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Giannis Antetokounmpo is Chasing 2 NBA Legends

Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t need too much time on the court on Wednesday night. The veteran superstar didn’t even clock in for 30 minutes, yet he had such a scoring outburst amid the Milwaukee Bucks’ double-digit victory against the Washington Wizards.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / October 22

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks top Wizards in Khris Middleton's return

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 37 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a season-opening 133-120 victory over the visiting Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / October 22

Milwaukee Bucks Begin NBA Season With a Dominant Win Over the Washington Wizards

The NBA season is officially back, and if the Milwaukee Bucks’ home opener is any indication, we’re in for one heck of a ride. Giannis Antetokounmpo, looking every bit the Greek god of basketball, decided to start his season on an absolute tear, dropping a monstrous 37 points and yanking down 14 rebounds.

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The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

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The 'NBA assist champions' quiz

NBA News / Brew Hoop / October 22

Rapid Recap: Bucks 133, Wizards 120

The Milwaukee Bucks were able to take care of business and deny Khris Middleton a “revenge game” (I use revenge loosely), as they dispatched the Washington Wizards 133-120.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Kevin Porter Jr. News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Bucks Announce Kevin Porter Jr. News After Leaving Wizards Game

The Milwaukee Bucks are entering the 2025–26 season with hopes of remaining competitive in a loaded Eastern Conference. The team had an impactful offseason maximizing the current window, surrounding superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo with supplemental pieces.

Zach Lowe News / WI Sports Heroics / October 22

Zach Lowe gives Bucks surprising League Pass rank that contradicts general disdain

National media outlets love nothing better than taking a dump on the Milwaukee Bucks. “Giannis is leaving, the roster sucks, what will they do without Dame?

Doc Rivers News / NBA Analysis Network / October 22

Austin Rivers says Milwaukee Bucks star’s turnaround is remarkable, he thought ‘this guy is done’

Austin Rivers was pleasantly surprised by one Milwaukee Bucks star, who has shown a big improvement. The Milwaukee Bucks had perhaps the strangest and most controversial offseason of any team in the NBA.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / October 22

Mock trade sends Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Celtics

The Milwaukee Bucks have gone to great lengths to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo satisfied. Over the summer, they made bold moves to strengthen the roster, including waiving Damian Lillard and using the stretch provision on his contract to create additional cap space.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / EssentiallySports / October 22

Is Giannis Antetokounmpo Playing Tonight vs Wizards? Latest Update on Bucks Star’s Injury

The Milwaukee Bucks spent the entire offseason praying. Giannis Antetokounmpo felt ready to leave. But loyalty and a few strategic moves from the franchise won the Greek Freak over.

Cole Anthony News / WI Sports Heroics / October 22

Cole Anthony looks ready to energize the Bucks off the bench

Cole Anthony’s recent play for the Milwaukee Bucks has been impossible to ignore. Just four games into the preseason, he already looks like one of the best value signings of the summer.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Brew Hoop / October 22

Roundtable: 2025–26 Milwaukee Bucks predictions

Welcome back to yet another year of the Brew Hoop Round Table, where we ask that everybody use coasters and please don’t feed the aging pugs from the table, thanks.

Bobby Portis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22

Bobby Portis declares Bucks has the best bench unit in the NBA

Bobby Portis believes the Milwaukee Bucks have something special this season, and he is not shy about saying so. During a recent appearance on Hear District, the veteran forward declared that Milwaukee has “the best bench in the NBA,” a claim that captures the team’s confidence heading into its home opener against the Washington Wizards.

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The 'MLB playoff RBI leaders' quiz

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The 'College basketball AP preseason No. 1 teams' quiz

NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / October 22

The harsh message Pat Connaughton got from Hornets executive after trade from Bucks

Former Milwaukee Bucks guard-forward Pat Connaughton is starting a new chapter in his NBA career. After playing for seven seasons with the Bucks and winning an NBA championship with them in 2021, Connaughton is now with the Charlotte Hornets, a team that is still finding its footing in the league.

Khris Middleton News / Field Level Media / October 21

Khris Middleton's return to Milwaukee highlights Wizards-Bucks opener

Khris Middleton has been part of Opening Night in Milwaukee for more than a decade. But Wednesday marks the first time he'll be in something other than a Bucks uniform.

Milwaukee Bucks News / NBA Analysis Network / October 21

What Bobby Portis did not realize about new Myles Turner despite years of Bucks and Pacers battles

Myles Turner was the marquee addition for the Milwaukee Bucks in the offseason, joining from the Indiana Pacers. Free agency saw the Milwaukee Bucks make a major splash, facilitated by a decision to waive and stretch Dame Lillard.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Last Word On Sports / October 21

3 Burning Questions For Bucks Heading Into 2025-26 Season

NBA opening day for the 2025-26 season has finally arrived and there might not be a team with as much riding on the results of it as the Milwaukee Bucks.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 20

10 bold predictions for the 2025-26 NBA season

As the NBA moves to new broadcasters Peacock and Amazon Prime, here are 10 bold predictions for next season.

Jaylen Brown’s leadership role will determine the Celtics' season

Beyond Cooper Flagg: Five NBA rookies who could steal the spotlight

Five NBA teams who could be in trouble to start the season

Ranking the top title contenders

2025-26 NBA power rankings: Thunder repeat talk more than noise

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / October 20

Bucks Expected to Cut Second-Year Big Man on Guaranteed Deal Before Season

The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Rumors / October 18

Veteran forward to make Bucks' regular-season roster

Amir Coffey has survived a roster crunch in Milwaukee, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, who reports (via X) that the veteran wing will make the Bucks‘ regular-season roster.

AJ Green News / Hoops Rumors / October 16