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Mock trade puts Giannis Antetokounmpo alongside former MVP

The Philadelphia 76ers might be facing a franchise-altering decision. In a proposed trade from Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz, the Sixers would acquire Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo in a blockbuster deal aimed at capitalizing on the Joel Embiid era before time runs out.

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Cavaliers linked to blockbuster Giannis Antetokounmpo trade push this offseason

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo drew interest from the Cleveland Cavaliers at the trade deadline, and the team is now expected to revisit talks with the Bucks about a potential deal for the superstar forward.

Pete Nance News / WI Sports Heroics / March 18

Bucks’ Pete Nance draws hilarious mid-game reaction from brother Larry after a basket

The Milwaukee Bucks and the Cleveland Cavaliers battled on the court on Tuesday for the last time in the 2025-26 NBA season. Milwaukee tried to keep in

NBA News / Brew Hoop / March 18

Bucks vs. Cavaliers Player Grades: Beaten at the charity stripe

Down key guys, the Milwaukee Bucks, once again, battled diligently but ran out of gas, this time losing 123-116 to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Bucks went a sizzling 20/45 (44.4%) from three, but shot only 17 free throws to the Cavs’ 34, which was the swing stat that lost them the game.

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The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?

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Doc Rivers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 18

'I love how we played': Doc Rivers praises Bucks effort despite loss to the Cavaliers

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers addressed the team’s struggles down the stretch after their 123-116 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday at home.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / March 18

Giannis Antetokounmpo-less Bucks fade late to Cavaliers 123-116

The Milwaukee Bucks have not been knocked out of the play-in race in the NBA playoff picture, but their path is becoming tougher by the day. Even so, Milwaukee showed some grit against the Cleveland Cavaliers, competing without two starters before fading in the final minutes of a 123-116 defeat on March 17 at Fiserv Forum.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Wire / March 18

Cavs rise at right time to take down feisty Bucks

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 123-116 road win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. … 1. The Cavs played with their food for a little bit here, but it ended up OK.

NBA News / Brew Hoop / March 17

Rapid Recap: Cavaliers 123, Bucks 116

Without Giannis and Myles Turner, the Milwaukee Bucks put up a surprisingly good fight against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but their hot shooting wasn’t enough in Tuesday’s home loss, going down 123-116.

Milwaukee Bucks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 17

3 Bucks 2026 NBA Draft prospects to watch during March Madness

March is the month when legends are forged under college basketball’s brightest lights. For the Milwaukee Bucks, it is the ultimate scouting ground. As the 2026 NCAA Tournament kicks off, the eyes of the basketball world are on the young phenoms who will soon affect the fate of NBA contenders.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Field Level Media / March 17

Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee, bone bruise) to be re-evaluated in 1 week

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will be shelved for at least a week after being diagnosed with a hyperextended left knee and a bone bruise, ESPN reported on Tuesday.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / March 17

Milwaukee Bucks: Doc Rivers gives mixed report on latest injury timeline for Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Milwaukee Bucks are 28-39 on the season and dropping further and further out of contention for a play-in spot. They are currently 5.5 games behind the Charlotte Hornets, who are 34-34, for the tenth seed in the Eastern Conference.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Larry Brown Sports / March 17

Latest Giannis Antetokounmpo injury gets an update from Doc Rivers

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has only played in 36 games so far this season due to injuries. After being sidelined for more than a month, Antetokounmpo returned on March 2 and looked like his usual self.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Hoops Wire / March 17

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo out at least a week

The news could have been worse. Much worse. Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been diagnosed with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise and will be reevaluated in one week, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Yardbarker / March 17