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Giannis Antetokounmpo exits early in Cavs loss, MRI set for groin issue

The Milwaukee Bucks, struggling through a middling start to the season, now face a major concern as star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo left Monday’s game with a left groin injury.

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Bucks HC Doc Rivers’ hilarious take on Austin Rivers’ presence in Cavaliers game

ESPN analyst Austin Rivers walked into the Cleveland Cavaliers arena expecting a routine night on the broadcast. He didn’t get one. The Milwaukee Bucks were warming up, Doc Rivers was locked into prep, and Austin simply planned to do his job.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / November 18

Bucks’ Kyle Kuzma admits harsh realization after Giannis Antetokounmpo exits Cavs game injury

The Milwaukee Bucks are picking up the pieces from a concerning game on Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road. Milwaukee lost to Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs, 118-106, but perhaps more painful for the Bucks to see was the premature exit of Giannis Antetokounmpo from the game in the second quarter.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / November 18

Bucks’ Bobby Portis reacts to ‘disheartening’ Giannis Antetokounmpo injury news after Cavs game

The Milwaukee Bucks got some bad news to start the week, as they not only sustained a 118-106 loss at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Monday, but they also did not have superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo for the entire second half of the contest due to an injury he appeared to suffer in the first half.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / November 18

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury draws troubling comment from Doc Rivers after Bucks-Cavs

It’s not a great time for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. Looking to turn things around quickly following a 119-95 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers at home on Saturday, Milwaukee instead fell prey to the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road on Monday, 118-106.

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Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / November 18

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo to undergo medical procedure after suffering injury against Cavs

The Milwaukee Bucks didn’t have a great start to their week on Monday. Apart from suffering a 118-106 loss on the road to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Milwaukee also saw superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo leave in the second quarter of the contest with a lower-body injury.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Field Level Media / November 18

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo headed for MRI on groin

The Milwaukee Bucks, whose sputtering start continued with a defeat on Monday, now have a bigger reason for concern: Star big man Giannis Antetokounmpo exited the contest due to a left groin strain.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 18

NBA roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo injured in Bucks' loss to Cavs

Donovan Mitchell collected 37 points and seven assists, and Sam Merrill scored 11 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the visiting Milwaukee Bucks 118-106 on Monday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 17

Donovan Mitchell continues torrid start as Cavaliers beat Bucks

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell's red-hot start to the 2025-26 season continued Monday in a 118-106 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Rapid Recap: Cavaliers 118, Bucks 106

The Milwaukee Bucks fought hard against the Cleveland Cavaliers but ran out of gas when Giannis left in the second quarter with a groin injury, losing 118-106.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Hoops Rumors / November 17

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo sustains injury vs. Cavaliers

Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo sustained a left groin strain in the second quarter of Monday’s game in Cleveland and will not for the second half, the team announced.

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Bucks Re-Signing Former Top Draft Pick to G League Team

The Milwaukee Bucks are bringing back a former top draft pick as part of their developmental system. Per longtime NBA insider Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson, the Bucks' G League squad, the Wisconsin Herd, will re-sign journeyman point guard Dennis Smith Jr., the former No.

Kyle Kuzma News / Field Level Media / November 15