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Kevin Porter Jr. is trending toward an early December return, right on the timeline the Bucks projected when he went in for right knee meniscus surgery.

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The Bucks have a pick-and-roll defense problem

The Bucks stink at defending the pick-and-roll. Any time an opponent runs the action right now, it’s basically an automatic bucket. The stats are mind-bending.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Rumors / November 19

Kevin Porter Jr. opens up about injury recovery in wake of Doc Rivers comments

Kevin Porter Jr. is ramping up his right knee meniscus rehabilitation and is on pace to hit the Milwaukee Bucks‘ previously reported timeline of early December.

Bucks’ Doc Rivers says Giannis Antetokounmpo ‘probably’ out about two weeks

Blowing the whistle on NBA's scoring explosion

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

The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / November 19

Milwaukee Bucks: Doc Rivers Has A Big Gary Trent Jr. Problem

The Milwaukee Bucks are currently amidst a tough stretch of results, a fact made worse by an injury to Giannis Antetokounmpo. While there are plenty more negative developments occurring during the team’s 1-3 stretch, one of the more glaring problems is Gary Trent Jr.

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The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

How many of the 30 players in NBA history to score in double-figures at least 1,000 times in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Active 30-point games in an NBA season leaders' quiz

The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz

Kevin Porter Jr. News / WI Sports Heroics / November 19

Patience is hard: Bucks’ Kevin Porter Jr. shares challenges of rehab after first career surgery

Kevin Porter Jr. was supposed to be the Milwaukee Bucks‘ starting point guard this season. He got nine minutes into that role before spraining his ankle, and a knee injury during rehab has kept him out since.

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

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 / EssentiallySports / November 19

Bucks Star Wants Refs to Protect Giannis Antetokounmpo From Shaquille O’Neal Treatment After Star’s Groin Injury

The Milwaukee Bucks are facing concerns after superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a groin injury during Monday’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. This incident led teammate Bobby Portis to speak out passionately about the physical toll Giannis endures on the court.

Doc Rivers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 19

Doc Rivers cautious over 'fine line' Bucks must walk in Giannis’ rehab strategy

If Giannis Antetokounmpo remains out for the full two weeks in his 1-2 week diagnosis, the Milwaukee Bucks will have to scratch and claw as best they can in a roughly seven-game stretch during his absence.

Kevin Porter Jr. News / WI Sports Heroics / November 19

Bucks’ Kevin Porter Jr. update hints at possible double dose of reinforcement coming in weeks ahead

The Milwaukee Bucks recently learned that they will miss Giannis Antetokounmpo for the next one to two weeks, as he manages a groin injury from Monday’s game in Cleveland.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / November 19

Giannis injury gives Bucks’ fringe backup fresh chance to prove his value

Tuesday’s MRI produced a diagnosis of a one to two week absence for Giannis Antetokounmpo following the left groin injury he suffered against Cleveland.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 19

1 stat that shows the Bucks are doomed without Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Milwaukee Bucks entered the season knowing everything revolved around Giannis Antetokounmpo, but the latest injury scare made the picture sharper than ever.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / November 19

Rajon Rondo compares Giannis Antetokounmpo to NBA legend, highlights defensive growth

Rajon Rondo joined Doc Rivers’ Milwaukee Bucks coaching staff last summer, bringing with him a wealth of experience and basketball intelligence. Widely respected as one of the smartest and most skilled point guards of his era, the 39-year-old offers invaluable insights to the Bucks’ roster, including guidance for superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / November 19

Ryan Rollins faces key role as Bucks navigate Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s latest injury is a troubling development for the Milwaukee Bucks. The superstar forward pulled his left groin in the second quarter of their recent loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.