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Doc Rivers defends Bucks' handling of Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury

A day after the National Basketball Players Association criticized the Milwaukee Bucks for their handling of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and his injury status, coach Doc Rivers on Wednesday defended his organization and the decision to not play his star.

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Bucks make Ryan Rollins declaration after brutal loss to Blazers

The Milwaukee Bucks had another letdown showing on Wednesday. In the last game of their road trip, the Bucks absorbed a 130-99 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Brew Hoop / March 26

Rapid Recap: Trail Blazers 130, Bucks 99

Down Giannis, Gary Harris, Bobby Portis, Kyle Kuzma, and Kevin Porter Jr., the Milwaukee Bucks got walloped by the Portland Trail Blazers 130-99. Ryan Rollins was the lone bright spot for the Bucks, notching a career-high 36 points, while Donovan Clingan led the Blazers with 14 points and 15 rebounds (six offensive).

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / March 25

Bucks’ Kevin Porter Jr. sets sights on Bam Adebayo’s 83 with bold Kobe-driven mindset

Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. recently opened up about his desire to surpass the insane scoring performance that Miami Heat star big man Bam Adebayo put together in a win over the Washington Wizards on March 10 in South Beach.

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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

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The 'NBA yearly three-point leaders' quiz

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / March 25

Is Giannis Antetokounmpo Being Underrated?

The Ringer's latest top 100 player rankings for the 2025-26 campaign just dropped, and they ranked the Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo the 7th-best overall player in the league.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Kyle Kuzma News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / March 25

Kuzma Questionable, Milwaukee Bucks-Portland Trail Blazers, Lineups, Injuries, Betting Lines & More

The Milwaukee Bucks aren’t mathematically eliminated from the play-in yet, but realistically, they’re done. Giannis Antetokounmpo is still working towards

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 25

Kevin Porter Jr. has laughable comments about Bam Adebayo's 83 points

Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. had a laughable stance on Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game.

The 'Active NBA 10K-point scorers' quiz

Milwaukee Bucks News / The SportsRush / March 25

Damian Lillard Doesn’t Deserve to be a Hall-of-Famer Yet: Patrick Beverley

Damian Lillard rejoined the Blazers this past offseason after a couple of years as Giannis Antetokounmpo’s running mate with the Bucks. Injuries kept those two from making an honest run together, and when Dame tore his Achilles in the first round of last year’s playoffs, it spelled the end of their time together.

NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / March 25

Bucks get unfortunate news on guard before Wednesday’s game againt the Trail Blazers

The Milwaukee Bucks will venture into another game away from home this Wednesday night, as they finish their road trip with a showdown against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.

Myles Turner News / WI Sports Heroics / March 25

Myles Turner’s mother sends Bucks star a heartwarming messaage on his 30th birthday

Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner just completed another trip around the sun, as he bid goodbye to his 20s and said hello to the next decade of his life, as he turned 30 years old on Tuesday. Fans and family shared their birthday greetings for Turner on his special day, and among them was none other than his mom, Mary.

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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.

Cam Thomas News / WI Sports Heroics / March 25

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 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

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

The 'NCAA basketball tournament mascots' quiz

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / March 25

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.

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.

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.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Wire / March 24

Bucks’ Doc Rivers offers blunt take on decision to waive Cam Thomas

Coach Doc Rivers didn’t offer much when asked about the Bucks moving on from Cam Thomas. “There are things that we don’t need to talk about,” Rivers said of the decision to waive Thomas, via The Athletic.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Rumors / March 24

NBPA Responds To Bucks’ Reported Plan To Shut Down Giannis

The National Basketball Players Association has weighed in on the disagreement between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks about whether the star forward should be shut down for the rest of the 2025/26 season, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).