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22 turnovers played a major role in the Milwaukee Bucks’ loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, 125-104. Jaren Jackson Jr. dominated for the Grizz, highlighted by his defensive impact (five blocks). Memphis has now beaten Milwaukee eight times in a row, going back to March 2022. Read our full summary of the game here and catch […]
2 months ago | 6 reads
Good news! Eric Nehm, Bucks beat writer for The Athletic, has reported that the Bucks expect Giannis Antetokounmpo to return from his right calf strain tonight against the Chicago Bulls (pending his clearing pregame fitness testing). It is safe to assume he will be on some sort of minutes restriction as the Bucks ramp him […]
2 months ago | 2 reads
The Milwaukee Bucks fall to the Memphis Grizzlies 125-104, unable to win consecutive games since they did so in the early season. AJ Green was probably the Bucks’ best player with a season-high-tying 20 points on 6/11 from three. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 24 points, nine rebounds, and five blocks. NBA.com Box […]
2 months ago | 5 reads
The Milwaukee Bucks keep finding ways to put themselves on the naughty list. Prior to Tuesday’s win against the Pacers, Kyle and Jack discussed their two losses to the Raptors and Timberwolves and how the Bucks are struggling on offense in various ways. Then they discuss Giannis’ new injury update and how the extended absence […]
2 months ago | 5 reads
The Milwaukee Bucks, fresh off a win over the Indiana Pacers, have a solid opportunity to win two games in a row for the first time in since they beat the Knicks and Warriors when they face the Memphis Grizzlies. Would they be tipped to win? Maybe not, but it’s certainly within their capabilities. This […]
2 months ago | 2 reads
The Milwaukee Bucks got back in the win column after a convincing 111-94 win over the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. After a back-and-forth first quarter, the Bucks held the Pacers scoreless for nearly three minutes to start the second, building a double-digit lead from which they wouldn’t look back (despite the inevitable Pacers run […]
3 months ago | 6 reads
The Milwaukee Bucks took the second of four over the Indiana Pacers, 111-94, in a (mostly) uneventful game in which they led wire-to-wire to end their eight-game road losing streak. Kevin Porter Jr. led the Bucks with 24 points, five assists, six boards, and three steals. T.J. McConnell led the Pacers with 16 points and […]
3 months ago | 5 reads
A hot-button topic in recent weeks has been how Doc Rivers has allocated minutes in the absence of Giannis and since Kevin Porter Jr. returned. The main issues fans have (including myself) are in the backcourt and frontcourt, particularly with regard to two younger Bucks. Instead of giving you my two cents, I’ll just provide […]
3 months ago | 4 reads
No Giannis. Reduced expectations. Fewer games. All of this has to mean less pain, right? Don’t be so sure. Over the past fortnight, the Bucks have learned otherwise. And so have we. vs. 76ers There’s energy to begin this one. Ryan Rollins opens the Bucks’ scoring with a fast-break dunk off a precarious pass from […]
3 months ago | 5 reads
Editor’s note: As you can see from the title, game threads will no longer be posted in The Feed; they will be combined with game previews from now on. The Milwaukee Bucks play the Indiana Pacers in their second matchup of the season tonight, with the Pacers playing on the second night of a back-to-back. […]
3 months ago | 6 reads
Upon recent news that the Bucks may be interested in Chris Paul, Jack wrote why that probably wouldn’t be a good idea in terms of an on-court and locker room fit. I agree with that 100%, but the I think Bucks should still trade for CP3 since it could net them a second-round pick from […]
3 months ago | 4 reads
The Bucks looked like a different team in the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves, leading the entire way, and held a 16-point lead early in the third quarter. But a 23-2 Timberwolves run flipped the game on its head, and the Bucks ended up losers for the third game in a row (and the […]
3 months ago | 4 reads
Milwaukee Bucks lost a close one to the Minnesota Timberwolves 103-100 due to a dud of a third quarter. Kevin Porter Jr. nearly notched a triple-double with 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists. Anthony Edwards led the home team with an identical 24 points. NBA.com Box Score Game Recap Bobby celebrated his return to […]
3 months ago | 5 reads
The Milwaukee Bucks (11-17) open a five-game road trip against the Minnesota Timberwolves (18-10) tonight, a stretch that could very well make or break their season. After a shellacking by the Brooklyn Nets, the Bucks were better against the Toronto Raptors but still unable to get over the hump, falling 111-105. They’ll need every bit […]
3 months ago | 6 reads
In this week’s Tuesday Tracker, we asked you about team direction, rumors that the Bucks are looking to buy, and engaged in some blame placement. Here are the highlights: Thanks again for voting! Check back on Tuesday for another slate of questions.
