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Bucks indecision on Giannis Antetokounmpo cost them both postseason hopes and lottery position

The Milwaukee Bucks have put themselves in a difficult position, and that situation has been building for some time. Co-owner Wes Edens recently pointed out that Giannis Antetokounmpo is entering the final year of his contract, making it clear the outcome will come down to either an extension or a trade.

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Cam Thomas’ final words reveal frustration before surprising Bucks release

In a surprising development, Cam Thomas is without a team. On Monday, the Milwaukee Bucks made the unexpected move to waive the 23-year-old guard. Thomas had been with the team for just over a month before being released in Los Angeles ahead of Milwaukee’s heavy 129-96 defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Clippers.

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The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the players to make at least five three-pointers in at least 60 NBA games can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'NBA yearly three-point leaders' quiz

Milwaukee Bucks News / Total Pro Sports / March 25

Doc Rivers Breaks Silence on Sudden Cam Thomas Decision With Cryptic Message

After being waived by the Brooklyn Nets last month, Cam Thomas was eager to prove his worth after signing with the Milwaukee Bucks. He even went on to explain in detail why he chose the 2021 champs, thinking he had found a new home.

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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 / Larry Brown Sports / March 24

Giannis Antetokounmpo is being linked to 1 new contender

Giannis Antetokounmpo may have a new suitor from The Lone Star State. The disgruntled Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Antetokounmpo could potentially be pursued this offseason by the Houston Rockets.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / March 24

NBPA weighs in on Bucks’ handling of Giannis Antetokounmpo situation

Ten-time NBA All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been out of action for several games due to a knee injury he suffered earlier this month against the Indiana Pacers.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / March 24

Brian Windhorst revisits viral moment amid Giannis Antetokounmpo-Bucks situation

The Milwaukee Bucks recently turned heads with reports that they are not on the same page with two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo about a possible return to action before the end of the 2025-26 NBA season.

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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.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Field Level Media / March 24

NBA players union cites 'tanking' in Bucks' handling of Giannis injury

The National Basketball Players Association criticized the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday for wanting to sit superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo despite his being "healthy and ready to play," implying the team is "tanking." The union's statement was in response to reports last week that Antetokounmpo refused the Bucks' request to play.

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The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

The 'NCAA basketball tournament mascots' quiz

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

Ryan Rollins News / The Lead / March 24

Ryan Rollins’ Emergence Brings Bucks Fans Hope

Coming into the year without Damian Lillard, one massive question loomed over the Milwaukee Bucks: who was going to be the starting point guard? While former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo essentially plays point forward, Milwaukee still needs a steady guard in the secondary ball-handler role.