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On YouTubeMilwaukee Bucks News / HITC / December 24
Why Brooks Koepka was ’embarrassed’ when he met Giannis Antetokounmpo for the first time
Brooks Koepka once met Giannis Antetokounmpo and admitted the moment left him feeling smaller than ever. The golfer, known for his major-winning composure, shared the story in 2019 with rare humor and humility.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 23
Bucks get back in the win column vs. hapless Pacers
Kevin Porter Jr. scored 24 points to help the Milwaukee Bucks post a 111-94 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis on Tuesday. Ryan Rollins added 23 points for the Bucks, while Kyle Kuzma scored 15 and Bobby Portis finished with 14 points and nine rebounds for Milwaukee, which snapped a three-game losing streak.
The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz
In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?
Michael Redd News / WI Sports Heroics / December 23
Bucks legend Michael Redd thankful to Milwaukee after fellow ex-NBA star’s heartbreaking admission
Milwaukee Bucks legend Michael Redd had a heartfelt message to his former team on Tuesday after seeing a video of ex-Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damon Stoudamire opening up about how he doesn’t really feel that the 1999-2000 Blazers team is all that beloved.
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.
Jerami Grant News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / December 23
Milwaukee Bucks trading for Jerami Grant could prove disastrous
The Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly interested in a variety of useful players on bloated contracts as the team looks to prove to Giannis Antetokounmpo they’re still committed to winning with him. The Portland Trail Blazers’ Jerami Grant has been highlighted as one name the Bucks’ front office is targeting.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23
Report: Bucks planning big move to help Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Milwaukee Bucks are still not giving up on getting Giannis Antetokounmpo the sort of help that they think he needs to win another championship.
Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / December 23
Past friction with Doc Rivers ends any chance of James Harden joining the Bucks
Any remaining speculation linking James Harden to the Milwaukee Bucks appears to be over, according to Bill Simmons and reported by Zach Lowe. On the latest episode of “The Zach Lowe Show” Lowe noted that a Harden-to-Milwaukee trade is essentially off the table, citing Harden’s tense history with Bucks head coach Doc Rivers.
Doc Rivers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 23
Bucks’ collapse highlights coaching questions around Doc Rivers
The Milwaukee Bucks are sitting at a disappointing 11-18 this season, struggling through the 2025-26 NBA campaign. With Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future increasingly in question, the organization faces mounting criticism, and Doc Rivers’ inability to get the Bucks on track cannot be overlooked.
NBA News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / December 23
Milwaukee Bucks-Indiana Pacers: Preview, Lineups, Injury Report, Betting Lines & More
After years of battling for the Central Division title with mostly top-three finishes spanning the last decade-plus, this season’s versions of the Bucks and Pacers are bringing up the rear and likely to be vying for a play-in if they’re able to avoid the lottery.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 23
Bill Simmons relays Doc Rivers message erasing hope for James Harden-Bucks trade
Any lingering speculation linking James Harden to the Milwaukee Bucks appears to have been shut down, according to a message relayed by Bill Simmons and shared publicly by Zach Lowe.
Momentum Moments: Vol. 4 
No Giannis. Reduced expectations. Fewer games. All of this has to mean less pain, right? Don’t be so sure. Over the past fortnight, the Bucks have learned otherwise.
Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / December 23
The AJ Dybantsa possibility for the Bucks
Updating the Bucks odds since our last look, Milwaukee now has the 9th best odds to land the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft at 3.8%, with a record of 11 wins and 18 losses.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 23
Teams on losing streaks collide as Bucks face Pacers
A pair of sinking foes will meet up in Indianapolis on Tuesday when the Indiana Pacers face the Milwaukee Bucks. Milwaukee dropped its third straight game and fifth in its past six tries on Sunday when a 40-point second half doomed the Bucks in a 103-100 setback against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / December 22
Bucks’ offensive silence stretches on as scoring slump reaches 16 games
Predictably, the Milwaukee Bucks’ offense has stagnated in Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence. The Bucks have struggled since he first suffered a groin injury, prior to the calf strain that could keep him sidelined until the end of January.
Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / December 22
Bucks’ ‘achievement’ vs Timberwolves is both promising sign and indictment of troubling tendency
Unnecessary fouls have been an issue for the Milwaukee Bucks all season. Partly it’s an issue of size; the Bucks don’t have many options for guarding bigger wings.
Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / December 22
Who should the Bucks draft if they win the lottery?
After exploring the odds of landing an All-NBA player in the draft, what should the Bucks hunt for if they win the lottery? We will explore the options and begin a series of player profiles throughout the year leading up to the 2026 NBA Draft.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / December 22
Giannis Antetokounmpo absence tanks Milwaukee Bucks
With Giannis Antetokounmpo on the sidelines, the Milwaukee Bucks have become one of the worst teams in the NBA. Since Antetokounmpo went down with a calf strain, the Bucks are just 1-5 with their most recent loss coming against the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road.
Doc Rivers News / EssentiallySports / December 21
Doc Rivers Announces Bucks’ Suprise Decision On Sunday
The Milwaukee Bucks are in a precarious situation with Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined with injury and the team struggling to get over the line. Milwaukee has lost four of its last five games with plenty of problems to address.
Milwaukee Bucks News / Larry Brown Sports / December 18
Giannis Antetokounmpo has clear message amid NBA trade rumors
If the Milwaukee Bucks do open the phones on a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, there could be plenty of teams inquiring about the NBA superstar.
Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Wire / December 17
Doc Rivers: Bucks not feeling the need to ‘blow it all up’
Doc Rivers is not panicking. Not even after a loss like that. The Bucks coach made it clear Wednesday that Milwaukee is not about to overhaul everything following a 45-point blowout loss to Brooklyn, a defeat that matched the largest margin in Nets franchise history.
Milwaukee Bucks News / Yardbarker / December 17
Bucks to go 'big-game hunting' in attempt to appease Giannis Antetokounmpo?
A disappointing start to the season has raised questions about Antetokounmpo's future in Milwaukee.
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