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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s early MVP case, former teammate says hand him the trophy already

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been on an absolute tear through the Milwaukee Bucks‘ first eight games. With the Bucks sitting at 5-3, he’s putting up 32.3 points per game, the third-highest mark in the league, along with 12.6 rebounds, which ranks fifth.

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Doc Rivers’ experiment backfires as all-bench units struggle for the Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers did not mince words about his all-bench units on Monday. “A lot,” he said when asked what they could improve. “That’s an area of concern for us, for sure.

Kevin Porter Jr. News / WI Sports Heroics / November 6

Bucks Kevin Porter Jr. undergoes surgery, recovery timeline set at four weeks

Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. recently underwent successful surgery on November 3 to repair a right knee injury he suffered during return-to-play training on October 30.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / November 6

How the Milwaukee Bucks Are Overcoming Financial Sabotage From the Damian Lillard Move

Milwaukee Bucks fans endured a dramatic offseason characterized by a shocking release of a star player, the ensuing contentious signing of a prominent player from a rival team, and excessive media speculation about the future of one Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

How many of the 25 NBA players to score at 30 points and grab 10 rebounds in at least 100 games in their NBA career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz

The 'Triple-doubles from the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

The 'NBA 20-season club' quiz

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / November 6

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Receives MVP Message After 2 Weeks of Season

Giannis Antetokounmpo is playing out of his mind through the Bucks' first eight games of the season. Leading Milwaukee to a 5-3 record, Antetokounmpo is averaging 32.3 points per game — the third-most in the NBA — while adding 12.6 rebounds per game, the fifth-most.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Brew Hoop / November 6

March Madness to Milwaukee: A ranking of the Bucks’ college careers

The NBA has been back for a few weeks, but starting this week, basketball fans have a chance to see the league’s future in action as well. The college basketball season officially tipped off Monday.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 5

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo to college? Milwaukee star jokes about NCAA eligibility

After losing to the Toronto Raptors, the Milwaukee Bucks don’t play again until this Friday. But superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo seems to be aching

Kyle Kuzma News / WI Sports Heroics / November 5

Kyle Kuzma has quietly been Bucks’ most consistent reserve

Kyle Kuzma began this season in a role he hasn’t had in years, coming off the Bucks bench after five years as a starter. That’s the job he held when he arrived in Milwaukee last trade deadline.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 5

NBA Notes: Bucks, Kevin Porter Jr, Kings, Precious Achiuwa, Pelicans

The Bucks confirmed Tuesday that Kevin Porter Jr. underwent successful meniscus surgery and is expected to miss about four more weeks. Porter was already rehabbing a left ankle sprain when he injured the knee during on-court work last week.

Bobby Portis News / WI Sports Heroics / November 5

What’s wrong with Bobby Portis? Bucks’ backup big has struggled mightily through 8 games

In five-plus seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, Bobby Portis has been a reliable scorer, rebounder, and floor spacer off the bench. He has his flaws defensively, but the Bucks have been happy to live with them due to his production on offense.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / November 5

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s latest cold spell could be a concern for the Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s clutch midrange shot may have rescued the Milwaukee Bucks from their rivals, the Indiana Pacers two nights ago, but it also disguised a deeper issue.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / November 5

Giannis Antetokounmpo carries Bucks on Wilt-like pace, but can he sustain It?

Giannis Antetokounmpo is intent on leading the Milwaukee Bucks to another NBA title. While the team added Myles Turner over the summer, he plays more of a supporting role than a second star.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Brew Hoop / November 5

Momentum Moments: Vol. 1

They aren’t easily definable, and you certainly can’t search for them in a box score. But every hoop-head knows them. Feels them as they happen. In their core.

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The 'Rookie TD pass leaders by team' quiz

The '2025 backup NFL quarterbacks' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The 'NFL Passing YPG leaders' quiz

Milwaukee Bucks News / Brew Hoop / November 5

Bucks vs. Raptors Player Grades: Bobby Portis’ and Ryan Rollins’ rough shooting spurs blowout loss

In an embarrassing display, the Milwaukee Bucks were blown out by the Toronto Raptors one night after beating the Indiana Pacers on the buzzer. RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes absolutely diced Milwaukee’s lacklustre defence en route to big scoring nights.

Vince Carter News / WI Sports Heroics / November 5

Bucks’ downfall against Raptors highlighted by historic Vince Carter-level feat

The Milwaukee Bucks will have to try again to get their sixth win in the 2025-26 NBA season. They had a chance to get that on Tuesday with a trip north of the border against Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors following an exciting 117-115 victory over the Indiana Pacers.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / November 5

Bucks’ Doc Rivers stunned by ref’s in-game comment on Giannis Antetokounmpo officiating

Although Giannis Antetokounmpo is a genuine NBA superstar, the Milwaukee Bucks forward often still doesn’t get favorable calls in games. That can be a subjective statement, but in the eyes of Bucks head coach Doc Rivers and Milwaukee fans, Antetokounmpo is not getting enough calls.

Doc Rivers News / Ball Exclusives / November 4

Bucks head coach Doc Rivers makes bold statement over SNAP benefits

Pacers announcers were so salty about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s game-winner

The 25 greatest NBA players to never win a championship

The 'Active NBA players with 100-block seasons' quiz

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Rumors / October 31

Bucks' Kevin Porter Jr. suffers injury that'll keep him out multiple weeks

Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. will undergo a “minor orthopedic procedure” to address a torn meniscus in his right knee and is expected to miss around four weeks.

Bucks HC Doc Rivers has shot at redemption after years of ridicule

The most notable NBA players who never made the All-Star Game

The '30 points-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

Doc Rivers News / Yardbarker / October 31