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Butler to sit out with "illness" tonight against Bucks, day after Houston offered 4 first-round picks for him
No Jimmy Butler-Giannis Antetokounmpo matchup tonight. The Milwaukee Bucks chances to get to 4-0 tonight at the Minnesota Timberwolves are much improved since Jimmy Butler is sitting out with an…
Read MoreAntetokounmpo outduels Embiid, as Bucks blowout Sixers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points, 18 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the Philadelphia 76ers 123-108 on Wednesday night. https://twitter.com/Bucks/status/1055319311768829953 The Bucks improved…
Read MoreGiannis, Middleton hit late 3s, Bucks hold off Knicks
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Khris Middleton is finding plenty of freedom and fun in the Milwaukee Bucks’ wide-open offense. Middleton sank 7 of 8 3-pointers and finished with 30 points —…
Read MoreAntetokounmpo, Bucks hold off Hornets ‘small ball’ in season-opener
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tony Parker said he’d never seen anything like it in his 18 seasons in the NBA. The Charlotte Hornets went small ball — like really, really…
Read MoreExpectations rise as Giannis, Bucks move into new arena
MILWAUKEE (AP) — In his never-ending quest to improve, Giannis Antetokounmpo connected in the offseason with one of the NBA’s retired greats. No way was the Milwaukee Bucks star going…
Read MoreBig man Brook Lopez could give Bucks boost on perimeter
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks’ key free agent acquisition is a big man who could have an impact from the perimeter. Brook Lopez started at center in the Bucks’…
Read MoreWATCH: Bucks newcomer Lopez welcomes Jabari back to Milwaukee with the facial
Giannis, Bucks cruise in new arena’s opener
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks put on a smashing opening-night performance at their new arena. Antetokounmpo had 19 points, 13 rebounds and five assists, and the Bucks routed the…
Read MoreNow at Bucks new arena: The Beer Jet — 1,500 beers an hour
With new coach and new arena, Giannis, Bucks are all smiles
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo was all smiles but had no jokes. The Milwaukee Bucks’ All-Star forward was more business this time around: While he didn’t indulge reporters by opening…
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