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Bucks hold Antetokounmpo out of NBA Cup game at Miami with swelling in left knee
Read full article: Bucks hold Antetokounmpo out of NBA Cup game at Miami with swelling in left kneeGiannis Antetokounmpo, the leagueโs leading scorer this season, was unexpectedly held out of the Milwaukee Bucksโ NBA Cup game at the Miami Heat on Tuesday night with swelling in his left knee.
Antetokounmpo gets triple-double as surging Bucks beat slumping Pacers 129-117 in NBA Cup play
Read full article: Antetokounmpo gets triple-double as surging Bucks beat slumping Pacers 129-117 in NBA Cup playGiannis Antetokounmpo had 37 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for his second triple-double in his last four games, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers 129-117 on Friday.
Giannis Antetokounmpo launches venture capital fund for investments in sports and entertainment
Read full article: Giannis Antetokounmpo launches venture capital fund for investments in sports and entertainmentGiannis Antetokounmpo is looking for some assists off the court, aiding with investments in early stage startup companies.
NBA fines Bucks coach Doc Rivers for comments about call refs admitted they got wrong
Read full article: NBA fines Bucks coach Doc Rivers for comments about call refs admitted they got wrongMilwaukee coach Doc Rivers was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Sunday for public criticism of the officiating on a foul against Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo that the referees admitted they got wrong.
Hornets' Ball makes 1st comments after being fined $100K by NBA for 'derogatory comment'
Read full article: Hornets' Ball makes 1st comments after being fined $100K by NBA for 'derogatory comment'Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball said that he didnโt mean to offend anyone after being fined $100,000 by the NBA for making an โan offensive and derogatory commentโ during a TV interview.
Referees say foul on Antetokounmpo that gave Hornets winning free throws should not have been called
Read full article: Referees say foul on Antetokounmpo that gave Hornets winning free throws should not have been calledGiannis Antetokounmpo shouldnโt have been called for a foul against LaMelo Ball on Saturday, referees determined, agreeing with Bucks coach Doc Riversโ criticism of the play that gave the Charlotte Hornets the eventual winning points in a 115-114 victory over Milwaukee.
With key teammates out, Antetokounmpo steps up with 59 points to lead Bucks over Pistons in OT
Read full article: With key teammates out, Antetokounmpo steps up with 59 points to lead Bucks over Pistons in OTMilwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers wasnโt sure it was a good thing that Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 22 of the teamโs 24 first-quarter points.
Antetokounmpo jokes around with Brown on court. Brown responds by calling Antetokounmpo 'a child'
Read full article: Antetokounmpo jokes around with Brown on court. Brown responds by calling Antetokounmpo 'a child'Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared to offer a handshake to Jaylen Brown after committing an offensive foul against the Boston Celtics wing โ only to pull his hand back at the last moment.
Darius Garland scores 39, Cavs improve to 8-0 with 116-114 win over struggling Bucks without Giannis
Read full article: Darius Garland scores 39, Cavs improve to 8-0 with 116-114 win over struggling Bucks without GiannisDarius Garland scored 39 points, Evan Mobley added 17 and the Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 8-0 with a 116-114 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, wo played without injured superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo out with muscle strain as Milwaukee visits unbeaten Cavaliers
Read full article: Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo out with muscle strain as Milwaukee visits unbeaten CavaliersMilwaukee superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss Monday nightโs game against the unbeaten Cleveland Cavaliers with a strained adductor muscle, another early-season hiccup for the struggling Bucks.
Strong second half lifts Germany over Greece 76-63 for first berth in Olympics semifinals
Read full article: Strong second half lifts Germany over Greece 76-63 for first berth in Olympics semifinalsFranz Wagner scored 18 points and Germany overcame a sluggish start to beat Greece 76-63 and advance to the Olympics semifinals for the first time.
