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Rival GM convinced Bucks are going ‘big game hunting’ to help Giannis, but who’s the big game?

In the weeks and months leading up to the NBA trade deadline, one of the biggest questions is what are the Milwaukee Bucks going to do with Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Taurean Prince done for the year, Bucks apply for disabled player exception

The Milwaukee Bucks have now officially lost one of their key reserves for the rest of the season. Per Eric Nehm of The Athletic, the Bucks have applied for a disabled player exception for Taurean Prince, ruling him out for the rest of the season.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

Will The Milwaukee Bucks Be Buyers Or Sellers At NBA Trade Deadline, Veteran Forward Potential Target

With the NBA trade season unofficially now open, one of the teams to watch is the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NBA, and Giannis Antetokounmpo has made it clear he is willing to move on.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Brew Hoop / December 16

Bucks might be going ‘big game hunting’ in the trade market

A couple of days ago, Eric Nehm and Marc Stein reported that the Bucks were looking to add a player next to Giannis in the trade market. Today, Jake Fischer of the Stein Line has more news about what the Bucks are looking to do this season.

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Jerami Grant News / Hoops Rumors / December 16

Jerami Grant Among Possible Targets On Bucks’ Radar

Echoing recent reporting from Marc Stein and Eric Nehm, Jake Fischer writes in his latest story for the Stein Line Substack that the Bucks are conveying to rival teams that they’d prefer to upgrade their roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo rather than move their superstar forward.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Scoop B / December 16

John Salley Reflects on Chuck Daly’s Ultimate Threat: The Trade to Milwaukee Bucks Now Holds a Different Irony in 2025

While NBA legend John Salley has cemented his status in 2025 as a media fixture—launching his new show, THE BEST DARN SPORTS SHOW! on OAN, and continuing his work as a prominent vegan entrepreneur—his past still serves up some of the game’s best anecdotes.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Yardbarker / December 16

NBA insider names most likely trade suitor for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Antetokounmpo is facing an uncertain future with the Milwaukee Bucks, and there is one team that seems to have gained momentum as a potential suitor for the two-time NBA MVP.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / December 16

Hitting rock bottom puts Milwaukee Bucks in fight-or-flight mode

Good vibes surrounded the Milwaukee Bucks following last Thursday’s impressive win over the Boston Celtics. Kevin Porter Jr. set the table with a triple-double, Kyle Kuzma and Bobby Portis played their best games of the season, and the hope that they could survive multiple weeks without Giannis Antetokounmpo felt realistic instead of foolish.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / December 16

'He’s not comfortable with all the rumors': Insider reveals Giannis Antetokounmpo’s growing unease with the Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks endured a stunning 45-point defeat to the Brooklyn Nets, extending their difficult season. With Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined by injury, the Bucks continue to slide down the standings, now appearing as an unlikely contender for the top six playoff seeds and a potential candidate for the tenth play-in spot.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / December 16

Bucks hunt big upgrade to try to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Milwaukee Bucks are still trying to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo in the fold, with the front office reportedly exploring one more roster move in hopes of strengthening the team and reinforcing a long-term commitment.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / December 16

Insider reveals Hawks’ untouchable piece amid Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s uncertain future in Milwaukee continues to draw attention, and one NBA insider believes the Atlanta Hawks would treat one asset as untouchable in any potential deal, with Trae Young not among them.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / December 15

What the Bucks hunt in the upcoming draft

We have established the odds of finding an All-NBA player in the last article. Now, let’s focus on what a prototypical archetype for a guard or wing looks like.

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Doc Rivers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 15

Doc Rivers has honest message after Bucks’ latest blowout loss

Doc Rivers was not happy after the Milwaukee Bucks fell to the Brooklyn Nets 127-82 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Sunday. It was just the 7th win of the year for the Nets.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Brew Hoop / December 15

Bucks may be looking to add talent next to Giannis

The Bucks’ 2025–26 season has not gone the way they wanted, especially in a year where they are trying to convince Giannis Antetokounmpo—eligible for an extension next fall—to stay around long term.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Wire / December 15

Bucks remain focused on adding to roster, as opposed to fire sale

The Bucks may be struggling, but they are not signaling a teardown. According to Eric Nehm of The Athletic, Milwaukee has informed other teams that it is looking to add to its roster in an effort to stabilize a season that has gone sideways.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / December 15

What are the odds of Milwaukee getting an All-NBA Player in the draft?

The Milwaukee Bucks (11-16) are absolutely reeling after being shell shocked in an 82-127 loss to the Brooklyn Nets yesterday. As the rumors about Giannis Antetokounmpo continue to swirl it begs the question what the odds are the Bucks find a franchise changing player in the 2026 NBA Draft?

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / December 15

NBA Legend urges Lakers to trade rising star for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Since Giannis Antetokounmpo removed Bucks-related content from his social media and reports emerged that he and his agent are exploring options beyond Milwaukee, speculation has intensified over whether the “Greek Freak” is ready to join a major-market team like the Los Angeles Lakers.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Rumors / December 15

Bucks Not Ready To Wave White Flag, Could Make Major Move

The Bucks are floundering but they’re not ready to wave the white flag, The Athletic’s Eric Nehm reports. In fact, Nehm hears the Bucks have told teams they are looking to add to their roster in hopes of fortifying their struggling team.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker / December 16

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Kyle Kuzma News / Hoops Wire / December 15

Bucks’ Kyle Kuzma: ‘We lost by 45 points to a team that’s trying to lose’

Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma did not mince words after Milwaukee’s 45-point loss to Brooklyn on Sunday night. “We lost by 45 points to a team that’s trying to lose,” Kuzma said, via The Athletic’s Eric Nehm, calling the defeat the low point of the Bucks’ season.