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Giannis puts in MVP display as Bucks down Lakers

Giannis Antetokounmpo furthered his MVP credentials and the Milwaukee Bucks improved to the league's best record with a statement win over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers

Kane Pitman

Giannis powers Bucks past Lakers

Giannis Antetokounmpo sank a career-high five 3-pointers on his way to a 34-point performance that led the Milwaukee Bucks to a statement win over the Lakers, who have now lost two straight.

Gilbert McGregor

LeBron vs. Giannis: Which star leads MVP race?

With LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo set to square off on Thursday night, now is a good time to examine the MVP arguments for both sides.

Jordan Greer

What channel is Lakers vs. Bucks on today? Time, schedule for 'NBA on TNT' game

Here is everything you need to know to watch Lakers vs. Bucks, including the tipoff time and TV channel for Thursday night's game.

Drew Nantais

Bucks-Lakers: A connection from 1971 to the present

A big matchup ahead of us between the two best records in the NBA is headlined by two generational figures – LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo – who draw a curious and striking similarity with the 1971-71 season.

Leandro Fernández

Three reasons why Celtics are real threat to Bucks, 76ers in Eastern Conference race

The Celtics haven't taken a step back after losing Kyrie Irving and Al Horford this past offseason. In fact, they're on pace to be better without them.

Joe Morgan

Lakers vs. Bucks by the numbers: LeBron, Giannis lead rare clash of conference superpowers

A look at the historic significance behind Lakers vs. Bucks, who enter Thursday's head-to-head showdown with a combined 48-8 record.

Dejan Kalinic

LeBron vs. Giannis: Who has the edge?

The Bucks and Lakers have been the NBA's two best teams this season and the matchup between LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo sells itself. Ahead of the highly anticipated battle between The Greek Freak and The King, take a look at the history behind two of the league's most dominant players.

Kyle Irving

Giannis Antetokounmpo in awe of 'alien' aging process of LeBron James

The evergreen LeBron James, 34, has inspired reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Sacha Pisani

Checking in on the wild MVP race

Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, James Harden and Luka Doncic are each having historic seasons, but which one would be the league's MVP if the season were to end today?

Scott Rafferty

Who's playing on NBA Christmas Day?

This year's NBA Christmas Day schedule is headlined by a battle at the STAPLES Center between the Los Angeles Lakers and the LA Clippers.

NBA.com Staff

Doncic-less Mavs snap Bucks' 18-game winning streak despite Giannis Antetokounmpo's 48

No Luka Doncic, no worries for the Mavericks, who stopped the red-hot Bucks on Monday.

Sacha Pisani

Luka-less Mavs snap Bucks 18-game win streak

No Luka Doncic, no problem. In the Mavericks first full game without their MVP candidate, Kristaps Porzingis and their supporting cast stepped up to snap the Bucks 18-game win streak.

Kyle Irving

Recap of Monday's NBA action

Damian Lillard capped off a big night for the Blazers' Big 3 with the game-winning and-1, while Mavericks snapped the Bucks' 18-game win streak. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and top performers from tonight's games, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Are Bucks a threat to longest win streak ever?

The Milwaukee Bucks have won 18 straight and are over halfway to the NBA record set by the 1971-72 Lakers. How long can they keep it going and are they a threat to break the all-time record?

Micah Adams

Where are the Raptors ranked this week?

The top-10 teams remained the same but there was some shuffling around amongst the NBA's elite teams. The 76ers and Clippers were both rewarded for their successful weeks while the Celtics and Mavericks have taken a slide.

Kyle Irving

What does Bledsoe's injury mean for the Bucks?

Eric Bledsoe has suffered a right fibula avulsion fracture and is set to be sidelined for at least two weeks. What does the injury mean for the streaking Milwaukee Bucks?

Kane Pitman

Streaking Bucks have real shot at history

The Bucks have now won 18 games in a row. How long can they keep this streak alive? The Mavericks, Lakers, Pacers and 76ers will have a big say in it in the coming weeks.

Scott Rafferty

Jokic's triple-double headlines Saturday's action

With a number of close finishes and big stat lines, take a look at all the action from this NBA Saturday slate!

NBA.com Staff

Antetokounmpo delivers knockout blow to extend streak

Trailing by 10 points late in the third-quarter, Milwaukee's winning streak was in danger. That was until Giannis Antetokounmpo decided the Bucks' run wasn't over yet.

Kane Pitman

Friday's scores: Knicks stun Kings in Sacramento

Lot of familiar things happened on Friday's 9-game slate - James Harden drops 50+ again, LeBron James and the Lakers win on the road again and the 76ers win at home again.

NBA.com Staff

How NBA legends have performed on Christmas

No one has played more Christmas Day games than Kobe Bryant. No one has rebounded better on the holiday than Bill Russell. How have other NBA legends performed on Christmas?

Kyle Irving

Wednesday's scores: Bucks make it 16-straight wins

With 11 games around the Association, it was a busy day in the NBA, headlined by Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from tonight's games.

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Monday's nine-game slate

With nine games of NBA action we had plenty of big performances, headlined by Paul George and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from tonight's games below.

