BUCKS Giannis Antetokounmpo eager to play with new teammates but cautious with calf issue STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer Feb 20, 2025 Feb 20, 2025 Updated Feb 28, 2025 × Which NBA team does Opta predict will lift the Larry O'Brien Trophy in 2025? Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo is excited about playing with his new Milwaukee Bucks teammates but isn't quite sure how soon that time will come.kAmp?E6E@<@F?>A@ C6EFC?65 E@ AC24E:46 (65?6D52J 27E6C >:DD:?8 |:=H2F<66’D 7:?2= D:I 82>6D 367@C6 E96 k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^2A?6HD]4@>^2CE:4=6^?32\2==\DE2C\82>6\:?;FC:6D\56b_f34c7cd4daf3bcd_h77624b5c676Qmp==\$E2C 3C62<k^2m H:E9 2 DEC2:?65 =67E 42=7[ 3FE ?6:E96C 96 ?@C 4@249 s@4 #:G6CD H2D D2J:?8 H96E96C E96 k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^2A?6HD]4@>^9:DE@C:4\J62C\2?E6E@<@F?>A@\H:?D\a?5\DEC2:89E\?32\>GA\2H2C5\_e42fag3_e6_467gbf4c`dha3f2c`geaQmEH@\E:>6 |'!k^2m H@F=5 36 2G2:=23=6 %9FCD52J H96? 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Who will win the 2025 NBA championship? Which NBA team does Opta predict will lift the Larry O'Brien Trophy in 2025?
Without Antetokounmpo and Lillard, Bucks edge Timberwolves 103-101 Kyle Kuzma had 19 points and 13 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks won without All-Stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.
Bucks GM Jon Horst says trading Khris Middleton was toughest move of his career Jon Horst said he believes the moves he made last week should make Milwaukee more dangerous this season, adding that ownership didn’t ask him …
Stephen Curry scores 38 as Warriors win 125-111 at Milwaukee Milwaukee also was playing a sixth straight game without two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, who will be out through the All-Star break with a…
Bucks say calf injury will keep Giannis Antetokounmpo out of All-Star Game Giannis Antetokounmpo last played Feb. 2 in the Bucks’ 123-119 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, and will miss two more this week leading up to t…
Bucks acquire Kevin Porter Jr. from Clippers for MarJon Beauchamp The 24-year-old Porter has averaged 9.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 19.6 minutes in 45 games this season.
Bucks adding Kyle Kuzma, sending Khris Middleton to Wizards in trade The move gives the Bucks some financial flexibility in getting below the second apron — meaning other trade options may be available to them b…
With Giannis out, Khris Middleton traded, Damian Lillard scores 29 as Bucks snap losing streak Giannis Antetokounmpo went through pre-game warmups and was introduced before being scratched due to left calf soreness minutes before tipoff.
Bobby Portis Jr. of Bucks suspended 25 games for mistakenly taking banned painkiller Bobby Portis Jr. thought he was taking Toradol, which is approved, and not the banned Tramadol, his agent told ESPN first and later The Associ…
Giannis Antetokounmpo returns and Bucks rally late to beat Clippers Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 23 points in his return after missing six games with a strained calf and Milwaukee rallied for a 116-110 victory …
Kyle Kuzma scores 19, Khris Middleton misses last-second 3 as Bucks hold on to beat Wizards Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 18 points in limited playing time before fouling out with 3:36 remaining.
Bucks rally to beat Heat for 4th straight win The Bucks, who trailed by as many as 14, outscored the Heat 35-20 in the fourth quarter as they won 120-113.
Rockets come through in clutch to edge Bucks 100-97 Houston's Amen Thompson was ejected for a hard foul on Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo late in the fourth quarter.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks take down Nikola Jokic, Nuggets Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points, pulled down a season-high 19 rebounds and dished out seven assists as Milwaukee beat Denver 121-112 on…