Adam Silver says NBA and FIBA are having โmuch more seriousโ talks about growth in Europe
Read full article: Adam Silver says NBA and FIBA are having โmuch more seriousโ talks about growth in EuropeThe NBA is ramping up talks with FIBA, basketball's global governing body, on how to best increase its competitive footprint in Europe either through an annual tournament or an NBA-operated league, according to Commissioner Adam Silver.
What to watch for the 2024 Paris Olympics: Rugby gold at stake, Gauff makes debut Saturday, July 27
Read full article: What to watch for the 2024 Paris Olympics: Rugby gold at stake, Gauff makes debut Saturday, July 27The opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics is over, and the competition is really going to rev up on Saturday all across France.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece beat Luka Doncic, Slovenia to advance to Olympic qualifying final
Read full article: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece beat Luka Doncic, Slovenia to advance to Olympic qualifying finalThomas Walkup had 19 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 13 points in 21 minutes and Greece moved one victory from the Paris Games, eliminating Luka Doncic and Slovenia 96-68 from the semifinals of the Olympic qualifying tournament.
It's Luka vs. Giannis, with either Slovenia or Greece set to move 1 win from Paris Olympics
Read full article: It's Luka vs. Giannis, with either Slovenia or Greece set to move 1 win from Paris OlympicsLuka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo have faced off nine times in their NBA careers, and those games have never disappointed.
Antetokounmpo, Greece strong in opener; Doncic, Slovenia still have chance to qualify for Olympics
Read full article: Antetokounmpo, Greece strong in opener; Doncic, Slovenia still have chance to qualify for OlympicsGiannis Antetokounmpo was dominant with 32 points in 19 minutes during Greece's 109-82 win over the Dominican Republic in the Olympic qualifying tournament in Piraeus, Greece.
Eastern Conference finals is a matchup of season-long favorite Celtics and proud underdog Pacers
Read full article: Eastern Conference finals is a matchup of season-long favorite Celtics and proud underdog PacersSo much about the journey the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers have taken to the Eastern Conference finals has been about who โ they havenโt had to face to get to here.
Middleton, Portis each score 29 as Bucks stay alive with 115-92 victory over Pacers in Game 5
Read full article: Middleton, Portis each score 29 as Bucks stay alive with 115-92 victory over Pacers in Game 5Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis each scored 29 points and the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks kept their season alive by routing the Indiana Pacers 115-92 in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.
Bucks and 76ers, who had high expectations this season, face early elimination Tuesday in Game 5s
Read full article: Bucks and 76ers, who had high expectations this season, face early elimination Tuesday in Game 5sPerhaps neither Milwaukee nor Philadelphia wouldโve been good enough to beat a Boston team that ran away to the NBAโs best record.
Pacers hit franchise playoff best 22 3-pointers to beat Bucks 126-113 and take 3-1 lead in series
Read full article: Pacers hit franchise playoff best 22 3-pointers to beat Bucks 126-113 and take 3-1 lead in seriesMyles Turner scored 29 points, Tyrese Haliburton added 24 and the Indiana Pacers made a franchise playoff record 22 3-pointers as they pulled away from the Milwaukee Bucks 126-113.
All-Stars Antetokounmpo, Lillard out for Milwaukee Bucks against Indiana Pacers in Game 4
Read full article: All-Stars Antetokounmpo, Lillard out for Milwaukee Bucks against Indiana Pacers in Game 4The Milwaukee Bucks will be without injured All-Stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard when their playoff series resumes Sunday night at Indiana.
Bucks' Lillard has MRI, team awaiting results before deciding if he plays in Game 4 vs. Pacers
Read full article: Bucks' Lillard has MRI, team awaiting results before deciding if he plays in Game 4 vs. PacersDamian Lillard underwent an MRI to determine the severity of his Achilles injury, and the Milwaukee Bucks could be without the star guard for Game 4 of their playoff series against the Indiana Pacers.
