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Remembering Don Nelson
Yesterday, news broke that NBA and Milwaukee Bucks legend Don Nelson had passed away at the age of 86. Hall of Famer Don Nelson, three-time NBA Coach of the Year and five times a champion as a player with the Boston Celtics, has died at age 86. The family has issued this statement: “On Sunday […]
On this day in Bucks history: Milwaukee signs Bobby Simmons
I can remember it vividly. Year 11 (junior year to most of you). My best friend’s voice riding the wind across the yard. “Did you see it?” I looked up, mouth ajar, eyes staring as if I was mid matrices exam. Then the follow-up. “The Bucks have signed Bobby Simmons!” Dilation. Pupils, mouth. Everything. It […]
Bucks, Taylor Jenkins finalize coaching staff
The Milwaukee Bucks announced their coaching staff earlier on Friday. Under new head coach Taylor Jenkins, only Darvin Ham and head of player development Jack Herum will return to the Bucks for the 2026-27 season. The rest of Milwaukee’s new coaching personnel—including Summer League head coach Pat St. Andrews—are all new hires or returning to […]
Bucks Reacts Survey Results: Majority of fans think Horst is a drafting dud
This week, we’ve garnered your thoughts on trader drafter Jon. Often praised for his ability to secure heists via trade, Horst’s drafting reputation has, well… been a point of contention. Prior to polling, it seemed that Bucks fans were largely down on Horst as a drafter, but what seems to be consensus and what’s actually […]
Peyton Watson rumour round-up
Despite being summer, the NBA’s August doldrums continue at glacial speeds. But amidst the roster limbo the Bucks find themselves in, tidbits continue to emerge about one particular player of interest: Peyton Watson. Let’s catch up. A delayed resolution? The news: Reports from Jake Fischer indicate that a resolution on the Watson front might not […]
Milwaukee looks poised to benefit from strong 2028 draft class
The Bucks do not own their first-round pick in the upcoming draft. Luckily, the 2027 draft class currently is among the least-hyped crops in recent memory, certainly at the top (and that’s not a diss, just the reality). This draft just doesn’t feature the typical high-upside players that usually populate the lottery. Heck, there might […]
Former Bucks Andre Jackson Jr. and Cole Anthony find new homes
In separate deals, Andre Jackson Jr. and Cole Anthony have agreed to terms with new teams, with A-Jax heading north of the border to the Toronto Raptors and Anthony travelling across the pond to Australia’s Melbourne United. Per HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, Jackson is heading to the Raptors in an attempt to prolong his NBA career […]
We haven’t talked enough about Brayden Burries
In the weeks following Summer League, it’s dawned on me that, at long last, the Bucks may finally have hit the (draft) lottery with their selection of Brayden Burries, who was named to the All-NBA Summer League First Team. We aren’t talking enough about the fact that a player who most people, including me, projected […]
Bucks Reacts Survey: Are fans too harsh on Horst’s drafting record?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Bucks fans and fans across the country. Bucks GM Jon Horst has copped a lot of criticism over the journey for his drafting record, and let’s be honest, it hasn’t been great. I […]
What can Brew Hoop do for you?
As you know, Brew Hoop, like our beloved Milwaukee Bucks, is in a state of flux. Stalwart managing editor Van Fayaz has bid his farewell and Jack and I are grateful—and excited—to have assumed stewardship. Believe me when I say this: we live Bucks basketball. And we love this community. Of course, while we—not just […]
Bucks Reacts Survey Results: A slight majority of fans think Turner should start
Given Milwaukee’s new path, Myles Turner’s place on the team is clearly up in the air. Do they start him to put the best team on the court and win as many games as possible, while also rehabilitating his trade value? Do they bring him off the bench because starting him might impact Kel’el Ware, […]
What to do with Myles Turner? Part III: Cut
Part I explored the rationale to start Myles Turner. Part II argued for his demotion to the bench. In each of those scenarios, Turner plays a pivotal role in Milwaukee. Of course, it may just be best to cut (ties and trade) him before the season even begins. Cut (okay, trade): Committing to the reset […]
What to do with Myles Turner? Part II: Bench
Part I of the series zoomed in on the possibility of Myles Turner returning as Milwaukee’s starting centre. This is certainly an option for Bucks coach Taylor Jenkins to mull over. But it comes with a cost. And when that cost is stunting the development of the player with arguably the most potential on the […]
Bucks Reacts Survey: What to do with Myles Turner? Part I: Start
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Bucks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. This is the first of a three-part series examining Myles Turner’s role with the Bucks ahead […]
Site Announcement: Brew Hoop is hiring!
