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Rapid Recap: Rockets 119, Bucks 113
In what might just be the Milwaukee Bucks’ best game of the season, they go down to the Houston Rockets 119-113 with just seven players for most of the night (and all of the senior players sitting). Ousmane Dieng announced himself on the NBA stage, leading the Bucks with 36 points, 10 assists, and seven […]
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Houston Rockets Preview & Game Thread: SEGABABA yabba dabba (doo)!
SEGABABA! If that acronym doesn’t get you fired up, then you don’t love Bucks basketball—or you’re just too jaded after the grind of this season. Either way, the Bucks are back in action tonight against the Houston Rockets. On the road after a three-game home stand, the Bucks take on a Rockets team that has […]
Bucks vs. Mavericks Player Grades: Rollins fuels a rare win
The Milwaukee Bucks got back in the win column, 123-99, against the Dallas Mavericks last night as several familiar faces (including Khris Middleton), were back in town. The Bucks were piping hot, and the Mavs were ice cold—that’s really the main story of the contest. Sometimes, the game really is just about a bucket. Read […]
Rapid Recap: Bucks 123, Mavericks 99
The Milwaukee Bucks torched the Dallas Mavericks 123-99 at home tonight, spoiling Khris Middleton, Tyler Smith, and AJ Johnson’s hopes of revenge. The Bucks were led by Ryan Rollins (24 points) and Kyle Kuzma (20 points), while Cooper Flagg paced the Mavs with 19 points. Milwaukee completed a 2-0 season series sweep over Dallas with […]
Milwaukee Bucks Poll: Who is untouchable this offseason?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Bucks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. When a team falls this short of expectations, there’s bound to be significant offseason changes up […]
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Dallas Mavericks Preview & Game Thread: Two tanks, zero winners
The Milwaukee Bucks will face the Dallas Mavericks in a battle of two teams with tanking aspirations. This was the rescheduled game from January 25, after winter storms prevented the Mavericks from flying out of Dallas to Milwaukee. Where We’re At The Milwaukee Bucks have all but given up, and so have the fans. There […]
Bucks vs. Clippers Player Grades: Trent and Prince tried their best
The undermanned Milwaukee Bucks lost 127-113 at the hands of the Los Angeles Clippers yesterday in what was their first “meaningless” game after being eliminated from play-in contention. The game was trending toward embarrassing blowout territory, but a fourth-quarter rally from Milwaukee made the final score look respectable. The Clippers sealed a 2-0 season series […]
Rapid Recap: Clippers 127, Bucks 113
An injury-riddled Milwaukee Bucks squad suffered a 127-113 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers today, extending their streak of not-so-close losses. The Clips were led by Bennedict Mathurin’s 28 points, while the Bucks got hot nights from Gary Trent Jr. (36 points) and Taurean Prince (18 points). Los Angeles completed their 2-0 season series sweep […]
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Clippers Preview & Game Thread: There is but one opponent
If you think the Milwaukee Bucks are playing against the Los Angeles Clippers today (after getting walloped by them on Monday), you are mistaken. Where We’re At The Bucks have but one opponent, and it is the Chicago Bulls. It’s simple: finish below the Bulls and get rewarded with a modicum of higher probability at […]
Bucks vs. Spurs Player Grades: Trent has throwback game in beatdown by red-hot Spurs
Missing Giannis Antetokounmpo and most other major contributors, the Milwaukee Bucks got what was expected against a superior team with its full roster available, losing to the San Antonio Spurs 127-95. This loss eliminates them from playoff contention. Read our full summary of the game here and catch a six-minute audio recap on the Bucks+ […]
Rapid Recap: Spurs 127, Bucks 95
The Milwaukee Bucks lost 127-95 to the San Antonio Spurs to drop their ninth of the last 11 games, eliminating them from playoff contention. The Bucks were missing all three Antetokounmbros, Bobby Portis, Kevin Porter, Jr., and Kyle Kuzma. Stephon Castle notched a 22-10-10 triple-double, with Victor Wembanyama not far behind with a near-miss at […]
Kevin Porter Jr. could be out for the season
It’s quite possible we’ve seen the last of Kevin Porter Jr. in 2025–26. Prior to today’s game against the San Antonio Spurs, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said that he would be “surprised” if KPJ played again this season. The news was initially reported by Eric Nehm of The Athletic. It’s been an injury-riddled season […]
Milwaukee Bucks Poll: Fans not concerned by Edens’ Giannis comments
