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Bucks’ ‘achievement’ vs Timberwolves is both promising sign and indictment of troubling tendency

Unnecessary fouls have been an issue for the Milwaukee Bucks all season. Partly it’s an issue of size; the Bucks don’t have many options for guarding bigger wings.

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Who should the Bucks draft if they win the lottery?

After exploring the odds of landing an All-NBA player in the draft, what should the Bucks hunt for if they win the lottery? We will explore the options and begin a series of player profiles throughout the year leading up to the 2026 NBA Draft.

Ryan Rollins News / WI Sports Heroics / December 22

Bucks Ryan Rollins credits two-time NBA champion for his breakout season

The Milwaukee Bucks haven’t seen much go their way during their rough 11-18 start. Amid the turmoil, Ryan Rollins has provided a bright spot, delivering the strongest season of his career.

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The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in NBA history' quiz

The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

Doc Rivers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 22

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers goes off on reporters when poor 2025-26 road record is brought up

The Milwaukee Bucks fell to 11-18 on the season with their 103-100 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. Of course, the Bucks were playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has been and will continue to be sidelined with a calf injury.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

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.

Chris Paul News / Brew Hoop / December 22

Actually, Chris Paul does make sense for the Bucks

Upon recent news that the Bucks may be interested in Chris Paul, Jack wrote why that probably wouldn’t be a good idea in terms of an on-court and locker room fit.

NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / December 22

Bucks’ road struggles continue in heartbreaking 103-100 loss to Timberwolves

The Milwaukee Bucks’ road woes persisted as they fell 103-100 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Milwaukee built a lead of 16 early in the third quarter but stumbled in the second half, managing only 40 points and letting the Timberwolves seize control and complete the comeback.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / December 22

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s practice appearance signals Bucks’ potential resurgence

Trade speculation around Giannis Antetokounmpo has only added to a challenging stretch for the Milwaukee Bucks, but the impact of his absence has been clear on the court.

Kevin Porter Jr. News / WI Sports Heroics / December 22

Bucks make Kevin Porter Jr. announcement after loss to Timberwolves

Things are not getting better for the Milwaukee Bucks. Rumors about Giannis Antetokounmpo potentially forcing his way out of the team continue to swirl, while the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player isn’t helping the Bucks on the court either due to an injury.

Anthony Edwards News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / December 22

The slide continues as Milwaukee falls to Anthony Edwards' Timberwolves

The wheels continue to fall off the bus for the Milwaukee Bucks as they drop yet another road contest. This time to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 103-100.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Last Word On Sports / December 22

Giannis Shuts Down Trade Rumors With Recent Interview

Amid trade rumors and injuries, Giannis Antetokounmpo remains adamant that he is not pursuing other teams to join. The Milwaukee Bucks, currently holding an 11-17 record as the 11th seed, are weighing their options to make the best decision for both their present and the future.

Ryan Rollins News / WI Sports Heroics / December 22

'We’ve got to start getting wins': Ryan Rollins keeps it real about breakout season with Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins has taken a major leap this season and emerged as one of the team’s most productive players. The 23 year old is putting up 17 points and 5.9 assists per game, a sharp jump from the 6.2 points he averaged a year ago.

NBA News / Brew Hoop / December 21

Rapid Recap: Timberwolves 103, Bucks 100

Milwaukee Bucks lost a close one to the Minnesota Timberwolves 103-100 due to a dud of a third quarter. Kevin Porter Jr. nearly notched a triple-double with 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists.

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The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

The '2004-05 NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'Most multi-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active TD-catch leaders' quiz

Doc Rivers News / EssentiallySports / December 21

Doc Rivers Announces Bucks’ Suprise Decision On Sunday

The Milwaukee Bucks are in a precarious situation with Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined with injury and the team struggling to get over the line. Milwaukee has lost four of its last five games with plenty of problems to address.

Ryan Rollins News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / December 21

Milwaukee Bucks' Ryan Rollins offers surprising take on Most Improved Player award

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins is having a career year for the team. Rollins, 23, is averaging 17 points and 5.9 assists per game so far this season for the Bucks, which comes as a massive surprise considering he only averaged 6.2 points per game last season.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 21

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo practice sighting is a step toward injury return

Lots of trade rumors have been swirling around Giannis Antetokounmpo, adding noise to an already difficult stretch for the Milwaukee Bucks. On the floor, his absence has been unmistakable.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / HITC / December 21

Giannis Antetokounmpo urging Bucks to make trade for all-star addition

Milwaukee Bucks are feeling the heat from Giannis Antetokounmpo The Milwaukee Bucks are looking to make a move before the trade deadline, pressured by Giannis Antetokounmpo’s demands for better support.

Doc Rivers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 20

Doc Rivers confident Bucks are showing growth in 'fixable' mistake areas

Turnovers, fouls, and poor rebounding have plagued the Milwaukee Bucks all season. On top of missing Giannis Antetokounmpo, they often don’t do the little things right to just give themselves a chance.

Doc Rivers News / Hoops Wire / December 17

Doc Rivers: Bucks not feeling the need to ‘blow it all up’

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.