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15 NBA non-lottery picks who outperformed everyone drafted ahead of them
The draft lottery is where you usually find the NBA's biggest stars. That's not always the case, though, as some later picks have proven to be some of the greatest players ever.
Kevin Porter Jr. News / Hoops Wire / November 9
Blazers’ interest in Kevin Porter Jr. comes with a question of fit
The Trail Blazers could use another healthy guard. Whether they need another guard who does his best work with the ball is a different question. That’s the decision with Kevin Porter Jr., who has drawn interest from Portland and several other teams since being waived by the Bucks.
The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Trade Talk Sports / November 9
Doc Rivers and Giannis: Who Really Deserves the Criticism?
An interesting debate is brewing around Doc Rivers, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and what it really means to be a good NBA coach. And I’m not sure either side has the whole story.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Bucks vs. Celtics Player Grades: Centre rotation goes from bad to worse in rout 
After a blinding start in which they led by 14 early, the Milwaukee Bucks ultimately succumbed to the Boston Celtics, losing 117-97. Put simply, the Celtics were the more physical team, and they dictated the game for most of it.
Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / November 9
Three lineups the Bucks could explore to improve their chances
At some point, something needs to change if the Milwaukee Bucks want any chance of turning this dreadful start around. In their last game against the Toronto
Gary Trent Jr. News / Ball Exclusives / November 9
Bucks Face NBA Investigation Over Gary Trent Jr. Contract
The NBA confirmed Monday, November 9, 2026, that it has opened a salary cap circumvention investigation into the Milwaukee Bucks and guard Gary Trent Jr.
Rapid Recap: Celtics 117, Bucks 97
The Milwaukee Bucks started strong but faded in a 117-97 loss to the Boston Celtics. In a rematch of Wednesday’s back-and-forth loss to the Celtics, the Bucks led by as much as 14 in the first quarter, but ceded ground thanks to Boston’s strong shooting and pesky defense.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Myles Turner News / TWSN / November 7
The Milwaukee Bucks’ $109 Million Bet on Myles Turner Is Starting to Backfire
Myles Turner missed all seven of his shots Friday night as the Milwaukee Bucks lost their NBA Cup opener 121–107 to the Toronto Raptors. For the Bucks, the bigger concern is how little offense they’ve gotten from Turner through nine games to start the 2026 NBA season.
‘He’s trying to say’: Skip Bayless says he knows why Doc Rivers has fired shots at Giannis Antetokounmpo
Doc Rivers has made the headlines after firing a few shots at Giannis Antetokounmpo. The duo worked together at the Milwaukee Bucks, but their spell was unsuccessful, and Rivers stepped down in April this year.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 7
Cam'Ron savages Doc Rivers for 'always complaining' after Giannis Antetokounmpo IQ jab
Cam'Ron went after Doc Rivers' coaching resume Friday, one day after Rivers questioned Giannis Antetokounmpo's basketball IQ.
Brayden Burries News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / November 7
Brayden Burries career-high wasn't enough in NBA Cup loss to the Raptors
It was not a problem for the Toronto Raptors without Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Barnes, as they took care of the Milwaukee Bucks 121-107 in their first NBA Cup game of the season.
Jamal Shead News / Yardbarker / November 7
Jamal Shead's career-high 16 assists help Raptors maul struggling Bucks
There's nothing like coming out big in your first start of the season, and that's exactly what Shead accomplished in his memorable performance.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / November 6
'You Gotta Watch Yourself': Stephen A. Smith Warns Doc Rivers Over Giannis Antetokounmpo IQ Comments as Skip Bayless Agrees
Doc Rivers opened Pandora’s box at the worst point of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s career. A time when a much-anticipated union simply doesn’t seem to work.
Myles Turner News / Athlon Sports / November 6
Myles Turner pledged $2 million over the next 20 years to Hurst-Euless-Bedford, the Texas district where he grew up and starred at Euless Trinity
For Myles Turner, the opportunity to give back has brought his professional success full circle. The Milwaukee Bucks center is committing $2 million over the next 20 years to support the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District in Texas, where he grew up and developed into a standout basketball player.
NBA News / Field Level Media / November 5
Bucks try to steady season in NBA Cup clash with Raptors
The Milwaukee Bucks will look for a little extra motivation to get their season back on track when they host the Toronto Raptors in NBA Cup action on Friday night.
NBA News / Field Level Media / November 3
Bucks strive for further improvement on defense in matchup vs. Celtics
Although the Milwaukee Bucks have struggled defensively this season, they turned in one of their better efforts in that area in a loss to Minnesota on Monday night.
Kasparas Jakucionis News / Hoops Rumors / November 2
Bucks Exercising 2027/28 Options On Ware, Jakucionis
The Bucks are exercising their rookie scale team options for next season on Kel’el Ware and Kasparas Jakucionis, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).
NBA News / Field Level Media / October 31
New-look Bucks try to shake slow start against Cavaliers
Good vibes abound in Milwaukee as fans celebrate the Brewers' first World Series championship. The new-look Bucks hope the positive feeling continues this weekend as they host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night.
Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Wire / October 30
Cavs head to Milwaukee with familiar habits and plenty of time to change them
For the most part, I’ve liked what I’ve seen from the Cavaliers. They’re about where I figured they’d be. The exception, of course, was blowing a 29-point lead in Philadelphia on opening night.
Kevin Porter Jr. News / Hoops Rumors / October 24
Bucks Turned Down Potential Kevin Porter Jr. Trade With Nuggets
Prior to the roster cutdown deadline, the Bucks turned down a chance to trade Kevin Porter Jr. to the Nuggets in exchange for two future second-rounders, a second-round pick swap and Zeke Nnaji, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reports in his latest Substack column (subscriber link).
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 23
Bucks fall apart late in loss to Bulls after early start in home opener
After putting up 104 points in the first three quarters, the Bucks collapsed in the final minutes of a 132-125 loss to the Chicago Bulls.
Kyle Kuzma News / Yardbarker / October 23
Trump staffer, former ESPN reporter Britt McHenry escorted from NBA arena after throwing drink at fan
Britt McHenry, a former ESPN reporter and current press advisor in President Donald Trump's administration, was escorted out of Washington, D.C.’s Capital One Arena after throwing a drink at a fan Wednesday night.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 21
Trading Kristaps Porzingis won't be easy for Warriors
The Golden State Warriors signed Kristaps Porzingis to an extension this summer that made him immediately eligible to be traded. Figuring out a trade for the absent big man is going to be difficult.
Kevin Porter Jr. News / Hoops Rumors / October 19
Bucks Cut Kevin Porter Jr.
The Bucks have placed guard Kevin Porter Jr. on waivers, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Milwaukee had been carrying 16 players on guaranteed contracts and had to trade or waive one of those players in order to set its 15-man standard roster for the start of the regular season.
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