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

Nobody could do business for Giannis Antetokounmpo like the Atlanta Hawks. They loaded their roster in the offseason, and could now become trade chips to facilitate a move for the Greek Freak.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

Milwaukee 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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

NBA News / Brew Hoop / December 23

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.

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.