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A potential Bucks problem after the last preseason game

In the Milwaukee Bucks’ second preseason game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, head coach Taylor Jenkins made a change to the starting lineup and started center Kel'el Ware over Kyle Kuzma, who started in the previous game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Roundtable: The gang makes some season predictions (Part II)

Yesterday, you read Part I of our first Roundtable for the year, where we talked shop: Bucks record, offensive and defensive ratings, team MVP, and who will make the biggest leap.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 8

Kel’el Ware Could Be A Breakout MIP Candidate: Preseason Overreaction Or Future Starter?

I know it’s preseason, I know we’re only two games in, and I know half the guys playing in the fourth quarter right now won’t be in the lineup once the season starts, but I’m still buying the Kel’el Ware hype.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 8

NBA Rumors: 4 Rival Teams Where Myles Turner Would Be A Perfect Fit

We already looked at four possible Kel’el Ware trades earlier this week after Kevin O’Connor’s reporting said that rival executives already see the Milwaukee Bucks as a team worth calling because they own two of the hardest things to find in the NBA: centers who can protect the rim and shoot threes.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / October 7

Three Bucks players who didn't play in the first preseason game, but might now

The Milwaukee Bucks played their first preseason game on Monday night, and while the main goal of any game is to win, the main objective for the Bucks was to see how this new team looked in a competitive setting against another team.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Viral Sports News / October 7

Milwaukee Bucks Acquire Young Center in Last-Minute Move

Less than two weeks after the Los Angeles Clippers waived him, second-year forward Johni Broome has a new NBA address. The Milwaukee Bucks have announced that they have signed the former Auburn standout, giving the 24-year-old another chance to stick after a quiet and injury-interrupted rookie year.

Tyler Herro News / Brew Hoop / October 7

Ranking the Roster: Tyler Herro carries big iron on his hip at 1

It might be painful to admit, but Tyler Herro is the Milwaukee Bucks’ best player. Certainly, he’s their best shooting guard in more than a decade. And since coming home to Milwaukee, he’s said all the right things.

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Nate Ament News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / October 7

Nate Ament looks ahead of schedule in Milwaukee preseason opener

There’s been a lot of excitement about Brayden Burries hitting the ground running with the Milwaukee Bucks after his polished performance as an NCAA freshman, while fellow rookie Nate Ament was seen as more of a project.

Johni Broome News / Brew Hoop / October 6

Bucks sign Johni Broome to training camp roster

The Milwaukee Bucks have signed former Philadelphia 76ers forward Johni Broome to a training camp deal, the team announced today; in a related move, the Bucks will waive John Butler Jr.

Kyle Kuzma News / Bleacher Report / October 6

Watch: Kyle Kuzma responds to fan's tweet

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Myles Turner News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / October 6

Why the Bucks Should Start This Young Player on Opening Night

Should the Milwaukee Bucks start Kel’el Ware at center? Before the preseason started, I thought there was a good argument for Milwaukee beginning the year with Myles Turner at center.

Gary Trent Jr. News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 6

Gary Trent Jr.‘s brickfest has everybody making same joke about $64 million contract investigation

When the Milwaukee Bucks re-signed Gary Trent to a four-year, $64 million contract in free agency this offseason, it raised quite a few eyebrows considering he was on a veteran minimum contract this season prior.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / October 6

Milwaukee Bucks make space to add another center

A month ago, the Milwaukee Bucks decided to sign John Butler Jr. to a guaranteed training camp contract. The 7-foot center appeared in 49 games last season for the Bucks' G-League affiliate team, the Wisconsin Herd, and averaged 9.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.7 blocks in 28.6 minutes per game.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 6

Bucks sign Johni Broome, waive John Butler Jr.

Johni Broome has another chance to turn his G League production into an NBA role. The Bucks announced Tuesday that they signed the second-year forward and waived big man John Butler Jr.

Milwaukee Bucks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 6

Bucks’ Tyler Herro gets super shady by trying to pants Anthony Edwards mid-game

On Monday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks got their preseason slate underway with a home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Bucks ended up losing in blowout fashion in a game that saw the debut of several new faces, including Tyler Herro, who was the centerpiece of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade package this summer.

Kyle Kuzma News / HITC / October 6

Kyle Kuzma hits back at Milwaukee Bucks fan after brutal criticism of preseason performance

Kyle Kuzma has responded to a Milwaukee Bucks fan who criticised his performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. The Bucks lost their preseason opener 116-97 at Fiserv Forum.

Tyler Herro News / Hoops Wire / October 5

Tyler Herro: Bucks ‘will surprise people’

Tyler Herro didn’t merely welcome his trade to the Bucks. He wanted it. Herro said he was “kind of pushing” for a move to Milwaukee because he wanted a “fresh start” and a chance to “come home” to Wisconsin, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.

Gary Trent Jr. News / Fadeaway World / September 29

Gary Trent Jr. Addresses Ongoing Investigation Into Salary Cap Circumvention With Bucks

The Clippers‘ salary cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard‘s contract was arguably the most significant storyline of the 2026 offseason. Although this investigation continues, the NBA faces an unprecedented situation with the Milwaukee Bucks concerning Gary Trent Jr.‘s contract extension.

Milwaukee Bucks News / EssentiallySports / September 27