Giannis Antetokounmpo

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo acknowledged a tough start as Oklahoma City Thunder raced to a 38-18 first-quarter lead in Wednesday’s 122-102 loss at Fiserv Forum. “For some reason, we weren’t moving the ball as much. The ball was sticking a lot,” Giannis said. “They move the ball very, very, very well. Whenever we tried […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo after Thunder rout Bucks: “Guys are being selfish” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Is the end of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks a foregone conclusion? Many believe so, including ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. Trading Antetokounmpo at the deadline is a possibility, considering the kind of haul Giannis would command if the Bucks were to strike a deal before February 5. Antetokounmpo future with the Bucks remains in […] The post Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo relationship heading towards ‘divorce’ per Brian Windhorst appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With the game on the line, Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo called an audible on a play designed by head coach Doc Rivers, which led to a game-winning shot by Kevin Porter Jr. in a 122-121 win against the Charlotte Hornets. Antetokounmpo connected with Porter Jr. for the game-winner — an alley-oop lob with 4.7 […] The post Did Giannis actually usurp Doc Rivers as Bucks head coach vs. Hornets? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Giannis Antetokounmpo makes it clear that the Bucks' offense has to run through him when he's on the court.

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers highlighted his team’s offensive execution after a 112-110 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday at State Farm Arena. “Yeah, I thought it was great execution. We had a bad defense two of them really, you know, helping on Daniels leaving, but offensively we ran exactly what we wanted […] The post Doc Rivers praises Bucks execution after narrow win over Hawks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Giannis Antetokounmpo says chemistry issues may be contributing to the Milwaukee Bucks’ recent penchant for lopsided losses. The Bucks fell 122-102 on Wednesday to an Oklahoma City team that was missing a handful of rotation players due to injuries. The Bucks have dropped four of their last five games.

Karl-Anthony Towns has emerged as a trade target, with multiple teams reportedly exploring the possibility of acquiring the New York Knicks center, according to Steve Popper of Newsday. Talks involving Memphis, Orlando, and Charlotte have surfaced, with Towns’ name previously linked to a potential deal around Giannis Antetokounmpo. The 30-year-old Towns has started all 39 […] The post Grizzlies, Magic, and Hornets reportedly eye Karl-Anthony Towns appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

It feels like the Milwaukee Bucks are walking a tightrope these days as they continue to struggle in their campaign, while also trying to navigate the situation involving Giannis Antetokounmpo. With the trade deadline just around the corner, the Bucks must be feeling the pressure on what to do with Antetokounmpo. The two-time MVP has […] The post Why Kendrick Perkins believes a loss to Thunder could end Giannis Antetokounmpo’s relationship with Bucks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Oklahoma City Thunder will undoubtedly have its hands full against All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, as life without All-Star Jalen Williams continues for the defending champions’ thin frontcourt. No Isaiah Hartenstein or Jaylin Williams to help Chet Holmgren, and no Alex Caruso coming off the bench, as the Thunder is again down […] The post How shorthanded Thunder can succeed without Jalen Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Knicks are engaged in active talks with multiple teams about big man Guerschon Yabusele, league sources tell Stefan Bondy of The New York Post (Twitter link). An offseason free agent addition, Yabusele hasn’t been a fit in New York, and multiple reports in recent weeks have indicated the Knicks have made him available. While […]

Giannis to the Knicks? Ja Morant to the Heat? We're playing trade matchmaker with 15 days until the deadline

Although Ja Morant has stated his loyalty lies with the Grizzlies, NBA insider Jake Fischer suspects that this may be similar to Giannis Antetokounmpo's tactics.

The NBA All-Star game scheduled for Feb. 15 will look a bit different. LeBron James will not be starting for the Western Conference alongside Luka Doncic, Giannis, Steph Curry, and Wemby. On Tuesday, ESPN’s Marc Spears equated the snub to Michael Jordan’s in 2003, per NBA on ESPN. “Michael Jordan went through the same thing […] The post Insider compares LeBron James’ All-Star starter snub to Michael Jordan in 2003 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

New coach, new front office, same old story for Zion Williamson’s New Orleans Pelicans heading into the NBA Trade Deadline. They are long on theoretical talent, short on wins, and recalibrating how to value fan-favorites Herb Jones and Jose Alvarado. Trey Murphy III sits at the top of the internal hierarchy now, with Joe Dumars […] The post Ranking Pelicans’ top 5 assets besides Trey Murphy III before NBA Trade Deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown, Jalen Brunson, Cade Cunningham and Tyrese Maxey have been named All-Star starters from the Eastern Conference. Stephen Curry, Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama gained All-Star starter status from the Western Conference, according to NBA Communications. (Twitter links). More to come…

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo praised his team’s effort after a 112-110 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday at State Farm Arena. “Feels good that we were able to get a win. Overall I think we moved the ball well at times but again we can’t put ourselves in position like that,” Giannis said. […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo reflects on leadership after Bucks edge Hawks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Bucks end three game losing streak in dramatic fashion after blowing double-digit lead