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Rapid Recap: Spurs 127, Bucks 95

The Milwaukee Bucks lost 127-95 to the San Antonio Spurs to drop their ninth of the last 11 games, eliminating them from playoff contention. The Bucks were missing all three Antetokounmbros, Bobby Portis, Kevin Porter, Jr., and Kyle Kuzma. Stephon Castle notched a 22-10-10 triple-double, with Victor Wembanyama not far behind with a near-miss at […]

Kevin Porter Jr. could be out for the season

It’s quite possible we’ve seen the last of Kevin Porter Jr. in 2025–26. Prior to today’s game against the San Antonio Spurs, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said that he would be “surprised” if KPJ played again this season. The news was initially reported by Eric Nehm of The Athletic. It’s been an injury-riddled season […]

Milwaukee Bucks Poll: Fans not concerned by Edens’ Giannis comments

In this week’s Tuesday Tracker and SB Nation Reacts poll, we asked you about Bucks owner Wes Edens’ comments regarding Giannis’ offseason extension decision. We also took your opinion on waiving Cam Thomas for Pete Nance. Here are the highlights: Thanks again for voting! Check back on Tuesday for another slate of questions. Check out FanDuel, […]

Milwaukee Bucks vs. San Antonio Spurs Preview & Game Thread: Could get ugly

The struggling Milwaukee Bucks face the white-hot San Antonio Spurs this afternoon at Fiserv, and there is potential for it to get really ugly, really fast; with Giannis already ruled out, Victor Wembanyama could run riot over the Bucks. A Spurs win today would mean they take the season series 2-0. Where We’re At The […]

The NBPA’s statement about Giannis is not only false, but wildly hypocritical

Earlier this week, NBA Players Association (NBPA) released the following statement rebuking the Bucks over their alleged desire to shut Giannis Antetokounmpo down for the remainder of the season following yet another injury: “The Player Participation Policy was designed by the league to hold teams accountable and ensure that when an All-Star like Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

Momentum Moments: Vol. 9

By the end of Volume 8, the Bucks got lower than Lil’ John & the Eastside Boyz in 2002. As you can imagine, Volume 9 has more of the same. But there are moments—glinting in the dark—that suggest 2025-26 is a passing cloud rather than a never-ending well. Let’s recap. vs. Suns Suns vs. Bucks. […]

Rapid Recap: Trail Blazers 130, Bucks 99

Down Giannis, Gary Harris, Bobby Portis, Kyle Kuzma, and Kevin Porter Jr., the Milwaukee Bucks got walloped by the Portland Trail Blazers 130-99. Ryan Rollins was the lone bright spot for the Bucks, notching a career-high 36 points, while Donovan Clingan led the Blazers with 14 points and 15 rebounds (six offensive). NBA.com Box Score […]

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Portland Trail Blazers Preview & Game Thread: End of the road

The Milwaukee Bucks wrap up their four-game West Coast road trip against the Portland Trail Blazers tonight at Moda Center. Embarrassed by Brook Lopez and Los Angeles Clippers on Monday, the Bucks look for better fortune against another former franchise icon, Jrue Holiday. But the task will be anything but easy against a Trail Blazers […]

Milwaukee Bucks Poll: Was ownership right to speak about Giannis’ future?

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. Bucks co-owner Wes Edens conducted an interview with ESPN last week, where he was naturally asked […]

Bucks vs. Clippers Player Grades: No longer Intuit?

Down a fair few key guys, the Milwaukee Bucks got an almighty butt-whooping in their second visit to LA this season, falling 129-96 to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Bucks tried hanging in there, but their lack of offensive juice became too much against the Kawhi-led Clippers. Funnily enough, this was the first game between […]

Rapid Recap: Clippers 129, Bucks 96

Down Giannis, Kevin Porter Jr., Kyle Kuzma, and Cam Thomas (who was waived), the Milwaukee Bucks got their asses handed to them by the LA Clippers in a 129-96 blowout. Gary Trent Jr. led the Bucks with 20 points on 6/10 from deep, while Kawhi Leonard dominated for the Clippers with 28 points. NBA.com Box […]

Bucks convert Pete Nance to standard deal, waive Cam Thomas

Ahead of their matchup with the Clippers, 110 minutes prior to game time, the Bucks announced one expected move and one somewhat unexpected. First off, they are converting forward Pete Nance from his two-way contract to a standard, multi-year deal. But in order to do that, they needed to open up a slot on their […]

Bucks vs. Suns Player Grades: Rollins and Dieng come up clutch

The Milwaukee Bucks made up for their stinker in Utah, beating the Phoenix Suns 108-105, mainly due to a bunch of huge plays down the stretch. The Bucks moved the ball more and turned it over less than they did against the Jazz, resulting in a much more polished performance. Read our full summary of […]

Rapid Recap: Bucks 108, Suns 105

The Milwaukee Bucks respond to their worst game of the year with a gritty win tonight, beating the Phoenix Suns 108-105 in a nail-biting affair. Ryan Rollins dazzled for the Bucks with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists, while Jalen Green led the Suns with 24 points. NBA.com Box Score Game Recap Like their […]

Wisconsin Herd Weekly Recap: Fourth quarter

The Herd is going through the motions of functioning as a G League team, waiting to finish out the remainder of a fruitless season. The stakes are getting lower, and the Herd is looking inside to see which players might remain on their roster or, better yet, join an NBA team. Wisconsin Herd 113, Osceola Magic […]

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Milwaukee Bucks Poll: Broad support for shutting down Giannis

In this week’s Tuesday Tracker and SB Nation Reacts poll, we asked you about the choice the Bucks will have to make if Giannis is cleared to return from injury before the end of the season. We also got your opinion on Cam Thomas’ future in Milwaukee. Here are the highlights: Thanks again for voting! […]

Bucks owners state they will trade Giannis if he doesn’t extend

Friday morning, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne published a piece including an interview she conducted with Bucks co-owners Wes Edens and Jimmy Haslam. There’s a fair bit in it that I’ll summarize, but it includes the most notable comment from the team—in this case, spoken by Edens—about Giannis’ pending extension decision this summer: “Giannis is going into […]

No, the Bucks should not, and cannot, allow Giannis to return

By now, I assume everyone is aware of the disagreement between Giannis and the Bucks over him being shut down for the season after yet another injury. If you’re not, please read Van’s recap (along with his take on what Milwaukee should do). And to be clear, Van’s logic is completely reasonable: essentially, if and […]

Bucks vs. Jazz Player Grades: You like jazz?

The Milwaukee Bucks played what was definitely their worst game of this season, getting blown out by the 20-48 Utah Jazz, 128-96. Along with their play itself, this was also the team’s worst game from a body language standpoint, and that’s saying a lot. The Jazz, who, make no mistake, are going to extreme lengths […]

Rapid Recap: Jazz 128, Bucks 96

The Milwaukee Bucks suffered their most humiliating loss of the season, getting boatraced 128-96 by the 20-48 Utah Jazz. Ryan Rollins led the Bucks with 15 points and five assists, while Ace Bailey dropped a career-high 33 points for the Jazz. NBA.com Box Score Game Recap It was one of the ugliest first quarters all […]

Bucks Draft Watch: NCAA Tournament opening rounds

Last week, we checked in on several Bucks 2026 draft prospects as March Madness got underway, including where you could watch them in their conference tournaments. The NCAA tournament begins today, and we’re back with more on those guys, plus a few more. But before we dive into prospects playing in the tournament, we have […]