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Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is a dominant force, and playing against him is not a joke. Despite the Milwaukee Bucks being unsuccessful in the postseason over the last three years, little blame can be placed on superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Summer League Crucial for Bucks Star Player Amid NBA Moves

The Milwaukee Bucks have seen some serious shakeups during the NBA Free Agency window, waving goodbye to familiar faces like Damian Lillard and Chris Livingston while bringing in names like Myles Turner and Gary Trent Jr.

Milwaukee Bucks News / NBA Analysis Network / July 6

Kendrick Perkins offers different opinion on Milwaukee Bucks after Myles Turner signing, ‘look at this squad…’

The Milwaukee Bucks have been active in the offseason, but they aren’t done just yet. The biggest addition to the roster was former Indiana Pacers star Myles Turner.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / July 6

Bucks Coach Leaving Milwaukee For Eastern Conference Contender

A Milwaukee Bucks coach is headed to an Eastern Conference rival after spending years with the franchise. Assistant coach Joe Prunty is heading to the Orlando Magic, according to NBA insider Marc Stein, marking the end of his time with the Bucks.

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The 'Active non-US born NBA points leaders' quiz

Can you name the active players in the NBA that weren't born in the United States of America that have scored the most points in their career?

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Larry Brown Sports / July 6

Damian Lillard keeps getting linked to top Eastern Conference team

Damian Lillard is expected to draw interest from multiple teams when he officially becomes a free agent, but one top Eastern Conference contender seems to have emerged as a favorite to sign the star point guard.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Western Conference Foe Eyed as Top Landing Spot for Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade

What’s summer without a little Giannis Antetokounmpo trade talks? You can almost hear the collective discussion from Milwaukee, can’t you? Just when the Bucks thought they’d quieted the noise with a bold swing for Myles Turner, the rumor mill got right back into action.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Magic Deal Blow to Bucks on Saturday With Latest Move

NBA Free Agency is in full swing, and teams are making serious moves to reshape their futures. While some squads are stacking up talent and building momentum, others, like the Milwaukee Bucks, are facing more uncertainty than they'd hoped for.

Joe Prunty News / Brew Hoop / July 6

Bucks Lose Joe Prunty to Orlando

The longtime assistant coach is joining the Magic. In the latest move that continues the changing of the guard in Milwaukee, longtime assistant coach Joe Prunty is set to join Jamahl Mosely’s coaching staff in Orlando (per Marc Stein), bringing an end to his second stint with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Damian Lillard News / Hoops Wire / July 6

Celtics, Damian Lillard Continue To Express Mutual Interest

Damian Lillard and the Boston Celtics continue to show mutual interest less than a week after Lillard was waived by the Milwaukee Bucks, per Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / July 5

'Won’t Really Enjoy Experience': Milwaukee Bucks Might Be Better Off Avoiding Traditional Point Guards, Analyst’s Comment Suggests

Clearly, the Milwaukee Bucks can’t be finished in free agency. The backcourt currently consists of Kevin Porter Jr. at the point and Gary Trent Jr. plus AJ Green absorbing the main minutes at shooting guard.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Fadeaway World / July 5

Milwaukee Bucks Can Win The Title Again With New-Look Depth Chart For The 2025-26 Season

It's been an active summer in the NBA and the Bucks, like many other teams, have been hard at work trying to make improvements to their roster. With Giannis Antetokounmpo on board, they already have a superstar to lead the way but it became clear the Bucks needed more after losing in the first round of the 2025 playoffs.

Damian Lillard News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / July 5

Former Bucks Star Damian Lillard Interested in Joining East Rival: Report

The Milwaukee Bucks made the most shocking move of the offseason so far by deciding to waive-and-stretch Damian Lillard in order to create cap space to sign Myles Turner.

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Cam Whitmore News / WI Sports Heroics / July 5

Milwaukee Bucks May Have Missed Out as Rockets Flip Cam Whitmore for 2 Second-Round Picks

Based on the latest trade report from ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Milwaukee Bucks may have missed a chance to cheaply acquire young talent. While trading for Kevin Durant was a homerun for Houston, it clogged the depth chart at the forward spots.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / July 5

Bucks Named Loser of Free Agency After Flurry of Shocking Moves

The Milwaukee Bucks have been one of the most surprising teams in the first week of free agency. They made a wild splash by signing Myles Turner to a four-year, $107 million deal.

Jonathan Kuminga News / WI Sports Heroics / July 5

Milwaukee Bucks Have Reported Interest in Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga But Doing Deal Could Be Disastrous

Among restricted free agents, Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga is one of the biggest names remaining. The Athletic’s Anthony Slater reports that the Milwaukee Bucks are circling within his pool of suitors; if he leaves Golden State, it will most be likely be via sign-and-trade.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Wire / July 5

Future Of Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Still Seems Up In Air

For now, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are expected to stay together for another run. At the same time, the idea of the Bucks and their biggest star running it back still seems slightly up in the air.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / July 5

Milwaukee Bucks Linked to Free Agent 2-Guard Sidelined Nearly All Last Season

As unofficial free agency ticks on toward its formal commencement on July 6, the Milwaukee Bucks remain inert in the market. So far they have re-signed Kevin Porter Jr.

Milwaukee Bucks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 5

The move Milwaukee Bucks still must make in 2025 NBA free agency

It’s been a strange and turbulent 12 months in Milwaukee. They’ve gone through blockbuster trades and baffling exits. The Bucks have also seen MVP-level brilliance and frustrating offensive lulls.

Keita Bates-Diop News / Fastbreak on SI / July 5

Milwaukee Bucks Sign 6-Year NBA Veteran For Summer League

Keita Bates-Diop most recently played in the NBA during the 2023-24 season as a member of the Phoenix Suns and Brooklyn Nets. He finished that year with averages of 3.7 points and 2.1 rebounds per contest while shooting 43.4% from the field 30.4% from the three-point range in 53 games (eight starts).

Milwaukee Bucks News / Last Word On Sports / July 4

5 Teams Reportedly Interested In Young Point Guard Coming Off Career Season

Ryan Rollins recently became an unrestricted free agent, but it appears that he will find a home. According to Michael Scotto of HoopHype, there are five teams interested in signing the 23-year-old point guard.