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Bucks Reacts Survey Results: Half of fans’ feelings about the team have changed, half haven’t
A recent Brew Hoop poll reveals that after a 2-3 preseason, 48% of Milwaukee Bucks fans feel their optimism is unchanged, 38% say it has waned, and only 14% feel more hopeful. Comments highlight concerns about key players like Ware and Jaquez Jr., while noting promising performances from newcomers Burries, Ament and Jakucionis. The consensus points to a “wash” in the preseason, with many fans viewing the campaign as a retool year and waiting for roster moves to shape the team’s identity.
Winners & Sinners: Week 1
Brew Hoop launches its weekly "Winners & Sinners" feature, spotlighting the Milwaukee Bucks after their opening games. Jaime Jaquez Jr. earns the inaugural Most Valuable Buck award with 20.7 PPG on 61% shooting, 8.7 RPG and 3.7 APG, while Kyle Kuzma claims the Defensive Belt for a team‑leading 27 rebounds (21 defensive). Tyler Herro’s highlight play—curling around Myles Turner for a dunk and drawing a flagrant‑1 foul—wins the Run That Back poster. The People’s Champ goes to commenter naveed2000s for breaking news on a possible Kristaps Porziņģis trade. Sinners include Myles Turner’s slump (7.7 PPG, –11.0 plus/minus) and concerns about Ryan Rollins’ offensive rhythm.
Bucks vs. 76ers Player Grades: Ware finally comes to the party, Turner forgets his invite in gallant effort
The Bucks fall 127-116 to the 76ers in Philadelphia, but the game stays tighter than the score suggests. Rookie Kel’el Ware finally shines, posting 19 points, 13 rebounds and a B+ grade, while Myles Turner struggles with a disastrous F grade after a turnover‑laden 20‑minute stretch. Jaime Jaquez Jr. delivers a solid 21‑point, 8‑rebound effort (B+), and Kyle Kuzma adds a double‑double. Tyler Herro and Ryan Rollins hover in the C‑range, and the rest of the roster receives mixed marks. The recap includes a six‑minute audio rundown on the Bucks+ podcast and a link to the full game summary.
Bucks vs. 76ers Player Grades: Ware finally comes to the party, Turner forgets his invite in gallant effort
The Bucks fall 127-116 to a still‑contending 76ers in Philadelphia, but the game stays tighter than the score suggests. Rookie Kel'el Ware finally shines with 19 points, 13 rebounds and a B+ grade, while Jaime Jaquez Jr. drops 21 and earns a B+. In contrast, Myles Turner’s 20‑minute, zero‑point night earns an F as his miscues cost Milwaukee. Ryan Rollins (C+), Tyler Herro (C-), and Kyle Kuzma (C+) post modest numbers. The piece includes a full game recap and a six‑minute audio recap on the Bucks+ podcast.
Rapid Recap: 76ers 127, Bucks 116
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 127‑116 on Oct. 24, 2026, moving the Bucks to 0‑3 on the road. Joel Embiid led Philly with 28 points, while Tyrese Maxey (26) and Jaylen Brown (27) powered a second‑half surge that sealed the win. Milwaukee’s top scorer was Jaime Jaquez Jr. with 21 points, plus Kel’el Ware’s 19‑13 double‑double and Ryan Rollins’ 15. Despite a strong rebound effort – 62 boards versus 42 for Philly – the Bucks couldn’t overcome the Sixers’ mid‑range shooting and clutch plays, including Maxey’s half‑court buzzer‑beater and Brown’s late three. The loss highlights Milwaukee’s rebounding improvement but underscores defensive lapses.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers Preview & Game Thread: David vs. Goliath?
The Milwaukee Bucks head to Philadelphia on Oct. 24, 2026, to face a stacked 76ers lineup featuring LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown and Tyrese Maxey, who is averaging 30 points, 5.5 assists and 2.5 steals. The 76ers are 2‑0, winning despite poor shooting, thanks to aggressive play and a league‑leading 28.5 free‑throw attempts per game. The Bucks, 0‑2, must tighten point‑of‑attack defense and avoid fouls after a close loss to Chicago. Injuries leave LeBron questionable and several 76ers out. Projected starters pit Ryan Rollins against Maxey, with Brayden Burries expected to contribute 18 off the bench.
