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Bucks’ Taurean Prince explains surgery decision with basketball career hanging in balance

Bucks’ Taurean Prince explains surgery decision with basketball career hanging in balance

Taurean Prince has not appeared in a game for the Milwaukee Bucks this season since November 4 against Toronto. He popped up on the injury report with a seemingly insignificant neck injury that turned out to be a herniated disc.

Milwaukee Bucks News / HITC / December 12
Milwaukee Bucks pair set unique NBA history in Celtics win, it’s never been done before

Milwaukee Bucks pair set unique NBA history in Celtics win, it’s never been done before

The Milwaukee Bucks pulled off a huge win against the Boston Celtics. The Milwaukee Bucks were able to snap the Boston Celtics’ five-game winning streak without their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Hoops Wire / December 12
NBA Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Cavs, De’Andre Hunter, Pistons

NBA Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Cavs, De’Andre Hunter, Pistons

Trade chatter surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo has picked up again, but several rival executives around the league believe any real resolution may wait until the offseason, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic.

Milwaukee Bucks News / EssentiallySports / December 12
Giannis Antetokounmpo Sends Message to Bucks Teammate After ‘Coward’ Remark From Ex-NBA Star

Giannis Antetokounmpo Sends Message to Bucks Teammate After ‘Coward’ Remark From Ex-NBA Star

For once, Giannis Antetokounmpo did not need a press conference, a carefully worded quote, or a postgame mic drop to get his point across. All it took was a couple of laughing emojis and a reply to his teammate on Instagram.

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The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Milwaukee Bucks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 12
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo slammed as a 'coward' by Kendrick Perkins in wild tirade

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo slammed as a 'coward' by Kendrick Perkins in wild tirade

As the NBA world continues to speculate about Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future, ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins is calling out the nine-time All-Star.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / December 12
'He’s sick of the small market': Iman Shumpert alleges Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to leave the Bucks

'He’s sick of the small market': Iman Shumpert alleges Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to leave the Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo appears to be the latest high-profile player considering a potential exit as the Milwaukee Bucks slide to 10th place in the Eastern Conference with an 11-15 record.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Brew Hoop / December 12

Bucks vs. Celtics Player Grades: Kyle Kuzma and Bobby Portis combine for 58 in improbable win

The Milwaukee Bucks got a much-needed win after four days off, taking down their Eastern Conference rival, the Boston Celtics, 116-101. It’s the first win for the Bucks over the Celtics since the 2023-24 season, the same game Giannis went down with his left soleus injury.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 12
Another team could join Knicks in pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo

Another team could join Knicks in pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Knicks are one of the few teams that could legitimately make a run at him, as they have the assets and players to match his salary. Nevertheless, they're not going to be alone in their pursuit of the superstar.

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Doc Rivers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 12
'We basically took away their threes': Doc Rivers praises Bucks defense in win over the Celtics

'We basically took away their threes': Doc Rivers praises Bucks defense in win over the Celtics

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers highlighted his team’s defensive changes as a key factor in their 116-101 win over the Boston Celtics on Thursday.

NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / December 12
NBA experts clash over how Giannis Antetokounmpo should handle Bucks crisis

NBA experts clash over how Giannis Antetokounmpo should handle Bucks crisis

Recent reports claimed that Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo gathered several teammates to stress that trade rumors should not distract them. After responses from Kyle Kuzma and Kevin Porter Jr., the NBA world remained uncertain if the meeting even occurred.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / December 12
Bucks stand pat amid Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors

Bucks stand pat amid Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors

Speculation around Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo keeps circulating, but for now, there is more rumor than substance, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.

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NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / December 12
Insider reveals only Giannis Antetokounmpo can trigger a Draymond Green trade

Insider reveals only Giannis Antetokounmpo can trigger a Draymond Green trade

With Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future in Milwaukee uncertain, multiple teams are expected to explore ways to acquire his services. The Golden State Warriors are frequently mentioned in trade talks, though questions remain about what they could offer in return.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / December 12
'Looked Like Bosh, Wade, and Bron' – Milwaukee Bucks Trio Draws Wild Comparison From Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown

'Looked Like Bosh, Wade, and Bron' – Milwaukee Bucks Trio Draws Wild Comparison From Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown

Kyle Kuzma, Bobby Portis, and Kevin Porter Jr. were spectacular in the Milwaukee Bucks‘ 116-101 home win over the Boston Celtics without injured star Giannis Antetokounmpo, so much so that Jaylen Brown compared them to LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh after the game.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / December 12
'This is not a stream': Kyle Kuzma taunts Jaylen Brown in Bucks win

'This is not a stream': Kyle Kuzma taunts Jaylen Brown in Bucks win

Kyle Kuzma took a jab at Jaylen Brown during the Milwaukee Bucks matchup with the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. Kuzma is now in his ninth NBA season and his second year with Milwaukee.

NBA News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / December 11
Bucks upset Celtics behind near-perfect shooting from slumping forwards

Bucks upset Celtics behind near-perfect shooting from slumping forwards

The Bucks looked like a team that understood Giannis Antetokounmpo wasn’t coming to the rescue and handled its business to help stop the bleeding, snapping Boston’s five-game win streak.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 11
Bobby Portis taunts Jaylen Brown in a heated moment

Bobby Portis taunts Jaylen Brown in a heated moment

Bobby Portis is taking on the world right now. The Milwaukee Bucks forward Portis led the way for the team in a 116-101 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Larry Brown Sports / December 11
Kendrick Perkins slams ‘coward’ Giannis Antetokounmpo

Kendrick Perkins slams ‘coward’ Giannis Antetokounmpo

Kendrick Perkins is pulling no punches when it comes to the Giannis Antetokounmpo situation. The ESPN analyst Perkins appeared this week on the “Road Trippin’

Kyle Kuzma News / Field Level Media / December 11
Kyle Kuzma, Bucks snap Celtics streak with comeback win

Kyle Kuzma, Bucks snap Celtics streak with comeback win

Kyle Kuzma scored a season-high 31 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 116-101 win over the visiting Boston Celtics on Thursday night without Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / December 11
The old Bucks shine in upset over Boston

The old Bucks shine in upset over Boston

The Milwaukee Bucks have struggled this season without their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. But against the Celtics, it was other veterans who stepped up, the old Bucks shined in a victory.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / December 11
The Milwaukee Bucks tough start could get even worse

The Milwaukee Bucks tough start could get even worse

The Milwaukee Bucks are 10-15, the franchise icon may be on the way out, and the organization is in a peculiar situation. The Bucks have some young pieces blossoming in Kevin Porter Jr.

Milwaukee Bucks News / The SportsRush / December 11
Kyle Kuzma’s Hot Take: Giannis Antetokounmpo Does a Lot More Damage Than LeBron James

Kyle Kuzma’s Hot Take: Giannis Antetokounmpo Does a Lot More Damage Than LeBron James

In Kyle Kuzma’s nine NBA seasons, he’s gotten to play with two of the greatest players of the modern era. The first four years of his career were spent on the Lakers, the latter three of which included playing alongside LeBron James.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Yardbarker / December 10
Giannis Antetokounmpo had message for teammates amid rumors

Giannis Antetokounmpo had message for teammates amid trade rumors

Giannis Antetokounmpo will be the most talked-about player in the NBA for the next couple of months.

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