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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 […]

Typically, NBA players will always appreciate and respect one another. That statement applies to Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant and Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers. After Durant made another All-Star game, he has no signs of slowing down. Not to mention, he recently won the Western Conference Player of the Week for his efforts. Nonetheless, […]

Doc Rivers may be one of the winningest head coaches in the history of the NBA, but he doesn’t command as much respect from fans as he used to. Rivers, who is now with the Milwaukee Bucks, has seen his reputation grow worse and worse with each passing season, as fans view him as the […]

After an initial run of success after the All-Star break, the Milwaukee Bucks have lost five of their last seven games. The situation has gotten bad enough that coach Doc Rivers called superstars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard into an emergency postgame meeting following a loss to the Golden State Warriors without Stephen Curry. “There […]

The Milwaukee Bucks might be hitting the panic button after suffering a brutal 104-93 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. It marked the fifth loss in seven games for the team and it reportedly led to head coach Doc Rivers calling Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo in for a meeting. Rivers called […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made a few moves prior to the trade deadline to bolster the team’s depth, most notably bringing in Kyle Kuzma, Kevin Porter Jr., and Jericho Sims — all of whom have infused the team with the sort of athleticism, energy, and pace that the aging squad was sorely lacking. However, heading into […]

There was a time in the not-too-distant past when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was a throw-in as part of one of the more consequential trades to hit the NBA transaction wire in recent memory. At the time, SGA was considered a quality player for the Los Angeles Clippers, sure, with Doc Rivers coaching him to a quality […]

Following back-to-back losses at home to the Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers last weekend, the Milwaukee Bucks were just three seconds away from getting back into the win column. They led the Indiana Pacers 114-111, on the verge of toppling their rival on the road following a 9-1 run. But Tyrese Haliburton refused to let […]

Earlier this season, Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers said that assists, not points, were the key stat to watch from his team, especially with superstars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. Rivers returned to that theme in addressing the team’s disappointing weekend, featuring back-to-back home losses to the Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers. The Magic snapped […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo notched another legacy moment on Wednesday night with a lefty layup that put him at 20,000 points in his NBA career. Milwaukee Bucks fans serenaded him with chants of “M-V-P” as a tribute video showed footage tracing his incredible journey from the streets of Athens, Greece, to the NBA mountaintop. The moment filled his coach, Doc […]

Andre Jackson Jr. has started a majority of games this year for the Milwaukee Bucks but has recently seen his minutes disappear, prompting questions and speculation about a possible injury. But that’s not the reason. “We brought in other guys that I think fill his role,” coach Doc Rivers said recently to reporters. “His numbers […]

The Milwaukee Bucks put together a dominant all-around performance to notch their biggest regular-season win, defeating the red-hot Denver Nuggets 121-112 on Thursday night at Fiserv Forum. Brook Lopez made a strong impact on both ends, tallying 22 points while going head-to-head with Nikola Jokic. Denver’s MVP recorded a triple-double, finishing with 32 points, 14 […]

With 12 seconds to go in the first quarter of the Milwaukee Bucks’ 135-127 win against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, Kyle Kuzma buried a deep fadeaway 3-pointer from the left wing. Then, with three ticks left, he caught everyone by surprise, firing a floor-length pass from under the Bucks’ basket to Gary Trent, Jr. […]

More shocking reactions have come in, as a result of the Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis trade. This time, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers gave his insight. Throughout his NBA life, he’s seen various crazy moves happen. As a former player and now coach, dynasties were built, but he hasn’t seen a trade like […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are going through it, and head coach Doc Rivers understands that sentiment. Even when Giannis Antetokounmpo and Chris Paul had a heated exchange in the Bucks loss, the frustration stems deeper than one action. As Rivers explained, missing star players leaves a lasting effect on the team. “We miss Bobby (Portis), we […]

The Milwaukee Bucks began their game Thursday against the Miami Heat colder than the winter air outside Fiserv Forum. They missed 11 of their first 12 shots on the way to falling behind 20-5 to the shorthanded Heat. But there was a good reason for the icy start. The Bucks players had rushed off a […]

Wins come in all shapes and sizes, just ask Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers. Despite the team’s 123-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, he felt that there were some shortcomings. Even with Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo making history on Friday, nothing is off limits for Rivers to criticize. He explained via Eric Nehm of The […]

It’s not often that you hear “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” in an NBA arena. But the Milwaukee Bucks brought the ballpark staple to Fiserv Forum Friday as part of an extended tribute to Bob Uecker, the Milwaukee Brewers’ iconic broadcaster who died Thursday. ”Root root root for the Brewers,” the crowd sang as […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard almost never struggle to score. But Milwaukee Bucks’ coach Doc Rivers looks at a different stat from the two superstars that often separates the team’s wins and losses. “When (Giannis) and Dame are high in assists, I mean 20 between them, we’re so much better when that happens,” Rivers said […]