Here's a timeline of the major events that have contributed to the Bucks' three consecutive first-round exits.
Gilbert McGregor
It might be time for another dynamic duo.
Ivan White
This would be unreal.
Billy Heyen
Here is everything to know about Lillard's injury, including a potential diagnosis and what it will mean for his immediate and distant future.
The Bucks are in trouble going into Game 5.
Lillard could be done in Milwaukee after just 7 playoff appearances with the team.
Alex Murray
Here's a look at the Bucks' options going forward after Damian Lillard's injury.
Stephen Noh
Oh no.
Lillard had just made it back from Deep Vein Thrombosis.
Damian Lillard's stay in Milwaukee could be a short one, here's where he might end up.
The Bucks are looking to turn things around.
The Bucks are in a big hole, and Antetokounmpo is visibly frustrated.
The Bucks head home down 0-2 to Indiana.
Daniel Chavkin
Kyle Kuzma had an eye-opening performance to begin the playoffs.
Damian Lillard's speedy injury recovery could come to a head on Tuesday in Game 2.
Lillard has been sidelined during the Bucks' run to the playoffs, but when could he return?
Daniel Mader
Here's a closer look at the back-and-forth between the star guards and the history that may have led up to it.
Talk about a bunch of zeroes.
The Bucks star is hearing it all from opposing fans.
Bucks star Giannis Antetkounmpo has been wearing a sleeve on his left shoulder for a while.
The Greek Freak gets to hear a count-up every time he goes to the foul line.
A simple miscommunication led to a chaotic postgame incident between the Pacers and Bucks in 2023.
Milwaukee Bucks superstar guard is nearing a playoff return.
Caleb Crowley
An NBA veteran shared what the two-time NBA MVP must do if they lose in the playoffs.
Lawrence Fernandez
The former NBA center puts 'The Greek Freak's' place among the all-time greats.
The Bucks will need a better performance from their new addition.
All eyes will be on Damian Lillard's health.
Here is everything to know about Damian Lillard's diagnosis and what it means for him and for Milwaukee.
Teddy Ricketson
Milwaukee enters the playoffs on a roll, but can they keep it going into the postseason?
Milwaukee's matchup for the first round is set. Here's an up-to-date look at who Giannis Antetokounmpo & Co will face.
Giannis continues to compete with himself atop Milwaukee's record books.
This is pretty much impossible.
Damian Lillard hinted at a potential comeback as the Milwaukee Bucks prepare for the NBA Playoffs.
Zachary Rainey
When asked about Bobby Portis' return, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers made a hilarious joke.
Is this 2025 NBA Draft prospect worthy of the hype?
S Rovenchuk
The Bucks star is showing how dominant he can be.
Lillard teased a return before the NBA Playoffs.
Giannis Antetokounmpo sends a message to his teammates after a career-high 20 assists.
The Milwaukee Bucks superstar is having one of the best years of his career.
The Greek Freak went absolutely crazy.
The Milwaukee Bucks have a big opportunity as the Philadelphia 76ers drop key news on Thursday.
Kade Kimble
Based on the information disclosed about Lillard's issue, it is not believed to be as serious as Bosh's. Here is a look at the differences between the two diagnoses.
Here is why Milwaukee will be without Portis for the majority of its remaining regular-season games.
The NBA stars may try to de-throne three-time champion McClung.
The Bucks star has been dealing with an injury for most of the month.
Morgan Moriarty
Here is what you need to know about Giannis Antetokounmpo's calf injury.
Andrew Katz
TSN's Steph Noh grades the Kyle Kuzma and Khris Middleton swap for the Bucks and Wizards.
Here's everything to know about the trade between Milwaukee and Washington.
Here's what the deal between the Suns, Bucks, and Heat might look like in a Jimmy Butler trade
The potential of Jimmy Butler landing in Milwaukee isn't as dead as once thought, and there is a way to push a trade through
The Bucks need Middleton back with the starters at some point if they hope to make a deep run in the playoffs.
Here is why Giannis' older brother is no longer in uniform when attending Bucks games this season.
