Latest Milwaukee Bucks News

Jrue Holiday traded to Boston, as Portland continues making moves

Oct. 01, 2023 16:49 PM EDT

Jrue Holiday was out of the Eastern Conference for just a few days, and now it’s the Boston Celtics who will hope that the Olympic gold medalist and NBA champion can help deliver them another title banner. The Celtics finalized a deal with Portland on Sunday to land Holiday, who...

Analysis: Adrian Griffin, as he enters Year 1 as a coach, is the winner of the Lillard trade

Sep. 28, 2023 14:27 PM EDT

The Milwaukee Bucks were winners of the Damian Lillard trade sweepstakes, obviously, because they got him. Damian Lillard was a winner of the sweepstakes, also obviously, because now he gets a chance to really contend for an NBA title, even if he didn’t get sent to Miami like he preferred. ...

Damian Lillard traded from the Trail Blazers to the Bucks in 3-team deal

Sep. 27, 2023 22:52 PM EDT

Damian Lillard was once asked to pick a player he'd want as a teammate, and Giannis Antetokounmpo was his answer. It's about to happen. Lillard was traded by Portland to play alongside Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee on Wednesday, a deal that ends his 11-year run with the...

New Bucks coach Adrian Griffin anticipates having 'great partnership' with Antetokounmpo

Sep. 11, 2023 19:44 PM EDT

SAUKVILLE, Wis. (AP) — New Milwaukee coach Adrian Griffin says he is looking forward to forming a great partnership with Giannis Antetokounmpo, although the two-time league MVP plans to hold off on signing a contract extension with the team. Antetokounmpo told The New York Times...

Milwaukee Bucks sign guard TyTy Washington Jr. to a two-way contract

Aug. 29, 2023 21:22 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks have signed former Houston Rockets guard TyTy Washington Jr. to a two-way contract. Washington, 21, made two starts and played a total of 31 games for the Rockets last season while averaging 4.7 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 14 minutes....

So far in the Basketball World Cup, the US has shown off tons of depth

Aug. 29, 2023 13:29 PM EDT

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Through two games of this FIBA World Cup, the players who lead USA Basketball team in scoring, rebounding, assists, steals and blocked shots all share something in common. They’re not starters. It’s not exactly an overwhelming sample...

US eases past Greece 109-81 at Basketball World Cup to advance to the second round

Aug. 28, 2023 11:15 AM EDT

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The first required step at the Basketball World Cup for the Americans is now complete. They're going to the tournament's second round. An achievement, technically — but one barely worth acknowledging. Winning gold is the only goal for the...

Antetokounmpo wants to see how committed Bucks are to winning a title before deciding on extension

Aug. 24, 2023 22:57 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo says he wants to see how committed the Milwaukee Bucks are to competing for another championship before deciding whether to sign a contract extension. The two-time MVP will become eligible next month to extend the deal that currently runs...

Analysis: USA Basketball striking blend of focus and fun on World Cup journey

Aug. 21, 2023 10:50 AM EDT

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — This was the last act of the World Cup preseason for Team USA. A few hours before flying to the Philippines on Monday for its World Cup stay, a good portion of the USA Basketball travel party — some players and family members, along with...

Jamal Murray of NBA champion Nuggets says he won't be able to play for Canada at World Cup

Aug. 16, 2023 10:46 AM EDT

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Jamal Murray of the NBA champion Denver Nuggets announced Wednesday that he will not play for Canada in the World Cup, citing a need for ongoing recovery after a long season. Murray was in camp with the Canadian team earlier this month, but he...