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In stunning development, Stephen A. Smith was wrong about Doc Rivers

This may have been one time in which the majority of Milwaukee Bucks fans hoped that Stephen A. Smith was right. Smith, the everywhere-on-ESPN personality,

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The Quiz of the Day

The 'Multiple 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Single playoff-points leaders' quiz

The 'Most active 30-point NBA games' quiz

The '3-Point Era playoff scoring leaders' quiz

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / March 9

'I’m at a 5': Bobby Portis gives lukewarm assessment of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks returned to the loss column Sunday night, suffering a lopsided defeat at home to the Orlando Magic without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was resting his calf.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / March 9

Bucks reach embarrassing low point after loss to the Magic

After snapping a four-game losing skid with a win over the Utah Jazz at Fiserv Forum on Saturday, the Milwaukee Bucks failed to build on that momentum, as they suffered a blowout loss at the hands of the Orlando Magic on Sunday at home.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Brew Hoop / March 9

Momentum Moments: Vol. 8

The Bucks get up in Volume 8, new recruits Cam Thomas and Ousmane Dieng making immediate impressions in Milwaukee and claiming their first momentum moments.

NBA News / Brew Hoop / March 9

Bucks vs. Magic Player Grades: Portis shows up, Turner, Green wilt in another blowout

Down Giannis, Kyle Kuzma, and Kevin Porter Jr., the Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Orlando Magic 130-91 in yet another blowout. Without the aforementioned creators, the Bucks just didn’t have enough juice to go with the Magic, who have now taken the season series 2-1.

Doc Rivers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 9

Bucks player liked a post about possible end of Doc Rivers’ NBA coaching career

Doc Rivers hasn’t exactly been producing Phil Jackson-like success for the Milwaukee Bucks. After an early exit from the NBA Playoffs in 2025, Milwaukee is looking like a team that is bound to miss the postseason altogether in 2026, as the Bucks continue to struggle on the court.

Doc Rivers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 9

'We didn’t have a lot to start': Doc Rivers blames injuries and playmaking struggles after Bucks blowout loss to the Magic

Doc Rivers and the Milwaukee Bucks fell 130 – 91 to the Orlando Magic in Milwaukee on Sunday night. Bobby Portis led the team in scoring with 18 points and dominated the boards with 10 rebounds, the highest on the floor for Milwaukee.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / March 9

Milwaukee Bucks’ late season push might be dead

Just a short time ago, it seemed like the Milwaukee Bucks were building real momentum for a strong finish to the season. The backcourt was performing well, new additions were making an impact, and Giannis Antetokounmpo was preparing to return from a month long absence to ignite a late season push.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / March 9

Magic breeze past Giannis Antetokounmpo-less Bucks 130-91

The Milwaukee Bucks suffered a 130 – 91 defeat to the Orlando Magic in Milwaukee on Sunday night. Paolo Banchero led Orlando with a game high 33 points, while Jalen Suggs contributed 20 as the Magic picked up their fourth straight win.

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The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'Team USA 2026 WBC roster' quiz

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / March 8

Pack it up, pack it in, the Bucks are done

There was a time, oh so not long ago, when it seemed as if the Milwaukee Bucks were building momentum for a furious, fantastical finish. The team had found some footing behind its backcourt, the additions were adding value, and Giannis Antetokounmpo was preparing to return from more than a month-long absence to fuel the late push.