From Nikola Jokic to Luka Doncic, here are Steph Noh's leaders in the quest for the 2025 MVP award.
If you missed the action, The Sporting News tracked score updates, highlights, news and more from the 2024 NBA Cup championship.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down how the Bucks and Thunder match up against each other for their NBA Cup final match.
TSN's Steph Noh shares his picks for the two semifinal games of the 2024 NBA Cup.
Milwaukee's star put forth a dominant force to eliminate Orlando from the NBA Cup, including a huge dunk.
Antetokounmpo added a changeup to his offensive repertoire that has made him truly unstoppable
After a worrying start to the 2024-25 NBA season, the Milwaukee Bucks look like they might be back on track, riding a four-game hot streak that has moved them into fifth in the East.
Jed Wells
One factor in Milwaukee's poor performance is the absence of former All-Star Khris Middleton, who is yet to suit up for the squad
TSN's Steph Noh evaluates every team's best offer and realistic odds of landing Bucks star Damian Lillard.
Nike and Celtics star Jaylen Brown's beef continues. Here's what you need to know about their latest spat.
Cate Schiller
Here are the latest updates for Bucks PG Damian Lillard, who entered the NBA's concussion protocol on Monday.
With Ben Simmons in the final year of his $177 million contract, the Aussie could be a very valuable trade chip.
Benyam Kidane
There aren't any easy solutions for the Bucks, but they have to try something different to save their season.
What seemed like a typical case of joking around soon took a turn.
The Bucks have had a slow start under Doc Rivers this season, creating some conversations that Milwaukee should fire the veteran head coach.
Moving Lillard would be the easiest way for the Bucks to retool and add much-needed depth to an old and shallow roster.
TSN's Steph Noh ranks every NBA team's chances at trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Things are going south in Milwaukee. What would happen if Giannis Antetokounmpo asked for a trade?
It may be early, but the superstar has a concerning outlook on the state of things in Milwaukee.
Here is everything to know about Middleton and his status moving forward.
The former Navy SEAL pushed Milwaukees point guard to the limit.
Joel Embiid sent a shot at the Bucks during Game 3 of the NBA Finals as he watched the Celtics put themselves one win away from an NBA title.
Kyle Irving
Patrick Beverley wasn't happy toward the end of the Bucks' Game 6 loss to the Pacers.
Brendan OSullivan
Patrick Beverley shed some light on what prompted him to twice throw a ball into the stands during the Bucks' Game 6 loss to the Pacers in the first round.
David Suggs
It was not exactly a banner night for Patrick Beverley on Thursday following the Bucks' elimination.
Bryan Murphy
Tyrese Haliburton waited until the Pacers vs. Bucks series was over to respond to Patrick Beverley's antics.
Here's everything you need to know about Doc Rivers in the postseason, including his record, championships and how those teams have fared in Game 7.
Nick Brinkerhoff
The Bucks were supposed to be one of the juggernauts of the NBA after trading for superstar guard Damian Lillard, but that never really panned out.
One Pacers fan took home-court advantage to another level during every Bucks' free throw attempt in Game 6.
Damian Lillard suffered a Grade 1 Achilles strain in the Bucks' Game 3 overtime loss against the Pacers.
Here's everything you need to know about Damian Lillard's Achilles injury.
Scott Rafferty
Here's what you need to know about Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury and his status for the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
Here's everything you need to know about Khris Middleton's injury.
Haliburton revealed the incident during a news conference after Indiana's Game 2 win over Milwaukee.
Jacob Camenker
Giannis Antetokounmpo is dealing with a calf strain that is expected to impact his availability for the Bucks' first-round series against the Pacers.
Giannis Antetokounmpo went down with a non-contact left leg injury during the Bucks' game against the Celtics on April 9.
Here is what we know about Giannis Antetokounmpo's leg injury and what it means for Milwaukee's playoff chase.
Here is everything you need to know about this year's 3-vs-6 matchup in the East.
Here's what you need to know about the Bucks' playoff outlook and seeding scenarios as the NBA regular season nears an end.
