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Kevin Porter Jr. is picking up his $5.39MM player option to remain with the Bucks for the 2026/27 season, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link), who says the lefty guard still appears to be part of the team’s post-Giannis Antetokounmpo plans. Porter, who battled a knee injury in 2025/26, played 38 games in […]
Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. has exercised his $5.4 million player option to keep him with the team through the 2026-27 season, per NBA insider Jake Fischer.
The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade has created significant shifts throughout the NBA, especially for the Miami Heat. That is certainly the case when it comes to the team’s contract situation with veteran guard Norman Powell. Powell is a free agent going into the 2026 NBA offseason. He completed his 11th season in the league, his first […] The post Heat rumors: Norman Powell dilemma takes center stage after Giannis Antetokounmpo trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Watching the Dallas Mavericks trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers after the Mavericks reached the NBA Finals in 2024 had a significant impact on former Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo. And after a disappointing 2025-26 season, where the Bucks failed to reach the playoffs, the writing was on the wall for Antetokounmpo. However, […] The post How Mavericks’ Luka Doncic trade impacted Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of Bucks trade request appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Milwaukee Bucks are starting a new chapter, and Taylor Jenkins has already offered a clear look at how he plans to coach a younger roster. The Bucks introduced rookies Brayden Burries and Nate Ament after selecting both lottery prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft. Burries, a 6-foot-4 guard from Arizona, went 10th overall, while […] The post Bucks’ picks reveal Taylor Jenkins’ ‘lowlight’ move before NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Heat made the biggest splash of the summer by striking a deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo. After surrendering several young role players, most of whom came off the bench last season, Miami’s front office still has roster-building work to do to make sure this squad isn’t just a retread of the Bucks team he just left, […]
The Milwaukee Bucks were able to walk out of the first round of the NBA Draft with two picks, courtesy of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade that led them to get the No. 13 pick from the Miami Heat. With the No. 1o pick, the Bucks selected Brayden Burries, and at 13, they selected Nate Ament. […] The post Bucks rumors: 2 NBA Draft trade targets Milwaukee failed to get appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Bucks center Jericho Sims intends to exercise his player option for the 2026/27 season, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). By opting in, Sims will forgo unrestricted free agency in favor of a guaranteed $2,801,346 salary for next season. Sims, 27, was sent from the Knicks to the Bucks at the 2025 […]
With free agency about to start in the coming days, the Milwaukee Bucks have an answer in regards to the future of center Jericho Sims. According to HoopsHype Insider Michael Scotto, Sims will exercise this $2.8 million option to remain with the Bucks for the 2026-27 campaign. Sims played in 67 games for the Bucks […]
The Timberwolves aggressively explored ways to improve their roster around Anthony Edwards before completing the trade for LaMelo Ball, with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jaylen Brown among the stars they pursued. Minnesota faced questions about whether its offseason moves were primarily motivated by financial concerns, but team president Tim Connelly remained in regular contact with Edwards […] The post Timberwolves acquire LaMelo Ball to support Anthony Edwards appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Milwaukee Bucks have closed the chapter on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s time in with the franchise after completing a massive trade that sent him to the Miami Heat. In the deal, Milwaukee brought back a mix of assets led by Tyler Herro, along with future draft capital and several promising young players. As details continue to [...]
The Miami Heat have already pulled off the blockbuster acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks. However, the Heat won’t be stopping at the two-time MVP this offseason.Despite the cap implications involved in bringing in the Greek superstar, Miami could still position itself to add other stars to strengthen the roster. But any potential […] The post Miami Heat Proposed to Form $326 Million Title-Winning Trio Around Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on HEAVY .
Even though the Boston Celtics came up short in their pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown remains on the trade block as they look for ways to get back to being the team to beat in the Eastern Conference.
There will be plenty of content from the Brew Hoop team memorialising Giannis and his impact in Milwaukee over the coming weeks, but for this article, I wanted to delve deep into the minutiae of how the Bucks move forward from here, now that the draft is over. Are the obstacles in front of them […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s departure from the Milwaukee Bucks led former NBA guard Brandon Jennings to share his thoughts on the end of the superstar’s 13-year run with the Bucks. The deal that sent Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat came together this week after Miami gained the edge over Boston late in the process. Even with the [...]
Jon Horst and the Milwaukee Bucks are moving into a new era after parting ways with franchise cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo in a multi-player trade with the Miami Heat. The deal is not yet official and is expected to be finalized on July 6, when the league’s moratorium period ends and the 2026-27 NBA season calendar [...]
Giannis Antetokounmpo reminded Bucks fans he is very much alive.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s move to the Miami Heat may no longer be the NBA’s biggest talking point. On Wednesday, reports surfaced that the Charlotte Hornets have begun discussing potential trade scenarios involving LaMelo Ball, creating another major storyline around the league. According to ESPN insider Shams Charania, several franchises have emerged as aggressive suitors for Ball. [...]
The Milwaukee Bucks just sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami, and it was surprising for the NBA community. Most teams in that position put their head down and rebuild quietly. Milwaukee, apparently, had other ideas.The Charlotte Hornets are one of the hottest names in trade talks right now. Their franchise guard is drawing interest from across […] The post Bucks Target $40.7 Million Former All-Star Guard Trade After Giannis Antetokounmpo Exit appeared first on HEAVY .
11:18 pm: Within their full report on the Ball trade rumors, Stein and Fischer (Substack link) cite league sources who say the Bucks have also registered interest in the Hornets star. Fischer clarifies in a tweet that Milwaukee’s interest dates back to before the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, so it’s unclear if the Bucks would still […]
Having spoken to more than 50 team and league sources about the situation during his time covering the team, Jim Owczarski of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (subscriber link) has provided a fascinating, in-depth timeline of the events that ultimately led to Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s exit from Milwaukee, outlining in detail how the relationship between the Bucks […]
Tyler Herro is coming home, as the Milwaukee Bucks are acquiring the former Kentucky Wildcats star, among others, after the huge trade that involves none other than two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo. To refresh, Herro is headed to the Bucks from the Miami Heat along with Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, [...]
In arguably the biggest bombshell since Giannis Antetokounmpo was shipped to the Miami Heat, it was revealed on Wednesday that the Charlotte Hornets are engaged in trade talks involving LaMelo Ball. ESPN’s Shams Charania broke the story, noting that multiple teams are “strongly pursuing” the flashy guard. The development seemingly came out of nowhere, especially […] The post Bucks rumors: Milwaukee explored LaMelo Ball trade before moving Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Wizards, Magic, and Bucks have finalized a pair of draft-night deals initially reported separately, officially completing them as a single three-team transaction. All three teams announced the trade in press releases. The terms of the deal are as follows: Wizards acquire the draft rights to Felix Okpara (No. 46 pick; from Magic) Magic acquire […]
Shortly after he went undrafted, George Washington big man Rafael Castro reached a two-way agreement with the Bucks, per Dushawn London of 247Sports (Twitter link). Castro was considered a borderline second-round pick heading into the draft, ranking No. 68 on Jeremy Woo’s final big board for ESPN. After struggling to gain playing time in two […]