Milwaukee Bucks Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/tag/milwaukee-bucks/ Wed, 17 Jul 2024 13:28:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-BBI-Favicon-36x36.png Milwaukee Bucks Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/tag/milwaukee-bucks/ 32 32 Bucks Sign Gary Trent Jr. to One-Year Deal https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/bucks-sign-gary-trent-jr-to-one-year-deal/ Wed, 17 Jul 2024 13:28:38 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=312847 Recently after registering interest in Gary Trent Jr., the Milwaukee Bucks have already agreed to a deal with the free agent shooting guard. Trent Jr. was one of the few remaining free agents left on the open market that many teams coveted due to the ability to stretch opposing defenses with his shooting from beyond […]

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]]> Milwaukee Bucks Interested in Gary Trent Jr. https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/milwaukee-bucks-interested-in-gary-trent-jr/ Tue, 16 Jul 2024 03:53:41 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=312804 The Milwaukee Bucks are the latest team to have shown interest in free agent, Gary Trent Jr., who is one of the more valuable role players remaining on the open market. The Toronto Raptors have moved on from the free agent after failing to agree upon a potential contract extension. Gary Trent Jr. has not […]

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]]> Phoenix Suns Head Coach Mike Budenholzer Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, And Wife https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/news-nba-coaches-mike-budenholzer/ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 03:58:40 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=312374 User Note: This page is updated as of Wednesday, June 26, 2024. After taking a year off of coaching, the 2022 NBA Champion Mike Budenholzer is back at the helm. But this time, he is taking on the challenge of guiding the Phoenix Suns – a team with a wonky roster construction and very few […]

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]]> Bucks Could Move Brook Lopez This Offseason https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/bucks-could-move-brook-lopez-this-offseason/ Sat, 22 Jun 2024 15:25:19 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=312241 Brook Lopez of the Milwaukee Bucks could be on the move this offseason. It is being reported that the Bucks would like to play a more versatile style of offense under head coach, Doc Rivers. Unfortunately, that most likely means Lopez will no longer fit in Milwaukee’s scheme. He is a great offensive threat and […]

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]]> Suns Hire Coach Mike Budenholzer on a Five-Year, $50+ Million Deal https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/suns-hire-coach-mike-budenholzer-on-a-five-year-50-million-deal/ Sat, 11 May 2024 16:03:58 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=311268 The Phoenix Suns have hired Mike Budenholzer to become the franchise’s next head coach on a deal worth five years and at least $50 million, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Budenholzer, 54, is expected to accompany the team to the 2024 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, which begins this weekend, and […]

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]]> Is Damian Lillard (Knee) Playing Tonight In Game 6 Against Pacers? https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/is-damian-lillard-knee-playing-tonight-in-game-6-against-pacers/ Thu, 02 May 2024 19:34:26 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=310953 Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard (knee) has been upgraded from doubtful to questionable ahead of Thursday’s Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. Lillard has sat out the past two games with a right Achilles injury for Milwaukee. Game 6 is a must win for the Bucks, who trail […]

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]]> The Pascal Siakam trade is paying dividends for the Indiana Pacers this postseason https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/the-pascal-siakam-trade-is-paying-dividends-for-the-indiana-pacers-this-postseason/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:00:19 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=310675 Key Highlights: Pascal Siakam is the first player since Wilt Chamberlain in 1967 to start out the postseason with back-to-back 35/10 games Siakam is too fast for Brook Lopez and Bobby Portis and too big for any of the Milwaukee Bucks other defenders Siakam’s combination of size and skill is the key to the Indiana […]

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]]> Giannis Antetokounmpo Avoids ACL Injury, Suffers Calf Strain https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/giannis-antetokounmpo-avoids-acl-injury-suffers-calf-strain/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 17:24:29 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=310065 Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo underwent a procedure after Tuesday night’s 104-91 victory over the Boston Celtics to confirm that his left Achilles tendon is fully intact, but his left calf strain will require 1-2 weeks to heal. Antetokounmpo exited Tuesday’s game in the third quarter after dropping to the floor while grabbing at his […]

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]]> Giannis Antetokounmpo has the most games with 30+ points on 60% shooting in a season since 1982-83 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/giannis-antetokounmpo-has-the-most-games-with-30-points-on-60-shooting-in-a-season-since-1982-83/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 16:03:46 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=308856 Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his 27th game this season with 30 or more points on 60% shooting, the most by an NBA player since the 1982-83 season, in Thursday night’s 107-100 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. The eight-time All-Star posted 35 points, 14 rebounds, and four assists in 39 minutes of action […]