Haliburton breaks tie with 3-point play, Pacers beats Bucks 121-118 in OT to take 2-1 series lead
Read full article: Haliburton breaks tie with 3-point play, Pacers beats Bucks 121-118 in OT to take 2-1 series leadTyrese Haliburton completed a three-point play with 1.6 seconds left, capping his first postseason triple-double in his first home playoff game to give the Indiana Pacers a 121-118 overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
Giannis Antetokounmpo ruled out, Khris Middleton to start for Bucks against Pacers in Game 3
Read full article: Giannis Antetokounmpo ruled out, Khris Middleton to start for Bucks against Pacers in Game 3Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been ruled out of Friday night's Game 3 of their playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, but All-Star Khris Middleton be in the starting lineup.
Khris Middleton joins Antetokounmpo on Bucks' list of players dealing with injuries
Read full article: Khris Middleton joins Antetokounmpo on Bucks' list of players dealing with injuriesMilwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middletonโs status for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Indiana Pacers is uncertain after he hurt his ankle in the last game and didnโt practice Thursday.
Pascal Siakam leads resurgent Pacers offense in 125-108 victory that evens series with Bucks
Read full article: Pascal Siakam leads resurgent Pacers offense in 125-108 victory that evens series with BucksPascal Siakam scored 37 points and the Indiana Pacers overcame another fantastic first-half performance from Damian Lillard to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 125-108 and tie their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at one game apiece.
No Giannis? No Leonard? No problem just yet for the Bucks and Clippers in the postseason
Read full article: No Giannis? No Leonard? No problem just yet for the Bucks and Clippers in the postseasonThe Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers remain unsure when theyโll have their top player back on the floor.
Damian Lillard's 35-point 1st half helps Bucks beat Pacers 109-94 without Giannis in playoff opener
Read full article: Damian Lillard's 35-point 1st half helps Bucks beat Pacers 109-94 without Giannis in playoff openerDamian Lillard scored all 35 of his points before halftime and the Milwaukee Bucks withstood the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo to defeat the Indiana Pacers 109-94 in their Eastern Conference playoff opener.
Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander and Doncic picked as the NBA's MVP finalists. Wemby up for 2 trophies, too
Read full article: Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander and Doncic picked as the NBA's MVP finalists. Wemby up for 2 trophies, tooDenver's Nikola Jokic is one step closer to winning a third MVP award in the last four seasons.
Bucks open their playoff run without Giannis Antetokounmpo because of left calf strain
Read full article: Bucks open their playoff run without Giannis Antetokounmpo because of left calf strainThe Milwaukee Bucks are starting the playoffs without Giannis Antetokounmpo due to the left calf strain that knocked the two-time MVP out for the Bucksโ final three regular-season games.
Antetokounmpo has strained calf, sits out against Magic, will also miss final 2 regular-season games
Read full article: Antetokounmpo has strained calf, sits out against Magic, will also miss final 2 regular-season gamesMilwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss the rest of the regular season after an MRI confirmed the two-time MVP has a strained left calf, while his availability for the start of the playoffs remains uncertain.
Celtics become 1st NBA team to shoot no free throws. Boston, Bucks combine for record-low 2 attempts
Read full article: Celtics become 1st NBA team to shoot no free throws. Boston, Bucks combine for record-low 2 attemptsThe Milwaukee Bucks and Celtics combined for a record-low two free throw attempts Tuesday night, when the Celtics became the first team in NBA history to not shoot one.
Antetokounmpo leaves Bucks' game with Celtics after grabbing his left calf while running up court
Read full article: Antetokounmpo leaves Bucks' game with Celtics after grabbing his left calf while running up courtGiannis Antetokounmpo was undergoing testing after leaving the Milwaukee Bucksโ game with the Boston Celtics on Tuesday due to an injury to his left calf.
Reaves' triple-double, tiebreaking 3 helps rally Lakers past Bucks in 2OTs without LeBron James
Read full article: Reaves' triple-double, tiebreaking 3 helps rally Lakers past Bucks in 2OTs without LeBron JamesAustin Reaves had a triple-double and made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 37.8 seconds left in the second overtime as the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of LeBron James and rallied to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 128-124.
