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NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 2
NBA Rumors: Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, trade deadline, tanking talk
Around the league, there’s a growing belief that 2026 is when the Giannis Antetokounmpo situation in Milwaukee finally reaches a crossroads. Several executives who spoke with ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps told Bontemps they expect the Bucks’ long-running balancing act to hit an inflection point next year.
Michael Porter Jr. News / Brew Hoop / January 2
Bucks interested in Michael Porter Jr. 
Amid reports that they’re looking to buy ahead of next month’s trade deadline, recent intel from both Sam Amick of The Athletic and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line suggests that the Bucks are in on Nets forward Michael Porter Jr., according to league sources.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / January 2
Giannis Antetokounmpo trade talks could shift to summer as Bucks weigh their options
Giannis Antetokounmpo was at the center of trade talks during the offseason, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported, with the Bucks giving the New York Knicks “an exclusive negotiating window” over several weeks in August.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / January 2
Milwaukee Bucks-Charlotte Hornets: Preview, Lineups, Injury Report, Betting Lines & More
The Hornets hosted Golden State on Dec. 31, allowing Stephen Curry to bless the Queen City with his presence after being honored by alma mater Davidson College.
The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
Dejounte Murray News / WI Sports Heroics / January 2
Bucks’ interest in Dejounte Murray raises more questions than answers
The Milwaukee Bucks find themselves in a dangerous spot after dropping Wednesday’s game to the Washington Wizards. Milwaukee held a slim three-point edge with just over 30 seconds remaining, but CJ McCollum delivered a pair of clutch baskets to swing the outcome in the Wizards’ favor.
Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / January 2
A defining January slate is ahead for the Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are entering January with a disappointing record of 14-20 and with a lot of drama surrounding them. The Bucks sit at 11th in the Eastern Conference.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / January 2
Incredible Giannis stat 1 more reason Bucks fans can’t wait to see him back at full force
Giannis Antetokounmpo missed almost all of December with a calf strain and came back like he hadn’t skipped a beat, well ahead of schedule. While he looks as dominant as ever, the Bucks will keep him on a pitch count to ease him back into competition, over a period Giannis said would last around five to 10 games.
AJ Green News / WI Sports Heroics / January 1
AJ Green wants Bucks teammates focused solely on one thing
The Milwaukee Bucks blew a prime opportunity to stack wins entering the New Year. Instead, Washington stole a 114-113 victory from under their hosts’ noses Wednesday night in the Fiserv Forum.
Michael Porter Jr. News / Hoops Rumors / January 1
Several playoff contenders eyeing Nets' Michael Porter Jr. amid bounce-back season
As we relayed in a Front Office article earlier on Thursday, Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. is an intriguing trade candidate ahead of the Feb.
Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / January 1
The Bucks problems are tied to the draft
The Milwaukee Bucks drafted a skinny kid out of Greece in 2013, with the 15th overall pick. That was a wise decision. Twelve years later, Giannis Antetokounmpo is among the NBA's elite, and figures to remain that for a while, even if he doesn't remain in Milwaukee.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / January 1
‘This can make us or break us’: Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo gets brutally honest about team’s situation
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks have struggled so far in the 2025–26 NBA season. It started well for the team, as it won four of its first five games in the campaign, but months later, the Bucks welcomed 2026 with just a 14-20 record.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Hoops Wire / January 1
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Bucks facing ‘make or break’ portion of season
The margin for error is shrinking fast for the Bucks, and nights like Wednesday don’t help. As detailed by Eric Nehm of The Athletic, Milwaukee let a three-point lead slip away in the final 33.2 seconds against Washington, as CJ McCollum hit two late shots and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s final attempt rolled off the rim.
Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Rumors / January 1
Giannis Antetokounmpo says the quiet part out loud after Bucks' stunning loss to lowly Wizards
For the Bucks to achieve their dual goals of reaching the playoffs and keeping Giannis Antetokounmpo happy enough to avoid a trade demand, they can’t afford many more losses like the one they had Wednesday night against Washington.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / January 1
Bucks make Giannis Antetokounmpo announcement on New Year’s Eve
The Milwaukee Bucks had a tough way to end 2025 on Wednesday night. Milwaukee entered its game against the visiting Washington Wizards at Fiserv Forum hoping to bid 2025 goodbye with a victory and on a three-game winning streak.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / January 1
'This One Is on Us': Giannis Antetokounmpo takes responsibility after Bucks collapse
Giannis Antetokounmpo put himself front and center after the Milwaukee Bucks’ 114–113 loss to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday, showing the accountability expected from a team’s superstar.
Doc Rivers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 1
Why Bucks’ Doc Rivers thinks Milwaukee ‘deserved to lose’ heartbreaker vs. Wizards
The Washington Wizards stunned the Milwaukee Bucks 114-113 when CJ McCollum hit a game-winning shot in the final seconds in front of a stunned crowd at the Fiserv Forum.
Bucks vs. Wizards Player Grades: Giannis’ Herculean performance can’t overcome teamwide malaise
The Milwaukee Bucks will have to look to 2026 for their first three-game winning streak of the season, as they lost 114-113 to the Washington Wizards for the second time this month.
Milwaukee Bucks News / The Lead / January 1
Even With Giannis, Bucks Struggle With Rebounding, Free Throws
The Milwaukee Bucks started the season strong but have quickly faded into a scuffling squad. The Bucks were 4-1 but subsequently have lost 18 of 28 games and are mired outside the final Play-In spot.
Milwaukee Bucks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 31
Austin Rivers recalls Doc Rivers’ lesson after Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s dunk
Former NBA guard Austin Rivers revisited a formative lesson from his father, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers, while reflecting on a late-game moment involving Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Milwaukee Bucks News / Yardbarker / December 30
Giannis Antetokounmpo needs to be the bad guy if he wants to change teams
Antetokounmpo owes it to his teammates, his organization and himself to decide what he wants to do the rest of the season.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 30
Bucks' win allows Doc Rivers to climb NBA's all-time list
Even though it's been a while since he's led a team on a deep run through the playoffs, Doc Rivers has still won a lot of games.
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