There has been so much discussion and speculation regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo's potential departure from the Milwaukee Bucks after more than 12 seasons with the team ever since ESPN's reporting a couple weeks ago.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been the subject of trade rumors, but former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins believes the New York Knicks would make a major mistake pursuing him.
The Milwaukee Bucks face major choices as the NBA trade deadline approaches, with the season continuing to slip away. Giannis Antetokounmpo remains sidelined with a calf injury, leaving Milwaukee without its centerpiece during a critical stretch.
One of the biggest stories (or non-stories, depending on one’s point of view) in the NBA this season involves the Milwaukee Bucks the immediate future of their superstar two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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.
The Milwaukee Bucks are actively scanning the trade market as pressure continues to build around the franchise’s direction. With the season slipping and expectations still sky-high, Milwaukee appears increasingly motivated to explore meaningful upgrades.
Kevin Porter Jr. was not at his best Thursday night against the Raptors. While he did give the Bucks 22 points, he went an inefficient 7-18 from the field.
The raw numbers may not tell the whole story, but Kyle Kuzma is having a bounceback season for the Milwaukee Bucks. His efficiency is up. His defense is better – more than that, he is has been their best wing defender.
The Milwaukee Bucks have clarified that they plan to buy, not sell, in the trade market this season. With limited draft capital and appealing NBA talent, there is only so much they can do.
Despite all the noise, the Bucks continue to insist they are not entertaining trade talks involving Giannis Antetokounmpo. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Milwaukee has been firm with teams that Antetokounmpo remains off limits, even as rival executives keep checking in.
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a calf injury in early December and has now missed five consecutive games. With no clear timetable for his return, Antetokounmpo delivered an update that brings concern to both the organization and its fan base.
The Milwaukee Bucks faced another game without Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the absence of their two-time MVP made every possession critical. Missing Giannis for the fifth straight outing as he recovers from a right calf strain, the Bucks knew that late-game execution would be key.
The Milwaukee Bucks lost 111–105 to the Toronto Raptors to fall to 11–17 on the season. Milwaukee produced another strong night from beyond the arc but were defeated physically and ultimately unable to overcome another game without Giannis Antetokounmpo.
If the Milwaukee Bucks do open the phones on a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, there could be plenty of teams inquiring about the NBA superstar.
The Milwaukee Bucks are in a state of uncertainty right now, as their future will depend on what happens with Giannis Antetokounmpo. If the team doesn’t improve any time soon, it feels like Antetokounmpo could request a trade, but the Bucks are trying to do everything in their power to prevent that.
Doc Rivers is not panicking. Not even after a loss like that. The Bucks coach made it clear Wednesday that Milwaukee is not about to overhaul everything following a 45-point blowout loss to Brooklyn, a defeat that matched the largest margin in Nets franchise history.
The Bucks have applied for a disabled player exception in the wake of a major injury to Taurean Prince, who underwent neck surgery last month to address a herniated disk, league sources tell Eric Nehm of The Athletic (via Twitter).
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.