NBA.com Staff

How far did the Raptors fall?

The Bucks remained on top after routing the Clippers while the Lakers patiently await Milwaukee's fall at the No. 2 spot. Aside from the top-two, there was plenty of movement as several teams shuffled around and a new team entered the top-10. Where does your favourite team rank?

Kyle Irving

Statement made: Giannis, Bucks blowout Clippers

The Milwaukee Bucks confided their status as a genuine title contender as they extended their winning streak to 14 games in a dominant display against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Kane Pitman

Recap of Friday nights action

The Boston Celtics remain undefeated at home, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks send an emphatic message and the LA Lakers keep rolling.

NBA.com Staff

Giannis vs Kawhi: The Next Chapter

Giannis vs Kawhi. Across all of sports, the truly great rivalries need no introduction nor last names. Following their epic clash in last year's playoffs, the stage is set for the next chapter featuring the 2019 MVP and 2019 Finals MVP.

Kane Pitman

NBA Power Rankings: Bucks, Lakers look like championship contenders

All 30 NBA teams have just about reached the 20-game mark in the 2019-20 season. That offers a nice backdrop for a new edition of Sporting News' NBA Power Rankings.

Jordan Greer

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo was ready to fight Blake Griffin during fiery clash vs. Pistons

Cooler heads prevailed and Giannis Antetokounmpo's 35-point haul led the Bucks to a chippy win over the Pistons.

Dom Farrell

Recap Wednesday's 10-game schedule

The Lakers and Bucks improved on their NBA best record, while the Celtics remained undefeated at home in a battle of the East's contenders.

NBA.com Staff

Bucks blowout Knicks by 44; extend win streak to 12

The Bucks, who's 12-game win streak is the franchise's longest since the 1981-82 season, are now holders of the league's best record at 18-3.

Yash Matange

Recap of Monday's NBA action

Six games across the Association tonight, with plenty of impressive performances. If you missed any of the action, we've got you covered for all the scores, stats, highlights and top performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Power Rankings: How close are the Raptors to 1st?

Will the Bucks or Lakers ignite the debate about 70 wins? How does the return of Kyle Lowry impact the Raptors? Does Houston have a Russell Westbrook problem? This week's Power Rankings tees up the biggest December storylines.

Micah Adams

Saturday's scores: Bucks extend win streak to 11 games

With four games of NBA action, we had plenty of big performances, with James Harden going off for 60 points, while the Milwaukee Bucks extend their win streak to 11 games. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and top performers from today's games.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron and Giannis dominate as Lakers and Bucks extend winning streaks

The Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks extended their winning streaks to 10-games on the back of dominant performances from their superstar names.

Kane Pitman

A full recap from Friday's 13-game slate

It was another busy night in the NBA, with a massive 13 games on the schedule. Luka Doncic and Trae Young dazzled, while the Lakers continued their early season dominance.

NBA.com Staff

Did Siakam crack the top 30 list?

We're barely a month into the season and yet much has changed as it relates to the game's biggest stars. Hot starts, false starts and everything in between has shaken up our top 30. Who are the biggest risers and fallers? Who fell out of the top 30? Who made the cut this time that fell short in our preseason rankings?

Carlan Gay

Wednesday's NBA scores, updates, news, stats and highlights

The day before Thanksgiving delivered a 14-game slate of NBA action, headlined by Anthony Davis' monster night in his return to New Orleans.

NBA.com Staff

Are we taking Giannis for granted?

Giannis Antetokounmpo went for 50 points, 14 rebounds, six assists and two steals in the Bucks statement win over the Jazz. Milwaukee advances to an Eastern Conference-best 14-3 record behind the play of the reigning MVP, but it doesn't seem to be drawing much attention. Are we taking the Greek Freak for granted?

NBA.com Staff

Monday's games: Dinwiddie's game-winner gives Nets' 4th straight win

An action packed Monday saw the Bucks and Lakers win their eighth straight while the shorthanded Raptors edged the 76ers in a rematch of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

NBA.com Staff

Are we destined for an all L.A. Conference Finals?

The Clippers saw a big jump and the Rockets took a slight dip but the Lakers seven-game streak strengthens their hold on the league's top spot.

Gilbert McGregor

Saturday's scores: Spurs snap 8-game losing streak

Giannis and the Bucks win their seventh straight while Carmelo Anthony and the Blazers slip to their fourth straight loss on a 10-game slate on Saturday

NBA.com Staff

Giannis triple-double powers Bucks to sixth-straight win

The Milwaukee Bucks move to the top of the Eastern Conference standings (12-3) after a 137-129 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Benyam Kidane

Recap of Thursday's NBA action

The Bucks make it six wins in a row, while the Pelicans continue their mini-resurgence with a win over the Suns. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from today's games.

