Milwaukee Bucks coach Taylor Jenkins explains that waiving Kevin Porter Jr., who averaged 17.4 points, 7.4 assists and 2.2 steals in 38 games last season, clears a roster spot for the team's young guard core. Jenkins cites rookie Brayden Burries (10th overall 2026) and sophomore Kasparas Jakučionis as key prospects, while Ryan Rollins (13) is expected to assume a larger leadership role. The move, described as “very difficult,” aims to give the emerging guards more playing time ahead of the season opener against the Washington Wizards on Oct. 23.
The Miami Heat are just hours away from kicking off their 2026-27 NBA season with a home game vs the Minnesota Timberwolves. This game will mark the Heat regular season debut of Giannis Antetokounmpo, whom the team acquired from the Milwaukee Bucks in a blockbuster trade this summer. Recently, ESPN sports media personality Stephen A. […]
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Enes Kanter Freedom lambasts Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma on Michael Porter Jr.'s Curious Mike podcast, accusing him of shallow, ChatGPT‑generated social media posts on politics, finance and current events. Freedom, while not holding personal grudges, says Kuzma’s online takes—like his 2023 comments on billionaires’ taxes and Hurricane Hilary—are worse than his basketball skills. The feud revives Kuzma’s earlier criticism of Freedom’s WNBA altercation last August. The exchange highlights the growing clash between NBA players’ on‑court personas and their off‑court digital presence.
Tyler Herro, now a Milwaukee Bucks guard, is accused by ex‑partner Katya Henry of sending aggressive, inappropriate texts during their custody dispute over their two children, Zya (2021) and Harlem (2023). Court filings obtained by TMZ request that all contact shift to a court‑approved app. The drama sparked after Herro’s offseason move to Milwaukee in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade. On the court, Herro thrives, posting 25 points and five threes in a 128‑127 preseason win over the Pacers and averaging 18 points on 56.5% three‑point shooting across four games, while eyeing a $33 million contract for 2026‑27.
Wizards fans may have to wait a few days for their star rookie's debut.
The Washington Wizards open the 2026-27 NBA season without rookie forward AJ Dybantsa, who was sidelined after an injury in the preseason finale against Detroit. Coach Brian Keefe confirmed Dybantsa will miss the opener against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Wizards will rely on Anthony Davis and Trae Young to lead the predicted lineup, while Milwaukee fields a revamped roster headlined by Tyler Herro after Giannis Antetokounmpo’s departure. Both teams start with playoff ambitions, but Washington must adjust without its prized young talent.
The Bucks kick off a new era tonight, playing their first game without Giannis Antetokounmpo in 13 years against a reloaded Washington Wizards. Milwaukee entered preseason 2‑3, focusing on defense and rebounding under coach Taylor Jenkins, while Washington emerges from a rebuild highlighted by a lottery pick AJ Dybantsa (out with an ankle injury) and a blockbuster trade that landed Trae Young, Anthony Davis and Deandre Ayton. The preview flags key injuries (Nate Ament probable, several Wizards players sidelined) and identifies Young as the primary player to watch. If the Bucks execute selfless, defensive basketball, they stand a good chance to beat a Wizards squad still finding its identity.
The Milwaukee Bucks head into their 2026-27 season opener against the Washington Wizards with a nearly healthy roster, the only injury listed being rookie forward Nate Ament (left ankle sprain). Ament, the 13th overall pick who posted 16.7 points per game at Tennessee, will miss his NBA debut but was not projected to start. Washington, by contrast, lists three absentees—AJ Dybantsa (ankle), Tristan Vukcevic (hip) and Jamir Watkins (ACL)—all ruled out for the game. Coach Taylor Jenkins is expected to lean on guard Ryan Rollins for leadership as the Bucks navigate a post‑Giannis era.
Brew Hoop announces that the SB Nation app, now live in North America and rolling out globally, lets Bucks fans join a real‑time game chat, post and read comments faster, and see community Feed posts alongside site articles. After a busy preseason test, the app has set single‑day commenting records three times in recent weeks. Available for iOS and Android, it promises fewer ads, seamless community navigation, and instant notifications for replies—making the 2026‑27 Bucks season more interactive.
Jaime Jaquez Jr., the 25‑year‑old UCLA guard acquired in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, missed the rookie‑scale extension deadline and will earn about $5.9 million in 2026‑27 before becoming a restricted free agent next summer. On Media Day, Jaquez said he’ll keep working professionally while the Bucks rebuild, and GM Jon Horst promised all former trade assets, including Jaquez, a fair chance to prove their worth, even if an extension isn’t guaranteed.
