One of the most significant talking points around the league has centered on the future of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Reports indicate that the former back-to-back MVP wants out of Milwaukee and has demanded a trade from the team that drafted him 15th overall in 2013.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is putting pressure on the Milwaukee Bucks to make a trade, and the front office is actively looking for options. Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report says the Bucks are feeling the heat from Giannis and are making moves to find a deal that can get them back in the title picture.
Kevin Porter Jr. was not at his best Thursday night against the Raptors. While he did give the Bucks 22 points, he went an inefficient 7-18 from the field.
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The raw numbers may not tell the whole story, but Kyle Kuzma is having a bounceback season for the Milwaukee Bucks. His efficiency is up. His defense is better – more than that, he is has been their best wing defender.
The Milwaukee Bucks have clarified that they plan to buy, not sell, in the trade market this season. With limited draft capital and appealing NBA talent, there is only so much they can do.
Despite all the noise, the Bucks continue to insist they are not entertaining trade talks involving Giannis Antetokounmpo. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Milwaukee has been firm with teams that Antetokounmpo remains off limits, even as rival executives keep checking in.
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a calf injury in early December and has now missed five consecutive games. With no clear timetable for his return, Antetokounmpo delivered an update that brings concern to both the organization and its fan base.
The Milwaukee Bucks faced another game without Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the absence of their two-time MVP made every possession critical. Missing Giannis for the fifth straight outing as he recovers from a right calf strain, the Bucks knew that late-game execution would be key.
The Milwaukee Bucks lost 111–105 to the Toronto Raptors to fall to 11–17 on the season. Milwaukee produced another strong night from beyond the arc but were defeated physically and ultimately unable to overcome another game without Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Kobe Bryant served as a mentor to a number of NBA stars, including Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kyrie Irving, before his untimely death.
Despite trade rumors doing the rounds surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks since the offseason, both parties seem to be working toward keeping the Greek Freak in Milwaukee.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been at the center of trade speculation, and earlier this summer, rumors suggested the Houston Rockets might pursue him. Alperen
Despite reports about discussions between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks regarding his future, the two-time NBA MVP said he is not a part of any of that.
Giannis Antetokounmpo made it clear Thursday that speculation about his future has taken on a life of its own. Speaking publicly for the first time since suffering a calf strain earlier this month, the Bucks star pushed back on a report suggesting he and his agent have had direct conversations with Milwaukee about what comes next.
If the Milwaukee Bucks do open the phones on a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, there could be plenty of teams inquiring about the NBA superstar.
The Milwaukee Bucks are in a state of uncertainty right now, as their future will depend on what happens with Giannis Antetokounmpo. If the team doesn’t improve any time soon, it feels like Antetokounmpo could request a trade, but the Bucks are trying to do everything in their power to prevent that.
Doc Rivers is not panicking. Not even after a loss like that. The Bucks coach made it clear Wednesday that Milwaukee is not about to overhaul everything following a 45-point blowout loss to Brooklyn, a defeat that matched the largest margin in Nets franchise history.
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Doc Rivers was not happy after the Milwaukee Bucks fell to the Brooklyn Nets 127-82 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Sunday. It was just the 7th win of the year for the Nets.