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Wednesday's busy 11-game slate

A busy 11-game slate served up plenty of big performances across the NBA, headlined by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, Bradley Beal and Lou Williams. Catch up on all the results, stats, highlights and top performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Harden is the new MVP favourite

James Harden has the Rockets rolling and is now the odds on favourite to win the NBA's Most Valuable Player award, overtaking Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Carlan Gay

Monday's scores: PG drains clutch three to beat OKC

Paul George came up clutch for the Clippers against his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, Luka Doncic joins LeBron with a 40-point triple-double and the Houston Rockets extend their win streak to eight games. Catch up on all the scores, highlights and top performers from a busy nine-game slate.

NBA.com Staff

Lakers take No. 1 spot, Rockets on the rise

The Rockets seven-game winning streak shot them up seven spots into the top-five, the Heat have climbed their way up toward the top and the Lakers leaped the Celtics to overtake the No. 1 ranking.

Kyle Irving

Giannis' scary development

The Milwaukee Bucks moved to 9-3 with a win in Indiana, and it was once again highlighted by a dominant offensive performance inside and outside from Giannis Antetokounmpo who continues to let it fly from beyond the arc.

Kane Pitman

Saturday's scores: Graham sinks game-winner at MSG

Eight games of NBA action on Saturday was capped off by a stellar home debut for Paul George in a 49-point win for the LA Clippers over the Atlanta Hawks.

NBA.com Staff

Brogdon's numbers with Pacers are impressive, but irrelevant when assessing Milwaukee's decision

Malcolm Brogdon has had a tremendous start to the season with the Indiana Pacers, though it's not his numbers with the Pacers that we should be looking at to determine the impact his loss is having on the Milwaukee Bucks.

Kane Pitman

Full recap of Thursday's NBA slate

There were six games on tap for Thursday, headlined by the season and franchise debut for Paul George with the Los Angeles Clippers.

NBA.com Staff

NBA 2K20 season simulation results

In what is expected to be one of the closest rin NBA Championships pursuits in years, NBA 2K20 has simulated the 2019-20 season with some interesting results.

Kane Pitman

Report: Middleton to miss extended time

Middleton suffered the injury in the third quarter of Milwaukee's win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday.

Scott Rafferty

Did Raptors crack top 5 in Power Rankings?

Following their resounding win over the Los Angeles Lakers, the Toronto Raptors are the biggest risers in this week's Power Rankings. How far did they climb?

Micah Adams

Sunday's scores: Blazers edge Hawks in OT

Nikola Jokic hit another game-winning jumper, the Raptors bring the Lakers' win streak to an end, while the Blazers escape in OT against the Hawks. If you missed any of the action, we have you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Middleton injured in Bucks win over OKC

Antetokounmpo poured in 24 of his game-high 35 points in the second half to steer the Bucks to their fifth win from their past six games.

Benyam Kidane

Game-winner, career-high headline Friday's action

Friday's 11-game action includes game-winners, 50+ point games, career-highs and an OT thriller.

NBA.com Staff

NBA highlights: Knicks over Porzingis, Mavs; Dame, D-Lo go big; Bogey, Jokic clutch

New York gets the W in its first meeting against its former franchise cornerstone, plus more from the Association on a Friday night.

Tom Gatto

Jazz hold off Antetokounmpo with Bogdanovic game winner

Bojan Bogdanovic drilled a corner three as time expired to win the game for the Utah Jazz, denying the Milwaukee Bucks victory despite a 28-point second half for Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Kane Pitman

Clippers' Doc Rivers rants about new coach's challenge rule: 'Nobody wants to be wrong'

The NBA coach's challenge may still be in its infancy, but Doc Rivers already has strong feelings about the new rule.

Jordan Greer

Giannis' MVP show powers Bucks past Clippers

With this win, their fourth straight, the Bucks improve to 6-2 (the East's second-best record).

Yash Matange

Wednesday's NBA action: Stars shine bright

Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden and Luka Doncic were among the biggest standouts during a full slate of NBA action Wednesday.

NBA.com Staff

The 30 best players in the NBA

Is Kawhi Leonard the best player in the league? Did Pascal Siakam make the cut? What about Kyle Lowry? Our Global NBA.com staff weighed in to select the top 30 NBA players.

Micah Adams

Kawhi (load management) out vs. Bucks

Multiple reports confirm that the Clippers superstar forward will sit out against the Bucks in order to play on the second end of the team's back-to-back Thursday against the Trail Blazers.

Monday's scores: Warriors stun Blazers

There were only six games on Monday's slate but there was no shortage of big matchups, headlined by the surging Phoenix Suns knocking off the undefeated Philadelphia 76ers.

NBA.com Staff

Power Rankings: There's a new No. 1

There's a new No. 1 in this week's power rankings! In addition to the big change at the top, the Lakers, Celtics, Heat and Suns are among those making moves up the ladder. See who else is rising and falling in the latest update!

Kyle Irving

Raptors comeback falls short against Bucks

The Bucks led by as much as 26 points in the first half, but Kyle Lowry would not let the Raptors fall that easily. Toronto cut Milwaukee's lead to four points in the fourth quarter. It just wasn't quite enough to come out with the win.

Kyle Irving

Road teams win 5 of 8 games on Saturday

There are eight games of NBA action headlined by the Raptors traveling to take on the Bucks in an Eastern Conference Finals rematch and the 76ers putting their undefeated record on the line against the Trail Blazers.

