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Milwaukee Bucks make space to add another center

A month ago, the Milwaukee Bucks decided to sign John Butler Jr. to a guaranteed training camp contract. The 7-foot center appeared in 49 games last season for the Bucks' G-League affiliate team, the Wisconsin Herd, and averaged 9.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.7 blocks in 28.6 minutes per game.

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Bucks sign Johni Broome, waive John Butler Jr.

Johni Broome has another chance to turn his G League production into an NBA role. The Bucks announced Tuesday that they signed the second-year forward and waived big man John Butler Jr.

Kyle Kuzma News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 6

Kyle Kuzma fires back at Bucks fan clowning him over pathetic preseason opener

On Monday night, the Milwaukee Bucks kicked off their preseason for the upcoming campaign with an ugly home loss at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Milwaukee Bucks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 6

Bucks’ Tyler Herro gets super shady by trying to pants Anthony Edwards mid-game

On Monday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks got their preseason slate underway with a home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Bucks ended up losing in blowout fashion in a game that saw the debut of several new faces, including Tyler Herro, who was the centerpiece of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade package this summer.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Brew Hoop / October 6

Ranking the Roster: Ryan Rollins rockets up to 2

As we’ve discussed at length, a lot went wrong for the Milwaukee Bucks a season ago: injuries, Doc Rivers, underperformance, Doc Rivers, trade drama, Doc Rivers… Did I mention Doc Rivers?

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 5

Bucks’ Taylor Jenkins didn’t hold back after giving up 116 points to Timberwolves

Victor Wembanyama critic Kyle Kuzma, coach Taylor Jenkins and the Milwaukee Bucks took to the court for their first preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves and lost 116-97.

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Angel Reese wins highest individual honor of her WNBA career

A'ja Wilson's clutch game leads Aces past Caitlin Clark, Fever

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WNBA playoffs: Arike Ogunbowale saves Wings' season, Dream win big

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / October 5

What we learned in the Bucks' first preseason game after Giannis

Basketball is back in Milwaukee as the Bucks took on the Minnesota Timberwolves to open up the preseason and would fall to the Timberwolves, 116-97. It was the first game for multiple new faces in Milwaukee, so it's best not to overreact early after one game, but it was not the start that many of them wanted.

NBA News / Brew Hoop / October 5

Rapid Recap: Timberwolves 116, Bucks 97

In their first game of the new era, the Milwaukee Bucks showed glimpses of their potential in front of Fiserv Forum fans, but ultimately came up short, losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-97 in their preseason opener.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / October 5

Giannis Antetokounmpo comments about former Bucks teammates stir controversy

What seemed like it could be an emotional moment for Giannis Antetokounmpo when he returns to Milwaukee could be teetering on the edge of tension with

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Tyler Herro News / Hoops Wire / October 5

Tyler Herro: Bucks ‘will surprise people’

Tyler Herro didn’t merely welcome his trade to the Bucks. He wanted it. Herro said he was “kind of pushing” for a move to Milwaukee because he wanted a “fresh start” and a chance to “come home” to Wisconsin, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / October 5

Three keys to watch for in Bucks preseason opener, post-Giannis

The Milwaukee Bucks tip off the Taylor Jenkins era on Monday night in a preseason matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. For the first time in several years, there’s an air of unpredictability to almost everything around the Bucks.

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Jalen Duren News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / October 2

What it means that Bucks missed out on Pistons' Jalen Duren

The Milwaukee Bucks reported interest in acquiring Jalen Duren will have to wait a while, as Duren reportedly agreed to sign a five-year, $200 million contract to remain in Detroit.

Kyle Kuzma News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 2

Bucks’ Kyle Kuzma calls out ‘misinformed’ people after Wemby’s gambling take

Gambling continues to garner headlines as San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was critical of players interacting with companies of that category.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 29

Tyler Herro isn’t trying to replace Giannis Antetokounmpo with Bucks

Tyler Herro is coming home, but he isn’t coming home to be Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Milwaukee native arrived from Miami as part of the blockbuster trade that sent Antetokounmpo to the Heat, making Herro one of the faces of a very different Bucks team.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Fadeaway World / September 29

Gary Trent Jr. Addresses Ongoing Investigation Into Salary Cap Circumvention With Bucks

The Clippers‘ salary cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard‘s contract was arguably the most significant storyline of the 2026 offseason. Although this investigation continues, the NBA faces an unprecedented situation with the Milwaukee Bucks concerning Gary Trent Jr.‘s contract extension.

Milwaukee Bucks News / EssentiallySports / September 27

'No Free Agent’s Going to Milwaukee': Draymond Green Says Bucks Will Be Sold Amid NBA Investigation

A four-year, $64 million contract has put the Milwaukee Bucks under an NBA investigation, with the league looking into what happened before Gary Trent Jr.

Milwaukee Bucks News / HITC / September 27

Draymond Green claims Tyler Herro did ‘the corniest thing ever’ at Milwaukee Bucks media day

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has called out Tyler Herro following the Milwaukee Bucks’ media day. Herro was recently introduced as a Bucks player after his offseason move to Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Fadeaway World / September 24

Bucks Could Face Severe Punishment Similar To Clippers Over Gary Trent Jr. Situation

Kawhi Leonard‘s salary cap scandal was one of the NBA’s biggest storylines this offseason. Although the investigation hasn’t concluded, the NBA harshly penalized the Los Angeles Clippers for their cap circumvention practices.

Milwaukee Bucks News / HITC / September 23

Tyler Herro goes viral after recreating TJ Ford’s iconic Milwaukee Bucks photoshoot

Tyler Herro seems to be embracing life with the Milwaukee Bucks. The former Miami star recreated TJ Ford’s iconic photoshoot, and fans have a lot to say about it.

Doc Rivers News / Field Level Media / September 22

Doc Rivers 'absolutely retired' from coaching, accepts TV role

Doc Rivers said he's not interested in working the sideline as an NBA coach anymore. Rivers, who has more than 40 years of experience in the NBA as a player and coach, instead will work as an analyst for NBC Sports during the 2026-27 NBA season.

Doc Rivers News / Hoops Rumors / September 21

Doc Rivers Joins NBC As Analyst, Says He’s Done Coaching

Shortly after splitting with the Bucks at the end of the 2025/26 season, Doc Rivers said on Bill Simmons’ podcast that he’d be “surprised” if he coaches another game.

Jalen Duren News / Yardbarker / September 21

Jalen Duren market gets new twist as surprise team emerges to challenge Kings

The Jalen Duren situation in Detroit has turned messy, and with training camp set to begin soon, that front remains without a clear path to a resolution.

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Clippers veteran Nicolas Batum announces his retirement

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Doc Rivers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 21

Doc Rivers lands a notable new job after his coaching exit

Doc Rivers is headed back into the booth. The former NBA Coach of the Year Rivers is officially joining NBC Sports. The network announced on Monday that Rivers will be serving as a game analyst for them.