Lakers, Knicks possible destinations for Giannis Antetokounmpo if he leaves Bucks

The Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks are potential destinations for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo if he decides to ask for a trade or declines his 2025-26 player option worth $51.93 million. In December 2020, the two-time MVP signed a five-year, $228.2 million contract extension with Milwaukee. His multi-year deal includes a 15% […]

James Foglio  •  28 Aug 2023
Bucks’ Thanasis Antetokounmpo almost signed with the Knicks

In July, the Milwaukee Bucks re-signed forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo, the older brother of two-time MVP teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the 6-foot-6 wing revealed in a recent interview with BasketNews that he nearly signed with the New York Knicks last month. BasketNews: “Just how close were you to leaving Milwaukee for New York?” Thanasis Antetokounmpo: “Close. […]

James Foglio  •  28 Aug 2023
Former NBA player Miroslav Raduljica involved in motorcycle crash

On Thursday, former NBA player Miroslav Raduljica was hit by a Volvo car while driving his Ducati motorcycle near the Košuta restaurant in Belgrade, Serbia. The 7-foot center was in the middle of the intersection on his motorcycle when the 55-year-old driver of the car passed the stop sign and hit Raduljica’s bike, according to […]

James Foglio  •  25 Aug 2023
Former Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer sells Okauchee Lake home for $7 million

Former Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer sold his Okauchee Lake home in Wisconsin for $7 million. According to state records, the five-bedroom, 6.5-bath home was sold in Merton on Monday, Aug. 14. Budenholzer listed the house on the market on June 1. The lot size is 3.04 acres. The 8,441-square-foot house is located at W333N5495 […]

James Foglio  •  22 Aug 2023
NBA Christmas Day Games 2023 Include Celtics vs. Lakers, 76ers vs. Heat

NBA Christmas Day games for the 2023-24 season include Celtics vs. Lakers and 76ers vs. Heat, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. According to Nielsen ratings, the NFL on Christmas Day last year averaged 21.9 million viewers over its three-game slate, surpassing the NBA’s 4.34 million audience. Football remains America’s No. 1 […]

James Foglio  •  11 Aug 2023
Serge Ibaka on Bucks trade: ‘The issue was a lack of communication’

Serge Ibaka, 33, signed a one-year, $2.91 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks last July, but the club ended up trading him, George Hill, Jordan Nwora, and three second-round draft picks (2023-25) to the Indiana Pacers this past February. The three-time All-Defensive member knew he wouldn’t receive much playing time under former coach Mike Budenholzer. Younger […]

James Foglio  •  03 Aug 2023
Bucks: MarJon Beauchamp’s 83-point performance is a new record at The Crawsover Pro-Am League

During the summer, NBA players relax but also like to stay in shape and work on their craft. A number of them compete in local Pro-Am leagues across the country. The NBA has partnered with a few of these Pro-Am leagues to stream their games on the NBA. Over the weekend, Bucks’ SF MarJon Beauchamp […]

Zach Wolpin  •  31 Jul 2023
Bucks re-sign free agent forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo

The Milwaukee Bucks have re-signed free agent forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Milwaukee has now reached the maximum 15 guaranteed contracts on their roster. Thanasis, 31, is the older brother of two-time MVP teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo, 28. The Athens, Greece, native was selected 51st overall by the New […]

James Foglio  •  29 Jul 2023
Bucks sign rookie forward Chris Livingston to a four-year deal worth $7.7 million

The Milwaukee Bucks have signed rookie forward Chris Livingston to a four-year deal worth $7.7 million, per sources. The first two years are fully guaranteed. Livingston, 19, was selected 58th overall by Milwaukee in the 2023 NBA Draft out of the University of Kentucky. The 6-foot-6 forward made 26 starts in 34 appearances with the […]

James Foglio  •  10 Jul 2023