The Cleveland Cavaliers traded out of the first round of this most recent draft, but still ended up with a player on the NBA Summer League First Team. Cleveland’s second-round pick, Meleek Thomas, joined Cameron Boozer (Memphis Grizzlies), Brayden Burries (Milwaukee Bucks), Yaxel Lendeborg (Golden State Warriors) and Caleb Wilson (Chicago Bulls) on the NBA […]
The Detroit Pistons had a busy NBA offseason so far, but they could use a quality scorer to add to the lineup. Heading into free agency, the Pistons were linked to Austin Reaves (re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers), Tyler Herro (traded to the Milwaukee Bucks), Norman Powell (signed with the Chicago Bulls), and Coby […]
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The Milwaukee Bucks are moving on to the post-Giannis Antetokounmpo era with a great deal of promise. While no one is expecting them to be among the best teams in the NBA Eastern Conference, their young roster, filled with a plethora of exciting talent, gives some hope that they can at least be better than [...]
Bucks guard and 2026 Draft No. 10 overall pick Brayden Burries was named to the NBA’s Summer League First Team. Burries, who appeared in four Summer League games, averaged 23.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.3 assists on .500/.364/.667 shooting splits. He’s the first Bucks nominee to the Summer League First Team since Sandro Mamukelashvili, now […]
Milwaukee Bucks guard Tyler Herro had an interesting reaction to being traded from the Miami Heat as part of the blockbuster Giannis Antetokounmpo deal earlier this summer.
The Miami Heat are making a hard push to sign LeBron James in free agency, but Giannis Antetokounmpo isn't interested in trying to persuade him to join his new team.
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The Milwaukee Bucks are facing league scrutiny after signing Gary Trent Jr. to a four-year, $64 million contract. The deal immediately drew attention, considering Trent had been playing on a minimum salary the previous season before landing a significant long-term payday. Although Trent contributed to Milwaukee’s rotation last season, his production hardly matched the value [...]
Former Milwaukee Bucks star Michael Redd is not crucifying Washington Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa for a basketball trivia blunder. Dybantsa got some negative attention of late when he seemingly failed to recognize the nickname associated with one of the greatest players in basketball history — who was also just seated right beside him at Fanatics [...]
The Mavericks are waiving Tyler Smith, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via Twitter). The move is now official, according to the NBA’s transaction log. Milwaukee selected Smith with the 33rd overall pick in the 2024 draft. Facing a roster crunch last fall, the Bucks decided to waive the former G League Ignite forward shortly before […]
Many believe the Miami Heat will need an adjustment period after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks, but Pat Riley believes the trade puts his squad in a position to win as soon as this season.
Pat Riley and the Miami Heat want to sign LeBron James. After trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Riley said there is […]
The Milwaukee Bucks are facing league scrutiny after agreeing to a four-year, $64 million extension with Gary Trent Jr. The contract immediately sparked debate around the NBA, with many questioning the size of the deal given Trent’s limited impact during his stint with Milwaukee last season. The unusual nature of the agreement led to speculation [...]
The Milwaukee Bucks have a problem, as the NBA is investigating their handling of Gary Trent Jr.'s contract.
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The final stop on the NBA Summer Leagie schedule was the 2026 Summer League in Vegas. Seven former Orange were on rosters in Sin City: William Kyle (Lakers), Nate Kingz (Heat), Buddy Boeheim (Thunder), Jesse Edwards (Bucks), Chris Bell (Pelicans), Quadir Copeland (Rockets) and Maliq Brown (Spurs). Here’s how they fared in Sin City: Kyle- […]
After a quiet start to NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Nate Ament finished on a positive note by scoring in double figures in each of his final two appearances for the Milwaukee Bucks. According to The Athletic, the first-roun pick is viewed as more of a long-term developmental prospect than fellow rookie Brayden Burries, […]
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The Milwaukee Bucks may have turned the page on the Giannis Antetokounmpo era, but first-round pick Brayden Burries has already given the organization reason for optimism. The No. 10 overall selection stood out during the 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, showcasing a mature offensive game and poise beyond his years. His ability to [...]
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks didn’t hold back when asked to name the NBA’s biggest complainers, placing Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Stephen Curry at the top of his list. Brooks also included Jaren Jackson Jr. and Giannis Antetokounmpo among the league’s most vocal players. “First one that comes to mind for me? Obviously, Luka. […]
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Giannis Antetokounmpo is already widely considered the greatest player ever to suit up for an NBA franchise, the Milwaukee Bucks. But even the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player knows that he’s got ways to go before he can be even in the conversation of being the GOAT (Greatest of All Time). While speaking to several [...]
Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s NBA career is primarily defined by his time with the Milwaukee Bucks, and for valid reasons. Having won the NBA title with the Bucks in 2021, Antetokounmpo cemented his place in the franchise’s history. While much of his association with the Bucks can be attributed to the time he spent there, it goes […]
By all indications, the Bucks made an effort to do right by Giannis Antetokounmpo when they traded him to the Heat, a team at or near the top of his personal wish list. That willingness to accommodate, at least to an extent, Antetokounmpo’s preferred landing spot does beg the question of why, then, team president […]
Hugo Gonzalez is six years from entering his prime. The traits he possesses, including his drive, are why the Celtics refused to trade the burgeoning wing for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Mavericks The Mavericks continue to make it clear they like what they have in young center Moussa Cisse. Dallas will match the Knicks’ offer sheet for the restricted free agent, per ESPN’s Shams Charania, ensuring Cisse remains with the team after an encouraging rookie season. The 23-year-old averaged 4.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks […]
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Former Arizona guard Brayden Burries, whom the Bucks selected 10th overall in the 2026 draft, was one of the top performers at the Las Vegas Summer League, writes Eric Nehm of The Athletic. Burries saved his best for last, as he recorded 27 points, four rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block in 28 […]
After meeting in the NBA Finals five years ago, there are, strangely, many parallels between the Suns’ and Bucks’ journeys since that point, the main one being that both teams ended up trading their star player without having the fallback of owning their own picks. Granted, Giannis being traded at 31 years old—as opposed to […]
Miami Heat president Pat Riley labeled the acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis Jr. a "dream come true" for the organization while introducing the pair.