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Milwaukee Bucks News and Analysis Since 2007

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What happened to the Bucks’ once-prolific three-guard lineup? Part 1

In the Bucks’ third preseason game, not only did Giannis make his preseason debut, but so did the starting lineup of Kevin Porter Jr., AJ Green, Gary Trent Jr., and Myles Turner around the two-time MVP. Playing these three guards together is curious, and a bit unconventional: Trent and Green have (or at least had, […]

21 days ago | 3 reads

Milwaukee Bucks Poll: What are the futures of Cam Thomas and Ousmane Dieng?

The Bucks’ final two games before the break were a coming-out party for their only deadline trade acquisition, Ousmane Dieng. A combined 13/22 from the floor—with 8/14 from deep—resulting in 36 points over 59 minutes, plus 14 boards, 4 blocks, 6 assists, and 0 turnovers. A career-best three-point performance in the second Orlando game. Certainly […]

21 days ago | 5 reads

The Bucks have a separation-of-powers problem

Not four years ago, the Bucks had an elite on-court product, massively spurred by stability and synergy from ownership on down. Now, despite the recent good form, the team is overall in a much worse spot, and while some of the reasons for that have been beyond the Bucks’ control, many have been within their […]

22 days ago | 0 reads

Milwaukee Bucks Poll: Fans more optimistic about Giannis extension

In this week’s Tuesday Tracker and our SB Nation Reacts survey, results are in from fan polling about the NBA trade deadline. Here are the highlights: Thanks again for voting! Check back on Tuesday for another slate of questions. Check out FanDuel, the official sportsbook of SB Nation.

23 days ago | 2 reads

Rapid Recap: Bucks 110, Thunder 93

The Milwaukee Bucks just keep on surprising, beating the (admittedly bruised) Oklahoma City Thunder 110-93. Ousmane Dieng led the Bucks with 19 points, six assists, 11 rebounds, and four blocks! That said, Milwaukee had seven guys reach double digits, which is amazing. Isaiah Joe was probably the Thunder’s best player, dropping 17 points. Also, a […]

25 days ago | 3 reads

Case study: How Cam Thomas can help the Bucks

It’s December 27, and the Brooklyn Nets are in Minneapolis taking on back-to-back Western Conference finalists Minnesota Timberwolves, led by the league’s premier shooting guard, Anthony Edwards. Ant gets to it early and often, showing off his complete package—finger rolls, free throws, pull-up threes, and driving layups. He lets the Nets know all about it […]

26 days ago | 1 read

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Preview & Game Thread: One last push

The Milwaukee Bucks, winners of four of their last five, do battle for the final time before the All-Star break tonight when they take on the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder smashed the Bucks in the first game this season, but without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, it could be closer this time (though I’m not holding my […]

26 days ago | 3 reads

Rapid Recap: Bucks 116, Magic 108

The Milwaukee Bucks got sweet, sweet revenge on the Orlando Magic, 116-108. In one of the most entertaining games all season, new acquisition Cam Thomas exploded for 34 points and Kevin Porter Jr. notched an 18-point, 10-rebound, 11-assist triple-double. Desmond Bane went off from deep with 31 points I guess, but it wasn’t enough. NBA.com […]

26 days ago | 3 reads

Milwaukee Bucks Poll: How did the Bucks do at the deadline?

Six days ago, as anxiety was about as high among the fanbase as I can remember, it became clear the Bucks were not going to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo. This didn’t come as a surprise. It also didn’t come as a surprise that Milwaukee made a move, shipping out unproductive vets Cole Anthony and Amir Coffey, […]

26 days ago | 4 reads

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Orlando Magic Preview & Game Thread: Run it back

The Milwaukee Bucks and Orlando Magic lock horns again tonight in the second game of this basketball series. It will be interesting to see how both teams adjust after playing each other two nights ago. How do the Bucks limit Anthony Black? What adjustments might the Magic make for Kevin Porter Jr.? Also, should Orlando […]

27 days ago | 4 reads

Bucks Reacts Survey: Giannis stays, Thomas arrives

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. Now that we’re several days past the NBA’s trade deadline, we’re starting to get your reactions […]

27 days ago | 5 reads

Rapid Recap: Magic 118, Bucks 99

The Orlando Magic ended the Milwaukee Bucks’ win streak in a blowout, winning 118-99. Kevin Porter Jr. led the Bucks with 28 points, seven assists, and four rebounds, while the Magic were led by Anthony Black, who had 26 points and five boards. NBA.com Box Score Game Recap Let’s just say the first quarter was, […]

28 days ago | 5 reads

Bobby Portis to participate in three-point contest

Looks like Giannis isn’t the only Milwaukee Bucks player who will take part in All-Star Weekend. Bobby Portis was announced as one of the eight players who will take part in this season’s three-point contest. This is the first time in his 11-year career that Portis will participate in an All-Star event. It’s the third […]

29 days ago | 6 reads

Bucks sign Cam Thomas

Before Thursday’s trade deadline, a rumor last week linked the Bucks with former Nets guard Cam Thomas, primarily from HoopsHype’s Mike Scotto. While the contract isn’t public yet, usually post-deadline signings are for the veteran’s minimum, which would be about $905k for Thomas over the remainder of the year. Milwaukee can use the minimum salary […]

29 days ago | 5 reads

Momentum Moments: Vol. 7

Franchise records, cardinal sins, basketball gods, and the unexpected. Volume 7 is nothing if not varied. And while the past fortnight might have seemed all doom and gloom to begin, a win streak and the quiet celebration of a post-trade deadline with Giannis still here have brought some much-needed positive mojo back to the Bucks. […]

30 days ago | 4 reads

Rapid Recap: Bucks 105, Pacers 99

The Milwaukee Bucks capped off their three-game homestand with a win over the Indiana Pacers. They finally got the monkey off their back, winning three games in a row for the first time this year. Kevin Porter Jr. was the game’s leading scorer with 23 points. Andrew Nembhard led a depleted Pacers squad with 22.  […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Milwaukee Bucks Poll: Giannis stays and fans get what they want

In this week’s Tuesday Tracker, we took one last pre-deadline temperature check on the Giannis rumors as the typical national voices fanned the flames of him wanting out even further. Here are the highlights: Thanks again for voting! Check back on Tuesday for another slate of questions.

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about 1 month ago | 0 reads