3 months ago | 7 reads
The hits keep on coming for the Milwaukee Bucks, as they couldn’t win their second-to-last home game of December, losing to the Toronto Raptors 111-105. Even with good offensive games from a couple of bigs, Milwaukee couldn’t get back over the hump to complete the comeback. Read our full summary of the game here and […]
3 months ago | 7 reads
The Milwaukee Bucks have now dropped two games in a row, falling to the Toronto Raptors 111-105; it is their second loss to the Raptors this season. Bobby Portis had 24 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Bucks, while KPJ had 22 and Myles Turner had 21. The red-hot Brandon Ingram led all scorers […]
3 months ago | 7 reads
For the first time since his injury back on December 3, Giannis Antetokounmpo spoke with the assembled media. Outside of addressing the constant rumors surrounding his status with the team, he gave an injury update that Bucks fans didn’t want to hear. He revealed that the injury was actually a soleus strain, the same injury […]
3 months ago | 4 reads
After being blown out by 45 points to the tanking Brooklyn Nets, one would think the Milwaukee Bucks have nowhere to go but up tonight when they face the Toronto Raptors at home. The season series currently sits at 1-1, with the Bucks taking the first matchup, and the Raps’ taking the second—both played in […]
3 months ago | 5 reads
The Milwaukee Bucks have now officially lost one of their key reserves for the rest of the season. Per Eric Nehm of The Athletic, the Bucks have applied for a disabled player exception for Taurean Prince, effectively ruling him out for the rest of the season. Prince played in just eight games this season before […]
3 months ago | 3 reads
A couple of days ago, Eric Nehm and Marc Stein reported that the Bucks were looking to add a player next to Giannis in the trade market. Today, Jake Fischer of the Stein Line has more news about what the Bucks are looking to do this season. Fischer reiterated that the Bucks rebuff that Giannis […]
3 months ago | 5 reads
Never say “things can’t get worse.” I heard this after the Wizards loss two weeks ago. We quote and maybe even take as truth this inherently incorrect statement for whatever reason, perhaps because we don’t fear extinction (truly the worst outcome for humanity). In terms of NBA basketball, well… we’re seeing it now after perhaps […]
3 months ago | 4 reads
The Bucks’ 2025–26 season has not gone the way they wanted, especially in a year where they are trying to convince Giannis Antetokounmpo—eligible for an extension next fall—to stay around long term. They sit in the Eastern Conference’s 10th seed, Giannis himself is weeks away from returning as he recovers from a calf strain, and […]
3 months ago | 4 reads
As we’ve discussed here at BH, December 15th is a key date for the Bucks’ ability to make roster moves. Per the CBA, any player signed this offseason as a free agent can’t be traded for the later date of three months after their signing or today unless they meet certain criteria, which I’ll get […]
3 months ago | 6 reads
A 127-82 disembowelment by the hapless Nets should cost at least one of the Bucks below their jobs, regardless of Giannis being out. And I’m not talking about any player. Read our full summary of the game here and catch a six-minute audio recap on the Bucks+ podcast Bucks In Six Minutes below. Fire Doc. […]
3 months ago | 9 reads