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Milwaukee Bucks linked to intriguing $54 million wing to help retain Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Milwaukee Bucks are 12-18 on the season following their 111-94 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. They also improved to 4-10 on the road as they are in the midst of a stretch that sees them play 12 of 16 games on the road.

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Bucks eye scoring boost as another member of the Kings emerge in trade talks

The Milwaukee Bucks are exploring trade options, and one analyst believes Malik Monk should be on their radar. According to The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie, Monk, a 27-year-old shooting guard currently with the Sacramento Kings, could be a strong fit for the Bucks as well as the Clippers, Magic, Timberwolves, and Mavericks.

Milwaukee Bucks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 24

Doc Rivers’ view of Michael Porter Jr. adds to Bucks trade speculation

Trade speculation surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks intensified this week after Bill Simmons revealed head coach Doc Rivers’ long-standing admiration for Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / December 24

Bucks linked to two Trailblazers in win-now push

The Milwaukee Bucks are staring down another crucial point in their season. Early optimism has faded fast, replaced by injuries, uneven performances, and the reality of a crowded Eastern Conference race.

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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

NBA News / EssentiallySports / December 24

Bill Simmons Cools Hot Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Buzz, Putting $46M Star at Risk

Few teams are better positioned to make a move for Giannis Antetokounmpo than the Atlanta Hawks. After loading up their roster this offseason, Atlanta now has the kind of assets that could be flipped in a blockbuster deal.

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.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / December 24

Milwaukee Bucks: recent trade speculation includes interesting Giannis Antetokounmpo nugget

The Milwaukee Bucks improved to 12-18 on the season with their (surprisingly) dominant 111-94 victory over their hated rivals, the Indiana Pacers, on Tuesday night.

NBA News / Brew Hoop / December 24

Bucks vs. Pacers Player Grades: Ryan gets rollin’ and Porter gets scootin’ as Bucks out-pace Indiana

The Milwaukee Bucks got back in the win column after a convincing 111-94 win over the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. After a back-and-forth first

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / December 24

Bucks’ Kevin Porter Jr. has perfect reaction after learning huge feat with Ryan Rollins

The Milwaukee Bucks have Kevin Porter Jr. and Ryan Rollins to thank a lot for their return to the win column on Tuesday night. Against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Porter and Rollins teamed up to add to the woes of the reigning Eastern Conference champions, as they combined for 47 points.

Kevin Porter Jr. News / WI Sports Heroics / December 24

Bucks’ Kevin Porter Jr. reaches incredible Damian Lillard territory in win against Pacers

The Milwaukee Bucks finally broke their losing spell on Tuesday, as they turned away the Indiana Pacers in a 111-94 win on the road. That victory snapped a three-game skid for Milwaukee, which got a tremendous performance from Kevin Porter Jr., who continues to shine for the Bucks.

Doc Rivers News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / December 24

Should the Milwaukee Bucks consider moving on from Doc Rivers?

Doc Rivers has coached in the NBA for a very long time, 27 seasons to be exact. Rivers is an NBA Champion, ranked as one the greatest 15 coaches of all time, and holds the 7th most wins of all time with 1173.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / December 24

Giannis Antetokounmpo inches closer to return for the struggling Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks have played the past seven games without Giannis Antetokounmpo due to a calf injury. When he first went down, the situation appeared more serious than a simple strain.

Milwaukee Bucks News / HITC / December 24

Why Brooks Koepka was ’embarrassed’ when he met Giannis Antetokounmpo for the first time

Brooks Koepka once met Giannis Antetokounmpo and admitted the moment left him feeling smaller than ever. The golfer, known for his major-winning composure, shared the story in 2019 with rare humor and humility.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 23

Bucks get back in the win column vs. hapless Pacers

Kevin Porter Jr. scored 24 points to help the Milwaukee Bucks post a 111-94 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis on Tuesday. Ryan Rollins added 23 points for the Bucks, while Kyle Kuzma scored 15 and Bobby Portis finished with 14 points and nine rebounds for Milwaukee, which snapped a three-game losing streak.

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The 'Most 3-passing, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NFL's active 300-yard passers' quiz

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

The '2004-05 NFL passing leaders' quiz

Michael Redd News / WI Sports Heroics / December 23

Bucks legend Michael Redd thankful to Milwaukee after fellow ex-NBA star’s heartbreaking admission

Milwaukee Bucks legend Michael Redd had a heartfelt message to his former team on Tuesday after seeing a video of ex-Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damon Stoudamire opening up about how he doesn’t really feel that the 1999-2000 Blazers team is all that beloved.

Jerami Grant News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / December 23

Milwaukee Bucks trading for Jerami Grant could prove disastrous

The Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly interested in a variety of useful players on bloated contracts as the team looks to prove to Giannis Antetokounmpo they’re still committed to winning with him. The Portland Trail Blazers’ Jerami Grant has been highlighted as one name the Bucks’ front office is targeting.

Giannis Antetokounmpo 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.

Hawks would not move Jalen Johnson in any deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo

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The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

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.

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.

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.