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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis posts 30/17/6/1/2 line in 3rd place win
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 6:21 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo finished Sunday's win over Finland with 30 points (9-of-11 FGs, 12-of-16 FTs), 17 rebounds, six assists, one steal and two blocked shots.
Analysis: Two days after struggling in Greece's blowout loss to Türkiye, Antetokounmpo bounced back impressively to help Greece win third place at FIBA EuroBasket. While only missing two shots from the field was impressive, so was Giannis' shooting 75 percent from the foul line. That included the Milwaukee Bucks star making two free throws that gave Greece a 92-89 advantage, salvaging a game the Greeks nearly blew after holding an 81-64 lead with four minutes to go. Antetokounmpo was responsible for seven turnovers but compensated for that with elite production in other areas. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis limited to 12 points in EuroBasket loss
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 10:00 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo accounted for 12 points (6-of-13 FGs, 0-of-1 FTs), 12 rebounds, five assists and two blocks in Friday's EuroBasket loss to Türkiye.
Analysis: Antetokounmpo may have finished Greece's semifinal defeat with a double-double, but this was his poorest performance of the tournament. The star forward only attempted one free throw, as Türkiye was able to keep Giannis from getting downhill off the dribble without fouling. And there were some defensive lapses early, which factored into Türkiye's Ercan Osmani going off for a game-high 28 points. Antetokounmpo and his teammates will look to redeem themselves on Sunday when they face Finland for third place. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 29 with full line
Tue, Sep 9, 2025, 10:10 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo finished Tuesday's win over Lithuania with 29 points, six rebounds, two assists, four steals and a block across 32 minutes.
Analysis: Antetokounmpo was instrumental in Greece's 87-76 win, and he'll look to carry the momentum from this stellar performance into Friday's semifinal matchup with Turkey. The Greek Freak will have to be at his best in order to defeat Alperen Sengun and Co. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis posts 37/10/1 stat line vs. Israel
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 10:52 AM
NBA
Giannis Antetokounmpo amassed 37 points (18-of-23 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), 10 rebounds and one assist in Sunday's win over Israel.
Analysis: Greece advanced to the quarterfinals of FIBA EuroBasket with an 84-79 win over Israel, and to the surprise of no one, Antetokounmpo dominated. The Bucks forward shot 18-of-21 inside the arc, with all but two of the makes occurring in the paint. More surprising was that Antetkounmpo only attempted two free throws; Israel may have been better served to send him to the foul line more often, given the struggles throughout his pro career. The one area Giannis will have to clean up in Tuesday's quarterfinal matchup with Lithuania is the turnover count, as he recorded six on Sunday. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Antetokonumpo pours in 25/14/9 line vs. Spain
Thu, Sep 4, 2025, 11:00 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 25 points (9-of-15 FGs, 7-of-12 FTs), 14 rebounds and nine assists in a 90-86 win over Spain on Thursday.
Analysis: It was another monster performance from Antetokounmpo, who has been unstoppable so far during EuroBasket. That is entirely unsurprising, and Antetokounmpo will continue to post gaudy numbers throughout the tournament. Greece went 4-1 in Group Play, which means they will advance to the Round of 16, where they will play Israel on Sunday. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis dominates as Greece blows out Georgia
Sun, Aug 31, 2025, 5:17 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo finished Sunday's win over Georgia with 27 points (9-of-11 FGs, 8-of-13 FTs), eight rebounds, four assists, two steals and one three-pointer.
Analysis: As was the case in Greece's win over Italy on Thursday, the Georgians had no answer for Antetokounmpo. The Milwaukee Bucks forward, who did not play in Saturday's rout of Cyprus, only missed two shots from the field on Sunday while also shooting a respectable percentage at the foul line. Games against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Spain to end the group stage will likely challenge Giannis more than either of the first two contests he's appeared in at this EuroBasket. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis Antetokounmpo drops 31 points on Italy
Thu, Aug 28, 2025, 10:37 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo finished Thursday's EuroBasket win over Italy with 31 points (14-of-20 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal.
