BUCKS Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks finding right balance amid development of young guards enewman Jan 7, 2026 Jan 7, 2026 Updated Apr 12, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was in a jovial mood following his team's 115-98 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.kAmxE 4@F=5 92G6 366? E92E E96 qF4<D W`e\a_X 925 H@? E96:C 7:7E9 82>6 :? D6G6? 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Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Bucks president stepping down after 12 years Peter Feigin oversaw Milwaukee's 2021 championship and plenty of other developments in his time with the team ahead of Monday's announcement. Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 37 in Bucks' victory over Kings Giannis Antetokounmpo had 37 points and 11 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks sailed to a victory over the Sacramento Kings. Giannis Antetokounmpo slams home alley oop in final seconds to seal comeback Antetokounmpo dunked on a lob from Kevin Porter Jr. with 4.7 seconds remaining to give Milwaukee the lead for good. Veteran forward thriving as 'emotional leader', productive 6th man for Bucks A transition back to a bench role has only amplified the impact of an energetic forward who is providing the spark Milwaukee needs heading into 2026. Bucks return to loss column after falling on road to Warriors Stephen Curry had 31 points, seven assists and seven rebound to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Milwaukee Bucks. Giannis stops LeBron twice in final minute to help Bucks rally past Lakers Giannis Antetokounmpo blocked a shot by James and stole the ball from him on consecutive possessions in the final minute as Milwaukee pulled o… Bucks' comeback bid falters as trip ends with loss to short-handed Nuggets The injury-ravaged Nuggets sent the Bucks back to Milwaukee with a 2-2 record on their four-game road trip against Western Conference competition. Bucks' struggles continue in return home as Timberwolves cruise to blowout The short-handed Timberwolves never trailed in Milwaukee as the Bucks were playing their only home contest in a seven-game stretch. Bucks struggle without star on the floor, coach still trying to 'figure that out' Giannis Antetokounmpo does everything on the court. But Milwaukee has struggled to stay afloat in the times when he's resting.
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Bucks president stepping down after 12 years Peter Feigin oversaw Milwaukee's 2021 championship and plenty of other developments in his time with the team ahead of Monday's announcement.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 37 in Bucks' victory over Kings Giannis Antetokounmpo had 37 points and 11 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks sailed to a victory over the Sacramento Kings.
Giannis Antetokounmpo slams home alley oop in final seconds to seal comeback Antetokounmpo dunked on a lob from Kevin Porter Jr. with 4.7 seconds remaining to give Milwaukee the lead for good.Â
Veteran forward thriving as 'emotional leader', productive 6th man for Bucks A transition back to a bench role has only amplified the impact of an energetic forward who is providing the spark Milwaukee needs heading into 2026.Â
Bucks return to loss column after falling on road to Warriors Stephen Curry had 31 points, seven assists and seven rebound to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Milwaukee Bucks.
Giannis stops LeBron twice in final minute to help Bucks rally past Lakers Giannis Antetokounmpo blocked a shot by James and stole the ball from him on consecutive possessions in the final minute as Milwaukee pulled o…
Bucks' comeback bid falters as trip ends with loss to short-handed Nuggets The injury-ravaged Nuggets sent the Bucks back to Milwaukee with a 2-2 record on their four-game road trip against Western Conference competition.Â
Bucks' struggles continue in return home as Timberwolves cruise to blowout The short-handed Timberwolves never trailed in Milwaukee as the Bucks were playing their only home contest in a seven-game stretch.Â
Bucks struggle without star on the floor, coach still trying to 'figure that out' Giannis Antetokounmpo does everything on the court. But Milwaukee has struggled to stay afloat in the times when he's resting.
