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Bucks aim to play apoiler against Celtics despite Playoff elimination

Bucks aim to play apoiler against Celtics despite Playoff elimination

The Milwaukee Bucks will take on the Boston Celtics at the Fiserv Forum on Friday, April 3, with tip-off scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET. Milwaukee enters the game at 30-46, sitting 11th in the Eastern Conference with a 17-21 record at home, while Boston comes in at 51-25, second in the East, and holding a 25-14 record on the road.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / April 3
Giannis Antetokounmpo emphasizes leadership, team culture as uncertain Bucks future looms

Giannis Antetokounmpo emphasizes leadership, team culture as uncertain Bucks future looms

There’s a growing sense that Giannis Antetokounmpo is approaching the closing chapter of a remarkable run. At 31, he has dealt with a difficult season that has included injuries and uneven play from the Milwaukee Bucks, who now find themselves on track for a lottery finish for the first time in years.

Milwaukee Bucks News / EssentiallySports / April 3
Giannis Antetokounmpo Hints at a Message to Doc Rivers on Coaching Using a Locker Room Example

Giannis Antetokounmpo Hints at a Message to Doc Rivers on Coaching Using a Locker Room Example

There’s no doubt that Giannis Antetokounmpo is at odds with the front office, and some reports indicate even with head coach Doc Rivers. A divorce from the Milwaukee Bucks for the Greek Freak seems imminent.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / April 3
Bucks linked to NBA Champion in last-ditch effort to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo

Bucks linked to NBA Champion in last-ditch effort to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Milwaukee Bucks are running short on viable paths to assemble a contender that would persuade Giannis Antetokounmpo to stay put. Now that they’ve been officially eliminated from playoff contention, the situation has reached a critical stage: take action soon or face the possibility of losing a franchise cornerstone.

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The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz

The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz

How many of the players to lead the NBA in made two-pointers for each season of the NBA's three-point era (since 1979-80) can you name in six minutes?

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NBA News / Yardbarker
Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

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 / WI Sports Heroics / April 2
Video: Bucks’ Cormac Ryan made Kevin Durant pay for disrespectful defense

Video: Bucks’ Cormac Ryan made Kevin Durant pay for disrespectful defense

The Milwaukee Bucks are playing out what remains of their 2025-26 campaign, and with the team already eliminated from contention for a spot in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, there is plenty of playing time to be had for some of the supporting cast, including Cormac Ryan.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / April 2
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo makes off-the-field announcement less than 2 weeks before final game

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo makes off-the-field announcement less than 2 weeks before final game

It just hasn’t been a great campaign for the Milwaukee Bucks, who struggled to stay consistent on the court for a number of reasons. For one, Antetokounmpo’s health has been a major reason behind Milwaukee’s troubles.

Cormac Ryan News / Bleacher Report / April 2
Ryan Rollins News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / April 2
Ryan Rollins’ Breakout Season Is Turning Heads in Milwaukee

Ryan Rollins’ Breakout Season Is Turning Heads in Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Bucks have had a very rough season. There weren't many bright spots or positive takeaways, but one of them has definitely been the emergence of Ryan Rollins.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / April 2
Insider: Giannis Antetokounmpo could spark a 'bidding bonanza' this offseason

Insider: Giannis Antetokounmpo could spark a 'bidding bonanza' this offseason

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s situation with the Milwaukee Bucks is quickly becoming one of the biggest talking points of the upcoming offseason, with insiders around the league expecting an aggressive market to form if he’s made available.

NBA News / Yardbarker
20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

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.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Brew Hoop / April 2

Bucks vs. Rockets Player Grades: Dieng, Nance, and Ryan notch career highs in rousing performance

Severely undermanned, the Milwaukee Bucks gave fans something to smile about in a rough season, losing to the (basically) full-strength Houston Rockets 119-113.