NBA.com Staff

Wiggins leads Wolves over Wizards

Wiggins scored 21 points in the Timberwolves' 131-109 win over the Wizards.

Alexis Mansanarez

Lowry's 36 points not enough Raptors lose to Bucks

The point guard went shot-for-shot with Giannis Antetokounmpo but Toronto couldn't complete late comeback.

Rudi Schuller

Lowry's 36 points not enough against Bucks

Lowry helped the Raptors come back from a 26-point deficit with his highest scoring game of the season, but the Bucks took care of business down the stretch to hold on to the win.

Scott Rafferty

Preview: Siakam and Giannis go head-to-head

The Raptors and Bucks meet for the first time since last season's Eastern Conference Finals. Will Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks get revenge on the defending champions?

Scott Rafferty

Recap of Friday's games

James Harden and the Rockets vs. Kyrie Irving and the Nets. LeBron James and the Lakers versus Luka Doncic and the Mavericks. You won't want to miss these headliners in tonight's NBA action.

NBA.com Staff

Antetokounmpo finds groove as Bucks blow out Magic

Giannis Antetokounmpo leads balanced Milwaukee Bucks to dominant road win in Orlando.

Kane Pitman

The year of the international superstar

Seven players born outside of the United States made the All-Star team in 2018-19, tied for the most ever in a single season. With All-Star hopefuls like Luka Doncic, Pascal Siakam and Rudy Gobert knocking at the door, 2019-20 could be the year of the international superstar.

Micah Adams

Where is Siakam in updated MVP odds?

Siakam is rising, Curry is falling and Giannis remains ahead of the pack. Check out the latest MVP odds along with some of the key storylines emerging after the first week of the regular season!

Micah Adams

Recap of Wednesday's games

It was another busy night in the NBA with 11 games, meaning 22 teams were in action. We have you covered with the best of the best from the night.

NBA.com Staff

Harden drops 59 vs. Wizards

James Harden outdueled Bradley Beal (46 points) in a 159-158 win over the Wizards.

Thomas Lott

Who made the biggest jump after Week 1?

The first week of the 2019-20 NBA season is behind us and the result was a ton of movement in this week's edition of our Power Rankings. The 76ers and Nuggets both made a jump up in the top-10, while the struggling Warriors fell out of the top-10. After a strong week, teams like the Heat, Mavericks, Suns and Hawks also made significant leaps from where they started the season!

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Monday's NBA action

Today's 11-game slate saw plenty of impressive performances, headlined by big scoring nights from Joel Embiid and James Harden, while the Warriors and Knicks pick up their first wins of the season.

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Saturday night's action

Opening week continued with Saturday's 10-game slate, including home openers for the Bucks, Hawks, Knicks, Cavaliers and Bulls.

NBA.com Staff

Westbrook passes Magic

Russell Westbrook is back to his old ways in a new location.

Thomas Lott

James Harden-Russell Westbrook argument goes viral

A clip of the Rockets stars appearing to exchange words during Thursday's game against the Bucks quickly started making the rounds online.

Rockets' Russell Westbrook addresses in-game argument with James Harden

The James Harden-Russell Westbrook era in Houston didn't get off to a great start, but don't worry about the relationship between the two All-Star guards.

Jordan Greer

Antetokounmpo triple-double leads Bucks over Rockets

Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 30 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, as the Bucks outscored the Rockets 39-24 in the fourth to steal the win on the road.

Kane Pitman

Bucks win opener; Clips own GSW

The Bucks and Clippers both made statements Thursday.

Thomas Lott

Thursday's recap - Scores, top performers, & highlights

Three big games around the Association today, with the Hawks, Bucks and Clippers all picking up wins. If you missed any of the action, we had you covered right here with one-stop shop for box scores, play-by-play, updates, stats and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks Oct. 24: Showdown advice for Bucks vs. Rockets, Warriors vs. Clippers

Bucks vs. Rockets means season debuts for Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden and Russell Westbrook, while DraftKings NBA DFS also sees the season debut of Stephen Curry in Warriors vs. the Clippers. Both games have Showdown contests, and we have advice and picks.

Billy Heyen

NBA predictions 2019-20: Final standings, playoff projections, NBA Finals pick

The NBA championship chase is wide open, making the prediction game extremely difficult. Let's take a shot at forecasting the entire 2019-20 season.

Jordan Greer

NBA championship odds, predictions: Betting favorites to win the NBA Finals in 2020

The NBA championship race is more wide open for 2020 than at any time in the last six years. Sportsbook Review takes a look at the best bets to win a title, from the Lakers and Clippers to a few dark horse picks.

Sportsbook Review

NBA awards predictions 2019-20: Picks for MVP, Rookie of the Year and more

With talent dispersed around the NBA following a chaotic summer, Giannis Antetokounmpo will look to prevent a bevy of challengers from taking the MVP trophy. And that won't be the only race worth watching.

Jordan Greer

The 14 players that can win the MVP

Historic levels of star talent spread across a wide-open league sets the stage for an MVP race featuring far more candidates than usual with the potential for unexpected turns around every corner. There are favourites and there are darkhorses. Here's how each and every one of them could win it.

