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On YouTubeMilwaukee Bucks News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23
Report: Bucks planning big move to help Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Milwaukee Bucks are still not giving up on getting Giannis Antetokounmpo the sort of help that they think he needs to win another championship.
Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / December 23
Past friction with Doc Rivers ends any chance of James Harden joining the Bucks
Any remaining speculation linking James Harden to the Milwaukee Bucks appears to be over, according to Bill Simmons and reported by Zach Lowe. On the latest episode of “The Zach Lowe Show” Lowe noted that a Harden-to-Milwaukee trade is essentially off the table, citing Harden’s tense history with Bucks head coach Doc Rivers.
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?
Doc Rivers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 23
Bucks’ collapse highlights coaching questions around Doc Rivers
The Milwaukee Bucks are sitting at a disappointing 11-18 this season, struggling through the 2025-26 NBA campaign. With Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future increasingly in question, the organization faces mounting criticism, and Doc Rivers’ inability to get the Bucks on track cannot be overlooked.
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.
NBA News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / December 23
Milwaukee Bucks-Indiana Pacers: Preview, Lineups, Injury Report, Betting Lines & More
After years of battling for the Central Division title with mostly top-three finishes spanning the last decade-plus, this season’s versions of the Bucks and Pacers are bringing up the rear and likely to be vying for a play-in if they’re able to avoid the lottery.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 23
Bill Simmons relays Doc Rivers message erasing hope for James Harden-Bucks trade
Any lingering speculation linking James Harden to the Milwaukee Bucks appears to have been shut down, according to a message relayed by Bill Simmons and shared publicly by Zach Lowe.
Momentum Moments: Vol. 4 
No Giannis. Reduced expectations. Fewer games. All of this has to mean less pain, right? Don’t be so sure. Over the past fortnight, the Bucks have learned otherwise.
Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / December 23
The AJ Dybantsa possibility for the Bucks
Updating the Bucks odds since our last look, Milwaukee now has the 9th best odds to land the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft at 3.8%, with a record of 11 wins and 18 losses.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 23
Teams on losing streaks collide as Bucks face Pacers
A pair of sinking foes will meet up in Indianapolis on Tuesday when the Indiana Pacers face the Milwaukee Bucks. Milwaukee dropped its third straight game and fifth in its past six tries on Sunday when a 40-point second half doomed the Bucks in a 103-100 setback against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / December 22
Bucks’ offensive silence stretches on as scoring slump reaches 16 games
Predictably, the Milwaukee Bucks’ offense has stagnated in Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence. The Bucks have struggled since he first suffered a groin injury, prior to the calf strain that could keep him sidelined until the end of January.
Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / December 22
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.
Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / December 22
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.
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.
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.
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.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Larry Brown Sports / December 18
Giannis Antetokounmpo has clear message amid NBA trade rumors
If the Milwaukee Bucks do open the phones on a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, there could be plenty of teams inquiring about the NBA superstar.
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.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Yardbarker / December 17
Bucks to go 'big-game hunting' in attempt to appease Giannis Antetokounmpo?
A disappointing start to the season has raised questions about Antetokounmpo's future in Milwaukee.
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