Katya Henry is claiming that Tyler Herro sent “inappropriate” and “aggressive” texts to her amid their custody battle. Henry and the Milwaukee Bucks star share two children: a daughter named Zya, born in September 2021, and a son named Harlem, born in January 2023. The mom of two is asking for their communication to be […]
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The Milwaukee Bucks are coming into their first year of a rebuild after an offseason in which they traded franchise cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. The current Bucks’ roster is a mix of young players and aging veterans one of whom is Kyle Kuzma. Despite the current state of the Bucks’ roster, Kyle […]
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Milwaukee is about to host its first World Series game in more than four decades, and the Milwaukee Bucks do not plan on missing it. Kyle Kuzma told reporters that the entire Bucks team is going to try to make its way to Game 1 of the World Series to support the Milwaukee Brewers on […]
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The NBA season has arrived, but several players capable of helping a rotation still need jobs. The Lakers waived Dalton Knecht, Milwaukee released Kevin Porter Jr., and Dallas moved on from Dwight Powell just before opening night. Those decisions added to a market that already included championship contributors, promising young players, and established scorers. Teams […]
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Kel’el Ware says sharing the floor with veteran Myles Turner lets him stretch the defense and sprint more, thanks to Turner’s pick‑and‑pop range and shot‑blocking. The 22‑year‑old, acquired from Miami in the Giannis trade, highlights how Turner’s 11.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.6 blocks and 38.3% three‑point shooting open spacing for both bigs. Ware, who shot 39.5% from three last season, is working on tagging up on the offensive glass and adapting to new teammates as the Bucks kick off the 2026‑27 season against Washington on Oct. 21, followed by a home game versus Chicago on Oct. 23.
Milwaukee Bucks coach Taylor Jenkins says rookie forward Nate Ament, who sprained his left ankle in an Oct. 7 exhibition, is fully participating in practice and showing good progress. The 13th‑overall pick, acquired from Miami in the Giannis trade, posted modest stats in his first two preseason games but has not yet been assigned to the Wisconsin Herd; Jenkins notes no decision has been made on a G‑League stint as Ament continues to compete for a rotation spot. The Bucks finalize a 15‑man roster, waiving Kevin Porter Jr., and open the regular season on Oct. 21 at Washington before a home game against Chicago on Oct. 23.
The Wizards will have to wait for AJ Dybantsa’s debut. In the meantime, coach Brian Keefe has a starting lineup decision to make. The No. 1 overall pick will miss Wednesday’s season opener against the Bucks because of an ankle injury suffered in the preseason finale against the Pelicans. Keefe said Dybantsa will be considered […]
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Head coach Taylor Jenkins says waiving veteran forward Pete Nance was “extremely difficult” after the Bucks placed him on waivers to avoid guaranteeing his $2.5 million salary. The team hopes to keep Nance on a two‑way deal if he clears, noting his strong fit with the culture and his 5.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 42% three‑point shooting in 47 games last season. The move coincides with slashing the roster to 15 standard contracts, including the recent release of Kevin Porter Jr. Milwaukee opens the 2026‑27 season Oct. 21 at Washington and hosts the Bulls on Oct. 23.
Damian Lillard told Andscape's Marc J. Spears he struggled with a sense of being in "limbo" when the Milwaukee Bucks waived him shortly after he ruptured his left Achilles tendon in the spring of 2025.
The 2026 No. 1 pick won't be on the court for Wednesday's regular season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa will miss the season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on October 21, 2026 after spraining his ankle in a preseason game. The injury is listed as day‑to‑day, leaving hope for a quick return. Wizards staffer Greg Finberg confirmed the roster update via Twitter.
Wizards AJ Dybantsa’s NBA debut will have to wait. The Wizards have ruled out the No. 1 overall pick for Wednesday’s opener against the Bucks because of an ankle injury. Coach Brian Keefe said Tuesday that Dybantsa will be considered day-to-day afterward, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic. When he returns, Dybantsa will join […]
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An MLB insider says the New York Yankees may pursue a blockbuster trade for catcher William Contreras of the Milwaukee Brewers before the Dec. 1 lockout. After a disappointing season from catcher Austin Wells (.270/.341/.417, 18 HR, 95 RBI), the Yankees reportedly tried but failed to swap for a backstop before the August deadline. Contreras, a 28‑year‑old three‑time All‑Star with two Silver Slugger awards and a 2021 World Series ring, could be on the market as he enters the final year of his contract. The Yankees might offer reliever Luis Garcia Jr., top pitching prospects like Elmer Rodriguez or Carlos Lagrange, and additional top‑100 prospects to seal the deal.
Washington Wizards first-overall pick AJ Dybantsa will miss Wednesday night’s season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks with a mild left ankle sprain, head coach Brian Keefe said on Tuesday afternoon. Although Dybantsa will miss the Wizards’ first game of the 2026-27 season, Keefe said the injury isn’t serious and the rookie is considered day-to-day. The […]
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Chris Paul surprises his dad, Charles Paul Sr., with a birthday gathering of 11 NBA friends, prompting an emotional reaction captured on video. The clip, shared by CP3, shows the veteran in a locker room surrounded by legends like Russell Westbrook, Jamal Crawford, Isaiah Thomas, and CJ McCollum, all posting heartfelt comments. The story highlights Charles’ lifelong sacrifices—coaching, building a basement court, and using his 401(k) to fund AAU teams—that fueled Paul’s 21‑year career. As Paul retires after a season with the Clippers, the tribute underscores the deep family bond behind the NBA point guard’s success.