Micah Adams

Where are Raptors in Power Rankings entering the season?

Where do the defending champs rank entering the season? Is LeBron or Kawhi in the top spot? Check out this week's NBA Power Rankings to take stock of all 30 teams heading into the regular season.

K Irving and Mic...

Who will lead the NBA in scoring this season?

Will it be James Harden for the third straight season? Or will Giannis Antetokounmpo or Stephen Curry surpass the Houston Rockets superstar?

NBA.com Staff

Predicting All-NBA First Team this season

Will Damian Lillard challenged Stephen Curry or James Harden? Who gets left off among LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis? Should Nikola Jokic or Joel Embiid be the favourite at the 5? Is there someone else primed for a darkhorse run to All-NBA First Team honours?

NBA.com Staff

Where do teams stand after one week of the preseason?

The NBA preseason is underway and the regular season is quickly approaching. Where does your favourite team stand after one week of preseason action?

Kyle Irving

Giannis says Bucks are 'scary' good

After an undefeated preseason, Antetokounmpo believes Milwaukee is in for a special season.

Drew Nantais

NBA.com 2019-20 GM Survey

Clippers, Bucks garner many honors as a wide-open NBA season nears.

J Schuhmann - NB...

Recap of Thursday's preseason action

Get the latest scores, highlights and results from Thursday's preseason action.

B Kidane and Yas...

Which teams will make the Finals this season?

After a busy offseason, the league appears to be more wide open than it has been in years past. Who will be playing for the Larry O'Brien Trophy in June?

NBA.com Staff

NBA player rankings: Who are the top 15 stars for the 2019-20 season?

Yes, the 2019-20 regular season is upon us, and with it comes another set of player rankings. Who earns the top spot?

Jordan Greer

Making the case for teams to win the East

The Bucks and 76ers are the heavy favourites to win the Eastern Conference, but do any other teams have a chance? Of course they do. How can each contender in the East make a push to the NBA Finals?

Kyle Irving

Who will win MVP this season?

Giannis Antetokounmpo is a favourite among our NBA.com Staff to take home the MVP award this season, but he's not the only player receiving votes.

NBA.com Staff

Eastern Conference tiers: 76ers, Bucks on collision course after wild NBA offseason

From top to bottom, the Eastern Conference doesn’t measure up to the West. But the top of the conference, especially the contenders in Philadelphia and Milwaukee, shouldn't be dismissed.

Joe Morgan

MVP Giannis puts on a show in preseason home opener

It was a busy offseason for the Greek Freak but he showed no signs of rust in his first preseason game of the 2019 season.

Yash Matange

Can Giannis lead the Bucks to a title?

Hungry and motivated, the reigning league MVP looks to bounce back from a postseason disappointment to lead his team to the promised land.

Gilbert McGregor

Ranking the best small forwards in the NBA

Kawhi Leonard. LeBron James. Paul George. Jimmy Butler. Luka Doncic. Jayson Tatum. The NBA's small forward position is in good shape entering the 2019-20 season.

Scott Rafferty

Ranking the best power forwards in the NBA

Ahead of the 2019-20 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff is ranking the top-10 players at every position. Take a look at the top 10 power forwards in the NBA.

Gilbert McGregor

Giannis mums the word on FA

"I'm not gonna talk about it a lot this season, and I'm not going to try to address it," Antetokounmpo said.

Alexis Mansanarez

Biggest X-factors in the East

The Eastern Conference is expected to be a three-team race between the Bucks, 76ers and Celtics next season, but there are a number of other talented teams. If these players can step up, they'll take their squad to the next level.

Kyle Irving

Bucks fined over Giannis comment

Bucks GM Jon Horst, in violation of NBA rules, promised he would offer Antetokounmpo a five-year, $250M supermax deal next year.

Gabrielle McMillen

Bucks fined $50,000 for Giannis 'supermax' comment

Under NBA rules, teams cannot commit to offer a “supermax” extension prior to the summer following a player’s seventh season in the NBA.

Official Release

Giannis misses final WC warm-up

Greece will hope to have Giannis Antetokounmpo available for its FIBA World Cup opener after he missed Tuesday's warmup because of his knee.

Ben Spratt

Is Giannis only at 60% of his potential?

Is Giannis Antetokounmpo right in saying that he's only at 60 percent of his potential? Two members of our NBA.com Staff discuss.

M Adams and Scot...

Harden blames narrative for MVP

The narrative established around Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo by the media won him MVP honors, says James Harden.

Tom Webber

The evolution of Giannis

In commemoration of Giannis Antetkounmpo being named the 2019 NBA MVP, take a look back at the biggest moments along his path to becoming one of the league's brightest stars.

Gilbert McGregor

Games that will define this season

Of the 1,230 games on the regular season schedule, these are the ones that matter the most beyond simply who wins and who loses. These are the games that transcend the scoreboard to offer up a view on where we've already been, where we are now and where we're going next.