Antetokounmpo to miss second straight game when Bucks face Celtics on Wednesday
Read full article: Antetokounmpo to miss second straight game when Bucks face Celtics on WednesdayGiannis Antetokounmpo will miss his second straight game Wednesday night when the Milwaukee Bucks visit the NBA-leading Boston Celtics.
D'Angelo Russell scores 44 points in LeBron-less Lakers' stunning 123-122 win over Bucks
Read full article: D'Angelo Russell scores 44 points in LeBron-less Lakers' stunning 123-122 win over BucksDโAngelo Russell scored 21 of his season-high 44 points in the fourth quarter and hit a go-ahead jumper with 5.9 seconds to play, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame LeBron Jamesโ injury absence for a 123-122 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Improved defense under coach Doc Rivers has helped the Bucks surge since the All-Star break
Read full article: Improved defense under coach Doc Rivers has helped the Bucks surge since the All-Star breakThe Milwaukee Bucks have won six straight games and own the NBAโs best defensive rating since the All-Star break.
Bucks don't have Antetokounmpo but still beat Clippers 113-106 for 6th straight victory
Read full article: Bucks don't have Antetokounmpo but still beat Clippers 113-106 for 6th straight victoryDamian Lillard scored 41 points and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo to rally past the Los Angeles Clippers 113-106 for their sixth straight victory.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has 46 points, 16 rebounds in Bucks' 113-97 victory over Bulls
Read full article: Giannis Antetokounmpo has 46 points, 16 rebounds in Bucks' 113-97 victory over BullsGiannis Antetokounmpo dominated with 46 points and 16 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Chicago Bulls 113-97 on Friday night.
Bucks roll to 123-85 blowout of Hornets for their third consecutive victory
Read full article: Bucks roll to 123-85 blowout of Hornets for their third consecutive victoryGiannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points, Damian Lillard had 23 points and Bobby Portis scored 21 as the Milwaukee Bucks pounded the Charlotte Hornets 123-85 for their most lopsided victory of the season.
Bucks beat 76ers 119-98 in Doc Rivers' return to Philadelphia
Read full article: Bucks beat 76ers 119-98 in Doc Rivers' return to PhiladelphiaGiannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points, Damian Lillard added 24 and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the 76ers 119-98 on Sunday in Doc Riversโ return to Philadelphia.
Bucks overtake Timberwolves 112-107 behind 33 points from Antetokounmpo
Read full article: Bucks overtake Timberwolves 112-107 behind 33 points from AntetokounmpoGiannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and 13 rebounds to help the Milwaukee Bucks surge out of the All-Star break with a 112-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Rivers hasn't been what the doctor ordered yet and struggling Bucks have work to do down the stretch
Read full article: Rivers hasn't been what the doctor ordered yet and struggling Bucks have work to do down the stretchDoc Riversโ arrival was supposed to ensure the Milwaukee Bucks would develop into one of the NBAโs most dangerous teams by the postseason.
Rivers wins No. 1,099 as Bucks trounce Hornets 120-84 to send Charlotte to its 10th straight loss
Read full article: Rivers wins No. 1,099 as Bucks trounce Hornets 120-84 to send Charlotte to its 10th straight lossDoc Rivers won his 1,099th regular-season game to move into eighth place on the NBAโs list, Damian Lillard scored 26 points in his return from a two-game injury absence and the Milwaukee Bucks cruised past short-handed Charlotte 120-84 to send the Hornets to their 10th straight loss.
Doc Rivers' first win as Bucks coach means he'll lead East All-Stars after huge rally to beat Mavs
Read full article: Doc Rivers' first win as Bucks coach means he'll lead East All-Stars after huge rally to beat MavsGiannis Antetokounmpo scored 48 points and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame a 25-point deficit for their first victory under coach Doc Rivers, beating the Dallas Mavericks 129-117 on Saturday night.
