Category: BUCKS

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Milwaukee Bucks have been known as playoff “chokers” for the past few seasons, but they deserve to have that name tag. In 2019 the Bucks had a 2-0 series lead against the Toronto Raptors which evaporated quickly as the Raptors went on to win four straight and advance to the NBA finals. Teams would focus their defense against the Bucks on creating a wall that stopped Giannis Antetokounmpo completely. Khris Middleton would have great regular seasons and when the playoffs came around, he became invisible. This year however, the Bucks look really scary and ready...

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe trade season has started, and it has begun with a banger. While everyone thought the day was settled, and over, the Bucks struck gold with acquiring Jrue Holiday, and Bogdan Bogdanovic. Let’s break down this trade, and its pros and cons.  Bucks received: Jrue Holiday, Bogdan Bogdanovic Pelicans Receive: George Hill, Eric Bledsoe, Three First Round Picks, Two Swaps Kings Receive: Ersan Illyasova, Donte Divcenzo, DJ Wilson Milwaukee’s *updated* Lineup PG: Holiday SG: Bogdanovic SF: Middleton PF: Giannis C: Lopez What did the Bucks gain: The Bucks obviously recognized that perimeter defense, and shot creation...

Reading Time: 2 minutesComing into the 2020 NBA playoffs, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks were expected to make the NBA Finals. However, they were knocked out in the second round by the Jimmy Butler led Miami Heat. Following another disappointing playoff exit, questions arose about Giannis and the Bucks. Is Giannis’ game too one-dimensional? Is the Bucks roster good enough to win a championship? Could Mike Budenholzer and the coaching staff make the necessary in-game adjustments against the league’s best coaches? With so many questions about the Bucks and Giannis’ free agency looming after next season, Antetokounmpo could leave...