It has seemed like trade rumors surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks have lingered in the media for years now. However, NBA fans may finally see an overdue blockbuster deal for the former multi-time MVP within the next few months. And the Miami Heat will reportedly be “first in line” to take yet […]
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On Sunday afternoon, the Milwaukee Bucks found out they’d received the 10th overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft, a pick that they absolutely cannot afford to mess up. Analysts have had their say on who they think should be taken, and you soon will too (more on that to come). Until then, franchise saviour, […]
I had the incredible experience of being Brew Hoop’s eyes and ears at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago this past week. As much as I didn’t want to leave, I’m home now, but I left with plenty of thoughts on prospects the Bucks may be targeting with their 10th overall pick. There was a […]
The Bucks have the no. 10 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, where they can go in a number of different directions. Analysts around the internet have made a case for who they believe the 10th pick should be. Here’s a look at three potential outcomes for the selection: Nate Ament, Tennessee Kevin O’Connor […]
As we inch closer to summertime, it appears that the Milwaukee Bucks trading Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer is a when, not if. And, in a perfect world, the organization would preferably like a deal done by the 2026 NBA Draft, which begins June 23. The Miami Heat’s worst-kept secret is that they will be pushing […]
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On a day of terrible news around the NBA (our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke AND trailblazing center Jason Collins), there is a small bit of good news for Bucks fans. You may recall that, towards the end of the regular season, Giannis Antetokounmpo infamously called on the […]
Having checked in with the Western Conference, it’s time for the Bucks to look in their own backyard. Comebacks, upsets, and tougher-than-expected series defined the first round. But what does this all mean for Milwaukee? Let’s dive in. Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic What happened? For two weeks, the NBA time-travelled back to the early […]
As if the stress of a playoff series was not enough, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ front office is bracing for potential changes if things go south over the next few games. One of those changes may involve the highest-profile player in the rumor mill, Giannis Antetokounmpo. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Milwaukee Bucks (whose owner […]
It’s been known ever since the February NBA trade deadline that it was only a matter of time for Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors to resurface again. The Bucks gauged the market on Antetokounmpo at that deadline, which included engaging with the Miami Heat on a potential deal. Ultimately, they decided to hold off for a […]
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The Milwaukee Bucks are actively seeking trade offers for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Monday morning. The news comes after Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam said last week he wants Antetokounmpo’s future with the franchise settled before the NBA Draft on June 23-24. He said that future holds two scenarios: either the perennial […]
The Celtics joined the Lakers, Knicks, Cavaliers and Timberwolves in pursuing Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo before the NBA trade deadline in February, according to Shams Charania. ESPN also indicated that disappointing postseason finishes for some of those teams — Boston the only one eliminated already — could dictate pursuits this summer. The Bucks will listen […]
The dust has settled on the NBA Draft Lottery. The Milwaukee Bucks will be picking 10th on draft night this June. Now that the initial excitement (or disappointment, although if that’s how you’re feeling, that’s on you for getting your hopes up in the first place) has worn off after a good night’s sleep, let’s […]
The dust has settled on the NBA Draft Lottery. The Milwaukee Bucks will be picking 10th on draft night this June. Now that the initial excitement (or disappointment, although if that’s how you’re feeling, that’s on you for getting your hopes up in the first place) has worn off after a good night’s sleep, let’s […]
The drama of the NBA Draft Lottery came and went Sunday afternoon, and the most likely landing spot for the Bucks is what they get: they will select 10th in next month’s NBA Draft. As I’ve written about extensively, including this morning, the first-round pick swap they traded to New Orleans—which became property of Atlanta […]
It’s an important day for the Bucks: the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery takes place at 2 p.m. Central this afternoon. Shortly thereafter, we’ll know where Milwaukee will select for their first lottery pick since 2016: will they get really (and I mean really) lucky and receive a top-four selection in what’s long been called a […]
The Milwaukee Bucks face a difficult decision this offseason regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo and his future with the franchise. Antetokounmpo could be seeking a trade to a team closer to competing for a championship as he enters his 30’s and the Bucks’ attempts at remaining competitive have fallen short, especially after a 50-loss campaign that saw […]
Stop me if you have heard this before: The Miami Heat are pursuing Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. There appear to be truths in life: Death, taxes and that, no matter how passive-aggressive the two-time MVP is with the only organization he’s known since entering the NBA in 2013. There’s no question that Antetokounmpo would […]
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With an early exit from the playoffs, it looks like there’s trouble in Celtics land. There’s also reports out there that there might be something possible between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Boston Celtics. It’s a trade that makes sense for both sides but if the Bucks decide they’re not interested in Brown maybe the […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers reportedly held discussions with the Milwaukee Bucks about a potential deal at this year’s trade deadline. The swap would have included Evan Mobley and all of Cleveland’s available draft picks for 10-time All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo. “There’s another Eastern Conference contender, however, that folks around the league are looking at as a potential […]
Of all the trade rumors haunting the NBA for the last two seasons, none has been as persistent as the status of MVP-level forward Giannis Antetokounmpo with the Milwaukee Bucks. Antetokounmpo’s relationship with the team that drafted him has been through the wringer. Back in 2021, when he led the Bucks to an NBA Championship, […]
It was a helluva run. Five first-round exits, two semi-finals defeats, a conference finals heartbreak, and right in the middle of it all, ultimate glory. Nine years of playoff basketball. 47 wins and 42 losses—more than a season’s worth of postseason action. Now, for the first time since the 2015-16 season, the Milwaukee Bucks are […]
The Taylor Jenkins era officially began this afternoon, as the Bucks formally introduced him to a crowd of fans, media, and a few players, including Myles Turner, Bobby Portis, and AJ Green, at the Milwaukee Art Museum. The 16th head coach in franchise history (not including interim head coaches like Joe Prunty) was flanked by […]
ESPN’s Shams Charania recently reported that the NBA has disclosed to its 30 general managers a new anti-tanking proposal, with a final vote by the league’s board of governors set for May 28. I’m sure most people are aware of the specifics by now, but if you aren’t, here’s what you need to know: Here […]
2025 Milwaukee Bucks second-rounder Bogoljub Markovic won Serbia’s ABA League MVP, the ABA announced Friday. Markovic, who averaged 18.2 points, a league-leading 9.1 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, won 50.4% of the votes. Markovic also won the Top Prospect Award for the second year in a row and was named to the “Ideal Starting […]
The Milwaukee Bucks will play three games in the four-team California Classic Summer League, the NBA announced last Wednesday. The Bucks will face the Golden State Warriors on July 4, the Brooklyn Nets on July 5, and the Sacramento Kings on July 6 in the Golden 1 Center. This is Milwaukee’s first year participating in […]