Analysis: In his first action of the 2025 FIBA EuroBasket, Antetkounmpo was dominant as Greece held off Italy by a final score of 75- 66. Eighteen of his 20 field goal attempts occurred within the painted area, with the Bucks star shooting 1-of-2 on mid-range jumpers. Interestingly, Giannis only attempted four free throws on the evening, making three. Given the amount of time spent around the basket, one would assume Antetokounmpo would be forced to get more of his points from the charity stripe. Regardless of how far Greece goes in EuroBasket, fans will focus more on Antetokounmpo's future in Milwaukee after an offseason in which Damian Lillard and Brook Lopez exited and Myles Turner arrived. Giannis remains an elite fantasy option, especially in category leagues where managers are willing to punt free-throw percentage. |
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Amir Coffey Report: MIL sign Amir Coffey to training camp deal
Fri, Aug 15, 2025, 5:17 AM
Eric Nehm
Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports the Bucks signed Amir Coffey to a training camp deal.
Analysis: Initially reported as a one-year agreement, Coffey has agreed to a non-guaranteed training camp deal. Not selected in the 2019 draft, he spent his first six seasons with the Clippers, averaging 6.7 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.0 three-pointers in 18.4 minutes per game. Last season, Coffey shot nearly 41 percent from three on 3.4 attempts per game while also averaging a career-best 9.7 points. |
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Chris Livingston Shams: Chris Livingston returns to Milwaukee
Wed, Jul 16, 2025, 8:35 AM
Shams Charania
Bucks re-signed Chris Livingston to a one-year, $2.3 million deal.
Analysis: Milwaukee waived Livingston early this month, and now they'll bring him back on a fully-guaranteed deal. The 2023 second-round pick hasn't carved out a role with Milwaukee through his first two seasons, but he has been producing at a high level during summer league. |
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Chris Livingston Chris Livingston leads Bucks with 21 points Sunday
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 6:12 PM
Chris Livingston amassed 21 points (8-of-14 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, one assist, two steals and one three-pointer in Sunday's loss to the Clippers.
Analysis: Livingston is doing all he can to earn another opportunity with the Bucks, who waived him on July 2. If that transaction was meant to motivate the 2023 second-round pick, it's had the desired effect based on Livingston's production. He's been efficient in all three of Milwaukee's games in Las Vegas, providing solid value in multiple areas. Milwaukee has already allocated all three of its two-way contracts, so that may not be possible for Livingston. However, there are 29 other teams, and at a minimum, he may be able to earn an Exhibit 10 deal that gets him into training camp. |
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Cole Anthony Shams: Cole Anthony to join Bucks after buyout
Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 2:37 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports Cole Anthony has agreed to a buyout with the Grizzlies and plans to sign with the Bucks after he clears waivers.
Analysis: Anthony, who was traded to the Grizzlies as part of the deal that sent Desmond Bane to Orlando, clearly was not going to be in Memphis' plans next season. He's reportedly agreed to a contract buyout and has already found his next home once he clears waivers. Anthony is reportedly headed to Milwaukee, which needs additional depth on the perimeter. Even if Damian Lillard were not waived, the Bucks would be in a difficult spot since he's recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon. For Anthony, moving to Milwaukee allows him to earn rotation minutes, but his game is not exactly fantasy-friendly. |
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Pete Nance Pete Nance blocks three shots vs. Cleveland
Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 11:39 AM
Pete Nance tallied 12 points (5-of-11 FGs), four rebounds, one assist, one steal, three blocks and two three-pointers in Saturday's loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Nance recorded a complete stat line for the Bucks for the second consecutive game. He's on a two-way deal, so nothing is guaranteed for the former Northwestern forward regarding the 2025-26 season. With the Bucks waiving Chris Livingston (21/9/5/0/2 with two three-pointers) in early July and having a couple of open standard contract slots available, it's fair to question what a good stint in Las Vegas can do for Nance. |
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Pete Nance Pete Nance posts 13 points, complete stat line
Thu, Jul 10, 2025, 5:52 PM
Pete Nance amassed 13 points (4-of-9 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Nuggets.