Hello! As the 2026-27 NBA season approaches, Brew Hoop—the SB Nation community to discuss your Milwaukee Bucks—is looking to add to its staff. On a bittersweet note, we (Jack and Zac) have just taken the reins as co-managing editors from the terrific Van Fayaz, who has made the difficult decision to move on. You can […]
The next Bucks season is all about these two pieces
The Milwaukee Bucks are starting the next era of their franchise after trading Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. It won’t be easy to move on from the Greek Freak, but the introduction of head coach Taylor Jenkins and development of rookie guard Brayden Burries should have Bucks fans intrigued—if not outright excited—going into the […]
Bucks Reacts Survey Results: Majority of fans wouldn’t trade Ryan Rollins for Peyton Watson
Peyton Watson remains an unsigned restricted free agent. The Milwaukee Bucks remain in need of a defensive stopper on the wing. And with news that the Bucks have been linked to Watson, exploring avenues for them to acquire Watson was a natural progression. Of course, as noted, gaining Watson’s services wouldn’t be easy. For one, […]
Bucks get disappointing offseason grade from CBS Sports
From at least one perspective, the Milwaukee Bucks’ offseason isn’t among the best in the Eastern Conference. Following the trade of the franchise’s best player ever and the Gary Trent Jr. fiasco, CBS Sports contributor Sam Quinn gave Jon Horst and the Bucks a C- for their efforts. “Without control over their own first-round picks, […]
Bucks Reacts Survey: Ryan Rollins for Peyton Watson?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Bucks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Editor’s note: You may have already spotted this week’s Bucks Reacts question in The Feed—that’s by […]
Burries named to All-NBA Summer League First Team
Bucks guard and 2026 Draft No. 10 overall pick Brayden Burries was named to the NBA’s Summer League First Team. Burries, who appeared in four Summer League games, averaged 23.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.3 assists on .500/.364/.667 shooting splits. He’s the first Bucks nominee to the Summer League First Team since Sandro Mamukelashvili, now […]
Grading the Bucks’ Las Vegas Summer League performances
The post-Giannis era has just left its first impression. Following a nail-biting win against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Milwaukee Bucks have wrapped up their part in this year’s Las Vegas Summer League. The Bucks finished their campaign with a respectable 2-3 record, winning their final two outings after a trio of losses to start. More […]
What are the next steps for Nate Ament?
With Summer League wrapped up, I wanted to discuss Nate Ament and how he moves forward from here. Ament is certainly one of the more difficult prospect evaluations I’ve ever done (not that I’m some expert in this space) because he is a truly unique archetype insofar as he has me thinking “OK, this is […]
Bucks must learn key lesson from Suns’ retool
After meeting in the NBA Finals five years ago, there are, strangely, many parallels between the Suns’ and Bucks’ journeys since that point, the main one being that both teams ended up trading their star player without having the fallback of owning their own picks. Granted, Giannis being traded at 31 years old—as opposed to […]
Summer League Recap: Bucks 96, 76ers 94
Brayden Burries’ contested layup with just over a second left secured a tight 96-94 win for the Bucks over the Philadelphia 76ers in their last Summer League outing. With the win, Milwaukee improved to a 2-3 record. Burries scored 27 points while adding four rebounds and five assists in a promising ending to his time […]
Bucks Reacts Survey Results: Majority of fans still feel the same about the Giannis trade
There was a big hullabaloo about the Bucks acquiring Kasparas Jakucionis and the 13th overall pick in the draft (which became Nate Ament) from Miami. At the time, certainly, those were seen as two of the prime assets that Jon Horst was able to wrench out of the Heat’s hands. Accordingly, Bucks fans were hyped […]
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