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Rapid Recap: Bulls 120, Bucks 97
An absolutely, unequivocally, monstrously disastrous—which still might be putting it mildly—second half by the Milwaukee Bucks snapped the Chicago Bulls’ 11-game losing streak Sunday afternoon at the United Center. The Bucks scored eight points in the fourth quarter. Eight. It’s the first win for Chicago since January 31. They went 0-for-February, for crying out loud! […]
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls Preview & Game Thread: Bull in the headlights
The Milwaukee Bucks leave home briefly to take on the struggling Chicago Bulls in the Windy City this afternoon. The Bucks have won each of the three matchups this season, with this one wrapping up the season series. On its face, this game looks like a gimme for Milwaukee, but Chicago is on a huge […]
Bucks vs. Knicks Player Grades: Rollins and Porter cool off in blowout loss
The Milwaukee Bucks couldn’t notch their third three-game winning streak of the month, losing to the New York Knicks 127-98. New York shot a staggering 21/41 from the three-point line, while the Bucks turned the ball over 16 times. Read our full summary of the game here and catch a six-minute audio recap on the […]
Rapid Recap: Knicks 127, Bucks 98
The Milwaukee Bucks finished their four-game home stand with a stinker, losing in blowout fashion to the New York Knicks 127-98. Myles Turner was Milwaukee’s leading scorer with 19 points and four rebounds, shooting 4/7 from three. For New York, Jalen Brunson scored 27, but they also had six other players reach double digits. NBA.com […]
Milwaukee Bucks Poll: Fans want to promote Pete Nance
In this week’s Tuesday Tracker and our SB Nation Reacts survey, we asked you about Pete Nance’s two-way contract and the Bucks’ projected playoff seeding. Here are the highlights: Thanks again for voting! Check back on Tuesday for another slate of questions.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. New York Knicks Preview & Game Thread: Blood in the water?
The Milwaukee Bucks play host to the New York Knicks tonight at Fiserv, eager to complete their third three-game win streak of the season. As I’ll get to, the Knicks haven’t looked like themselves lately, while the Bucks are flying. The season series between these two sides sits at one game apiece, with Milwaukee taking […]
Bucks sign Cormac Ryan to two-way deal
The Bucks signed Wisconsin Herd shooting guard Cormac Ryan to a two-way contract, the Bucks announced Thursday afternoon. Ryan, who has averaged 20.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game with the Herd, steps into a competitive wing rotation as the Bucks attempt to push for a play-in spot. Ryan fills the Bucks’ third […]
Ryan Rollins: Cut from a different cloth
I’ll be honest, when the Lillard trade went down, and those picks went out the door, I was at once incredibly excited about the immediate-term future and nervous about the long-term. Evaluating the roster, I thought the Bucks had two or maybe three years to win another title, and then after that, it could be […]
Bucks vs. Cavaliers Player Grades: Porter’s clutch jumper squeaks Milwaukee past Cleveland
The Milwaukee Bucks notched back-to-back wins against Eastern Conference playoff teams, taking down the Cleveland Cavaliers, who were without James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, and Evan Mobley, in a tightly contested 118-116 finish. The victory also breaks Cleveland’s seven-game winning streak over Milwaukee, dating back to January 26, 2024. Read our full summary of the game […]
Rapid Recap: Bucks 118, Cavaliers 116
The Milwaukee Bucks pulled off a dramatic victory in the final seconds over the banged up Cleveland Cavaliers. Kevin Porter Jr. once again led the Bucks’ offense with 20 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and five steals. Jarrett Allen finished with a 27-point and 11-rebound double-double for Cleveland, while Dennis Schröder had 26 points and […]
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Preview & Game Thread: The lid is off
The Milwaukee Bucks are officially back! After a stirring fourth quarter performance that saw the Bucks come out 128-117 victors over the Miami Heat, the Bucks get right back into game action tonight against the Cleveland Cavaliers. It will be the sides’ third matchup of the season, with the Cavaliers winners of both so far. […]
Bucks vs. Heat Player Grades: Rollins and Porter get Milwaukee back on track
The Milwaukee Bucks put their disappointing loss to the Toronto Raptors in the rear-view mirror last night, taking down the Miami Heat 128-117. The Bucks’ defense shut the door on Miami, holding them to six points in the final six minutes of regulation. Read our full summary of the game here and catch a six-minute […]
Rapid Recap: Bucks 128, Heat 117
The Milwaukee Bucks got back in the win column after a disappointing loss in their last game, beating the Miami Heat 128-117. Kevin Porter Jr. led all scorers with 32 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. Ryan Rollins and Bobby Portis also chipped in 21 each. Norman Powell scored 26 for the Heat. NBA.com Box […]
Milwaukee Bucks Poll: Should Pete Nance be converted?