Analysis: Two of Milwaukee's three two-way contract players saw action on Thursday, and both were factors in the team's one-point victory. Nance offered solid value across the board, while guard Jamaree Bouyea (13/3/5/1/1 with three three-pointers) hit a step-back three as time expired to give Milwaukee the win. Neither Nance nor Bouyea has been able to do enough to stick in the NBA, but the situation in Milwaukee is an interesting one. Neither should be targeted in fantasy drafts, but there may come a time when there is streaming value to be had. |
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Chris Livingston Chris Livingston scores 18 points vs. Denver
Thu, Jul 10, 2025, 5:43 PM
Chris Livingston finished Thursday's win over the Nuggets with 18 points (7-of-12 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, two assists and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Waived by the Bucks on July 2, Livingston is looking to earn another opportunity in Milwaukee or elsewhere. The former second-round pick had a good night in Thursday's summer league opener, shooting efficiently with modest production in the rebound and assist categories. Livingston was also 3-of-6 from beyond the arc, noteworthy output for a player who was 1-of-13 from deep in his first two seasons. He shouldn't be on anyone's fantasy radar, but it's good to see free agents perform well in Las Vegas. |
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Ryan Rollins Shams: MIL, Ryan Rollins agree to three-year deal
Sun, Jul 6, 2025, 4:28 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Bucks signed Ryan Rollins to a three-year, $12 million contract.
Analysis: After earning a rest-of-season contract with the Bucks last season, Rollins has re-signed with the team on a three-year deal. The final season of the contract is a player option, which is a win for the former second-round pick. In 56 games, Rollins averaged 6.2 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 0.9 three-pointers in 14.6 minutes. He made 19 starts for the Bucks last season, and there's a chance Rollins gets a shot at competing for a starting job this fall. Milwaukee waived Damian Lillard, and while Kevin Porter Jr. re-signed with the team, he may not be a lock to start. Rollins may not be a must-draft player in most fantasy leagues, but that could change with a good preseason. |
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Jericho Sims Shams: Bucks bring back Jericho Sims for two years
Tue, Jul 1, 2025, 7:01 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports Jericho Sims has agreed to a two-year deal with the Bucks.
Analysis: The Bucks acquired Sims last year in the four-team trade that sent Khris Middleton to the Wizards and Kyle Kuzma also to the Bucks. The 26-year-old backup big man appeared in a career-high 53 games last year as well as all five of the Bucks' playoff games. Sims isn't much of a fantasy factor when the Bucks are at full strength. |
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Vasilije Micic Shams: Bucks acquire Vasilije Micic via trade
Tue, Jul 1, 2025, 6:57 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reported the Bucks have acquired Vasilije Micic from the Hornets in exchange for Pat Connaughton and two second-round picks.
Analysis: This is another salary cap saving move by the Bucks so the team can afford to sign Myles Turner. While the Bucks only save $1.3 million in the trade acquiring Micic, the 31-year-old point guard is reportedly planning on going back to Europe rather than continue his NBA career. Micic is expected to give back a significant portion of the $8.1 million he's owed in a buyout, which will give the Bucks the requisite space to sign Turner. |
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Gary Harris Shams: Bucks add Gary Harris on two-year deal
Tue, Jul 1, 2025, 6:18 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports G/F Gary Harris has agreed to a two-year deal with the Bucks.
Analysis: Harris is a solid flier for the Bucks to take as Milwaukee continues to try to add in the short-term despite salary cap constraints. The 30-year-old shooting guard has a reputation for being a plus defensive player and shot 43 percent from behind the three-point line as recently as the 2022-23 season. Harris is not without his drawbacks as he's dealt with durability issues over the course of his career. He appeared in 48 games last year, but only averaged 14.3 minutes per game. |
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Damian Lillard Shams: Bucks waive Damian Lillard to sign Turner
Tue, Jul 1, 2025, 5:24 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Bucks waived Damian Lillard.
Analysis: The Bucks chose to waive and stretch Lillard, who is likely to miss all of next season as he recovers from an Achilles tear. Milwaukee is able to stretch the $113 million still owed to Lillard over five seasons. This was a necessary move for the team to have the requisite space to sign free agent center Myles Turner. The Bucks had to get creative to give their roster an immediate upgrade. Lillard's free-agent market will be a bit of a mystery given the fact that he's unlikely to play much ??" if at all ??" this season. It's possible we've seen the last of him as a major fantasy option. |
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Myles Turner Shams: MIL, Myles Turner agree on four-year deal
Tue, Jul 1, 2025, 5:11 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports C Myles Turner has agreed to a four-year, $107 million deal with the Bucks.
Analysis: Whoa. The deal includes a fourth year player option and 15 percent trade kicker, according to Charania. The Bucks were able to pull off a big move here luring the 29-year-old center from the defending Eastern Conference champion Pacers. Turner certainly represents an upgrade for the Bucks, who just lost Brook Lopez to the Clippers on the first day of free agency. With Damian Lillard likely sidelined for all of next year, Turner's situation from a fantasy perspective is also an upgrade. |
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