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Bucks make huge Giannis Antetokounmpo announcement just before Thunder game

The Milwaukee Bucks have a huge test Wednesday night, as they are set to host Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the reigning NBA champions Oklahoma City Thunder at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. The Bucks are going to face Oklahoma City without two key players, as both big man Myles Turner and guard Kevin Porter Jr.

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National media keep expecting Giannis, Bucks to split

Maybe it's merely wishful thinking. Maybe it's the need for storylines to feed hours of speculative programming, in an NBA media world in which drama and transactions still supersede strategy, in spite of the efforts of Amazon and other fresh outlets.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / January 21

Bill Simmons begs Giannis Antetokounmpo to do 1 thing amid uncertainty

The Milwaukee Bucks keep on finding themselves in the headlines for mostly one reason: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s situation with the team. Sure, the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player has already said he doesn’t want to get traded, but NBA executives are still seemingly monitoring the situation, as the 2026 trade deadline looms.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / January 21

Milwaukee Bucks to host OKC without two of its top players in the mix

The Milwaukee Bucks are hoping to prove they can play with anyone as they host defending champion Oklahoma City, but their task in this nationally televised clash got significantly tougher.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Larry Brown Sports / January 21

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo had telling quote about being traded

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo certainly seems to be less opposed to a trade now than he has been in the past.

Knicks have reportedly discussed Karl-Anthony Towns trade with three teams

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Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / January 21

Milwaukee Bucks already waving white flag vs Thunder as injury report details emerge

In a rematch of last season’s NBA Cup final, the Milwaukee Bucks will host the Thunder shorthanded on Wednesday night, missing both their starting center and second point guard.

NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / January 21

Milwaukee Bucks list 2 key players as OUT vs Oklahoma City Thunder

The Milwaukee Bucks are coming off of a 112-110 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, but face a difficult challenge to remain in the win column on Wednesday night.

NBA News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / January 21

Milwaukee Bucks-Oklahoma City Thunder: Preview, Lineups, Injury Report, Betting Lines & More

The Bucks escaped Atlanta with a 112-110 win on Monday afternoon despite squandering a 23-point lead. Once CJ McCollum missed a potential game-tying look, Milwaukee snapped a three-game losing streak just in time to get home to prepare for a date with the defending champs.

NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / January 21

Bucks face tough home test against league best Thunder

The Milwaukee Bucks will host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, January 21, with tip-off scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET at Fiserv Forum. The Bucks enter the game 18-24 and 11th in the Eastern Conference, while the Thunder hold a 36-8 record and sit atop the NBA and the Western Conference standings.

Andrew Wiggins News / Brew Hoop / January 21

Bucks Trade Candidate: Andrew Wiggins

We are inching closer and closer to the NBA trade deadline, now just over two weeks away from February 5. The Bucks haven’t pulled the trigger on anything yet, but with all the rumors swirling, it’s definitely possible we see some action before then.

NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / January 21

Ja Morant faces Giannis Antetokounmpo-style trade spotlight amid loyalty talks

Giannis Antetokounmpo has shown how publicly committing to a franchise does not always quiet trade speculation, and Ja Morant now finds himself in a similar spotlight.

Khris Middleton News / WI Sports Heroics / January 21

The Bucks could turn to familiar face if Khris Middleton hits trade market

Khris Middleton may soon reenter the trade block soon, and the Milwaukee Bucks continue to loom as an obvious fit. The Athletic’s Josh Robbins reports that executives around the NBA expect Middleton to remain with the Washington Wizards through the trade deadline before likely reaching the buyout market.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / January 21

The Bucks have underperformed expectations so far

The Milwaukee Bucks were supposed to be a decent team this season and were viewed by most to be a playoff team. They added Myles Turner in a shocking free agency signing, in an era where very few impact players truly become free agents.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / January 21

Bucks’ Bobby Portis reveals huge takeaway from sincere conversations with Giannis Antetokounmpo

No matter how many times Giannis Antetokounmpo or the Milwaukee Bucks try to squash the rumor about a possible move of the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player before the trade deadline, the rumors just aren’t fading away completely.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / January 21

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo almost headed to surprising Knicks rival last season

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s long-term outlook remains cloudy as the Milwaukee Bucks continue to stumble. While Antetokounmpo has publicly stated that he wants to stay in Milwaukee and finish his career with the franchise, speculation around his future has never fully gone away.

NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / January 21

'It’s the perfect timing': Kendrick Perkins calls for Stephen Curry to recruit Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Golden State Warriors took a major hit when it was confirmed that Jimmy Butler suffered a season-ending ACL injury on Monday, stripping the team of one of its top scoring options and placing even more responsibility on Stephen Curry.

Doc Rivers News / Hoops Wire / January 21

NBA Notes: Cam Thomas, Nets, Bucks, Doc Rivers, Celtics

All signs are pointing toward Cam Thomas and the Nets heading for an eventual split. According to Brian Lewis of the New York Post, most league observers expect Thomas to be moved either by the February 5 deadline or in the offseason, with the latter increasingly viewed as the more realistic outcome.

Doc Rivers News / Scoop B / January 19

Full Circle on MLK Day: Doc Rivers Reflects on 40 Years of Basketball and Family Heritage

The NBA on Martin Luther King Jr. Day is more than just a marathon of televised games; it is a cultural institution. For Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers, the holiday has evolved from a nascent league experiment into a profound personal milestone that bridges his playing days, his coaching career, and now, his son’s budding media empire.