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NBA players union cites 'tanking' in Bucks' handling of Giannis injury

The National Basketball Players Association criticized the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday for wanting to sit superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo despite his being "healthy and ready to play," implying the team is "tanking." The union's statement was in response to reports last week that Antetokounmpo refused the Bucks' request to play.

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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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Ryan Rollins News / The Lead / March 24

Ryan Rollins’ Emergence Brings Bucks Fans Hope

Coming into the year without Damian Lillard, one massive question loomed over the Milwaukee Bucks: who was going to be the starting point guard? While former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo essentially plays point forward, Milwaukee still needs a steady guard in the secondary ball-handler role.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Wire / March 24

Bucks’ Doc Rivers offers blunt take on decision to waive Cam Thomas

Coach Doc Rivers didn’t offer much when asked about the Bucks moving on from Cam Thomas. “There are things that we don’t need to talk about,” Rivers said of the decision to waive Thomas, via The Athletic.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Brew Hoop / March 24

Bucks’ legend Marques Johnson’s Hall of Fame induction appears imminent

On April 4, the 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2026 will be unveiled ahead of the NCAA’s Final Four. As you may recall from about a month ago, the Bucks have two prominent names announced as finalists: head coach Doc Rivers and franchise legend Marques Johnson.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Rumors / March 24

NBPA Responds To Bucks’ Reported Plan To Shut Down Giannis

The National Basketball Players Association has weighed in on the disagreement between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks about whether the star forward should be shut down for the rest of the 2025/26 season, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Hoops Wire / March 24

NBPA pushes back on Bucks’ plan to shut down Giannis Antetokounmpo

The National Basketball Players Association issued a statement following reports that the Bucks would prefer to shut down Giannis Antetokounmpo for the remainder of the season, as relayed by Shams Charania of ESPN.

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NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / March 24

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.

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.

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.

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.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / March 22

Bucks Mock Draft: Could Milwaukee Target Giannis’ Future Replacement in Lottery?

The Milwaukee Bucks are in a unfamiliar situation. The Bucks were once a perennial contender in the Eastern Conference, and Milwaukee now finds itself slipping toward the bottom of the playoff picture.

Ryan Rollins News / Field Level Media / March 22

Ryan Rollins (26 points), Bucks hand Suns 5th straight loss

Ryan Rollins had 26 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as the visiting Milwaukee Bucks beat Phoenix 108-105 on Saturday to hand the Suns their fifth straight loss.