Dan Treacy
The Sydney Kings of Australia's National Basketball League have produced yet another NBA player, this time in the form of Jaylin Galloway.
TSN's Steph Noh details how the Bucks have looked since Doc Rivers was hired as head coach.
One of the biggest problems for the Bucks has been an over-reliance on Damian Lillard at the end of games.
The Bucks fired head coach Adrian Griffin 43 games into the season, but Milwaukee hasn't seen much improvement under its new coach, Doc Rivers.
The Milwaukee superstar got candid about the recent coaching roller coaster for the Bucks at NBA All-Star Weekend.
Rivers said there were several players whose heads were already in vacation mode.
Edward Sutelan
Thanasis Antetokounmpo recorded perhaps the highlight of his career on Friday night.
The point guard made his Milwaukee debut on Friday night in the game against Charlotte, and got a little coaching in as well.
Hours after the Bucks traded Robin Lopez to Sacramento, the mercurial big man sat courtside in Milwaukee and cracked open a good book.
The two guards have had several run-ins during their NBA careers, especially since the 2020 NBA bubble.
Patrick Beverley was the fastest to the news of his own trade Thursday, breaking it on social media ahead of top NBA reporters.
Doc Rivers will be one of the NBA's All-Star coaches after leading the Bucks to a 1-2 record in his first three games.
Revisit the events and reports that led to Portland's decision to part ways with its franchise player.
Damian Lillard was named the second starting guard in the East for the NBA All-Star Game. Should it have been Jalen Brunson instead?
The Bucks now have three head coaches on their books, as they are paying Doc Rivers as well as his two predecessors.
Doc Rivers has been hired to replace Adrian Griffin as the Bucks head coach, but he has a long track record of leading NBA teams.
The quickness with which the Bucks moved to hire Doc Rivers would suggest that they have a strong reason to believe he is the perfect candidate.
Here's what the latest rumors surrounding Doc Rivers indicate about his potential future as Milwaukee's next lead man.
Who could Milwaukee prioritize to take over a team led by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard?
The Bucks have fired first-year head coach Adrian Griffin despite a 30-13 start to the season.
Murray, Damian Lillard, Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brook Lopez would pack quite a punch, but how realistic of a destination are the Bucks for the Hawks guard?
TSN's Steph Noh looks into why the Bucks have been so bad defensively, and how much Damian Lillard is to blame.
If the first meeting was any indicator, the sky is the limit for each future head-to-head between these one-of-a-kind talents.
Ahead of his second Christmas Day game at MSG, look back at Giannis Antetokounmpo's best performances at the world's most famous arena.
Antetokounmpo is the face of the Bucks. Now, he holds one of the Bucks' top records.
The scuffle was a minor, petty one but here's why there was so much drama at the end of the Bucks' win over the Pacers on Wednesday.
Portis reportedly did not wait long to take on his teammates and coach after the in-season tournament loss.
The Sporting News tracked updates and highlights from Thursday's In-Season Tournament semifinal between Milwaukee and Indiana.
If you check your clocks, you might notice that clutch time is now Tyrese Time.
Antetokounmpo and Lillard's fingerprints were all over Milwaukee's IST win over New York, but there was one particular possession involving the two of them that stood out.
The bookmakers have Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks walking away from Vegas with the trophies.
The Bucks star was not happy with the officials after his ejection and briefly sat courtside in an effort to protest the call.
Damian Lillard wanted to play in Miami. The Heat wanted to trade for the seven-time All-Star. So, how did he end up on the Bucks' roster ahead of the 2023-24 season?
Jordan Greer
Damian Lillard made his anticipated regular season debut with the Bucks and didn't disappoint.
Carlan Gay
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Bucks vs 76ers.
LaMarcus Aldridge reflects on Damian Lillard's legacy in Portland and why the Bucks are an immediate championship threat.
Does Damian Lillard make the Bucks the favorite? TSN's Scott Rafferty takes a closer look at the All-Star guard's fit with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard have expressed interest in playing together several times over the past few years. Now, the pairing has landed in Milwaukee after a blockbuster trade with the Trail Blazers.
