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The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors have been on the surface since the end of the 2024-25 season. Many involved have ignored it, but the rumors are clear. Giannis recently responded to the latest trade rumor story. “First of all, I haven’t read that story. When the season starts, I try to get off social media […]

Doc Rivers kept the Giannis Antetokounmpo update very simple after the Milwaukee Bucks star was diagnosed with COVID-19 and missed Media Day just before training camp. “He’ll be flying in either tonight or in the morning,” the Bucks coach said Thursday, via Ben Steele of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel as the team headed to Florida, […]

As the Milwaukee Bucks prepare for Doc Rivers’ second full season as head coach, they are headed to Miami for training camp. Last season, the Bucks went to California and UC Irvine for training camp, and this season is quite the difference. Doc Rivers explained the rationale for hosting training camp in Miami this season […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are adjusting their style ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, but head coach Doc Rivers insists the shift is not about copying the Indiana Pacers or any other team. Speaking to The Athletic’s Eric Nehm following the Bucks’ first training camp session Tuesday, Rivers addressed speculation that Milwaukee’s new approach mirrors Indiana’s […]

The big question for the Milwaukee Bucks this summer has been how to retain two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. That process began by waiving and stretching the remaining years on Damian Lillard’s contract to make room for center Myles Turner. Beyond that, Milwaukee’s additions were limited—guards Cole Anthony and Gary Harris joined the roster, but […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been at the forefront of questions surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks this offseason. After losing in the first round of the playoffs for the third straight season, many rumors about Giannis’ immediate future surfaced, leading to speculation about whether he would continue his career in Milwaukee. Well, it appears as if all of […]

As Greece prepared to begin its EuroBasket 2025 campaign, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers made his presence felt in Cyprus this week. Eager to watch Giannis Antetokounmpo compete for his country, Rivers spoke openly about the experience and what he could take from it. “It’s great to see Giannis play, obviously, and really just […]

Kevin Garnett has noticed that his former head coach Doc Rivers hasn’t had playoff success with the Milwaukee Bucks to date. He has one possible explanation for why that is the case. Rivers was Garnett’s coach from 2007 to 2013, after the star big man’s time with the Minnesota Timberwolves came to an end following […]

In a recent episode of the Star Struck podcast, Orlando Magic legend Penny Hardaway detailed how current Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers played a role in his difficult departure from the franchise. Hardaway said Rivers, who became the Magic’s head coach in 1999, was direct with him about the team’s perception of his career […]

As NBA free-agent Seth Curry surveys his next move, the idea of joining his brother, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry, looms larger than ever. Speaking from the Edgewood Tahoe golf course during a recent media appearance, Seth addressed the growing buzz surrounding a potential reunion with his brother, and he didn’t shy away from […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have had to get creative this offseason to try to find ways to build their team around Giannis Antetokounmpo. While the Antetokounmpo trade rumors have been put on pause for now, it’s still certainly a possibility that they could heat back up if the Bucks don’t show improvement in 2025-26. One frequent […]

While LeBron James’ uncertain future always draws headlines, the buzz among NBA insiders at Las Vegas Summer League has zeroed in on the Milwaukee Bucks, and more specifically, the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo. In the days following the Bucks’ stunning acquisition of Myles Turner, NBA reporters Marc Stein and Jake Fischer revealed that several rival […]

Having parity in the NBA can be rare at times. Despite this, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers is supportive o the fact that it currently exits. There hasn’t been a repeat champion since the Golden State Warriors in 2017 and 2018. Nor has there been a dynasty as dominant as the Warriors themselves from […]

For the first time since the Milwaukee Bucks released Damian Lillard in a surprising NBA Free Agency move, head coach Doc Rivers has spoken publicly about the decision. The abrupt release stunned fans and sent shockwaves through the NBA. Rivers confirmed what many had suspected: Lillard’s Achilles injury forced the team’s hand. “Obviously, we’re signing […]

The Milwaukee Bucks had a rough end of the season last year, as they dealt with injuries to one of their biggest positions, point guard. Damian Lillard missed time because of blood clots, and after he came back, he tore his Achilles. That meant the pressure was on Giannis Antetokounmpo to elevate his game, and […]

Seth Curry’s one-year deal with the Charlotte Hornets is up after this season, and he is ready to hit the market. There are a lot of teams that could benefit from getting a guy like Seth as he shot over 45% from three last season. Curry can be a valulable role player for a lot […]

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers drew a striking comparison between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the legendary 1990s Chicago Bulls teams led by Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen following their 120-109 Game 5 win over the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals. Rivers made the remarks on The Bill Simmons Podcast: “Our 2008 Celtics […]

In late April, Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard tore his Achilles and had to sit out for the playoffs. While Lillard recently posted an encouraging video on social media of his recovery, Bucks coach Doc Rivers is being extremely cautious. During an appearance on the Bill Simmons Podcast, Rivers said outright he is not involved […]

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers weighed in on the persistent trade speculation surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo during a recent appearance on The Bill Simmons Podcast, dismissing the rumors as “ridiculous” and reiterating the star forward’s commitment to the franchise. “I don’t know how many more times Giannis has to say he wants to be a […]

As Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been the focus of trade rumors and will continue to be as the league officially gets into the offseason, people are wondering if there’s a chance he stays with the team that drafted him in 2013. With the future of Antetokounmpo and the Bucks in question, there will […]

While the Golden State Valkyries’ inaugural game was ruined by an 84-67 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks, it was still a monumental night for the new team. With improvements to be made for the Valkyries, there’s no denying the support that showed up for the contest, as even Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers […]

With trade speculation surrounding Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, there’s no doubt that the two-time Most Valuable Player (MVP) will be the biggest conversation of the summer. While it’s been reported that the Bucks star is exploring his future, one shouldn’t fully believe he will ask out of the team just yet. After another disappointing […]

The Milwaukee Bucks early playoff exit might sting, but it didn’t stop NBA on TNT from having a little fun at the expense of Doc Rivers. In a segment that quickly went viral, Kenny Smith revealed he asked his barber for the “Doc Rivers” cut– a subtle jab that drew uncontrollable laughter from the studio […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a championship to the city of Milwaukee in 2021. A total of 50 years had gone by, but the Milwaukee Bucks were finally able to call themselves NBA champions once more. Four years later, the misery and shadows of the past are engulfing Giannis and the Bucks, leading them down a path […]

Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers is hurting for his guard, Damian Lillard. Lillard suffered a devastating Achilles injury, that ended his season. Rivers says that Lillard shared some messages with him and their team. “He said two things, which I love,” Rivers said, per the Associated Press. “The first one, he just said ‘I can’t […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are out of contention for the 2025 NBA championship after suffering a stunning 119-118 loss in Game 5 of their first-round series against the Indiana Pacers Tuesday night. The early exit from the playoffs was not exactly a surprising outcome for the Bucks after they went down 3-1 in the series. However, […]

Damian Lillard made a miraculous recovery from a deep vein thrombosis just in time to make his return for the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Indiana Pacers. This was a major cause for celebration, as this is the sort of injury that cut the career of Hall of Fame […]

Damian Lillard’s return to the Milwaukee Bucks’ starting lineup in Game 2 of the team’s NBA Playoffs series against the Indiana Pacers was expected to change everything. But after two games, that hasn’t happened, despite the Bucks’ emphatic Game 3 win in which they dismantled the Pacers in the second half, outscoring them 70-44 on […]

Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers cruised to wins in the first two games of their series against the Milwaukee Bucks. Game 3, though, was a different story. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Gary Trent Jr. refused to let their team go down 0-3. They needed a great performance, though, including a dominant run in the second […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have had an up-and-down season this year, and now they are just two losses away from being eliminated. After a 123-115 loss in Game 2 of the first round against the Indiana Pacers, the Bucks are headed back home with their backs against the wall despite the best efforts of Giannis Antetokounmpo. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have their backs against the wall through two games in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers. After getting blown out of the water in a 117-98 loss in the series opener, the Bucks fell short again on Tuesday, as they suffered a 123-115 […]

On Saturday afternoon, the Milwaukee Bucks fell behind 0-1 in their first round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers thanks to a listless showing on the offensive end of the floor. Giannis Antetokounmpo did his part, but virtually none of his Milwaukee teammates were able to put the ball in the basket consistently. The biggest […]

On Saturday afternoon, the Milwaukee Bucks fell behind 0-1 in their first round playoff series vs the Indiana Pacers with a blowout loss in Game 1. While Giannis Antetokounmpo did his part, virtually none of his supporting cast showed up ready to play, and the Bucks will now be praying that Damian Lillard is able […]

As the Milwaukee Bucks lost Game 1 to the Indiana Pacers, 117-98, in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, the offensive side of the ball will be examined closely to determine what needs to be fixed. There’s no doubt that aspect struggled, especially with Bucks newcomer Kyle Kuzma going scoreless in the contest, while […]

Doc Rivers wasn’t on the sidelines for the Milwaukee Bucks’ game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night. Rivers has usually been present on the sidelines for the Bucks this season. However, the team revealed that he is under the weather, per ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. Instead, he watched his team from the locker room as […]

The Golden State Warriors have been a machine when both Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry have been in the lineup. The Warriors currently sit in sixth place in the Western Conference, a half-game above the dreaded play-in line. One common complaint about the modern NBA has been the seemingly uniform style of play between virtually […]

As long as Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo are on the floor, the Milwaukee Bucks will have a chance to win any game they play. Although the Bucks have struggled at times nearing the end of the regular season, this team has still been viewed as a contender in the Eastern Conference. This top-scoring duo […]

After Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers said it was “unfair” that he doesn’t get enough credit as a playoff-winning coach, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith had a thing or two to say in response on “First Take”. “It is something he has said to me… do you know what I’ve said in response: Please don’t say […]

After it was reported that Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers called a meeting with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard to discuss the struggles of the team after losing on March 18 to the Golden State Warriors, there’s been some buzz. While Bucks fans were contemplating what needs to be fixed, it seems like it […]