Micah Adams

Biggest head-to-head matchups next season

After one of the busiest offseasons in recent memory, fans can now mark their calendars for some of the biggest head-to-head matchups that will feature no shortage of star power across the board

Gilbert McGregor

Which game we're most excited for

Is it the 76ers vs. Bucks or the Clippers vs. Lakers? Our NBA.com Staff breaks down which game they're circling on their calendar for the 2019-20 season.

NBA.com Staff

Way-too-early Christmas Day preview

The 2019-20 NBA Christmas Day schedule is now official. NBA fans are in for a treat with a loaded five-game slate, but what's there to look forward to in each matchup?

Kyle Irving

Raptors to host Celtics on Christmas Day

The NBA Christmas Day schedule is now official and is headlined by a battle at the STAPLES Center between the LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers.

Kyle Irving

Who should play on Christmas?

While we're weeks away from the release of the 2019-20 NBA schedule, our NBA.com staff fleshes out their own personal wishlist for a slate of games during one of the biggest days in the regular season.

G McGregor and K...

Divisional Rankings: Can anyone take down the Bucks?

The Bucks dominated the NBA in 2018-19. Will it be more of the same this upcoming season or can the Pacers and Pistons make a run at the division title?

Kyle Irving

Report: Korver to sign with Bucks

The 16-year veteran has inked a deal to join the Milwaukee Bucks, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports

Kyle Irving

Bucks signing Kyle Korver

Milwaukee coach Mike Budenholzer coached Korver in Atlanta when the swingman had some of the best years of his career.

Arthur Weinstein

Power Rankings post-Russ/CP3 trade

The NBA is set to be the most balanced it has been in over a decade. With LeBron James and Anthony Davis together, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George teamed up and the Bucks and Nuggets running it back with similar rosters, who's the top team in the league following a chaotic free agency?

Kyle Irving

Bucks meeting with JR Smith

Smith, 33, was waived by the Cavaliers earlier this week after spending almost five seasons with the team.

Ameer Tyree

Who are the best players in the NBA?

With the 2018-19 season in the books, the global NBA.com staff updated our list of the top 15 players in the league based on this past season including the playoffs. Is LeBron James still King of the NBA? Or has someone else snatched his spot atop the NBA hierarchy?

NBA.com Staff

Giannis wanted Kawhi to re-sign with Raptors

"For me personally, I would love for Kawhi to stay in the East and stay in Toronto because I would love to go through the series [with them] again," Antetokounmpo told Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.

Scott Rafferty

Giannis: 'I am at 60 percent of my potential'

After being named MVP and leading the Bucks to a 60-win season, Giannis Antetokounmpo is ready to take his game to new heights next season.

Benyam Kidane

Giannis at '60 percent' potential

"I think I am at 60 percent of my potential, as good as I can be. I just want to be better," Antetokounmpo said.

Alexis Mansanarez

Giannis: NBA roster changes insane

Antetokounmpo said he wished Kawhi Leonard stayed in Toronto instead of signing with the Clippers in free agency.

Chelsea Howard

Who will be MVP next season?

Now that the odds for league MVP are out, we asked our NBA.com experts to weigh in on who they think will win the award in 2019-20.

NBA.com Staff

Alexander-Walker & Barrett shine on Day 6 in Vegas

The NBA Summer League action continued on Day 6 in Las Vegas with plenty of highlights. We've got you covered with a full recap of the day.

Benyam Kidane

NBA championship odds 2020: Clippers become title favorites with Kawhi Leonard, Paul George

The Clippers were listed from 2-1 to 3-1 in futures lines immediately after the news.

Tom Gatto

Bucks sign Antetokounmpo's brother

Thanasis Antetokounmpo is a two-time Greek League All-Star.

Arthur Weinstein

Which team is the favourite to win the title?

As the NBA landscape takes shape following a blockbuster free agency period, our global NBA.com writers look ahead and pick their favourite to win the 2020 NBA title.

NBA.com Staff

How early signings affect Raptors

While the Celtics and Sixers have made big moves in the first 24 hours of free agency and the Bucks largely kept the core of their 60-win team intact, the Raptors mainly stood pat. How do these signings impact the defending champs ability to come out of the East once again?

NBA.com Staff

Lakers, Bucks, 76ers targeting Korver following trade

Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Grizzlies have traded Kyle Korver and Jevon Carter to the Suns for De'Anthony Melton, Josh Jackson and picks.

Kyle Irving

NBA championship odds 2020: Lakers, Bucks lead pack after first day of free agency

The Nets didn't experience much of a boost to their championship odds despite reaching agreements with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant in free agency.

Jacob Janower

Gasol 'cannot wait' to train again

"My recovery from surgery has been smooth and I expect to be fully cleared for basketball activities in early August," Gasol said.

Alexis Mansanarez

Bucks signing Wesley Matthews

The Bucks may have gotten a bargain on Matthews, as several contenders were reportedly interested in acquiring him this summer.

Ameer Tyree

Robin, Brook Lopez teaming up

The veteran big man averaged 9.5 points and 3.9 rebounds for the Bulls last season.

Alexis Mansanarez

How has free agency impacted championship odds?