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]]> Bucks are 22-1 this season when Damian Lillard shoots 50% or better https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/bucks-are-22-1-this-season-when-damian-lillard-shoots-50-or-better/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:10:53 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=308332 The Milwaukee Bucks are 22-1 this season in games where Damian Lillard shoots at least 50% overall. In Milwaukee’s 115-108 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night, Lillard recorded his third straight game with 30 or more points. The eight-time All-Star guard finished 11-of-22 (50%) shooting from the field and 5-of-11 (45.5%) from 3-point […]

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]]> Hornets held to season-low 26 points in first half against Bucks https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/hornets-held-to-season-low-26-points-in-first-half-against-bucks/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 20:50:26 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=305543 The Charlotte Hornets scored a season-low 26 points in the first half of Tuesday night’s 123-85 blowout loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, passing their previous first-half low of 29 points against the Golden State Warriors last week. Tre Mann led the Hornets with just seven points after two quarters. Charlotte trailed 58-26 at half time. […]

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]]> Giannis Antetokounmpo on pace to become 1st NBA player to average 30 PPG, 60% FG in a season https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/giannis-antetokounmpo-on-pace-to-become-1st-nba-player-to-average-30-ppg-60-fg-in-a-season/ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:27:15 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=304406 Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is currently on pace to become the first player in NBA history to average at least 30 points per game and 60% shooting from the field in a single season. Through 54 games (all starts) this season, the eight-time All-Star forward is averaging 30.8 points, 11.2 rebounds, a career-high 6.4 […]

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]]> Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo: ‘Coach Griff was a great coach’ https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/bucks-star-giannis-antetokounmpo-coach-griff-was-a-great-coach/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 16:52:21 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=304237 Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo opened up about his team’s struggles this season during a recent interview with The Athletic. Milwaukee currently sits in third place in the Eastern Conference standings at 35-21, 8.5 games behind the first-place Boston Celtics. “Personally, I have to keep on pushing,” Antetokounmpo told The Athletic. “If I have to […]

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]]> Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo redeems promotion code for free Wingstop https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/bucks-superstar-giannis-antetokounmpo-redeems-promotion-code-for-free-wingstop/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:49:48 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=304081 Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is a two-time MVP. He’s earned roughly 234.5 million dollars throughout the course of his career (it’ll be 459.1 million once his extension is completed). His net worth is estimated to be worth between 60 and 70 million dollars. And he’s created a media company with Jay Williams. Simply […]

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]]> Bucks sign guard Ryan Rollins to a two-way contract https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/bucks-sign-guard-ryan-rollins-to-a-two-way-contract/ Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:05:16 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=304037 The Milwaukee Bucks are signing free agent guard Ryan Rollins to a two-way contract, agents Mike Silverman and Brandon Grier of Equity Basketball announced Monday. Rollins, 21, was waived by the Washington Wizards on Jan. 8 after being accused of stealing from a Target store at Potomac Yards in Alexandria, Virginia, on multiple occasions. According […]

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]]> Damian Lillard joins Michael Jordan as only NBA players to win two titles during All-Star Weekend https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/damian-lillard-joins-michael-jordan-as-only-nba-players-to-win-two-titles-during-all-star-weekend/ Mon, 19 Feb 2024 16:47:03 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=303924 Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard joined Michael Jordan as the only NBA players to win either the 3-point contest or Slam Dunk contest and be named MVP in the same All-Star Weekend. Lillard won the 3-point contest on Saturday, edging Minnesota’s Karl-Anthony Towns and Atlanta’s Trae Young in the final round. In 1988, Jordan won […]

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]]> Doc Rivers Discontent With Bucks’ Effort in Loss to Grizzlies https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/doc-rivers-discontent-with-bucks-effort-in-loss-to-grizzlies/ Sat, 17 Feb 2024 18:56:35 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=303830 Head coach, Doc Rivers, has not gotten off to a great start with the Milwaukee Bucks. The team is 3-7 during his stint and they just lost to an extremely short-handed Memphis Grizzlies squad. Memphis shot 53 percent from the field and were led by the promising rookie forward, G.G. Jackson. Jackson poured in 27 […]

