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In the midst of the Bucks’ tilt against the Atlanta Hawks, Shams Charania of ESPN reported the full Eastern Conference starting five for the NBA All-Star Game next month in Los Angeles. Giannis was named a starter along with the Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, the Pistons’ Cade Cunningham, the 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey, and the Celtics’ Jaylen […]
about 2 months ago | 6 reads
The Milwaukee Bucks will try to forget one of the worst two-game stretches (based on point differential) and end a three-game losing streak against the Atlanta Hawks on the road for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This is the first time these two Eastern Conference foes have met this season, though the Hawks took the […]
about 2 months ago | 8 reads
In this week’s Tuesday Tracker, we asked you about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s recent comments to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Do you believe what Giannis said about his future with the Bucks, especially with losses continuing to pile up and rumors still being pushed by some? Will he sign an extension when he becomes eligible on […]
about 2 months ago | 5 reads
Now for another Bucks trade candidate! So far, we have mulled over Jerami Grant, Zach LaVine, Dejounte Murray, and Michael Porter Jr. This time, we analyse Charlotte Hornets wing/forward Miles Bridges. The Player Miles Bridges, 27, 6’7”, 225 lb, forward Season averages: 19.5 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 3.7 APG, 0.6 SPG, 0.6 BPG, .445/.335/.842 Miles Bridges […]
about 2 months ago | 4 reads
Just when things looked like they couldn’t get any worse for the Milwaukee Bucks, they got absolutely embarrassed by the San Antonio Spurs last night. After winning six of nine, the Bucks have now dropped three in a row and sit at 17-24 on the season, two games behind the 10th-placed Atlanta Hawks. Read our […]
about 2 months ago | 3 reads
The San Antonio Spurs stomped out the Milwaukee Bucks 119-101 tonight, the second straight disheartening blowout for Giannis and company. The Greek Freak finished with 21 points while Victor Wembanyama totaled a game-high 22. De’Aaron Fox added 18 points and three Spurs posted double-doubles. Game Recap NBA.com Box Score Giannis was aggressive from the jump, […]
about 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Milwaukee Bucks will face a tough test on the road tonight against the San Antonio Spurs. This is the first time the two teams will duel this season after splitting the 2024-25 series. Of course, the mouth-watering duel between Giannis and Wemby has always delivered. Should be a fun one! Where We’re At The […]
about 2 months ago | 3 reads
Up next in the Brew Hoop Bucks trade candidate series is Michael Porter Jr., arguably the best player available on the market—and especially in terms of fit for the Milwaukee Bucks. Porter’s trade candidacy has been well documented, with the The Stein Line’s Jake Fischer and The Athletic’s Sam Amick linking him with the Bucks, […]
about 2 months ago | 5 reads
The Bucks weren’t able to rebound after their loss to the Nuggets, dropping their second game in a row, this time to the Timberwolves in blowout fashion, 139-106 (with no Rudy Gobert or Anthony Edwards!). Milwaukee goes the year without getting a win against Minnesota. The last time the Bucks were swept by the Timberwolves […]
about 2 months ago | 11 reads
In a five-game stretch in which the Milwaukee Bucks play the top four teams in the Western Conference, they got off to the worst possible start, losing at home to the Minnesota Timberwolves by nearly 40 points. Giannis was a dim bright spot for the Bucks, scoring 25 points, grabbing eight rebounds, and dishing out […]
about 2 months ago | 5 reads
Soon after we polled you all last week, Giannis had a lengthy one-on-one with The Athletic’s Sam Amick, discussing his future with the Bucks. You can read the full interview here and also my reaction to it, but the the main takeaways are: What never ceases to amaze me is that some, even after reading […]
about 2 months ago | 3 reads
Following a disappointing end to their road trip, the Milwaukee Bucks face the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight at Fiserv. For whatever reason, the first game back from a road trip can be rough for the home team, so the Bucks must be ready to go. They played very well for most of the December 22 matchup, […]
about 2 months ago | 6 reads
