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Jon Horst opens up on trading Giannis

On Wednesday, for the first time since trading Giannis, Bucks General Manager Jon Horst took questions on that decision, addressing why he chose to end things with the man he calls the greatest player in franchise history.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / July 9

How confident Bucks fans should be in the team's post-Giannis direction

The Milwaukee Bucks have greatly reshaped their roster after trading franchise cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. This obviously puts a damper on the upcoming season and fans will undoubtably looking for answers from the Bucks organization.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 8

Giannis gets 100% real on Bucks exit: ‘I’m scared the grass isn’t always greener’

It is a new reality for Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the same can be said about the rest of the NBA, with the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player switching sides in the summer from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat.

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The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA players with the most three-pointers made in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

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Nate Ament News / Hoops Rumors / July 8

Bucks Sign Nate Ament To Rookie Scale Contract

Tennessee forward Nate Ament, the 13th pick in this year’s draft, has signed a rookie scale deal with the Bucks, according to NBA.com’s transactions log.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

Bobby Portis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 8

Heat forward Bobby Portis reveals coincidence when he got trade call

Bobby Portis found out he was headed to Miami while he happened to already be there. The veteran forward, dealt to the Heat alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo in the blockbuster trade with the Bucks, revealed the timing was almost too perfect.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Hoops Rumors / July 8

Bucks GM explains reasoning behind Giannis Antetokounmpo trade

Two days after the trade sending Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat became official, Bucks general manager Jon Horst detailed his reasoning for the move during a conference call with reporters, writes Jamal Collier of ESPN.

NBA News / Brew Hoop / July 8

Bucks hire Johnny Carpenter as assistant coach

Per Tony East of Circle City Spin and Dustin Dopirak of the Indy Star, the Milwaukee Bucks have hired Indiana Pacers assistant coach Johnny Carpenter as an assistant coach and head of player development, replacing Jack Herum, who had spent the last three seasons in that role for Milwaukee.

Nate Ament News / A to Z Sports / July 8

Former Vols standout Nate Ament gets the NBA news he was hoping for after a confusing couple of days

It’s been a confusing few days for former Tennessee Vols forward Nate Ament. Former Tennessee Vols forward Nate Ament received the news on Wednesday he’s been hoping to get.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / July 8

The Milwaukee Bucks must move on from these two players

When you look the Milwaukee Bucks roster from last year and compare it to where it is now, it doesn't even look like the same team. Anchoring this change for Milwaukee was the blockbuster trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat in exchange for four new players a several draft picks.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Brew Hoop / July 8

How I’m moving on from the Giannis era

In a March 15th win, one of just 32 in 2025–26, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo threw down a one-handed jam over Pacers center Jay Huff with 3:49 remaining in the third quarter, breaking an 81-81 tie.

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The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Fadeaway World / July 8

Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Who Is The Greatest Player In Bucks History?

The debate over the greatest player in Milwaukee Bucks history revolves around two players: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. With the blockbuster trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat, one of the most iconic eras any NBA franchise has ever experienced officially came to an end.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 7

Pistons To Trade LeVert, Second-Rounders To Bucks For Prince, Harris

The Pistons are trading Caris LeVert and two second-round picks to the Bucks for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports (via Twitter).

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Bleacher Report / July 7

Watch: Giannis shouts out Jabari Parker

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / AirJordanChronicles / July 7

Giannis Antetokounmpo Reveals the ‘Best Person’ He Liked to Watch

Miami’s offseason has already delivered one blockbuster, and the front office isn’t done dreaming. With Giannis Antetokounmpo now wearing Heat colors, speculation around a second superstar arrival has only grown louder this summer.

Brayden Burries News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / July 7

Brayden Burries shows flashes in Bucks summer league debut

The Milwaukee Bucks Summer League team finished it's time in Sacramento on Monday night, falling to the Sacramento Kings 95-89. Milwaukee went 1-2 in its three games in the California Classic --defeating the Golden State Warriors Blue in the first game, before dropping back-to-back games against Sacramento and the Brooklyn Nets.

Milwaukee Bucks News / AirJordanChronicles / July 7

'Kevin Garnett Did the Same': Giannis Antetokounmpo Opens the Door to Future Bucks Return After Heat Trade

Some breakups in sports never feel final. Even after a franchise cornerstone packs his bags for a new city, fans hold onto the idea that a reunion could still happen someday, and Milwaukee is no different right now.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / July 7

Bucks turn page from Giannis, but next chapter needs an author

Even though it was rumored to be in the works for over a year, the summer of 2026 will always be remembered as the end of the Giannis Antetokounmpo era

Bobby Portis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 7

Bucks pen heartfelt farewell letter to ‘Mayor’ Bobby Portis

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without Bobby Portis next season after dealing him away as part of the package with Giannis Antetokounmpo in the trade with the Miami Heat.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 6