Trail Blazers spoil Lillard's return to Portland with a 119-116 victory over Bucks
Read full article: Trail Blazers spoil Lillard's return to Portland with a 119-116 victory over BucksAnfernee Simons scored 24 points, including a key floater with 17.1 seconds left, and the Trail Blazers spoiled former teammate Damian Lillardโs return to Portland with a 119-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Jokic gets triple-double, Nuggets spoil Doc Rivers' debut as Bucks coach with 113-107 win
Read full article: Jokic gets triple-double, Nuggets spoil Doc Rivers' debut as Bucks coach with 113-107 winNikola Jokic spoiled Doc Rivers' debut as Milwaukee coach by recording his 14th triple-double of the season in the Denver Nuggets' 113-107 victory over the Bucks.
Doc Rivers was lured back to coaching by the chance to compete for an NBA title with the Bucks
Read full article: Doc Rivers was lured back to coaching by the chance to compete for an NBA title with the BucksDoc Rivers and the Milwaukee Bucks each have endured plenty of recent playoff disappointment.
LeBron James makes NBA All-Star team for record 20th time, Kevin Durant for 14th time
Read full article: LeBron James makes NBA All-Star team for record 20th time, Kevin Durant for 14th timeLeBron James joined yet another exclusive club, and heโll have plenty of familiar faces alongside him at the NBA All-Star Game.
Doc Rivers is finalizing a deal to take over as the Bucks coach, AP source says
Read full article: Doc Rivers is finalizing a deal to take over as the Bucks coach, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the negotiations says Doc Rivers is finalizing a deal to take over as the Milwaukee Bucks coach a day after the firing of Adrian Griffin.
Bucks fire coach Adrian Griffin after 43 games despite having one of NBA's top records
Read full article: Bucks fire coach Adrian Griffin after 43 games despite having one of NBA's top recordsThe Milwaukee Bucks have fired coach Adrian Griffin after just 43 games despite having one of the leagueโs top records midway through his first season.
Antetokounmpo has 44 points, 14 rebounds, Bucks overcome Wembanyama, Spurs, 125-121
Read full article: Antetokounmpo has 44 points, 14 rebounds, Bucks overcome Wembanyama, Spurs, 125-121Giannis Antetokounmpo had 44 points and 14 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame an electric performance by Victor Wembanyama on his 20th birthday to beat the San Antonio Spurs 125-121 on Thursday night.
Antetokounmpo and James lead early returns in NBA All-Star Game fan voting
Read full article: Antetokounmpo and James lead early returns in NBA All-Star Game fan votingMilwaukeeโs Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Los Angeles Lakersโ LeBron James are the early leaders in fan voting for next monthโs All-Star Game, the NBA said Thursday.
Brunson scores 38, Knicks snap Bucks' seven-game winning streak with 129-122 victory
Read full article: Brunson scores 38, Knicks snap Bucks' seven-game winning streak with 129-122 victoryJalen Brunson scored 38 points and the New York Knicks snapped Milwaukeeโs seven-game winning streak, ending their lengthy skid against the Bucks with a 129-122 victory.
Bucks beat the Knicks again in a one-sided series, with the teams set to meet again on Christmas
Read full article: Bucks beat the Knicks again in a one-sided series, with the teams set to meet again on ChristmasGiannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points, seven assists and seven rebounds, Bobby Portis added 23 points and 11 boards, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the New York Knicks 130-111 to open a two-game series with their seventh straight victory.
Lillard joins 20,000-point club, Giannis has triple-double as Bucks defeat Spurs 132-119
Read full article: Lillard joins 20,000-point club, Giannis has triple-double as Bucks defeat Spurs 132-119Damian Lillard scored a season-high 40 points to push his career total over 20,000, Giannis Antetokounmpo had a triple-double and the Milwaukee Bucks trounced San Antonio 132-119 on Tuesday night as the Spurs played without Victor Wembanyama.