NBA trade season is on! With the Bucks sure to be active on the market, Brew Hoop is here to do your homework on trade candidates for you. We’ve already covered Jerami Grant and Zach LaVine, with more eye-catching names ahead. Today, we’re discussing Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray! The Player Dejounte Murray, 29, 6’4”, 180 […]
about 2 months ago | 5 reads
Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t just the heart and soul of the Milwaukee Bucks—he’s the engine behind their momentum moments too. Threes, fouls, injury reports, misses. Improbable runners. Game-winners. Volume 5 has them all. Relive the moments that have defined the Bucks’ recent play and given their season new hope. @ Pacers It’s the Myles Turner Grudge […]
about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Milwaukee Bucks ended their West Coast trip with a 2-2 split, losing 108-104 to the (zombie) Denver Nuggets. It was a massive missed opportunity by the Bucks, with the Nuggets missing both Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, along with a bevy of role players. Denver now leads the season series 1-0. Read our full […]
about 2 months ago | 5 reads
A bunch of guys who are the Milwaukee Bucks lost against a bunch of guys cosplaying as the Denver Nuggets, 108-104. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 31 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds. For the Nuggets, Tim Hardaway Jr. went off for 25 points alongside Aaron Gordon with 23. NBA.com Box Score Game Recap […]
about 2 months ago | 5 reads
Coming off an inspired win against the LA Lakers, the Milwaukee Bucks look to find gold with a rare win in Denver when they take on the Nuggets at Ball Arena tonight. A win would give the Bucks a 3-1 record to conclude the West Coast road trip and a 7-3 record over their last […]
about 2 months ago | 6 reads
The Bucks put on one of their better defensive performances of the season, especially down the stretch, rebounding from Wednesday’s loss to beat the Lakers 105-101. Milwaukee ended their season series with the Lakers in a 1-1 split, after the Lakers blew them out back in November. As for the standings, the Bucks move within […]
about 2 months ago | 5 reads
The Bucks improved to 2-1 on their West Coast road trip, taking down the Lakers in LaLa Land 105-101. Kevin Porter Jr. had 22 points to lead the Bucks, while Giannis had 21 points, six rebounds, five assists, two steals, and two blocks. Luka Doncic (24) and LeBron James (26) combined for 50 points for […]
about 2 months ago | 4 reads
In this week’s Tuesday Tracker, we asked you about continued rumors that the Bucks are interested in adding to the roster via trade, but wondered if you would be willing to give up a first-round pick to do so. We also talk playoff chances, AJ Green, and rebounding. Here are the highlights: Thanks again for […]
about 2 months ago | 3 reads
Now that the holidays are behind us, we’re at my second-favorite time of year: NBA trade season! With that in mind, we’ve brought back our trade candidate series. Jack discussed what a potential deal would look like if the Bucks traded for Blazers wing Jerami Grant. We’ll have more in the coming days and weeks, […]
about 2 months ago | 3 reads
The Milwaukee Bucks end the California portion of their road trip tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers. Milwaukee lost the previous matchup 119-95 on November 15th; they were dominated in the pick-and-roll by Luka Doncic. They must show a better game plan tonight in order to split the season series. Where We’re At It would […]
about 2 months ago | 6 reads
After last night’s loss against Golden State, The Athletic’s Sam Amick questioned Giannis Antetokounmpo pretty directly about his future in Milwaukee. And the Bucks star delivered a message that will be music to Bucks’ fans’ ears (or at least the ones who want Giannis to remain a Buck the rest of his career): I’m not […]
2 months ago | 4 reads
The Bucks are looking to be active in the trade market heading into the deadline once again. Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints and Sam Amick of The Athletic had reports yesterday, jam-packed with Bucks-related news. It included updates on their pursuit of Zach LaVine and Jerami Grant, a new player from the Western Conference they checked […]
2 months ago | 3 reads
In a tough game where the Milwaukee Bucks really took it to the Golden State Warriors, they ultimately went down 120-113. There were some really good stretches, and as usual, some disappointing ones. This result evened the season series between the two sides, with the Bucks taking the first game earlier this season. Read our […]
2 months ago | 7 reads