Doc Rivers reiterated on Wednesday that he thinks Khris Middleton is close to returning to the Milwaukee Bucks' lineup. "He's working his butt off and doing all the stuff he's supposed to do. He's just yet to get on the floor. We feel like that's coming soon, and you've heard that before. We're just hopeful it's really soon," said Rivers. Middleton is recovering from offseason … [Read more...] about Doc Rivers ‘Hopeful’ Khris Middleton Will Return ‘Really Soon’
Giannis, Lillard, Rivers Insist They Didn’t Panic After Bucks’ Slow Start To Season
The Milwaukee Bucks turned around their season after a 2-8 start that led to some level of speculation that the current iteration of the core could be heading toward a breakup. For their part, Doc Rivers and Damian Lillard insist they weren't panicked. Giannis Antetokounmpo concedes other people panicked but he simply prepared to work harder. "Like, nope. Zero," Rivers told … [Read more...] about Giannis, Lillard, Rivers Insist They Didn’t Panic After Bucks’ Slow Start To Season
Bucks, Knicks, Magic Join Hawks In NBA Cup East Knockout Rounds
The Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks and Orlando Magic joined the Atlanta Hawks in the 2024 NBA Cup Knockout Rounds in the Eastern Conference. The Bucks defeated the Detroit Pistons by a final score of 128-107 to win Group B. The Knicks blew out the Magic by a final score of 121-106 to win Group A. The Magic advanced as the Wild Card due to point differential. The Hawks had … [Read more...] about Bucks, Knicks, Magic Join Hawks In NBA Cup East Knockout Rounds
Khris Middleton Completes 5-On-5 Scrimmage, Will Return After Thanksgiving
Khris Middleton completed a five-on-five scrimmage on Monday, sources told Shams Charania of ESPN. It was the first time that Middleton completed a scrimmage during his rehab process from double ankle surgery in the offseason. Middleton is expected to return to the Bucks' lineup sometime after Thanksgiving. Middleton has already been medically cleared to play, added Charania. … [Read more...] about Khris Middleton Completes 5-On-5 Scrimmage, Will Return After Thanksgiving
Giannis Antetokounmpo Intends To Play If Greece Qualifies For EuroBasket
If Greece qualifies for EuroBasket 2025, they'll have a familiar face joining the roster. Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo said that he'll play for his national team, should Greece make it through the qualifiers to the EuroBasket tournament next summer. When Antetokounmpo was asked if he saw that Greece lost to Great Britain in a qualifying game, he said that he knew … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo Intends To Play If Greece Qualifies For EuroBasket