Damian Lillard is going to Milwaukee as part of an unexpected three-team trade involving the Bucks, Suns and Trail Blazers, according to multiple reports. Let's evaluate the deal from all sides.
Damian Lillard has been traded to the Bucks in a three-team blockbuster deal with the Suns. When will we see Lillard suit up with his new team?
The NBA world was quick to react to the trade that will team Damian Lillard up with Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Here's why Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to work out with Hakeem Olajuwon and what the Bucks star stands to gain.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has made it clear he wants to spend his entire career in Milwaukee, but that won’t happen if the Bucks move away from their championship-or-bust approach.
Here's what you need to know about Giannis Antetokounmpo's knee injury and status moving forward.
The Bucks have tapped a former Raptors assistant to replace Mike Budenholzer.
Kevin Skiver
Giannis Antetokounmpo took to Instagram to bid farewell to Mike Budenholzer after the coach's firing last week.
Here's everything we know about Milwaukee's decision to move on from head coach Mike Budenholzer.
Bucks fans aren't going to be happy with the NBA's Last Two Minute Report for Game 5 of the team's first-round series.
Here are the full details of Giannis Antetokounmpo's contract with the Bucks.
Milwaukee's playoff run ended almost as soon as it started as it became just the sixth No. 1 seed in NBA history to be eliminated in the first round.
Antetoukounmpo cut a frustrated figure following Game 5, as the Bucks' season came to an end in the first round of the postseason.
The No. 1-seeded Bucks' season came to a dramatic end as the Heat eliminated them in five games, with many questioning Mike Budenholzer's decision making.
Now that the Bucks have fallen wildly short of their title aspirations, the focus shifts to what's next for the franchise.
Butler sent Twitter into a frenzy with a 56-point explosion in Miami's Game 4 win.
Sam Jarden
Jimmy Butler was sensational in leading the Heat to a 3-1 lead over the Bucks.
Jimmy Butler put together one of the best playoff performances in Heat history to give Miami a 3-1 series lead over the No. 1 seed Bucks.
What's next for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks? Here's what we know about his injury and when he may return to the series.
The 2023 NBA Playoffs are off to a rough start for Giannis Antetokounmpo, who exited Game 1 with a back injury.
Heat star Tyler Herro suffered a broken right hand in Game 1.
We break down the first-round series between the No. 1 seed Bucks and No. 8 seed Heat, providing our best bets and series prop bets for this Eastern Conference playoffs matchup.
Jovan Alford
Is there any chance of an upset in this No. 1 vs. No. 8 matchup? Let's break down the first-round series.
"In 2020, I was ready to walk away from the game," Antetokounmpo said. "I had that conversation — yes — with the front office."
Khris Middleton exited Wednesday night's game against the Chicago Bulls with right knee soreness, with just two games remaining in the regular season.
The primary uniforms on a blue court may look odd, but the switch certainly hasn't impacted the Bucks' level of play.
Late in the fourth quarter of the Bucks' 140-99 loss Thanasis Antetokounmpo was ejected after headbutting the Celtics' Blake Griffin.
Joseph Corr
Bucks forward Joe Ingles faced his old team for the first time as an opponent on Friday night.
After Trey Lyles shoved Giannis Antetokounmpo in the back late in the game, he and Brook Lopez got tangled up, resulting in both players being ejected.
Here's everything we know about Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury and the latest on when he could return.
Steph and Giannis are two of the NBA's best, but will they be available for Sunday's game between the Warriors and Bucks.
Joe Ingles has given the Bucks' second unit a huge boost with his playmaking and shooting. With the postseason on the horizon, the Aussie is quickly proving that he could be the missing piece to help Milwaukee's hunt for a championship.
With a 139-117 victory over Orlando on Wednesday, Milwaukee pushed its streak to 16 games and surged into first place in the Eastern Conference standings.
