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MILWAUKEE – Las Vegas – home of the NBA Cup tournament – was the theme again inside Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on November 14, as the Bucks hosted the Charlotte Hornets for a second NBA Cup group play game. And Lady Luck ended up favoring the home team on the night, as the Bucks outlasted […]

The Milwaukee Bucks surprised NBA fans this offseason by waiving and stretching future Hall of Fame point guard Damian Lillard. The move opened up the team’s financial situation enough to bring in center/forward Myles Turner from the Indiana Pacers, a move that received mixed reviews by basketball pundits at the time. But looking at Turner’s […]

On Monday night, Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks were set to do battle against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. This was as good of a litmus test for Flagg as it can come; Antetokounmpo, after all, has been one of the greatest players in the league over the past decade or so, and […]

When the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, pulling off one of the most shocking trades in NBA history, Milwuakee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers didn’t believe it. Ahead of facing Anthony Davis and the Dallas Mavericks, he remembered his initial reaction to the move. Rivers defended Myles Turner after fans […]

MILWAUKEE – Coming into an East-West match-up featuring the hosting Milwaukee Bucks and visiting Houston Rockets, all eyes focused on the teams’ superstars and future Hall of Famers in Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant. While each produced in the game, it was the role players for Milwaukee that made the difference in the first half […]

MILWAUKEE – As head coach Doc Rivers works to reshape the Milwaukee Bucks back into championship form, one of his top priorities has been sharpening the team’s young guard room to better complement franchise cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo, whose future with the team remains uncertain. To do it, Rivers turned to a former floor general he […]

MILWAUKEE – It was game one of group play in the NBA Cup as the Milwaukee Bucks hosted the Chicago Bulls. There was a healthy smattering of red in the stands of Fiserv Forum for an “intense” regional match that stayed tight into the fourth quarter. The Bucks did prevail, however, pulling away from Chicago […]

On Monday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks got back into the win column with a narrow road win over the Indiana Pacers thanks to a fallaway jumper from Giannis Antetokounmpo at the buzzer. While Antetokounmpo does most of his damage around the basket, he showed an impressive soft touch on this shot, lofting it over multiple […]

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers did not mince words after watching Indiana Pacers fans relentlessly boo former franchise cornerstone Myles Turner during his first game back at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday night. Rivers called the fan reaction “disappointing” after Turner, who spent 10 seasons with the Pacers before joining Milwaukee last summer, was jeered […]

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers didn’t bite his tongue after a chaotic finish against the Sacramento Kings. In remarks shared on X by beat writer Eric Nehm, Rivers ran through a list of late whistles (and non-whistles) that stuck with him: possible contact on Giannis Antetokounmpo before a catch, an uncalled offensive goaltend on […]

Doc Rivers didn’t pretend the plan was seamless. Asked how he learned Giannis Antetokounmpo wouldn’t go against the Golden State Warriors, the Milwaukee Bucks coach said. “Honestly, I didn’t even know; they came in, told me he was out. I don’t even know what it is because it was so late; I was scrambling, trying […]

Khris Middleton has walked through the tunnels of Fiserv Forum hundreds of times, but never like this. On Wednesday night, the longtime Milwaukee Bucks forward returned to the city where he became an All-Star, this time wearing a Washington Wizards uniform. From the moment he stepped onto the court, the night was filled with gratitude […]

The Milwaukee Bucks got off on the right foot in 2025-26 on Wednesday night, holding off a late run from the Washington Wizards to get a 133-120 victory in front of their home fans. This is a bit of a new-look Bucks squad around Giannis Antetokounmpo this season. Damian Lillard is gone after suffering a […]

Bobby Portis believes the Milwaukee Bucks have something special this season, and he is not shy about saying so. During a recent appearance on Hear District, the veteran forward declared that Milwaukee has “the best bench in the NBA,” a claim that captures the team’s confidence heading into its home opener against the Washington Wizards. […]

Former Chicago Bulls player turned broadcaster Stacey King knows how to get laughs. One time, he mistook his former teammate Bill Cartwright for former President Barack Obama. Recently, King decided to poke fun at Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers during the Bulls’ preseason game against the Bucks last Sunday. He impersonated Rivers by using […]

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 […]