The defending champion Toronto Raptors have dropped from 8-1 odds to 12-1 odds to win next season's title following the first wave of free agency signings. The Los Angeles Lakers, meanwhile, remain at 2-1 for best odds to win the championship.

Kyle Irving

Report: Hill returning to Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks are bringing back veteran point guard George Hill, following Malcolm Brogdon's move to the Indiana Pacers.

Benyam Kidane

Pacers add Brogdon, Lamb

The Pacers sent a first-round and a pair of second-round picks to the Bucks for Brogdon, according to ESPN.

E.Jay Zarett

Report: Pacers trade for Brogdon, sign Lamb

The Pacers start off free agency by adding more pieces to their backcourt.

Carlan Gay

Khris Middleton will return to Buck

Middleton was named to his first All-Star team last season and averaged a career-high in rebounds (6.0) and assists (4.3).

Alexis Mansanarez

Brook Lopez to stay with Bucks

Lopez averaged 12.5 points and 4.9 rebounds in 28.7 minutes per game for Milwaukee this season.

Alexis Mansanarez

Report: Lopez to stay with Bucks

The 7-footer was crucial to Milwaukee's success in the 2018-19 season, averaging 12.5 points and 2.2 blocks per game while connecting on 36.5% of his 3-point attempts.

Gilbert McGregor

Report: Middleton set to return to Milwaukee

Khris Middleton has decided to return to Milwaukee, keeping the Bucks core together for the 2019-2020 season.

Carlan Gay

Report: Mirotic to sign with Euroleague's FC Barcelona

Last season, Mirotic averaged 15.2 points and 7.4 rebounds over 46 games with the Pelicans and Bucks.

Gilbert McGregor

76ers in play for Malcolm Brogdon

Brogdon, 26, has just finished the third year of his first NBA contract — a three-year deal worth just less than $4 million.

Ameer Tyree

Giannis Antetokounmpo tiptoes around criticism of his Eurostep

The Greek Freak, aka the MVP, demonstrated his signature step(s) in Athens.

Tom Gatto

Bucks expected to waive George Hill

Hill averaged 11.5 points and eclipsed 20 points twice en route to the Bucks' 2019 Eastern Conference finals run.

Ameer Tyree

Giannis wins 2018-19 MVP

Giannis Antetokounmpo caps off his remarkable season with the Milwaukee Bucks, beating out James Harden and Paul George to win the Most Valuable Player of the Year award.

Benyam Kidane

Giannis delivers emotional MVP speech

Giannis Antetokounmpo gave a heartfelt speech honouring his family as he accepted his MVP trophy.

Benyam Kidane

Kobe Bryant predicted Giannis Antetokounmpo's MVP win in 2017

The five-time NBA champion referred to Antetokounmpo as "MVP" in a Tweet way back in 2017.

Drew Nantais

Budenholzer wins Coach of the Year

Mike Budenholzer beats out Denver Nuggets coach Mike Malone and Los Angeles Clippers' Doc Rivers to win Coach of the Year.

Benyam Kidane

Fast facts on Giannis' MVP Award

The Greek Freak is the first league MVP from Europe since Dirk Nowitzki in 2007.

Yash Matange

Giannis emotional after winning MVP

The Bucks star took home his first-ever Most Valuable Player award Monday at the ceremony and shared a heartfelt and tearful message.

Alexis Mansanarez

Antetokounmpo takes home MVP

He averaged 27.7 points, 12.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists and was a unanimous selection to the first-team All-NBA and All-Defensive first team.

Alexis Mansanarez

When is the 2019 NBA Awards show?

Here's all the information you need to know about the 2019 NBA Awards show.

NBA.com Staff

How do latest trades, news impact Raptors?

Anthony Davis becoming a Laker. Mike Conley going to the Jazz. Kyrie Irving and Al Horford potentially leaving the Celtics. What does this all mean for the Raptors? Our NBA.com Staff discusses.

NBA.com Staff

Bucks shed salary in trade

The deal saves the Bucks about $4 million this year and cleared Snell’s $12 million contract in 2020-21, according to ESPN.

E.Jay Zarett

Khris Middleton to decline option

This move from Middleton isn’t shocking as he’s expected to re-sign with Milwaukee.

Travis Durkee

Gasol wants to play another year

Still on the mend, Gasol said recently in Spain he wants to continue “playing and competing at the highest level.”

Travis Durkee

Taylor Jenkins new Grizzlies coach

Jenkins has worked under Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer in Milwaukee and Atlanta with the Hawks.

Gabrielle McMillen

NBA playoffs schedule 2019: Full bracket, dates, times, TV channels for every series

Here's everything you'll need to know about watching the 2019 NBA playoffs, including series-by-series TV schedules.

Jordan Greer

NBA Finals schedule 2019: Dates, times, TV channel, live stream for Raptors vs. Warriors

Here's everything you'll need to know about watching the 2019 NBA Finals, including the full series TV schedule and how to live stream every game.

Jordan Greer

Raptors fan hangs Kawhi Leonard photo in Louvre Museum

A photo of Kawhi Leonard dunking over Giannis Antetokounmpo made its way into the world's largest art museum.