During an appearance on Monday night's edition of "The Daily Show," Antetokounmpo received some pointers from Minhaj, a former correspondent who is serving as the guest host of the show this week.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has suffered another injury setback in his first game out of the All-Star break.
Jimmy Butler and the Heat travel to Milwaukee tonight to face a red-hot Bucks team that could be without two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Check out our best bets and Same Game picks for this showdown of Eastern Conference powerhouses.
Sloan Piva
The Sporting News has you covered with the latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury and what it means moving forward.
Here's everything we know about Antetokounmpo's injury and the latest news on when he may return.
How has Joe Ingles been able to make an immediate impact in Milwaukee? Let's take a closer look.
Forget 3-pointers. Antetokounmpo hasn't been the same player from floater range and midrange so far this season.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was ruled out of the Bucks' game against the Wizards shortly before tip-off due to knee soreness.
The night was mostly about Jayson Tatum, who finished with 41 points, including a 20-point third quarter. The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates from all of the action.
With five games of action spanning the entirety of the day, we have you covered with tip-off times and how to watch each NBA game on Christmas Day.
The Sporting News has you covered with everything you need to know about each Christmas Day matchup.
For the 15th straight year, basketball fans get to unwrap the gift of five NBA games on Christmas Day, a tradition that will never get old.
Antetokounmpo had a number of highlight plays against the Pelicans on Monday, but his most impressive sequence of the night came on a possession nobody scored on.
After nearly a year on the sidelines, joe Ingles made a successful return to the court, logging 15 minutes for the Bucks in their win over the Pelicans.
Here's everything we know about Joe Ingles' injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
In Memphis' 142-101 win over Milwaukee, Adams dominated the interior, scoring 10 points, grabbing six rebounds (five offensive) and blocking five shots.
The Grizzlies took advantage of a rare blowout win vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks.
Zac Al-Khateeb
The Warriors have been two different teams this season — dominant at home and miserable on the road.
How long will Milwaukee be without its star forward this time? Here is what we know about Khris Middleton's most recent injury.
After missing the majority of Milwaukee's 2022 playoff run with a knee injury, a different injury will hold Middleton out of the beginning of the 2022-23 season.
How big of a deal is Middleton's return to a Bucks team that already looks like a contender? Let's dive in.
The Sporting News had seven members of its NBA Global staff rank their top-five MVP candidates. Here are the results.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid have quietly had some of the best one-on-one battles in the NBA in recent years.
Late in the third quarter against the Bucks, Steve Nash received two technical fouls in quick succession.
Why studying 'The Greek Freak' is Simmons' best hope for returning to All-Star form.
Unfortunately for the Bucks, Pat Connaughton, Joe Ingles and Khris Middleton are all on the injury report to start the 2022-23 season.
While the splashy free agent signings take up all the headlines, the Bucks' move for Joe ingles could prove to be one that makes the biggest impact come the postseason.
Giannis Antetokounmpo went down with an ankle injury in Greece's final group stage game at EuroBasket 2022. Here's everything we know about the situation.
What can't Serge do? The big man is now a big hit in the music world.
What can you expect from the Antetokounmpo trio at EuroBasket? Here is a breakdown of what the lesser-known Antetokounmpos bring to the table.
When watching the trio, you might notice that the surname on the jerseys of Giannis and Thanasis is spelled differently than the spelling on Kostas' jersey, but it isn't a typo.
As long as the Bucks have their core of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday healthy, they'll have as good of a shot as any team at winning the title.
The Wisconsin Herd, Milwaukee's G League affiliate, acquired Alex Antetokounmpo in a trade with the Raptors 905, Toronto's G League affiliate.
The sharpshooting forward gives the Bucks another dangerous option alongside two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Micah Adams
The Heat and Bucks may be in the thick of things in the East next year, but they won't be getting second-round reinforcements this year.
Darvin Ham served as an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks since 2018 and is now set to become the Lakers head coach.
Williams took 18 threes in Game 7, a new NBA record.
The Celtics made 18 more 3-pointers than the Bucks in Game 7 to pick up the win and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.
