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Despite a reported strong friendship between former coach and soon-to-be-inducted Hall of Famer Jason Kidd and star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two had their share of rifts during their time together with the Milwaukee Bucks. Kidd was fired in late January after the team had reportedly grown tired of his voice, with the results also not […]

Grant Hill, Jason Kidd and Steve Nash have been notified that each will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2018, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The announcement will formally take place during the Final Four weekend. Former Philadelphia 76ers guard and current Oklahoma City Thunder assistant Maurice Cheeks will join […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball came into the 2017-18 season surrounded by a ton of hype, fresh out of UCLA and a literal marketing machine behind him in his father LaVar Ball. While Senior Ball was correct that his son would make it to the Lakers as a pro, he didn’t quite hit the […]

In his 20th season in the league, Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki is still going strong playing in a sizable role on the court. Despite his playing time dwindling down, he has shown the ability to be an effective and durable player at this stage of his illustrious NBA career. This has helped him continue […]

Jason Kidd and Steve Nash are among the finalists for the Naismith Basketball 2018 Hall of Fame induction ceremony, according to a report from Michael Lee of Yahoo! Sports: Ray Allen, Mo Cheeks, Grant Hill, Jason Kidd, Steve Nash, Chris Webber & Rudy Tomjanovich are Hall of Fame finalists. Cool part? Kidd & Hill were […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ decision to fire head coach Jason Kidd was not a simple one. Despite reasons to justify the move, also to concern was Kidd’s relationship with Giannis Antetokounmpo, which was obviously so solid that Giannis even offered to go to bat for Kidd 15 minutes before the news broke in an effort to […]

Malcolm Brogdon left Thursday night’s game at the Target Center in pain after attempting a layup on a fastbreak opportunity that ended up in what appeared to be a non-contact injury. Following the game Brogdon described the injury as some sort of pop in his leg, which is never a good sign. On Friday afternoon, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ front office delivered some surprise across the league this past week when they fired erstwhile head coach Jason Kidd. The team’s All-Star, Giannis Antetokounmpo, was among the most who got caught off-guard, as he even offered to intervene for his beloved mentor. Such situations usually mess things up, but this Bucks squad is […]

Jason Kidd bid goodbye to the Milwaukee Bucks in a terse yet meaningful message that he posted on his personal Twitter account. The recently-fired Kidd made sure that the players knew that they were the ones dearest to his heart. In the image post, Kidd said his final farewell. “I would like to thank Milwaukee […]

Jason Kidd’s three-plus-year tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks had its share of bumps on the road, and among them was his rocky relationship with several of his players. Among them, one of the names with the most weight is the team’s second-leading scorer, Jabari Parker, who has sat out the entire season, recovering from a […]

For the first time since Milwaukee Bucks former head coach Jason Kidd was fired on Monday, superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo opened up to the media on Wednesday. After he spent three-and-a-half years under coach Kidd’s guidance in Milwaukee, Antetokounmpo admitted that the front office’s decision to fire Kidd caught him off guard and it makes him […]

On Monday night, a bombshell was dropped in the Milwaukee Bucks organization. Head coach Jason Kidd was fired for the team’s mediocre season. The move apparently didn’t come as a surprise for franchise superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. In fact, Antetokounmpo considered Kidd to be his mentor and was ‘uncomfortable’ when Kidd got fired, according to a report by […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker is nearing a return to the court for the first time in the 2017-18 NBA season. Also, for the first time in his young career, he will not be under the tutelage of former head coach Jason Kidd. Parker had been tied to Kidd’s firing due to reports about their strained […]

In the aftermath of Jason Kidd’s firing from the helm of the Milwaukee Bucks, the hoopla surrounding his relationship with injured star Jabari Parker didn’t take long to surface. Initially brought up by ESPN’s Ryen Russillo and later confirmed by other sources, Parker and Kidd weren’t speaking — thought that wasn’t the only relationship that […]

Jason Kidd’s firing took the NBA by surprise, as the fourth-year coach was sacked after the halfway mark of the regular season, despite every attempt to save his job by his most loyal star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo. While the reasons were muddy at first, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski clarified the Milwaukee Bucks made the decision solely […]

The Milwaukee Bucks recently fired head coach Jason Kidd, who has not had the chance to put three of his best players on the floor at the same time. According to ESPN Stats & Info, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jabari Parker, and Khris Middleton have not been in the lineup at the same time. “In the last […]

Jason Kidd was fired from his head coaching position with the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday afternoon. The firing came as a shock to the NBA and to franchise superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Even though Kidd was fired from the Bucks after four years, Kidd expressed that he plans to pursue another head coaching job in the NBA, […]

In the wake of the firing of the Milwaukee Bucks head coach Jason Kidd, the entire team has been thrown into a confused frenzy. No one knows who is going to be Milwaukee’s next head coach, and no one really knows for certain why Jason Kidd was fired in the first place. Of course, this […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have fired Jason Kidd from his head coaching position and it is a performance-based decision, nothing personal. This was reported by Yahoo! Sports NBA writer Chris Mannix on a statement from Bucks general manager Jon Horst. According to Mannix, “Horst calls Kidd’s firing ‘performance based,’ nothing more.” Horst calls Kidd's firing "performance […]

