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Bucks now 4-1 since a certain someone returned

The schedule-makers have been kind, no question, and that can't be ignored. Chicago, Charlotte, Washington, Charlotte and now Sacramento. Only one of those four teams has a chance to be in the play-in, let alone the playoffs.

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Insider notes Bucks are in limbo until they trade Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Milwaukee Bucks are weighing their options for the future, with or without Giannis Antetokounmpo. While Giannis has not formally requested a trade and the team is hesitant to move him, their struggle just to reach the play-in tournament highlights that the current roster offers little chance of contending for a title right now.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / January 5

Doc Rivers praises Bucks depth as Giannis Antetokounmpo plays beyond minutes restriction

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers pointed to the team’s depth following Sunday’s 115-98 road win over the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. “That is the most minutes for Giannis since he’s come back.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / January 5

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo surpasses Nikola Jokic after punishing Kings with ease

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are building momentum again. They have looked good of late, having won four of their last four outings. Milwaukee is also on a two-game winning streak after kicking off its West Coast trip on Sunday with a 115-98 victory over the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Field Level Media / January 4

Giannis Antetokounmpo efficiently scores 37 points, Bucks dispatch Kings

Giannis Antetokounmpo had a game-high 37 points in 32 minutes, Kevin Porter Jr. added 25 and the Milwaukee Bucks opened a four-game Western swing with a 115-98 victory over the host Sacramento Kings on Sunday night.

NBA News / Brew Hoop / January 4

Rapid Recap: Bucks 115, Kings 98

The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Sacramento Kings 115-98 in a game that was mostly uneventful to kick off their West Coast swing. Giannis was dominant for the Bucks with 37 points and 11 rebounds.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / January 4

Milwaukee Bucks are a lost franchise until Giannis Antetokounmpo trade

The Milwaukee Bucks are figuring out how to navigate the future with or without Giannis Antetokounmpo. The team is reluctant to trade on Giannis Antetokounmpo

Ryan Rollins News / Field Level Media / January 3

Emerging Ryan Rollins leads Bucks into clash vs. Kings

When Ryan Rollins was a rookie with the Golden State Warriors four years ago, he was so far down the depth chart that fans on the west coast rarely got to see him play.

Milwaukee Bucks News / EssentiallySports / January 3

Giannis Antetokounmpo Issues Clear Message To Doc Rivers Amid Calls To Fire Bucks HC

The Milwaukee Bucks have been searching for rhythm, and the noise around the bench is only growing. But Giannis Antetokounmpo set the tone on Friday with a dominant outing in a narrow 122-121 win over the Charlotte Hornets.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / January 3

Milwaukee Bucks should keep trying to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo co-star

The Milwaukee Bucks have tried to recreate the magic from their NBA Finals win five years ago. They have gone through multiple avenues to try and find that perfect combination.

Milwaukee Bucks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 3

Did Giannis actually usurp Doc Rivers as Bucks head coach vs. Hornets?

With the game on the line, Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo called an audible on a play designed by head coach Doc Rivers, which led to a game-winning shot by Kevin Porter Jr.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / January 3

Coach Giannis takes over the huddle for the Bucks

Trailing by one point at home in Fiserv Forum, the Milwaukee Bucks called a timeout with 8.8 seconds left on the clock. What play should they run with the game on the line?