Jordan Heck

Bucks offseason preview: Maintaining roster around Giannis won't be easy

The Bucks have established themselves as a contender, and with Giannis Antetokounmpo in the middle of it all, that’s not going to change. They just need to ensure that he remains in the middle of it all, long-term.

Sean Deveney

Raptors-Bucks Game 6 shatters viewership record

The Raptors historic Game 6 victory over the Bucks became the most-watched basketball game in Canadian television history, shattering a record set in the previous round.

Gilbert McGregor

Raptors' Fred VanVleet is the X-factor that pushed Toronto to the NBA Finals

Following the birth of his son, Raptors guard Fred VanVleet broke out of a prolonged slump with the greatest three-game shooting stretch in NBA playoff history.

Jordan Greer

Giannis on Bucks: 'I want everyone back'

After their most successful season since 2001, the Bucks face a tough task of keeping their group together, with several players entering free agency.

Benyam Kidane

The Challenges Draymond presents the Raptors

Draymond Green took his game to another level in the Western Conference Finals without Kevin Durant. With Durant missing at least the beginning of the NBA Finals, Green's production on both ends will be crucial to the Warriors winning their third-straight title.

Matthew Blum

Re-signing Lopez 'priority’ for MIL

Lopez averaged 12.5 points and 4.9 rebounds in 28.7 minutes per game for the Bucks this season.

E.Jay Zarett

Drake had his fun during Raptors' win over Bucks

Drake was slightly more tame in Game 6, but in the end, he made his presence felt.

Thomas Schlarp

Giannis: MIL will be back stronger

The top-seeded Bucks were eliminated from the playoffs when they fell to the Raptors in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals.

E.Jay Zarett

Bucks vs. Raptors results: Toronto uses huge second-half comeback to advance to NBA Finals

It wasn't pretty, but the Raptors are headed to their first NBA Finals thanks to the second-largest comeback in franchise history.

Thomas Schlarp

Giannis: This is just the start

The Milwaukee Bucks were beaten in the Eastern Conference finals, but Giannis Antetokounmpo expects them to be better next year.

Ben Spratt

Giannis walks out of interview

Antetokounmpo was asked if he thought experience was a factor in the Bucks' elimination, but he refused to answer the question.

Chelsea Howard

Giannis gives credit to Leonard

Kawhi Leonard's experience as a former NBA champion made him the star man in the Eastern Conference finals, says Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Ben Spratt

History! Raptors clinch their first Finals appearance

The Raptors have defeated the Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history.

Scott Rafferty

Lowry relishing long-awaited Finals debut: 'It means a lot'

It's been a long journey for Kyle Lowry to get to the NBA Finals, but the Toronto Raptors point guard says he's 'not satisfied' just yet.

Benyam Kidane

Giannis after loss: 'I think it's the start of a long journey'

Reflecting on a great regular season and a deep playoff run, MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo spoke about the Raptors' game-clinching 26-3 run and his plans for the offseason.

Yash Matange

Sights and sounds from Raptors' series-clinching win

The Toronto Raptors are headed to their first ever NBA Finals after defeating the Milwaukee Bucks in front of a rocking Scotiabank Arena crowd.

Kyle Irving

Finals berth erases years of heartbreak for Toronto fans

The Toronto Raptors are heading to their first NBA Finals in franchise history, a moment 24 years in the making.

Carlan Gay

NBA players react to Raptors making Finals

"That’s big for the City and Canada," former Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll tweeted. "Very special group."

Scott Rafferty

What's next for the Bucks?

What will the Bucks pay Khris Middleton in free agency? Will they keep Brook Lopez and Nikola Mirotic? What do they do with Malcolm Brogdon?

Scott Rafferty

Canada reacts to Raptors' Eastern Conference championship

Social media was abuzz with reaction to Toronto's first Eastern Conference championship.

Rudi Schuller

Antetokounmpo could consider move

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo could consider moving if his team can't reach the Finals, according to an ESPN report.

Ameer Tyree

Kawhi's emphatic dunk caps off Raptors' 26-3 run

A signature moment from a Game 6 that sealed the franchise's first-ever Finals berth.

Yash Matange

3 takeaways from Raptors' big win

Toronto's 100-94 Game 6 win over the Bucks on Saturday secured its move to the biggest stage in basketball.

Ameer Tyree

Raptors defeat Bucks, advance to NBA Finals

The Raptors have done it! For the first time in franchise history, Toronto will go to the NBA Finals after defeating the Bucks 100-94 in Game 6

Kyle Irving

Drake prop bets offered ahead of Bucks-Raptors Game 6

The rapper has stolen quite a bit of the headlines leading up to Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Thomas Schlarp

Lakers hired Kidd to get Giannis?

Giannis Antetokounmpo has shown no desire to go to Los Angeles in the past but do the Lakers really believe him?

Thomas Lott

Dedicated Raptors fans eagerly await potential Finals berth

With their first ever trip to the NBA Finals on the line, Raptors fans have been lined up outside of Scotiabank Arena since 10:30 a.m., ready to support their team in Game 6.

Kyle Irving

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