Giannis Antetokounmpo came away impressed after his first matchup with Victor Wembanyama. Antetokounmpo's Bucks beat Wembanyama's Spurs, but the rookie made an impression on the veteran superstar. "He's special," Antetokounmpo said about Wembanyama. "He's going to be an extremely good player. He plays the right way. He plays to win. I've never seen anything like him." The Spurs … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo On Victor Wembanyama: I’ve Never Seen Anything Like Him
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo Named NBA Players Of December
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have been named the NBA's Players of the Month for December. This is Antetokounmpo's 10th Player of the Month honor in his career. Leading the Bucks to an 11-2 record last month, Antetokounmpo averaged 32.5 points, 11.5 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 61.6% from the field. He had a historic night on … [Read more...] about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo Named NBA Players Of December
Rockets Were Close To Signing Brook Lopez Last Offseason
The Houston Rockets were set to sign Brook Lopez last summer before Lopez decided to re-sign with the Milwaukee Bucks, sources told Bobby Marks of ESPN. The Rockets signed several veteran free agents over the offseason, including Fred VanVleet, Jeff Green, Jock Landale, Aaron Holiday, and Boban Marjanovic. Lopez, who is averaging 12.8 points and 5.0 rebounds on the season, … [Read more...] about Rockets Were Close To Signing Brook Lopez Last Offseason
Bucks Hire Trevor Gleeson As Assistant Coach
The Milwaukee Bucks hired Trevor Gleeson as an assistant on Adrian Griffin's staff, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Gleeson replaces Terry Stotts, who left during the preseason, on the bench. Gleeson lead the Perth Wildcats of Australia's NBL to five championships. "We were in a little bit short-handed, one of the staffs with the least amount of coaches so we thought … [Read more...] about Bucks Hire Trevor Gleeson As Assistant Coach
Former Bucks Owner Herb Kohl Passes Away At 88 Years Old
Former Milwaukee Bucks owner and U.S. senator from Wisconsin Herb Kohl passed away on Wednesday at 88 years old. Kohl purchased the Bucks in 1985 for $18 million to keep the team from leaving the city. "Through his purchase of the team, Senator Kohl ensured that the Bucks would stay in Milwaukee and remain an important pillar of the community. "There was never any doubt about … [Read more...] about Former Bucks Owner Herb Kohl Passes Away At 88 Years Old