Bucks vs. Bulls Player Grades: Ryan Rollins’ early-season struggles persist in regrettable loss
The Milwaukee Bucks lose a winnable 132-125 game to the Chicago Bulls, with turnovers and missed free throws proving costly. Rookie Ryan Rollins struggles again, posting 11 points on 3‑of‑9 shooting, six turnovers and earning a D grade. In contrast, Tyler Herro shines with 34 points on 12‑of‑24 shooting and an A‑ grade, while Jaime Jaquez Jr. contributes 19 points, 11 rebounds and a B. Kyle Kuzma adds 14 points and a B‑, but Myles Turner’s 12 points and five blocks aren’t enough, leading to a D rating. The review highlights the Bucks’ early-season issues as they face tougher playoff‑bound opponents.
Rapid Recap: Bulls 132, Bucks 125
The Milwaukee Bucks slip to a 0-2 start after a 132-125 home loss to the Chicago Bulls on Oct. 23, 2026. Tyler Herro, now in a Bucks jersey, leads with 34 points, five rebounds and four assists, while Norman Powell (25) and Caleb Wilson (21) power the Bulls. The game sees multiple lead changes, a crucial late free‑throw disparity (Bucks 14/26, Bulls 26/28), and a controversial blocking foul on Kasparas Jakučionis that helps Chicago seal the win. Despite a late Herro surge, Milwaukee cannot overcome the Bulls' shooting rhythm and falters in the fourth quarter.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls Preview & Game Thread: Fans, meet the young Bucks
The Bucks face the Bulls in a crucial preseason showdown at Fiserv Forum on Oct. 23, 2026, with both teams eager for a win before a daunting schedule. Milwaukee, holding a clean injury slate, must adapt to Chicago’s high‑tempo style driven by Josh Giddey and Norman Powell, while staying mindful of the Bulls’ pace‑centric offense. Chicago, reeling from a 135‑92 loss to the Raptors, deals with several injuries (Nic Claxton out, others questionable) and leans on rookie Leonard Miller, who is averaging 17.3 points and shooting 54.5% from three in the preseason. The preview highlights Kel’el Ware’s potential to dominate the smaller Bulls frontcourt, projecting a 15‑point, 12‑rebounds performance as the key to Milwaukee’s success.
Milwaukee Bucks NBA 2K27 simulation: Part 1
Brew Hoop runs two NBA 2K27 simulations to gauge the Milwaukee Bucks' fate after a disastrous real‑life roster. In the user‑controlled scenario, the Bucks start by waiving Pete Nance and field a surprising lineup—Kevin Porter Jr., Tyler Herro, Kyle Kuzma, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Kel’el Ware. By the All‑Star break they sit 13th in the East (18‑41) after a 3‑21 start, trading Myles Turner for Draymond Green. Tyler Herro leads with 18.4 PPG, Kel’el Ware posts 10.4 RPG and 1.8 BPG, and Ryan Rollins tops assists. The Bucks finish 31‑51, just missing the play‑in, but improve defensively to 16th in the league. Off‑season moves include promoting Darvin Ham and losing key pieces to free agency, hinting at a rebuilding future.
Bucks vs. Wizards Player Grades: “The Heat package” leads in encouraging loss
The Milwaukee Bucks fall 128-116 to a revitalized Washington Wizards despite controlling much of the game. The "Heat package"—Tyler Herro (24 points, 9 assists) and Jaime Jaquez Jr. (22 points, 7 rebounds)—combined for 68 points, but the Bucks couldn’t protect an eight‑point lead. Player grades reveal Ryan Rollins slipping to a D‑, Herro earning a B‑ for his playmaking, Jaquez receiving a B for efficient scoring and defense, and Kyle Kuzma struggling with a woeful performance. The article critiques the Bucks' frantic, rushed style and previews a rematch on Friday, with a full game recap and a six‑minute podcast available.
