Giannis Antetokounmpo Marries Girlfriend Mariah Riddlesprigger

During an exclusive interview with People at a launch event in partnership with Degree on Monday, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo confirmed his marriage to wife Mariah Riddlesprigger. Antetokounmpo, who turns 30 in December, said he married his longtime girlfriend in Greece surrounded by family members and friends. The 6-foot-11 forward was born and raised […]

James Foglio  •  26 Sep 2024
Ex-Bucks Player Junior Bridgeman to Buy 10% Ownership Stake

Former Milwaukee Bucks forward/guard Junior Bridgeman is buying a 10% ownership stake in the NBA franchise, according to CNBC’s Michael Ozanian and Jessica Golden. Former Milwaukee Bucks star Junior Bridgeman is receiving a preferred limited partner discount of 15% NBA owners will be notified of the sale in a memo Thursday, added other sources. Per […]

James Foglio  •  12 Sep 2024
Former NBA Lottery Pick John Henson Confirms Retirement

Former NBA center John Henson announced his retirement on Thursday. Henson, 33, confirmed to Spencer Davies of RG.org in an exclusive phone interview that he has retired as a player and will pursue broadcasting. He has been out of the NBA since 2020 and has no desire to attempt a comeback. Former NBA first-round pick […]

James Foglio  •  11 Sep 2024
Suns Hire Coach Mike Budenholzer on a Five-Year, $50+ Million Deal

The Phoenix Suns have hired Mike Budenholzer to become the franchise’s next head coach on a deal worth five years and at least $50 million, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Budenholzer, 54, is expected to accompany the team to the 2024 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, which begins this weekend, and […]

James Foglio  •  11 May 2024
Is Damian Lillard (Knee) Playing Tonight In Game 6 Against Pacers?

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard (knee) has been upgraded from doubtful to questionable ahead of Thursday’s Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. Lillard has sat out the past two games with a right Achilles injury for Milwaukee. Game 6 is a must win for the Bucks, who trail […]

James Foglio  •  02 May 2024
Giannis Antetokounmpo Avoids ACL Injury, Suffers Calf Strain

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo underwent a procedure after Tuesday night’s 104-91 victory over the Boston Celtics to confirm that his left Achilles tendon is fully intact, but his left calf strain will require 1-2 weeks to heal. Antetokounmpo exited Tuesday’s game in the third quarter after dropping to the floor while grabbing at his […]

James Foglio  •  10 Apr 2024
Giannis Antetokounmpo has the most games with 30+ points on 60% shooting in a season since 1982-83

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his 27th game this season with 30 or more points on 60% shooting, the most by an NBA player since the 1982-83 season, in Thursday night’s 107-100 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. The eight-time All-Star posted 35 points, 14 rebounds, and four assists in 39 minutes of action […]

James Foglio  •  29 Mar 2024
Bucks are 22-1 this season when Damian Lillard shoots 50% or better

The Milwaukee Bucks are 22-1 this season in games where Damian Lillard shoots at least 50% overall. In Milwaukee’s 115-108 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night, Lillard recorded his third straight game with 30 or more points. The eight-time All-Star guard finished 11-of-22 (50%) shooting from the field and 5-of-11 (45.5%) from 3-point […]

James Foglio  •  22 Mar 2024
Hornets held to season-low 26 points in first half against Bucks

The Charlotte Hornets scored a season-low 26 points in the first half of Tuesday night’s 123-85 blowout loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, passing their previous first-half low of 29 points against the Golden State Warriors last week. Tre Mann led the Hornets with just seven points after two quarters. Charlotte trailed 58-26 at half time. […]

James Foglio  •  28 Feb 2024