Antetokounmpo passes Abdul-Jabbar for Bucks' career rebounding record in victory over Rockets
Read full article: Antetokounmpo passes Abdul-Jabbar for Bucks' career rebounding record in victory over RocketsGiannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points and 17 rebounds, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the Bucksโ career rebounding leader, and Damian Lillard scored 39 points in Milwaukeeโs 128-119 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night.
Bucks roll to 146-114 blowout as Pistons suffer their 23rd consecutive loss
Read full article: Bucks roll to 146-114 blowout as Pistons suffer their 23rd consecutive lossDamian Lillard scored 33 points, Bobby Portis had a season-high 31 and the Milwaukee Bucks trounced Detroit 146-114 on Saturday to hand the Pistons their 23rd consecutive loss.
Bucks, Pacers square off in dispute over game ball after Giannis' record-setting performance
Read full article: Bucks, Pacers square off in dispute over game ball after Giannis' record-setting performanceGiannis Antetokounmpo exchanged heated words with members of the Indiana staff and raced toward the Pacersโ locker room Wednesday night as the teams squared off in a hallway in a dispute over the game ball following the Milwaukee starโs franchise-record 64-point performance.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scores franchise-record 64 points, Bucks beat Pacers 140-126
Read full article: Giannis Antetokounmpo scores franchise-record 64 points, Bucks beat Pacers 140-126Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a franchise-record 64 points to help the Milwaukee Bucks outscore the Indiana Pacers 140-126 on Wednesday night.
NBA In-Season Tournament not lacking in the Las Vegas glitz and glamour
Read full article: NBA In-Season Tournament not lacking in the Las Vegas glitz and glamourWhen league officials decided to play the semifinals and championship game of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament in Las Vegas, they knew it wouldnโt be an understated affair.
Pacers beat Bucks 128-119 to advance to face Lakers in NBA In-Season Tournament final
Read full article: Pacers beat Bucks 128-119 to advance to face Lakers in NBA In-Season Tournament finalTyrese Haliburton had 27 points and 13 assists and the Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 128-119 on Thursday to advance to the championship game int the NBAโs inaugural In-Season Tournament.
Antetokounmpo, Bucks breeze past Knicks 146-122, into semifinals of In-Season Tournament
Read full article: Antetokounmpo, Bucks breeze past Knicks 146-122, into semifinals of In-Season TournamentGiannis Antetokounmpo had 35 points and 10 assists, Damian Lillard added 28 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the New York Knicks 146-122 to reach the semifinals of the NBAโs inaugural In-Season Tournament.
There's a lot of money at stake in the NBA In-Season Tournament. For 2-way players, it's a whole lot
Read full article: There's a lot of money at stake in the NBA In-Season Tournament. For 2-way players, it's a whole lotAt stake over the next week in the NBA is a chance to be the first team to win the leagueโs inaugural in-Season tournament.
Antetokounmpo, Lillard combine for 65, and Bucks earn quarterfinal berth by topping Heat 131-124
Read full article: Antetokounmpo, Lillard combine for 65, and Bucks earn quarterfinal berth by topping Heat 131-124Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points, Damian Lillard added 32 and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Miami Heat 131-124 on Tuesday night and clinch a home quarterfinal game in the NBA In-Season Tournament.
Several surprises play their way into early season MVP discussion with the usual suspects
Read full article: Several surprises play their way into early season MVP discussion with the usual suspectsThere are a few surprises who have played their way into the early season MVP conversations, joining the list usual list of NBA stars that includes Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid.
Tatum shakes off illness, helps Celtics slow Giannis and beat fellow East power Bucks 119-116
Read full article: Tatum shakes off illness, helps Celtics slow Giannis and beat fellow East power Bucks 119-116Jayson Tatum shook off an illness to have 23 points and 11 rebounds, carrying the Boston Celtics over the Milwaukee Bucks 119-116 on Wednesday night in an early showdown of top Eastern Conference teams.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 54 points, but Haliburton, Pacers rally for 126-124 win over Bucks
Read full article: Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 54 points, but Haliburton, Pacers rally for 126-124 win over BucksGiannis Antetokounmpo scored an NBA season-high 54 points, but committed two turnovers after Tyrese Haliburtonโs go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:29 left and the Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 126-124.