The Milwaukee Bucks surprised a lot of people today announcing the firing of head coach Jason Kidd. Including Giannis Antetokounmpo perhaps. ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne is reporting that Antetokounmpo offered to help save Kidd’s job 15 minutes before it was announced that he was fired. Kidd says Antetokounmpo replied, “‘What can I do? I’ll call the […]

While the firing of Jason Kidd has caught a lot of people by surprise, one Milwaukee Bucks player appears to be happy to find out about it. Sean Kilpatrick, who just had his contract guaranteed by the team two weeks ago, posted a tweet after the news of Kidd’s firing came out and seems to […]

San Antonio Spurs Vice President of Basketball Operations Monty Williams is believed to be one of the early favorites to nail the Milwaukee Bucks coaching job following the firing of Jason Kidd, according to Chris Mannix of The Vertical and Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports. The 46-year-old took a job with the Spurs after […]

Breaking news, Jason Kidd has been fired from his position as the Milwaukee Bucks head coach. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski first reported the news: Milwaukee has fired coach Jason Kidd, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 22, 2018 Wojnarowski adds that the Bucks made the move to fire Kidd based on the team […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have fired their head coach Jason Kidd, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Bucks assistant coach Joe Prunty will take over as interim coach, according to the report. He will coach the Bucks against the Phoenix Suns tonight. Kidd hasn’t been officially informed of his firing as of this moment. According to a second […]

Saying the Milwaukee Bucks have disappointed after the halfway point of the season might be an understatement. The Jason Kidd-led Bucks currently sit 7th in the Eastern Conference standings. Detroit is half a game back, and the Sixers are one game back. The expectations were even higher after the team acquired star point guard Eric […]

Through the 2017-18 NBA season, the Milwaukee Bucks currently have the sixth-best record in the Eastern Conference (21-18). As Giannis Antetokounmpo is on pace for a career season, some feel the Bucks are underperforming as they are one of the more active teams heading into the February trade deadline. After trading for Eric Bledsoe from […]

Remember when the New Orleans Pelicans announced that the team has signed free agent guard Rajon Rondo, little over five months ago? “We are excited to welcome Rajon to the New Orleans Pelicans,” said Pelicans Senior VP of Basketball Operations and General Manager Dell Demps. Well, last night everyone was excited! Rondo dished out a […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are coming off their second straight win with a victory over the formidable Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday. Needless to say, the hard-fought battle did not come without its fair share of learning experiences. Head coach Jason Kidd has been adamant about the Bucks shortening up their miscues, especially on the defensive end. […]

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced its 2018 class today, and many great points guards were on the list. Among them were Jason Kidd and Steve Nash, two of the most premier players at that position in possibly all of NBA history. Their accomplishments almost speak for themselves, per Tim MacMahon of ESPN. […]

During the Milwaukee Bucks’ thrilling 119-116 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night, forward Khris Middleton was told by head coach Jason Kidd to intentionally miss a free with just 1.4 seconds left in regulation. According to an article written by Matt Velazquez of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, coach Kidd elaborated on his decision […]

Anyone who has been watching the NBA the past 15 years (or sports in general) has noticed LeBron James whether on or off the court. His tantalizing career has been a controversial and dominant spectacle which coincided with the age of social media (age of scrutiny). Ever since he debuted in the NBA on Oct […]

The Most Valuable Player trophy has become the most prestigious individual award an NBA player can obtain. While many people differ on what exactly it means to be an MVP, all can agree it signals greatness. Despite the honor that comes with the award, there have been great players who, whether due to a lack […]

Many coaches around the NBA are taking notice of the Boston Celtics’ young guns, most notably second-year guard Jaylen Brown and rookie forward Jayson Tatum. According to a tweet before tonight’s game from Jared Weiss of USA TODAY Sports, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Jason Kidd has been very impressed with the duo of Brown and […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry made all three of his 3-pointers against the Orlando Magic in the first quarter. The second one he hit was especially significant as it sent him past Jason Kidd for sole possession of eighth place on the all-time 3-pointers made list. With this 👌, @StephenCurry30 moves past @RealJasonKidd for […]

With the immense amount of hype that surrounds Los Angeles Lakers rising star point guard Lonzo Ball, he was able to put together a terrific record-breaking performance against the Milwaukee Bucks last night. At just 20 years and 15 days old, Ball became the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double when he […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie sensation Lonzo Ball is having a tough time adjusting offensively against NBA talent. While there is no question that Ball belongs in the league, opposing point guards have been happy to give him a challenge. Some players have specifically stated that they make it a point to compete hard against Ball […]

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Jason Kidd has been slapped with a $15,000 fine by the league office for publicly criticizing game officials. The sanction stems from his team’s loss versus the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday inside the Quicken Loans Arena. He blasted the referees after the match, and called them out for the disparity in […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and head coach Jason Kidd are anxiously anticipating the arrival of their new point guard Eric Bledsoe, who is undergoing his physical exam today, according to Matt Velasquez of The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Kidd is hopeful Bledsoe can join the team tonight or tomorrow to get him up to speed with the team’s […]

It’s still early in the season but it has been abundantly clear that the Milwaukee Bucks will go as far as do-it-all unicorn Giannis Antetokounmpo takes them. Antetokounmpo has been so much of a force on the court that his teammates have developed a bad habit of letting the Greek Freak do most of the […]