giannis Antetokounmpo, of course, continued to impress and is certain to be back with a vengeance […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ offseason will be defined not just by who they add but by who they let leave. Bobby Portis, Wes Matthews and Pat Connaughton all played key roles for Milwaukee but will now be hitting free agency. Replacing them may be tough since the team’s salary cap books are stuffed. At least one […]

Rudy Tomjanovich’s “Don’t ever underestimate the heart of a champion” quote rang true in the Milwaukee Bucks’ thrilling Game 5 win over the Boston Celtics. Facing a 14-point deficit with just over 10 minutes remaining, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday led the charge to take the win and grab a 3-2 series advantage. Antetokounmpo led […]

The Milwaukee Bucks blew a third quarter lead in Game 4 on Monday to lose 116-108 as the series is now tied 2-2. It was certainly not an ideal finish to a game where the Bucks struggled to get stops defensively down the stretch, with Al Horford and Jayson Tatum torching them in the final […]

The Milwaukee Bucks dominated in Windy City, winning both games to take a commanding 3-1 lead over the Chicago Bulls in the NBA Playoffs. The Bucks beat the Bulls, 119-95 in Game 4, behind a tremendous performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo and the role players. Antetokounmpo finished with 32 points, 17 rebounds, seven assists, and two […]

Tensions flared during the late stages of the Chicago Bulls’ loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series on Sunday. With under three minutes left in the contest, LaVine drove the paint with relative ease but was fouled by Bucks forward Bobby Portis. The two got into a minor […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis does not want the world to forget that he is a reigning NBA champion. During the late stages of the Milwaukee Bucks’ convincing road win against the Chicago Bulls in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series, things got a little testy between Portis and Zach LaVine. LaVine wound […]

The Milwaukee Bucks bounced back with authority on Friday night and steamrolled the Chicago Bulls in Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs, winning 111-81 to take a 2-1 series lead. One of their main catalysts was fan-favorite Bobby Portis, who showed out for 18 points and a ridiculous 16 rebounds as the Bucks destroyed Chicago […]

As the winners of the 2021 NBA Finals, the Milwaukee Bucks have a massive target on their backs. With the rest of the league trying to chase down Giannis Antetokounmpo and his championship-winning teammates, they have had their fair share of shortcomings this season. Center Brook Lopez has only played in seven games (five starts) […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have been able to find a good amount of success this season after winning an NBA title a year ago. Despite many of their injuries, worst to Brook Lopez, the Bucks are still the second seed in the Eastern Conference. Many of the reasons why the Bucks have found plenty of success […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are back to being one of the best teams in the NBA this season, and it’s not only because of how well Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Jrue Holiday have played. Unfortunately for Milwaukee, Brook Lopez went down with a back injury following their opening game of the season against the Brooklyn […]

All it took was a Bobby Portis pseudo-headbutt to reignite the Toronto Raptors’ gritty spirit and awaken them fully from the stupor that accompanies every Dwane Casey-led Detroit Pistons matchup. Midway through the first quarter, with the Raptors trailing the Milwaukee Bucks 22-7 and looking every bit as lethargic as they had the night prior, […]

Bobby Portis joined the Milwaukee Bucks’ long list of absences on Friday as he entered COVID-19 protocols. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Wesley Matthews, and Donte DiVincenzo are all sidelined due to the virus as well, leaving the defending champions severely depleted. However, Portis is keeping the good vibes despite not being able to play. He was even […]

It’s always a welcome sight for those in the hobby to learn which NBA stars collect basketball cards. Of course, among the select few in the league is Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. The thing is, no one expected him to come out and admit that he’s a Bobby Portis card collector – a […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo compared Bobby Portis to Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry. Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo compares Bobby Portis to Steph Curry Giannis said, “You talking about Bobby Curry?” Bobby Portis has been sensational for the Bucks this season, he’s shooting 44.9% from 3-point range and is averaging 15.4 points per game […]

Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis have paved their way into the Bucks record books by doing something that hasn’t happened since 1974. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 20 rebounds while Bobby Portis had 24 points and 15 rebounds in Saturday night’s win over the Orlando Magic. The Bucks won 117-108. Giannis and […]

Bobby Portis is feeling the love in Milwaukee. The Bucks forward has been a fan favorite throughout his first season with the team, and the love will probably remain permanent after winning the NBA championship. Portis sat down with The Athletic’s Shams Charania to discuss a handful of topics, including what it’s been like dealing […]

Bobby Portis is returning to the Milwaukee Bucks on a two-year, $9M deal. He was more than willing to run it back and help defend their title next season. Multiple teams were expecting to sign Portis as the big man was one of the more effective players off the bench in the NBA this season, […]

After playing six seasons in the NBA on a number of teams, Bobby Portis has found a home. The fan favorite who played a crucial role in the Milwaukee Bucks NBA Championship run has agreed to return, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Free agent Bobby Portis has agreed to a two-year, $9 million […]

Milwaukee Bucks big man Bobby Portis has declined his $3.8 million player option and is set to test the waters in free agency, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Milwaukee Bucks F Bobby Portis is declining his $3.8M player option and will become a free agent, his agent Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN. — Adrian […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are fresh off their first NBA championship in 50 years but they’re already planning on what moves to make this offseason. While the core of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, and Jrue Holiday are obviously staying put, there are two key free agents who the Bucks will be looking to retain, per BR’s […]

In almost every journey to the NBA championship, there will always be that one guy from the bench who ends up surprising everybody. This year, there was one man who came out of nowhere and won the hearts of many: Milwaukee Bucks big man Bobby Portis. We take a look at Portis’ journey in the […]