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The 'Active 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz
 The 'Active 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz
The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz
 The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz
The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz
 The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz
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 The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz
NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / April 2
Bucks make Giannis Antetokounmpo-Kevin Durant declaration after game

Bucks make Giannis Antetokounmpo-Kevin Durant declaration after game

The Milwaukee Bucks and the Houston Rockets met for the second (and last time) in the 2025-26 NBA season on Wednesday at the Toyota Center in Houston.

Doc Rivers News / WI Sports Heroics / April 2
Bucks regret Doc Rivers hire as post-Adrian Griffin decline comes into focus

Bucks regret Doc Rivers hire as post-Adrian Griffin decline comes into focus

The numbers lay out a clear case, and it’s one the Milwaukee Bucks can’t afford to brush aside. When the organization parted ways with Adrian Griffin on January 23, the team stood at 30–13, holding second place in the Eastern Conference with a .698 winning percentage.

NBA News / Brew Hoop / April 1

Rapid Recap: Rockets 119, Bucks 113

In what might just be the Milwaukee Bucks’ best game of the season, they go down to the Houston Rockets 119-113 with just seven players for most of the night (and all of the senior players sitting).

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / April 1
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo caught on video making extremely incredible gesture after brother scored first NBA points

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo caught on video making extremely incredible gesture after brother scored first NBA points

The Milwaukee Bucks finally snapped their four-game losing streak on Tuesday by defeating Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee to the tune of a 123-99 score.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / April 1
Draymond Green gives brutally honest take on Milwaukee amid previous trade talks involving Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo

Draymond Green gives brutally honest take on Milwaukee amid previous trade talks involving Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo

It is not a secret that Golden State Warriors star power forward Draymond Green was among those linked to what was a potential trade involving Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.

NBA News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / April 1
Giannis, Rollins, Turner, & Durant's status for Bucks-Rockets: Injuries, Odds, Preview

Giannis, Rollins, Turner, & Durant's status for Bucks-Rockets: Injuries, Odds, Preview

Game date, time and location: Wednesday, Apr. 1, 7:00 p.m. CST, Toyota Center, Houston, Texas TV: FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin, Space City Home Network

Milwaukee Bucks News / Athlon Sports / April 1
Final Injury Report for Bucks-Rockets: Will Giannis Antetokounmpo, Myles Turner Play?

Final Injury Report for Bucks-Rockets: Will Giannis Antetokounmpo, Myles Turner Play?

The Milwaukee Bucks are on the road on Wednesday night as they travel to take on the Houston Rockets in an interconference matchup. Milwaukee enters Wednesday’s game with a 30-45 record after defeating the Dallas Mavericks at home on Tuesday night.

Milwaukee Bucks News / NBA Analysis Network / April 1
Ryan Rollins posts 24-9-7 as Doc Rivers says ‘the ball was really hopping’ in Bucks win

Ryan Rollins posts 24-9-7 as Doc Rivers says ‘the ball was really hopping’ in Bucks win

Doc Rivers said “the ball was really hopping,” and that was the clearest reason the Milwaukee Bucks looked in control from start to finish in a 123-99 win over Dallas.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / April 1
2026 NBA Mock Draft: 3 Potential Bucks Picks from the Final Four to help Giannis

2026 NBA Mock Draft: 3 Potential Bucks Picks from the Final Four to help Giannis

The Bucks are in a strange spot. Their season is essentially over. The rumors are that the front office is trying to tank to improve their pick by shutting down Giannis Antetokounmpo.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 31
Bucks halt skid, beat Mavericks for 8th straight time

Bucks halt skid, beat Mavericks for 8th straight time

Ryan Rollins scored 24 points and Kyle Kuzma added 20 to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a dominant 123-99 victory over the visiting Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night.

Doc Rivers News / Hoops Rumors / March 30
Doc Rivers To Be Inducted Into Hall Of Fame

Doc Rivers To Be Inducted Into Hall Of Fame

Bucks head coach Doc Rivers will be among the Hall of Fame inductees for the class of 2026, a person familiar with the matter told Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News.

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