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'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.

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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.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Bleacher Report / January 20

Watch: Giannis doesn't know if he'll remain a Buck

Bobby Portis News / WI Sports Heroics / January 20

Bobby Portis Urges for More 'Competitive Spirit' as Milwaukee Bucks Continue to Struggle

With the Milwaukee Bucks still on the outside looking in for the NBA Playoffs, Bobby Portis recently addressed what the team needs to do in order to climb back into the postseason picture.

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The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

How many of the players with at least 20 30-point, 10-assist games in NBA history can you name in five minutes?

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Kyle Kuzma News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / January 20

Kyle Kuzma trade may be inevitable for Milwaukee Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks are inching closer to the trade deadline, which is just over two weeks away. If the Bucks want to improve their roster, they are going to have to take advantage of the opportunity in front of them.

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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.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / January 20

Giannis continues to confound with non-committal committals

When there are no simple answers given, that typically leads to more complicated questions in the future. As the Giannis Antetokounmpo saga continues, there are daily spikes and dips in fan confidence in the superstar's commitment to the franchise, depending on his response to the expected queries.

Khris Middleton News / WI Sports Heroics / January 20

Former Bucks champion predicted to be available via buyout after trade deadline

Per Wizards reporter Joshua Robbins at The Athletic, Milwaukee Bucks champion Khris Middleton is a good bet to be bought out post-deadline, making him available to the rest of the league as a free agent.

Pete Nance News / WI Sports Heroics / January 20

Milwaukee Bucks: Pete Nance gets glowing review from Giannis after second-unit shakeup

Pete Nance shined in his first meaningful minutes of the season in the Milwaukee Bucks’ 112-110 win in Atlanta on Martin Luther King Day. In 15 minutes off the bench Nance went for five points, four rebounds, a pair of assists and steals apiece.

Doc Rivers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 20

'We got exactly what we were looking for': Doc Rivers comments on Bucks close call against the Hawks

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers pointed to his team’s sharp execution on offense after surviving the Atlanta Hawks 112-110 on Monday. “Yeah, I thought it was great execution.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Brew Hoop / January 20

Milwaukee Bucks Midseason Player Grades

After each game, Brew Hoop evaluates each Buck’s individual performance with a letter grade. At this season’s 25% mark, we decided to check the Bucks’ grades as a progress report, but now that we have hit the halfway point, it’s time to see how the grades turned out since last check.

AJ Green News / WI Sports Heroics / January 20

Bucks’ Myles Turner had words for teammate AJ Green after Hawks game

The Milwaukee Bucks are back in the win column after snapping a three-game losing skid on Monday by beating the Atlanta Hawks on the road to the tune of

Kevin Porter Jr. News / WI Sports Heroics / January 20

Bucks find balance against Hawks with Kevin Porter Jr. rotation change

The Milwaukee Bucks found a spark in a key rotation adjustment during their 112-110 win over the Atlanta Hawks, showing that a lineup tweak could pay dividends.

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NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / January 20

Bucks survive Hawks surge 112-110, after 23 point collapse

The Milwaukee Bucks overcame the Atlanta Hawks 112-110 after squandering a 23-point lead in the second half and ending their three-game skid on Monday evening.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / EssentiallySports / January 20

'Villain' Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Three-Word Answer Fuels Bucks Trade Buzz

Things have been weird for the Milwaukee Bucks lately. A team that has been a perennial championship contender in the 2020s has completely fallen apart this season, sitting at an 18-24 record.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 20

Bucks Escape Atlanta with Nail-Biting Win on MLK Day 112-110

For a team trying to find its footing, style points don’t matter nearly as much as the result. On Monday afternoon, the Milwaukee Bucks didn’t paint a masterpiece, but they managed to secure the only thing that counted: a W.

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.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / January 19