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Hitting rock bottom puts Milwaukee Bucks in fight-or-flight mode

Good vibes surrounded the Milwaukee Bucks following last Thursday’s impressive win over the Boston Celtics. Kevin Porter Jr. set the table with a triple-double, Kyle Kuzma and Bobby Portis played their best games of the season, and the hope that they could survive multiple weeks without Giannis Antetokounmpo felt realistic instead of foolish.

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'He’s not comfortable with all the rumors': Insider reveals Giannis Antetokounmpo’s growing unease with the Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks endured a stunning 45-point defeat to the Brooklyn Nets, extending their difficult season. With Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined by injury, the Bucks continue to slide down the standings, now appearing as an unlikely contender for the top six playoff seeds and a potential candidate for the tenth play-in spot.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / December 16

Bucks hunt big upgrade to try to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Milwaukee Bucks are still trying to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo in the fold, with the front office reportedly exploring one more roster move in hopes of strengthening the team and reinforcing a long-term commitment.

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The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to average at least 20 points-per-game can you name in five minutes?

The 'Three Point Era 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The 'Teammates with 30+ points in one NBA Conference Finals game' quiz

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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.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / December 15

What the Bucks hunt in the upcoming draft

We have established the odds of finding an All-NBA player in the last article. Now, let’s focus on what a prototypical archetype for a guard or wing looks like.

Doc Rivers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 15

Doc Rivers has honest message after Bucks’ latest blowout loss

Doc Rivers was not happy after the Milwaukee Bucks fell to the Brooklyn Nets 127-82 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Sunday. It was just the 7th win of the year for the Nets.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Brew Hoop / December 15

Bucks may be looking to add talent next to Giannis

The Bucks’ 2025–26 season has not gone the way they wanted, especially in a year where they are trying to convince Giannis Antetokounmpo—eligible for an extension next fall—to stay around long term.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Wire / December 15

Bucks remain focused on adding to roster, as opposed to fire sale

The Bucks may be struggling, but they are not signaling a teardown. According to Eric Nehm of The Athletic, Milwaukee has informed other teams that it is looking to add to its roster in an effort to stabilize a season that has gone sideways.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / December 15

What are the odds of Milwaukee getting an All-NBA Player in the draft?

The Milwaukee Bucks (11-16) are absolutely reeling after being shell shocked in an 82-127 loss to the Brooklyn Nets yesterday. As the rumors about Giannis Antetokounmpo continue to swirl it begs the question what the odds are the Bucks find a franchise changing player in the 2026 NBA Draft?

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / December 15

NBA Legend urges Lakers to trade rising star for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Since Giannis Antetokounmpo removed Bucks-related content from his social media and reports emerged that he and his agent are exploring options beyond Milwaukee, speculation has intensified over whether the “Greek Freak” is ready to join a major-market team like the Los Angeles Lakers.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Rumors / December 15

Bucks Not Ready To Wave White Flag, Could Make Major Move

The Bucks are floundering but they’re not ready to wave the white flag, The Athletic’s Eric Nehm reports. In fact, Nehm hears the Bucks have told teams they are looking to add to their roster in hopes of fortifying their struggling team.

Doc Rivers News / Hoops Wire / December 15

Doc Rivers: Bucks blaming everyone but themselves

Bucks coach Doc Rivers did not shy away from the state of his team following Milwaukee’s 45-point loss to Brooklyn on Sunday. “That was disappointing, probably one of the more disappointing games I’ve ever been involved in with the way we performed and competed,” Rivers said, via Eric Nehm of The Athletic.

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The 'Last 10-TD season by NFL team' quiz

The '2025-26 bowl game host cities' quiz

The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz

The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / December 15

Insider: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s shortlist boils down to two Eastern Conference powerhouses

Giannis Antetokounmpo has the New York Knicks at the top of his preferred destinations if he becomes available from the Milwaukee Bucks. However, NBA insider

Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker / December 16

Five NBA players most likely to be traded after Dec. 15

Dec.15 marks the start of the unofficial trade season in the NBA. That's the date when most of the players who signed a contract in the offseason became eligible to be traded.

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Adam Silver's Las Vegas experiment with NBA Cup may be ending

The untouchables: Every NBA team's cornerstone — from Luka Doncic to Jalen Brunson

The 'Multiple NBA scoring title winners' quiz

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / December 15

Bucks’ brutal loss capped by 4th-quarter scoring drought of nightmarish proportions

The Milwaukee Bucks flew out of Brooklyn after suffering a 127-82 loss to one of the worst teams in the league. It wasn’t close at halftime, and it only got worse.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Brew Hoop / December 15

10 Bucks become trade eligible

As we’ve discussed here at BH, December 15th is a key date for the Bucks’ ability to make roster moves. Per the CBA, any player signed this offseason as a free agent can’t be traded for the later date of three months after their signing or today unless they meet certain criteria, which I’ll get into in a bit.

Kyle Kuzma News / Hoops Wire / December 15

Bucks’ Kyle Kuzma: ‘We lost by 45 points to a team that’s trying to lose’

Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma did not mince words after Milwaukee’s 45-point loss to Brooklyn on Sunday night. “We lost by 45 points to a team that’s trying to lose,” Kuzma said, via The Athletic’s Eric Nehm, calling the defeat the low point of the Bucks’ season.