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The Milwaukee Bucks are entering unfamiliar territory following the blockbuster trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat, but ESPN’s NBA insiders believe rookie guard Brayden Burries could provide a bright spot as the franchise begins its rebuild. ESPN’s Jeremy Woo revealed the results of an insider poll identifying the biggest potential steal of […] The post ESPN NBA insiders find 1 bright silver lining from Giannis trade kicking off Bucks rebuild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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ORLANDO, FL - FEBRUARY 9: Ryan Rollins #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks and Kevin Porter Jr. #7 of the Milwaukee Bucks talk during the game against the Orlando Magic on February 9, 2026 at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Ima...

Haywood Highsmith will re-sign with the Suns, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). More to come …

One, two, three, four, I declare a starter war.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 10: Jaime Jaquez Jr. (L) and Kel'el Ware of the Milwaukee Bucks pose for photos as they sit courtside in the first half of a 2026 NBA Summer League game between the Bucks and the Miami Heat at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 10, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Ge...

Bennedict Mathurin's restricted free agency remains unresolved, with his representatives continuing discussions with multiple teams. Sources say the New Orleans Pelicans, Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks are all still engaged in the process. A potential return to the Los Angeles Clippers remains possible even after the team re-signed guard Bradley Beal last week. Beal and Mathurin would share minutes on the wing. The Clippers acquired Mathurin from the Indiana Pacers at last year's trade dea...

Bucks Would Peyton Watson make the Bucks considerably better next season? Maybe not. But that might not really be the point. The Bucks have been linked to Watson for more than a month, and Tre Allen of NBA On SI examines what the 23-year-old forward could mean for a Milwaukee team that has entered a […] The post NBA Notes: Bucks, Peyton Watson, Pelicans, Jordan Poole, Bulls appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Thought this was an interesting list, so I wanted to share with the class. It is based on 2025 stats and contract numbers so it doesn’t account for new deals. I know it’s expected that players getting starter level minutes on cheap contracts are going to be high on this list. But it’s still interesting to see KPJ at 16, Rollins at 20, and Jaquez at 21. It seems that a lot of people consider KPJ to be basically salary filler. It was vindicating to see him this high on the list as a Bucks fan t...

At the end of his Bleacher Report live stream (video link) this past week, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line said he isn’t expecting offseason contract extensions for Bucks guard Tyler Herro or Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. Based on his wording, it’s unclear if Fischer was reporting that extensions aren’t expected for the two […]

Doc Rivers, who is being inducted tonight into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, is a strong advocate for having other NBA coaches receive that honor while they’re still active. It just barely happened for Rivers, who was notified of his selection shortly before parting ways with the Bucks, but it still fulfilled a personal […]

Jonathan Kuminga remains available in August, so naturally, the hypothetical trade machine continues to churn. And this one has some moving parts. Jackson Caudell and Rohan Raman of NBA on SI constructed a three-team sign-and-trade proposal involving the Lakers, Hawks and Bucks that would send Kuminga to Los Angeles. Here’s the proposed deal: Lakers receive: Jonathan […] The post NBA trade proposal sends Jonathan Kuminga to Lakers in three-team deal appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Suns Dillon Brooks believes the Suns have more ways to play after adding Miles Bridges and Luke Kennard this offseason. Brooks told reporters that Bridges gives Phoenix additional size, athleticism and defensive versatility, while Kennard provides another high-level shooter. Kennard led the NBA in 3-point percentage last season. “I think we added some shooting, some […] The post NBA Notes: Suns, Dillon Brooks, Nuggets, roster, Bucks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Jon Horst waiting until he had exhausted all options to trade Giannis was acceptable for the majority of Bucks fans.

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JULY 16: Giannis Antetokounmpo #7 of the Miami Heat speaks to the media during an introductory press conference at Kaseya Center on July 16, 2026 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images This week, we finally touched on the elephant in the room re. Giannis: th...

Following the NBA's schedule release, our insiders break down the biggest games to watch for the 2026-27 season.

Other notable homecomings include Jaylen Brown visiting Boston on Jan. 21 and LaMelo Ball returning to Charlotte on Feb. 15.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 16: Trae Young #3 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors at Capital One Arena on March 16, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Wizards have released their 2026-27 regular season schedule. The Wash...

Nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard’s comeback season for the Portland Blazers is near. After his two seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, Blazers guard Lillard spent the 2025-26 season rehabbing from a ruptured Achilles injury. He did participate in last season’s 3-point contest at All-Star weekend, taking home the title after tying Larry Bird and Craig Hodges’ […] The post Blazers’ Damian Lillard comeback season loading with new video from lab appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Denver Nuggets are offering Peyton Watson a four-year, $70 million contract, sources told Sam Amick of The Athletic. The deal includes a team option in the fourth year. Watson has reportedly been looking for a deal of more than $25 million per season. It was reported on Tuesday that the Cavs are a serious threat to land Peyton Watson in a sign-and-trade with the Nuggets. The Nuggets are currently the only team in the league in the second apron. The Clippers and Bucks are also mentioned as...