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Doc Rivers Sends Message After Unexpected Bucks Decision

Doc Rivers has endured a difficult tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks. Hired midway through the 2023-24 season, Rivers was brought in to maximize a roster built around Giannis Antetokounmpo and push the franchise back into title contention.

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Heat face tough call on Giannis Antetokounmpo as Bill Simmons, Zach Lowe offer different views

Zach Lowe and Bill Simmons recently discussed whether the Miami Heat should fully commit if Giannis Antetokounmpo becomes available this offseason. Simmons

Milwaukee Bucks News / Field Level Media / March 24

Bucks waive Cam Thomas to convert Pete Nance's contract

The Milwaukee Bucks converted forward Pete Nance's two-way contract to a fully guaranteed deal. The Bucks waived guard Cam Thomas in a corresponding move prior to their game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday.

NBA News / Brew Hoop / March 24

Bucks vs. Clippers Player Grades: No longer Intuit?

Down a fair few key guys, the Milwaukee Bucks got an almighty butt-whooping in their second visit to LA this season, falling 129-96 to the Los Angeles Clippers.

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The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the players to make at least five three-pointers in at least 60 NBA games can you name in six minutes?

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NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / March 24

Bucks struggles continue as Clippers cruise past Milwaukee

The Los Angeles Clippers dominated a depleted Milwaukee Bucks squad on Monday night, cruising to a 129-96 victory and improving their record to 36-36. Returning to .500 after a two-game winning streak, Los Angeles seems to have regained some of the momentum it lost earlier in the month.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / EssentiallySports / March 24

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Warriors Move Gains Support Leaving Eastern Conference Giants Without Long-Term Target

People have been talking about Giannis Antetokounmpo all season, and they will keep doing so during the offseason. The Greek Freak might leave the Milwaukee Bucks at some point.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / March 24

Doc Rivers explains Bucks’ decision to cut Cam Thomas

The Milwaukee Bucks opted to waive Cam Thomas on Monday afternoon, only a few hours before facing the Los Angeles Clippers in Inglewood. The move comes only weeks after the Bucks brought in Thomas to shore up a thin roster and push for a playoff spot.

Kawhi Leonard News / WI Sports Heroics / March 24

Bucks sink to historic low after 33-point blowout loss to Kawhi Leonard, Clippers

The Milwaukee Bucks’ hellish season continues. On Monday, Doc Rivers’ squad got pummeled once again. Not long after a 128-96 loss to the tanking Utah Jazz last Thursday, Milwaukee suffered yet another embarrassing blowout.

Doc Rivers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 24

Bucks’ Doc Rivers on brutal loss to Clippers: ‘I’can’t throw a wand and magical things happen’

For the second time in three games, the Milwaukee Bucks got blown out by at least 30 points. They suffered a 128-96 defeat at the hands of the Utah Jazz last Thursday in Salt Lake City before pulling off a stunning 108-105 road win over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday.

Cam Thomas News / WI Sports Heroics / March 24

Cam Thomas can’t compete in the Playoffs after Bucks release

Cam Thomas’s value has taken a sharp decline, and ahead of their Monday matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers, the Milwaukee Bucks waived the 24-year-old guard.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / March 24

Bill Simmons compares Giannis Antetokounmpo’s durability with Joel Embiid

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has dealt with his share of injuries since the 2018-19 season, but he remains far more dependable than Joel Embiid, despite claims from Bill Simmons.

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NBA News / Brew Hoop / March 24

Rapid Recap: Clippers 129, Bucks 96

Down Giannis, Kevin Porter Jr., Kyle Kuzma, and Cam Thomas (who was waived), the Milwaukee Bucks got their asses handed to them by the LA Clippers in a 129-96 blowout.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 23

Bill Simmons takes swipe at Giannis Antetokounmpo with Joel Embiid comp

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo hasn’t had the most injury luck since the 2018-19 season, but despite what Bill Simmons may think, he is far from as unreliable as Joel Embiid.

Milwaukee Bucks News / EssentiallySports / March 24

Bucks Waive Giannis Antetokoumpo’s Teammate, Previously Compared to Jamal Crawford and Lou Williams

The Milwaukee Bucks have been a head-scratcher all season. Their latest move baffling Bucks nation is the abrupt and unceremonious end to their overhyped experiment in 2026.

Pete Nance News / Hoops Wire / March 23

Latest on Bucks’ Pete Nance

The Bucks have converted Pete Nance’s two-way contract into a multiyear standard deal, the team announced. As we relayed earlier, the move comes after Milwaukee cleared a roster spot by waiving Cam Thomas.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23

Bucks curiously part ways with Cam Thomas after just 1 month

The Milwaukee Bucks are abruptly pulling the plug on the Cam Thomas experiment. Milwaukee is waiving their shooting guard Thomas, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Monday.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / March 23

Giannis Antetokounmpo Saga Outcome Defines Milwaukee Bucks Season

With Giannis Antetokounmpo failing to make a massive impact in the lineup for the Milwaukee Bucks, it's become very clear what the team has become. Power rankings across the internet suggest that the Bucks are among the league's worst teams, and there is very little the team can do to change that.