In this week’s Tuesday Tracker and SB Nation Reacts poll, we asked you about Bucks owner Wes Edens’ comments regarding Giannis’ offseason extension decision. We also took your opinion on waiving Cam Thomas for Pete Nance. Here are the highlights: Thanks again for voting! Check back on Tuesday for another slate of questions. Check out FanDuel, […]
Milwaukee Bucks vs. San Antonio Spurs Preview & Game Thread: Could get ugly
The struggling Milwaukee Bucks face the white-hot San Antonio Spurs this afternoon at Fiserv, and there is potential for it to get really ugly, really fast; with Giannis already ruled out, Victor Wembanyama could run riot over the Bucks. A Spurs win today would mean they take the season series 2-0. Where We’re At The […]
The NBPA’s statement about Giannis is not only false, but wildly hypocritical
Earlier this week, NBA Players Association (NBPA) released the following statement rebuking the Bucks over their alleged desire to shut Giannis Antetokounmpo down for the remainder of the season following yet another injury: “The Player Participation Policy was designed by the league to hold teams accountable and ensure that when an All-Star like Giannis Antetokounmpo […]
Momentum Moments: Vol. 9
By the end of Volume 8, the Bucks got lower than Lil’ John & the Eastside Boyz in 2002. As you can imagine, Volume 9 has more of the same. But there are moments—glinting in the dark—that suggest 2025-26 is a passing cloud rather than a never-ending well. Let’s recap. vs. Suns Suns vs. Bucks. […]
Bucks vs. Trail Blazers Player Grades: Rollins’ career high spoiled in thrashing
The undermanned Milwaukee Bucks were thrashed by the Portland Trail Blazers 130-99, losing the rebounding battle handily. The Bucks just seemed so small and talent-deficient, plus their defence was woeful (especially in the first quarter). That said, the one silver lining was Ryan Rollins, who notched a new career high. Read our full summary of […]
Rapid Recap: Trail Blazers 130, Bucks 99
Down Giannis, Gary Harris, Bobby Portis, Kyle Kuzma, and Kevin Porter Jr., the Milwaukee Bucks got walloped by the Portland Trail Blazers 130-99. Ryan Rollins was the lone bright spot for the Bucks, notching a career-high 36 points, while Donovan Clingan led the Blazers with 14 points and 15 rebounds (six offensive). NBA.com Box Score […]
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Portland Trail Blazers Preview & Game Thread: End of the road
The Milwaukee Bucks wrap up their four-game West Coast road trip against the Portland Trail Blazers tonight at Moda Center. Embarrassed by Brook Lopez and Los Angeles Clippers on Monday, the Bucks look for better fortune against another former franchise icon, Jrue Holiday. But the task will be anything but easy against a Trail Blazers […]
Milwaukee Bucks Poll: Was ownership right to speak about Giannis’ future?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Bucks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Bucks co-owner Wes Edens conducted an interview with ESPN last week, where he was naturally asked […]
Bucks’ legend Marques Johnson’s Hall of Fame induction appears imminent
On April 4, the 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2026 will be unveiled ahead of the NCAA’s Final Four. As you may recall from about a month ago, the Bucks have two prominent names announced as finalists: head coach Doc Rivers and franchise legend Marques Johnson. The induction will take place on […]
Bucks vs. Clippers Player Grades: No longer Intuit?
Down a fair few key guys, the Milwaukee Bucks got an almighty butt-whooping in their second visit to LA this season, falling 129-96 to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Bucks tried hanging in there, but their lack of offensive juice became too much against the Kawhi-led Clippers. Funnily enough, this was the first game between […]
Rapid Recap: Clippers 129, Bucks 96
Down Giannis, Kevin Porter Jr., Kyle Kuzma, and Cam Thomas (who was waived), the Milwaukee Bucks got their asses handed to them by the LA Clippers in a 129-96 blowout. Gary Trent Jr. led the Bucks with 20 points on 6/10 from deep, while Kawhi Leonard dominated for the Clippers with 28 points. NBA.com Box […]
Bucks convert Pete Nance to standard deal, waive Cam Thomas
Ahead of their matchup with the Clippers, 110 minutes prior to game time, the Bucks announced one expected move and one somewhat unexpected. First off, they are converting forward Pete Nance from his two-way contract to a standard, multi-year deal. But in order to do that, they needed to open up a slot on their […]
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Clippers Preview & Game Thread: Light at the end of the road?
There are just a dozen games left in the Milwaukee Bucks’ season and the first of them takes place tonight at Intuit Dome against the LA Clippers. Coming off a gritty win against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday, the Bucks continue their west-coast road-trip against a Clippers team that has been staggering to the play-in, […]
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