Rapid Recap: Wizards 128, Bucks 116
The Milwaukee Bucks drop their first game of the post-Giannis era on the road to the Washington Wizards. Despite the loss, there was a lot to like, including 24 points and nine assists from Tyler Herro, and Kasparas Jakucionis leading all scorers off the bench with 15. There was just nothing Milwaukee could do about […]
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Washington Wizards Preview & Game Thread: Two new eras begin
Folks, tonight marks a landmark moment for the Milwaukee Bucks: their first official game—against the revamped Washington Wizards—without Giannis Antetokounmpo on the roster in 13 years. 13 years. It’s been one hell of a ride—culminating in a title, of course—but all good things must come to an end. And as that era ends, another begins, […]
Join us for the 2026-27 Bucks season on the SB Nation app
Almost two months ago, we announced the release of our new app, which you can find here or by searching SB Nation in your neighborhood app store. The app is available in North America, and we’re working on Europe and the rest of the world as we speak! Quite a few of you have downloaded […]
NBA Opening Day open thread
While the Milwaukee Bucks have to wait one more night before they can officially begin their season, six other teams start tonight. And if you’re anything like us (we know you are), you’ll be tuning in too. So, what better way to kill time before we get to watch our beloved Bucks than a good […]
Bucks preseason notebook
With training camp and all five preseason games in the books, we have learned a lot about the Bucks as they embark on year one of the rebuild-but-don’t-call-it-a-rebuild. But what one person sees isn’t always the same as what the next person does. So, we thought we’d share pages of our notebooks, highlighting our main […]
Bucks sign Pete Nance to (another) two-way deal
After a nervous few days in which the Bucks waived Pete Nance from the non-guaranteed deal they signed him to in July to cut their official roster to 16—and then waived Kevin Porter Jr. yesterday to bring it to 15—the team announced that Nance has indeed signed another two-way contract to return to Milwaukee for […]
Bucks waive Kevin Porter Jr.
Minutes before the 4:00 p.m. deadline to finalize their regular-season roster, the Milwaukee Bucks announced they waived Kevin Porter Jr. This brings the final roster to 15 after the weekend saw the Bucks waive several other players, including Pete Nance. The 26-year-old’s waiving comes after a snake-bitten year; in the 2025-2026 campaign, KPJ suited up […]
Bucks Reacts Survey: Has your level of optimism changed after the preseason?
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. Well, now that all five Bucks preseason games are in the rearview—with the team going 2-3—we wanted to revisit fans’ optimism levels heading into the season […]
Rulebook: 2026-27 NBA points of emphasis and areas of focus
In late September, the NBA announced its points of emphasis and areas of focus for officiating, which included videos with narrated examples of the league’s new “points of education.” A week later, NBA.com’s Jeff Zillgitt broke them down in prose. So, with NBA Opening Day on October 20—and the Bucks’ season officially starting on October […]
Jon Horst, what have you got?
With opening night (for the Bucks) just three days away, I want to highlight something we haven’t really talked about in much depth yet: this will be the first time we’ll see a Jon Horst-constructed team without Giannis Antetokounmpo. Moreover, this marks the first rebuild Horst has ever spearheaded (even if nobody wants to call […]
Bucks request waivers on Pete Nance, Johni Broome, and Jake Stephens
The Milwaukee Bucks have made the first of two moves needed to trim their roster to 15 standard contracts ahead of the 4:00 p.m. CT deadline on October 19, requesting waivers on Pete Nance, Johni Broome, and Jake Stephens. The Bucks announced the news via a media release and also on X: We have requested […]
Bucks Reacts Survey Results: Fans conflicted on how to finalise roster
The question that’s stuck on everyone’s lips like a remnant of American cheese after a gluttonous stop at the drive-thru, “How will the Milwaukee Bucks trim their roster to 15 by opening night?”, continues to bemuddle Bucks fans. We mostly agree on removing the dead wood, but there’s reason to keep that around too. We […]
Preseason Rapid Recap: Bucks 128, Pacers 127 (OT)
The Milwaukee Bucks won a nail-biter against the Indiana Pacers in overtime! Tyler Herro led the Bucks with 25 points on 10/16 shooting (5/7 from deep), while Pascal Siakam dazzled for the Pacers with 24 on 8/10 shooting in less than 20 minutes. It was Kasparas Jakucionis, though, who stole the show late and basically […]
Milwaukee Bucks move home opener tip-off time for World Series
The Milwaukee Bucks are moving the start time for their regular-season home opener on October 23 against the Chicago Bulls from 7 p.m. to 3 p.m. local time as the Milwaukee Brewers prepare to host Game 1 of the 2026 World Series the same night. The news was announced on the team’s X account Friday […]
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