The Los Angeles Lakers have signed center Rafael Castro to an Exhibit 10 contract and waived William Kyle III in a corresponding roster move, the team officially announced. Castro, a 6-foot-10, 224-pound big man, joins Los Angeles after already spending time with two NBA organizations since going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft. Shortly after the draft, Castro signed a two-way contract with the Milwaukee Bucks and later played for their Summer League team. Milwaukee waived him in August before...
Jalen Williams made his Jalen Williams preseason debut on Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks, and the box score offered an early signal that his...
MIAMI – With the Miami Heat ready to deploy a new dynamic duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, the pieces around them in the starting lineup are almost as key. As the Heat are showcasing a new look with Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson, one of the players looking to complement them is Andrew Wiggins. […]
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Tyrese Haliburton wants to repair his relationship with Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, ESPN relays. It’s been fractured since the Pacers guard stole Lillard’s Dame Time celebration during the 2023 in-season tournament when Indiana beat Milwaukee. “I think what I do regret more than anything is what me and Dame’s relationship has become,” Haliburton said […]
Tyrese Haliburton wants to reconnect and repair his relationship with Damian Lillard. Appearing on The Zach Lowe Show, the Indiana Pacers star acknowledged his fault for offending Lillard by imitating his "Dame Time" celebration after hitting a clutch three-pointer to eliminate him and the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2032-24 In-Season Tournament. "I think what I do regret more than anything is what me and Dame's relationship has become," Haliburton said . "Because he was a guy who checke...
With the preseason well underway, we wanted to check the pulse of Bucks fans on how coach Taylor Jenkins should approach the preseason and what he hopes to achieve. Specifically, asked whether Jenkins should prioritise continuity or experimentation, each with its own pros and cons. Well, the verdict was decisive, with 84% of fans voting […]
Dalton Knecht could attract interest from rebuilding teams if the Los Angeles Lakers ultimately make him available, according to NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Siegel identified Knecht as one of the most notable potential waiver situations to monitor around the NBA over the next week. "I think the biggest names I'm keeping an eye on right now, we talked about them last week, Dalton Knecht from the Los Angeles Lakers, Caris LeVert from the Milwaukee Bucks," Siegel noted on the Clutch...
Yesterday, you read Part I of our first Roundtable for the year, where we talked shop: Bucks record, offensive and defensive ratings, team MVP, and who will make the biggest leap. You know, the more typical season predictions. Part II similarly predicts what’s ahead—but gets a little bolder. Enjoy! Who (or what) will be the […]
Miami Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo has built a Hall of Fame career, and he isn’t done competing. He accomplished all of his achievements during his 13-year stint with the Milwaukee Bucks. Antetokounmpo is a two-time MVP, a five-time All-Defensive player, a 10-time All-Star, a Finals MVP and an NBA champion. The Heat star has also [...]
The Milwaukee Bucks edged the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-126 in a dramatic preseason matchup Wednesday night, with rookie guard Brayden Burries playing a key role in the contest. Milwaukee selected Burries with the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft after his time at the University of Arizona, and his performance offered an early [...]
Giannis Antetokounmpo acknowledged that he is still adjusting to his new beginnings with the Miami Heat. After playing for the first time as a member of the franchise in the Heat's 128-118 preseason home win against the New Orleans Pelicans, Antetokounmpo made it clear that comfort with a new group around him is still a work in progress. "I'm a little bit more comfortable, but I'm not there yet," Antetokounmpo told reporters. "I've played with the Bucks 900-plus games, I've played with t...
The Milwaukee Bucks have done the Golden State Warriors a big favor taking Brayden Burries before Yaxel Lendeborg at June's NBA Draft.
Klay Thompson's aggressiveness in the Miami Heat's second preseason game proves he's the perfect spacing fit next to Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Miami Heat fans earned a brief glimpse into newcomer Klay Thompson Thursday. Forming a dominating tandem with Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the mind of coach Erik Spoelstra. But Thompson just evoked memories of an iconic moment involving ex-Spoelstra player Ray Allen against the New Orleans Pelicans. Thompson showed his famed catch-and-shoot side that made him […]
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The Milwaukee Bucks have parted ways with their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, but they were still able to keep veterans like Kyle Kuzma, Myles Turner, Gary Trent Jr., and Ryan Rollins as they embark on a new chapter. These veterans will be tasked with setting the tone for the team, both on and off the court. [...]
October 8, 2026 Utah Jazz: Terrell Brown Jr. became a free agent. Milwaukee Bucks: John Butler became a free agent. Orlando Magic: Johnell Davis became a free agent. Los Angeles Clippers: Fletcher Loyer became a free agent. Oklahoma City Thunder: Robert McCray V became a free agent. October 7, 2026 Sacramento Kings: Waived Trhae Mitchell. […]
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Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault praised the day-to-day demeanor of rookie Bennett Stirtz following Wednesday’s 128-126 preseason home loss vs. the Milwaukee Bucks (20 points/2 offensive rebounds/3 defensive rebounds/2 assists/one turnover/one steal/6-11 FG/4-7 3-PT/4-6 FT in 22 minutes off the bench). (via Oklahoma City Thunder): “He’s incredibly mature and professional, well beyond his […]
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Here is why Kel’el Ware’s hot preseason has him looking like an MIP candidate and a possible long-term starter for the rebuilding Bucks.
Here are four rival teams that should call the Bucks about Myles Turner if Milwaukee decides its veteran center doesn’t fit the post-Giannis rebuild.
For the first time since its inception, Giannis Antetokounmpo is not the winner of Brew Hoop’s Ranking the Roster series. That honour now belongs to Tyler Herro, who will ply his trade for his hometown team this season (and beyond?). And while this means the Bucks are in a very different state than in years […]
The Milwaukee Bucks may have taken away the Golden State Warriors ' preferred option in the 2026 NBA Draft. According to Anthony Slater of ESPN , the Warriors had Arizona guard Brayden Burries and Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg ranked virtually neck-and-neck on their final draft board in June, behind the consensus top group of prospects. Still, Golden State had a clear preference between the two. Team sources told Slater that if Burries had remained available at No. 11, the Warriors would ha...
The Cleveland Cavaliers had opportunities to drastically reshape their core over the summer. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jaylen Brown were available in trades. Reports suggested both the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics were interested in Mobley as a centerpiece for potential deals. And if one of those trades were made, maybe LeBron James would’ve decided to […]
The Milwaukee Bucks pulled off a thrilling 128-126 preseason victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, and rookie guard Brayden Burries stood right at the center of the drama. Selected 10th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft out of the University of Arizona, Burries showed exactly why the franchise holds such high hopes for […]
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The Milwaukee Bucks erased a 19-point deficit to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-126 in a preseason thriller at Paycom Center on Wednesday night. Oklahoma City controlled the first half, taking a 44-35 lead after one quarter and extending the advantage to 82-64 by halftime. The Thunder shot 49% from the field and 37% from […]
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OKLAHOMA CITY — After an impressive NBA on the first leg of a back-to-back, Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Aday Mara finished with 22 points on a perfect 10-for-10 shooting against the Milwaukee Bucks. Mara continues to impress head coach Mark Daigneault, who pinpointed what stood out most in a 128-126 loss to the Bucks on […]
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