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Still no Giannis as absence reaches a month

As the Bucks season heads to a tipping point, their superstar seems to be getting closer to assisting, but isn't there quite yet. When Giannis Antetokounmpo injured his left calf for a second time this season, on January 24 -- exactly one month prior to this article -- he projected he would miss four to six weeks.

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I probably shouldn’t even say this’: Bucks’ Doc Rivers gives blunt Scottie Barnes admission

The Milwaukee Bucks saw their three-game winning streak end on Sunday, as they suffered a 122-94 loss to the Toronto Raptors. With that victory, the Raptors have won outright their 2025-26 NBA regular-season series against Doc Rivers’ squad, 3-1.

Milwaukee Bucks News / EssentiallySports / February 24

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 8-Figure Investment Faces Trouble With Elon Musk’s Business: Report

Just like Giannis Antetokounmpo’s trade offers dominate the headlines, his business move also follows the same suit. Be it launching his eighth signature shoe with Nike or his controversial investment with Kalshi.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / February 24

Bucks need to lean on young wings to save their season

The Milwaukee Bucks had run off an impressive 6-1 record in their last seven games prior to getting smoked by the Toronto Raptors on Sunday afternoon.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

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Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / February 24

Bucks legend Marques Johnson turns heads after dunking at 70

At 70 years old, Milwaukee Bucks legend Marques Johnson can still touch the sky — sort of. Johnson recently turned 70, and to celebrate his seven decades on Earth, he threw one down, just like he does every year.

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / February 24

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s banter with Devin Booker sparks trade rumors anew

Soon after the trade deadline, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo posted a clip from “The Wolf of Wall Street” showing Leonardo DiCaprio stressing that he’s staying.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 23

Giannis Antetokounmpo drops a ruthless Isaiah Stewart joke

Giannis Antetokounmpo is having some fun at the expense of a division rival. The Milwaukee Bucks star Antetokounmpo met up during NBA All-Star Weekend with Phoenix Suns counterpart Devin Booker.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 23

Bucks host surging Heat in key East play-in race matchup

An important stretch of home games continues for the Milwaukee Bucks as they host an Eastern Conference rival, the Miami Heat, on Tuesday night. Milwaukee entered Sunday on a hot streak, having won six of seven, but lost to the Toronto Raptors 122-94 to start the homestand.

Milwaukee Bucks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 23

Marques Johnson proves he’s still got it with dunk on 70th birthday

Marques Johnson may have retired from the NBA a long time ago, but the former Milwaukee Bucks superstar posted a video celebrating his 70th birthday proving that he can still throw down a dunk.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / February 23

Why the Milwaukee Bucks' next opponent can be their inspiration

For teams that aren't natural geographical rivals, the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks have sure been linked a lot of late. There were the three playoff

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

NBA News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / February 23

Milwaukee Bucks Loss vs. Toronto Raptors Stops Their Momentum

The Milwaukee Bucks have won six of their last eight games, but their latest loss against the Toronto Raptors is cause for concern. The Bucks might have moved up in NBA.com writer John Schuhmann's power rankings with a win, but instead, they remain at number 21.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / February 23

Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors push Bucks to consider Ja Morant move in the offseason

While several teams explored the possibility of trading for Ja Morant, the Milwaukee Bucks showed genuine interest in acquiring the guard before the deadline.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / February 23

Giannis Antetokounmpo reveals first look at Nike Freak 8

Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, still recovering from a calf injury, missed Sunday’s loss to the Toronto Raptors but continues to make headlines in the sneaker community.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / February 23

Giannis Antetokounmpo shows encouraging signs of recovery ahead of Bucks heavy loss to the Raptors

Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo sat out Sunday’s game at Fiserv Forum with a right calf strain, marking his 11th consecutive absence in the 2025–26 NBA season.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / February 23

Insider: Bucks will receive more attractive offers for Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason

The Milwaukee Bucks stirred frustration around the NBA by holding onto Giannis Antetokounmpo at the trade deadline, even as league insiders insisted a blockbuster move was imminent.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / February 23

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo jokes about being out ‘6 more weeks’ after fan interaction

It has been a while since the last time Milwaukee Bucks superstar power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo last saw action on the court. He missed another game on Sunday, when Milwaukee hosted Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors at Fiserv Forum.

Doc Rivers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 23

Doc Rivers rips Bucks after blowout loss to Raptors: 'We got manhandled'

The Milwaukee Bucks suffered a deflating 122-94 defeat on their home floor against the Raptors Sunday afternoon, snapping their second three-game win streak of the month.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Hoops Wire / February 23

Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors didn’t die, they just went dormant

The Bucks made it through the February 5 trade deadline without moving Giannis Antetokounmpo, but around the NBA , that outcome hasn’t slowed speculation one bit.

NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / February 23

Raptors denied Bucks what they’ve sought all season in disappointing 28-point loss

Sunday afternoon, the Milwaukee Bucks fell 122-94 to Toronto in their first post-All-Star-break home game. The defeat snapped the Bucks’ three-game win streak, preventing them from reaching four in a row for the first time all year.

NBA News / Brew Hoop / February 22

Bucks vs. Raptors Player Grades: Toronto’s defense spoils Thomas’ home debut

The Milwaukee Bucks couldn’t stay perfect for long out of the All-Star break, losing to the Toronto Raptors, 122-94. Despite trailing by three points midway through the third quarter, the Raptors ended the game on a 60-35 run.

Khris Middleton News / WI Sports Heroics / February 22

Ex-Bucks Khris Middleton shows vintage Milwaukee form with huge performance against Pacers

Former Milwaukee Bucks star small forward Khris Middleton said hello to the Indiana Pacers on Sunday — and gave them a reminder of what he used to do to them during his days in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 21

Amid 'really good vibes,' surging Bucks host Raptors

The suddenly hot Milwaukee Bucks will return home for the first time in more than two weeks when they face the Toronto Raptors on Sunday afternoon. The Bucks opened their post All-Star break schedule in New Orleans, where they pulled away late to beat the Pelicans 139-118 on Friday night.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 20

Bucks' surge continues in win vs. overmatched Pelicans

Cam Thomas and Ryan Rollins each scored 27 points and Kevin Porter Jr. added 25, fueling the visiting Milwaukee Bucks to a 139-118 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.