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]]> Bucks called Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck before hiring Doc Rivers https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/bucks-called-celtics-owner-wyc-grousbeck-before-hiring-doc-rivers/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 19:42:18 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=303789 The Milwaukee Bucks contacted Boston Celtics governor and majority owner Wyc Grousbeck prior to hiring Doc Rivers. Speaking on WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show” on Friday, Grousbeck revealed that he was a reference call on behalf of Rivers. “I love Doc,” Grousbeck said. “I got a reference call on Doc from the Bucks. Truthfully, I […]

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]]> Bucks fall 113-110 to Grizzlies as 14.5-point favorites, making it their third-largest upset loss in the past 30 years https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/bucks-fall-113-110-to-grizzlies-as-14-5-point-favorites-making-it-their-third-largest-upset-loss-in-the-past-30-years/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 17:05:14 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=303779 The Milwaukee Bucks lost 113-110 against the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night as 14.5-point favorites, making it their third-largest upset loss in the last 30 years. For the most embarrassing part, the Bucks were coming off a 123-97 loss to a Miami Heat squad that didn’t have Jimmy Butler, Josh Richardson, or Terry Rozier. In […]

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]]> Bucks to sign forward Danilo Gallinari to a veteran minimum deal https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/bucks-to-sign-forward-danilo-gallinari-to-a-veteran-minimum-deal/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 01:33:34 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=303690 The Milwaukee Bucks are signing free agent forward Danilo Gallinari to a veteran minimum deal, his agent Michael Tellem of Excel Basketball announced Thursday. Gallinari, 35, started the 2023-24 season with the Washington Wizards. Washington traded the 6-foot-10 wing and Mike Muscala to the Detroit Pistons last month for Marvin Bagley III, Isaiah Livers, a […]

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]]> Milwaukee Bucks Head Coach Doc Rivers Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, and Wife https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/news-nba-coaches-doc-rivers/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:55:06 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=303673 User Note: This page is updated as of Monday, June 24, 2024. After abruptly firing their rookie head coach, Adrian Griffin, the Milwaukee Bucks turned to the seasoned veteran Doc Rivers to help them save their season. Rivers has been around the basketball world more times than almost anyone – putting together a prosperous career […]

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]]> Damian Lillard Doesn’t Rule Out a Return to the Trail Blazers https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/damian-lillard-doesnt-rule-out-a-return-to-the-trail-blazers/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 21:04:52 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=301854 Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard let it be known during a recent review, following the team’s Monday shootaround, that he could return to the Portland Trail Blazers in the future. “I see there being a time where I play for the Trail Blazers,” he said. “But it won’t be right now. I play for the […]

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]]> Will the Milwaukee Bucks Regret Hiring Doc Rivers? https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/will-the-milwaukee-bucks-regret-hiring-doc-rivers/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 02:05:44 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=301329 On Tuesday, the Milwaukee Bucks shocked the NBA community when the organization fired first-year head coach Adrian Griffin after 43 games into the 2023-24 season, and the club made another surprising move on Wednesday when it decided to hire veteran coach-turned-analyst Doc Rivers. Griffin, 49, finished with an impressive 30-13 (.698) record. Griffin had one […]

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]]> Bucks Fire First-Year Head Coach Adrian Griffin After 43 Games https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/bucks-fire-first-year-head-coach-adrian-griffin-after-43-games/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 01:58:21 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=301143 The Milwaukee Bucks fired first-year head coach Adrian Griffin on Tuesday after just 43 games into the 2023-24 NBA season. “This was a difficult decision to make during the season,” said Bucks general manager Jon Horst in a statement. “We are working immediately toward hiring our next head coach. We thank Coach Griffin for his hard […]

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]]> Damian Lillard 1st Bucks player with 40+ points, 10+ assists, & 5+ 3-pointers in a game https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/damian-lillard-1st-bucks-player-with-40-points-10-assists-5-3-pointers-in-a-game/ Sun, 21 Jan 2024 01:37:10 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=300837 Damian Lillard became the first Milwaukee Bucks player to record at least 40 points, 10 assists, and five 3-pointers in a single game in Saturday’s 141-135 win over the Detroit Pistons. It was his second career 40-point game in a Bucks uniform. Lillard, 33, ended his outing with a season-high 45 points, six rebounds, 11 […]

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