Lillard scores 39 points in his Bucks debut to help Milwaukee edge the Philadelphia 76ers 118-117
Read full article: Lillard scores 39 points in his Bucks debut to help Milwaukee edge the Philadelphia 76ers 118-117Damian Lillard scored 39 points in his first game with his new team and the Milwaukee Bucks regrouped after blowing a 19-point lead to open their season by beating the Philadelphia 76ers 118-117 on Thursday.
NBA All-Star Game will ditch the gimmicks and return to classic East versus West format
Read full article: NBA All-Star Game will ditch the gimmicks and return to classic East versus West formatThis season's NBA All-Star Game is going back to its roots with an Eastern Conference-Western Conference format.
76ers tell James Harden to stay home ahead of season opener in Milwaukee
Read full article: 76ers tell James Harden to stay home ahead of season opener in MilwaukeeJames Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers added another wrinkle to their messy relationship when the team told the disgruntled guard to stay home instead of traveling for Thursdayโs season opener against Milwaukee.
Antetokounmpo believes signing extension now should help the Bucks avoid distractions
Read full article: Antetokounmpo believes signing extension now should help the Bucks avoid distractionsGiannis Antetokounmpo wanted to make sure his contract status didnโt distract the Milwaukee Bucks as they made a run at another championship.
Things to know about the NBA season: Lots of money, lots of talent, lots of stats
Read full article: Things to know about the NBA season: Lots of money, lots of talent, lots of statsNBA teams currently have about $4.8 billion in salary committed to players for this season, meaning the average per team is around $160 million.
Giannis Antetokounmpo indicates on social media that he's agreed to contract extension with Bucks
Read full article: Giannis Antetokounmpo indicates on social media that he's agreed to contract extension with BucksGiannis Antetokounmpo has indicated on social media that he has agreed to a contract extension with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Antetokounmpo, Lillard pairing gives Milwaukee one of the best duos in NBA โ if not the best
Read full article: Antetokounmpo, Lillard pairing gives Milwaukee one of the best duos in NBA โ if not the bestGiannis Antetokounmpo wants to make one thing clear about his partnership with new Milwaukee Bucks teammate Damian Lillard.
Damian Lillard says he can help the Bucks on defense while embracing championship expectations
Read full article: Damian Lillard says he can help the Bucks on defense while embracing championship expectationsDamian Lillard understands he has a reputation for being an elite offensive player but not a particularly strong defender.
Antetokounmpo praises Lillard acquisition and says he wants to be a Buck 'as long as we're winning'
Read full article: Antetokounmpo praises Lillard acquisition and says he wants to be a Buck 'as long as we're winning'Giannis Antetokounmpo praised the Milwaukee Bucks for showing a commitment to winning another championship by acquiring Damian Lillard but added that it still doesnโt make financial sense for him to sign a contract extension right now.
Antetokounmpo wants to see how committed Bucks are to winning a title before deciding on extension
Read full article: Antetokounmpo wants to see how committed Bucks are to winning a title before deciding on extensionGiannis Antetokounmpo says he wants to see how committed the Milwaukee Bucks are to competing for another championship before deciding whether to sign a contract extension with them.
USA tops Greece 108-86, moves to 4-0 in World Cup tune-up games
Read full article: USA tops Greece 108-86, moves to 4-0 in World Cup tune-up gamesAnthony Edwards scored 21 points, Cameron Johnson added 13 and USA Basketball never trailed Friday in a 108-86 win over Greece in a World Cup tune-up game for both teams.
Antetokounmpo had knee surgery this offseason, should be ready for training camp, Bucks coach says
Read full article: Antetokounmpo had knee surgery this offseason, should be ready for training camp, Bucks coach saysBucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo had surgery on his left knee during the offseason.