Two-way forward Pete Nance is in the second season of his two-way deal with Milwaukee and has impressed since joining the rotation last month. He’s shooting a bonkers 51% from three on 49 attempts, good for 58.8% from the floor, to go along with solid defense. That’s just five points per game over 25 contests […]
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Miami Heat Preview & Game Thread: If/then
After a downer against the Toronto Raptors, the Bucks are back at it tonight against the Miami Heat—one of the core four teams they hope to displace in the standings. Four games back in the loss column (seven in the win), the Bucks’ margin for error is slim, meaning tonight’s game carries extra weight. It’ll […]
Wisconsin Herd Weekly Recap: Dark days
The Wisconsin Herd weighs in as one of the worst teams in the G League. They boast a 7-16 record, good for second-worst in the Eastern Conference. They have no exciting rookie prospects, have virtually no chance of a playoff push, and sent no players to All-Star weekend. This weekly column will keep Bucks fans informed […]
Bucks vs. Raptors Player Grades: Toronto’s defense spoils Thomas’ home debut
The Milwaukee Bucks couldn’t stay perfect for long out of the All-Star break, losing to the Toronto Raptors, 122-94. Despite trailing by three points midway through the third quarter, the Raptors ended the game on a 60-35 run. The Bucks remain in the 11th seed in the East with the loss. Read our full summary […]
Rapid Recap: Raptors 122, Bucks 94
The Milwaukee Bucks couldn’t extend their win streak to a season high of four games, dropping their third game of the season to the Toronto Raptors. Ryan Rollins and Kevin Porter Jr. each had 21 points, with the latter adding 10 assists for a double-double. Immanuel Quickley led all players with 32 points and nine […]
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Toronto Raptors Preview & Game Thread: Playoff contenders or pretenders?
The Milwaukee Bucks are back in Fiserv this afternoon, playing host to the Toronto Raptors. This game begins a stretch in which they play nine out of their next 10 games at home. With Giannis out, the Bucks have found a nice groove with their recruits. That said, we should also acknowledge that the Bucks […]
Milwaukee Bucks Poll: Majority of fans want to push for playoffs
In this week’s Tuesday Tracker and our SB Nation Reacts survey, we asked you about tanking for a higher draft choice versus trying to make the postseason, plus solicited a few opinions on the newest Bucks. Here are the highlights: Thanks again for voting! Check back on Tuesday for another slate of questions.
Bucks vs. Pelicans Player Grades: Too easy in the Big Easy as three Bucks drop 25+
Fresh of the All-Star break, the Milwaukee Bucks continued their resurgence, running away with it against the New Orleans Pelicans. It was the Bucks’ triumvirate at guard that led the way, with Ryan Rollins, Kevin Porter Jr., and Cam Thomas each going for 25-plus points in a game that offered strong performances across the board. […]
Rapid Recap: Bucks 139, Pelicans 118
The Milwaukee Bucks put on a show coming out of the break, beating the New Orleans Pelicans 139-118. Ryan Rollins led the Bucks on both ends, racking up 27 points (on a career-high seven threes), six assists, four steals, and two blocks. Special mention to Kevin Porter Jr. and Cam Thomas, who dropped a combined […]
Rapid Recap: Bucks 139, Pelicans 118
The Milwaukee Bucks put on a show coming out of the break, beating the New Orleans Pelicans 139-118. Ryan Rollins led the Bucks on both ends, dropping 27 points (on a career-high seven threes), six assists, four steals, and two blocks. Special mention to Kevin Porter Jr. and Cam Thomas, who dropped a combined 52 […]
How the Bucks’ draft odds inform the tanking debate
Tonight, the Bucks play the Pelicans in The Big Easy. As you might be aware, New Orleans has the right to swap their first-round pick in this June’s draft with Milwaukee’s, thanks to 2020’s Jrue Holiday trade. They won’t actually receive that pick because the most favorable of the Bucks’ and Pelicans’ picks will go […]
Milwaukee Bucks vs. New Orleans Pelicans Preview & Game Thread: Forget the pick
With the NBA trade deadline long gone and All-Star weekend now over with, it’s officially the tail end of the season and the Milwaukee Bucks ramp it back up tonight against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center—God bless America! Last time these teams played, the Bucks were in the quandary of needing to […]