BUCKS Bucks' disappointing finish leads to an uncertain offseason regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo's future STEVE MEGARGEE Associated Press Apr 14, 2026 Apr 14, 2026 Updated Jul 3, 2026 × Giannis Antetokounmpo speaks on if he played his last game with the Milwaukee Bucks and what his oft-injured season was like on April 12, 2026. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save MILWAUKEE — The postseason is starting without the Milwaukee Bucks for the first time in a decade.kAmw@H D@@? |:=H2F<66 86ED 324< E@ E96 A=2J@77D 4@F=5 56A6?5 @? 2? @77D62D@? E92E’D D92A:?8 FA E@ 36 2>@?8 E96 >@DE 4C:E:42= :? 7C2?49:D6 9:DE@CJ 5F6 E@ v:2??:D p?E6E@<@F?>A@’D F?46CE2:? 7FEFC6]k^AmkAmw2D E96 EH@\E:>6 |'! 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Giannis Antetokounmpo speaks on if he played his last game with Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo speaks on if he played his last game with the Milwaukee Bucks and what his oft-injured season was like on April 12, 2026.
Bucks coach Doc Rivers steps down, remains 'deeply grateful for this experience' The veteran coach said in a statement Monday that he has "truly loved my time in Milwaukee." He had a 97-103 coaching record with the Bucks.
Doc Rivers reportedly isn't expected back as Bucks' coach next season A person familiar with the situation says the Milwaukee Bucks don’t expect Doc Rivers back as their coach next season.
Giannis Antetokounmpo calls it 'disrespectful' that Bucks benched him in final weeks of season Giannis Antetokounmpo said it was “disrespectful” for Milwaukee to bench him over the final weeks of the season while he said he was healthy e…
Bucks fall to 76ers in season finale, Doc Rivers' reported final game Tyrese Maxey scores 21 points as the Philadelphia 76ers defeat the Milwaukee Bucks.
AJ Green's record-setting shooting carries Bucks to victory in home finale Green made 11 3-pointers to set the Milwaukee Bucks' single-game record and scored a career-high 35 points to lead the way while Giannis Antet…
Cade Cunningham's return helps power Pistons to rout of Bucks Cunningham had 13 points and 10 assists in his return from injury as Central Division champion Detroit won its home finale in commanding fashi…
Bucks' Doc Rivers hints that grandkids could have say in his coaching future Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers hinted Tuesday that he might consider giving up his role on the sideline when this tumultuous Bucks season ends.
Bucks guard to miss rest of season following knee surgery The 25-year-old last played on March 17, and has been injured most of the season.
E.J. Liddell's career night carries Nets past struggling Bucks Milwaukee's Doc Rivers hinted before the game he may not continue in his current role much longer before his team fell to 31-48 with three gam…
Storms, possible tornadoes cause damage, knock out power in Dane County, across Wisconsin More severe storms are in the forecast for Tuesday afternoon and night, with the peak threat from 6-10 p.m. for southern Wisconsin.
