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Bucks eye three trade targets in an attempt to boost the team around Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Milwaukee Bucks seem determined to close out the season with Giannis Antetokounmpo in the lineup. Trade rumors have swirled amid concerns that the roster isn’t strong enough to compete for a championship, but following his return from injury, Antetokounmpo appeared focused on staying committed to the team in his recent media availabilities.

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'I just want to make my presence felt': Giannis Antetokounmpo lifts Bucks even with minutes restrictions

Following a chaotic December and persistent trade rumors, the Milwaukee Bucks have regained momentum with Giannis Antetokounmpo back in action, securing back-to-back wins for the first time since October.

Bobby Portis News / Brew Hoop / December 30

Bucks vs. Hornets Player Grades: Bobby Portis, Bucks bigs get in their bags; silence the buzz

For the first time since the fifth game of the season, the Bucks are winners of two in a row, pulling away from the Hornets in the fourth quarter to win by 10.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / December 30

'We haven’t earned nothing': Giannis Antetokounmpo downplays Bucks back-to-back wins

Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 24 points, seven assists, four rebounds, and a steal as he drove the Milwaukee Bucks to a 123-113 road win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Doc Rivers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 30

Bucks’ Doc Rivers announcement after Hornets game trigger negative reactions

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers hit a major milestone in his coaching career in the NBA on Monday. After steering Milwaukee to a 123-113 victory

Kyle Kuzma News / WI Sports Heroics / December 30

Bucks’ Kyle Kuzma suffers embarrassing moment against Hornets

Whatever Kyle Kuzma recently did, the Milwaukee Bucks forward probably did not deserve what happened to him during Monday night’s game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Doc Rivers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 30

Doc Rivers passes coaching legend with milestone win

The Bucks’ 123-113 road victory against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night went beyond a simple standings boost. Giannis Antetokounmpo kept rolling in his return from injury to push Milwaukee to a second consecutive win, and the night doubled as a memorable one for head coach Doc Rivers, who reached a personal milestone in the process.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 30

Bucks' win allows Doc Rivers to climb NBA's all-time list

Even though it's been a while since he's led a team on a deep run through the playoffs, Doc Rivers has still won a lot of games.

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo makes last ditch 'wake-up call' attempt amid trade rumors

Antetokounmpo’s showboat move in final seconds sparks Bulls-Bucks scuffle

Nikola Vucevic threw shade at Antetokounmpo after their on-court confrontation

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NBA News / Field Level Media / December 29

Bucks top Hornets, earn first back-to-back wins since October

Bobby Portis scored 25 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo added 24 to lead the visiting Milwaukee Bucks to a 123-113 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night.

NBA News / Brew Hoop / December 29

Rapid Recap: Bucks 123, Hornets 113

The Milwaukee Bucks have finally won consecutive games on the back of big performances from their bigs. Portis led the way with 25 points off the bench,

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / December 29

Milwaukee Bucks announce exciting Giannis Antetokounmpo news prior to game vs Hornets

The Milwaukee Bucks were just 13-19 on the season entering game play on Monday. However, the won their previous game, a matchup against the Chicago Bulls, by the score of 112-103.

NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / December 29

Milwaukee Bucks injury report lists 4 players out vs Charlotte Hornets

The Milwaukee Bucks are 13-19 on the season following their victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. That particular contest was significant for the team as it marked the return of nine-time All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo to the floor following an eight-game absence due to a calf strain.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Wire / December 29

Bucks operating as trade buyers, believe roster can be upgraded

The Bucks are not signaling retreat. Quite the opposite. Team sources told ESPN’s Jamal Collier that Milwaukee continues to approach the trade market as a buyer ahead of the February 5 deadline, despite sitting at 13-19 and outside the early play-in picture.