Bucks face a challenging stretch as they play without injured Giannis Antetokounmpo STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer Nov 20, 2025 Nov 20, 2025 Updated Jul 3, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save MILWAUKEE — The knock on the Milwaukee Bucks heading into the season was that they didn’t have enough star power supporting Giannis Antetokounmpo.kAm}@H E96J’C6 8@:?8 E@ 92G6 E@ 7:?5 2 H2J E@ H:? 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Bucks coach Doc Rivers gives update on star forward's injury status The Bucks already were dealing with injuries to Kevin Porter Jr. and Taurean Prince before losing Giannis Antetokounmpo to a groin strain for …
Giannis Antetokounmpo's early exit proves costly for Bucks in division battle The two-time MVP departed with a left groin injury in the second quarter and did not return. Here's the latest on the injury and how his loss …
Luka Doncic goes off for 41 as Lakers rout Bucks Luka Doncic had 41 points and nine rebounds, Austin Reaves added 25 points and eight assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Milwaukee B…
Tyrese Maxey leads 76ers past Bucks with MVPs sidelined Maxey scored a career-high 54 points and tied the game by hitting two free throws with seven seconds left in the fourth quarter.
Tyler Herro helps Heat hold off Giannis-less Bucks in NBA Cup matchup in Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra picked up his 800th career win as Miami withstood a late comeback bid by Milwaukee on Wednesday night.
