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Continuing to play Giannis Antetokounmpo might cost the Bucks more than a Play-In spot this year

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks sit at 28–39, holding 11th place in the Eastern Conference, and are barely clinging to a play-in opportunity.

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Lakers could play role in potential Giannis Antetokounmpo move

The Los Angeles Lakers have long expressed interest in Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, though any deal could require them to be the third team in a multi-team trade.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / March 17

Bucks list Giannis Antetokounmpo as questionable after injury scare vs. Pacers

Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a historic performance for the Milwaukee Bucks in their most recent outing. The two-time MVP led the way with another strong showing, guiding Milwaukee to a 134–123 victory over the Indiana Pacers.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Hoops Wire / March 16

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Questionable Vs. Cavs

There was a brief scare involving Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and his knee during Sunday’s win. But the injury report says something else. Antetokounmpo appeared to tweak his knee after landing awkwardly on a dunk during the victory over the Pacers.

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The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?

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NBA News / Field Level Media / March 16

Bucks try to build off skid-snapping win against Cavaliers

A lost season for superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks continues Tuesday, when they host the stumbling Cleveland Cavaliers. Antetokounmpo

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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 / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / March 16

Five Prospects Bucks Fans Should Know During March Madness

The Milwaukee Bucks remain focused on contending around Giannis Antetokounmpo, but the NBA Draft still presents an opportunity to add young talent that can contribute to the roster long term.

Milwaukee Bucks News / NBA Analysis Network / March 16

Milwaukee Bucks fans worried about Giannis playoff push were missing the bigger problem

The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers this week, a result that briefly reignited a debate that has followed the franchise for much of the 2025-26 season.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / March 16

Three Players Milwaukee Bucks Should Eye in March Madness

The Milwaukee Bucks scouting department is turning its attention to March Madness and some of the top prospects in the country. Some members of the Milwaukee Bucks On SI staff identified a player the team should look at going into the tournament.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / March 16

Nike celebrates Giannis Antetokounmpo’s historic night with the Bucks

On Sunday, Nike posted a brief message that sparked curiosity among fans, praising NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The shoutout came during a home game for the Milwaukee Bucks against their longtime rivals, the Indiana Pacers.

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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.

Bobby Portis News / WI Sports Heroics / March 16

'No matter what the records are, we ain’t trying to lose': Bobby Portis highlights Bucks’ mindset in win over Pacers

At this stage, Bobby Portis and the Milwaukee Bucks will take any victory they can secure, even if it comes against a team sitting at the bottom of the NBA standings.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / March 16

Bucks head coach Doc Rivers’ reaction to Kyle Kuzma’s blunder caught on camera

The 2025-26 NBA season has been a forgettable one for the Milwaukee Bucks. The closer the NBA Playoffs get, the more unlikely it seems that Kyle Kuzma and company will be part of the postseason fray.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / March 16

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo 'not really bothered' by knee hyperextension

After suffering a heavy defeat in Atlanta, the Milwaukee Bucks returned home to Wisconsin to face the struggling Indiana Pacers. The matchup also marked the return of Giannis Antetokounmpo, who had sat out the first game of the back-to-back.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / March 16

Doc Rivers addresses Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury scare in Bucks win

Doc Rivers spoke about the injury scare involving Giannis Antetokounmpo during the Milwaukee Bucks 134 – 123 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 16

Bucks Beat Pacers 134-123 as Giannis Exits with Knee Scare

Giannis Antetokounmpo did what he always does. He attacked the rim, threw down a dunk that had the Fiserv Forum crowd on its feet, and landed wrong. A collective gasp swept through Milwaukee.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Hoops Wire / March 16

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Wanted To Return After Knee Injury, Was Told ‘Not Worth It’

Giannis Antetokounmpo wanted back in the game. More specifically, the Bucks star said he attempted to return after appearing to hyperextend his knee during Sunday’s 134-123 win over the Pacers, but the team shut that idea down quickly.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 15

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo passes Oscar Robertson after latest performance

Even though the 2025-26 season will likely go down as one of the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo want to forget, they could put all the drama, uncertainty and team struggles aside for one night as Antetokounmpo made sure to accomplish something new to add to his career resume.

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