Milwaukee Bucks News and Analysis Since 2007
There’s little reason to rehash the latest round of rumors reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania and some of the contradicting claims made by Brian Windhorst last week regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future in Milwaukee. The most disappointing thing to me, though, is not the usual slop they feed us (I expect it from the “worldwide leader”). […]
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Last Monday, we averaged out our game-by-game player grade for each Buck over the season’s first 21 contests, which is roughly 25% of the year. Within that, we also gave readers a chance to give their own grades. Below are the results of that polling, with the Brew Hoop grade listed in parentheses. Giannis Antetokounmpo […]
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The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Detroit Pistons, 112-124, as both teams played on the second night of a back-to-back. Unfortunately, the Bucks were unable to replicate the stunning performance that upset the Pistons on Wednesday; they suffered their third loss in four games (and the 10th in 12 games). The season series now sits […]
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With both teams on the second night of a back-to-back, the Milwaukee Bucks were unable to replicate Wednesday’s win over the Detroit Pistons, going down 112-124. Kevin Porter Jr. gave everything for the Bucks, racking up 32 points, six assists, and four rebounds. For Detroit, it was Cade Cunningham who starred, dropping 23 points, 12 […]
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The Milwaukee Bucks will look to salvage the week by going 2-2, heading out to Detroit to take on the Pistons for the second time this week and third time this season. The Pistons won the first meeting back in November, but it was the Bucks who won on Wednesday, 113-109. Where We’re At The […]
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The Milwaukee Bucks couldn’t string together a second straight win, losing to the Philadelphia 76ers for the second time this season, 116-101. The season series now sits at 0-2 for Milwaukee after they fell to Philly in overtime, 123-114, back in November. Read our full summary of the game here and catch a six-minute audio […]
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After an emotional win on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons, the Milwaukee Bucks couldn’t build on the momentum, as they lost their second game of the season to the Philadelphia 76ers. Bobby Portis led the Bucks with 22 points off the bench, while Kevin Porter Jr. had 20 points and nine assists. Quentin Grimes was […]
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In this week’s Tuesday Tracker, we asked you again about a Doc Rivers firing, potential interim coaches, playoff chances, and record predictions. Here are the highlights: Thanks again for voting! Check back on Tuesday for another slate of questions.
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Sugar. Cigarettes. Alcohol. Take your pick. None of them have been enough to ease the wounds of the past fortnight. Still, there were moments—and we can learn from them. Come for a walk; see what you can find. @ Cavs Giannis prophesies that good teams don’t lose two games in a row, and he’s on […]
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The Milwaukee Bucks are having a roller coaster season that has seen some real lows but also incredible highs. They will look to start a winning streak against the Philadelphia 76ers, who defeated the Bucks on November 20th, 123-114. Where We’re At Good luck understanding the Milwaukee Bucks. In the last preview, I said the […]
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After leaving just three minutes into the Bucks’ comeback win over the Pistons, the full severity of Giannis’ injury has been revealed. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the two-time MVP will be out two to four weeks with a right calf strain. This is the second time Giannis has been injured this season, after […]
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After dropping a gimmie game against the Washington Wizards on Monday, the Milwaukee Bucks played arguably their best game of the season—due in large part because Giannis played just three minutes before leaving with a calf injury—taking down the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 113-109. The season series now sits at 1-1. Read our full summary […]
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The Milwaukee Bucks pulled off a much-needed upset win over the Detroit Pistons after losing eight of their last nine games and despite losing Giannis to injury after three minutes. Jericho Sims put up a career-high 15 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, while Kevin Porter Jr. and Ryan Rollins combined for 48 points. Tobias Harris […]
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Amidst the sunshine and rainbows that are your 2025–26 Milwaukee Bucks, clouds have entered the picture. Per Shams: Giannis Antetokounmpo and his agent Alex Saratsis have started conversations with the Milwaukee Bucks about the two-time NBA MVP’s future – and discussing whether his best fit is staying or elsewhere, sources tell ESPN. A resolution is […]
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The Milwaukee Bucks will attempt to rebound from their most embarrassing loss of the season and take on one of the best teams in the league, the Detroit Pistons. These two teams recently played each other, which saw the Pistons win 129-116 less than two weeks ago. Where We’re At Milwaukee has struggled to play […]
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I think it’s safe to say that the vast majority of Bucks fans are fed up with the underachievement that’s defined this year’s squad and that we’ve seen at times during Doc Rivers’ tenure. Given the situation when he was hired, there was an argument for bringing him on: the locker room had turned on […]
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What could (and should) be the final nail in the coffin of Doc Rivers’ head coaching tenure with the Bucks has just been hammered. Things have gone from bad to worse in this short season for the Bucks. After an 8-5 start that saw them in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race, the […]
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The Milwaukee Bucks posted one of their worst games in a while as they fell to the 2-16 (now 3-16) Washington Wizards on the road. The worst Part is that Washington wasn’t even healthy! They were missing Alex Sarr, Tre Johnson, and Corey Kispert—all key members of their rotation. Yup, it’s dire straits right now. […]
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Khris Middleton got his first win over the Milwaukee Bucks since the trade last season, as his Washington Wizards upset the visitors. Kevin Porter Jr. led the Bucks with 30 points before leaving the game with an injury, while Giannis had 26 points. C.J. McCollum led the Wizards with 28 points, while Middleton added 15, […]
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As you’ve likely noticed, we’re giving the Bucks individual grades after each game this season. Not just players; Doc Rivers too. As is the custom in the US, we’re using the traditional A–F letter grade system, including pluses and minuses (note that there is no plus or minus associated with an F), which American students […]
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After dropping seven straight games, the Milwaukee Bucks will look to win two on the trot as they take on the Washington Wizards tonight at Capital One Arena. With Kevin Porter Jr. back for the first time since Opening Night, the Bucks reminded fans of the promise to start the season as they dismantled an […]
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Kevin Porter Jr. brought a much-needed boost to the skidding Milwaukee Bucks in his return to action, as they were able to take down the Brooklyn Nets, 116-99. The Bucks were only able to win one of their four meetings with the Nets last season. Read our full summary of the game here and catch […]
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The Milwaukee Bucks were finally able to end their longest losing streak since Giannis’s rookie season, with a 116-99 win over the three-win Brooklyn Nets. Kevin Porter Jr. saw his first game action since opening night, scoring 13 points, dishing out six assists, and grabbing four rebounds in 24 minutes. Giannis led the Bucks with […]
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At the beginning of the season, every team has 80 games scheduled with two to be determined later, pending NBA Cup group stage results. For all teams, they count as regular-season contests, including the knockout stage, which are seeded by the standings in group play. For teams that don’t make the knockout round, like this […]
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INT. FISERV FORUM — COURT — OPENING NIGHT (FLASHBACK) It’s a packed house. Number 22 jerseys fill the stands—white and green and cream and blue. Fans bite into hot dogs and sip on beer as they watch the action. On the court, KEVIN (25, starting point guard) drives left, collapsing the defence into the paint, […]
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