Amid all the rumors about Giannis' future with the Bucks, both Marc Stein and Eric Nehm say the front office is looking to add around Giannis. I have what they wrote about the last couple of days, and some of the players already on the FO’s radar: www.brewhoop.com/bucks-rumors...

Doc Rivers on the ESPN report about Giannis' conversations with the Bucks front office: No conversations between Giannis and the front office about a potential trade Giannis has never asked to be traded. Only coming out now because the team isn’t playing well.

"This season has proved, more than any, that the league has passed Rivers by." @brewhoop.bsky.social was early on the calls to fire Adrian Griffin, and now @jgrossreporter.bsky.social says it's time for Doc to go. www.brewhoop.com/bucks-analys...

After a seven-game losing streak and multiple blown leads, the final nail was driven into Doc Rivers’ coaching tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks in a 129-126 loss to the 3-16 Washington Wizards. The Bucks need to move on and look for a new voice: www.brewhoop.com/bucks-analys...

BREAKING: Per Bucks PR, Giannis Antetokounmpo will be IN tonight against the New York Knicks.

After being listed as questionable, Tobias Harris is in the starting lineup for the Detroit Pistons: G – Cade Cunningham (#2) G – Duncan Robinson (#55) F – Ausar Thompson (#9) F – Tobias Harris (#12) C – Jalen Duren (#0)

Same starting 5 for the Bucks from Thursday: G – Ryan Rollins (#13) G – AJ Green (#20) F – Kyle Kuzma (#18) F – Bobby Portis Jr. (#9) C – Myles Turner (#3)

Ryan Rollins has truly stepped up in the absence of Giannis. In the three games without the two-time MVP, Rollins has put up these averages: 29.7 PPG 9.3 APG 4.7 RPG 58.1% FG (20.6 FGA) 52.4% 3PT (7.0 3PA)

Doc Rivers told us about a conversation he had with Ryan Rollins on his post-game comments after the loss to the 76ers, saying that he could’ve gotten a better shot at the end of regulation:

Doc Rivers gave a quick update on what Giannis has been doing as he recovers from a left groin strain:

Detroit #Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff on what he’s seen from Milwaukee #Bucks point guard Ryan Rollins:

ICYMI: The Milwaukee Bucks dropped their third game in a row, falling 123-114 in overtime to the Philadelphia 76ers. Read here how it all shook out from Fiserv Forum: www.brewhoop.com/bucks-scores...

Final: 76ers 123, Bucks 114 Bucks lose their third straight and 4th out of their last five, drop to 8-8 on the season. Ryan Rollins notched a 32-point, 14-assist double-double, but Tyrese Maxey poured in 54. No. 1 team in the East in the Detroit Pistons on Saturday is next.

Starters for the 76ers: G – Tyrese Maxey (#0) G – VJ Edgecombe (#77) F – Justin Edwards (#11) F – Paul George (#8) C – Andre Drummond (#1)

Bobby Portis gets the call from the bench to start in place of Giannis: G – Ryan Rollins (#13) G – AJ Green (#20) F – Kyle Kuzma (#18) F – Bobby Portis Jr. (#9) C – Myles Turner (#3)

Per Doc Rivers, Gary Harris should be IN for tonight against the 76ers.

The #Bucks have submitted their injury report for tomorrow’s game against the Philadelphia #76ers: Out: Alex Antetokounmpo (G League - Two-Way) Giannis Antetokounmpo (Left Adductor Strain) Kevin Porter Jr. (Right Knee Meniscus Surgery) Taurean Prince (Neck Surgery)

The Bucks dodged a major bullet, as Giannis will only be out for 1-2 weeks with a low grade groin strain. Even with this silver lining, how much can the Bucks stay afloat without him. Read my thoughts on what this means for the Bucks moving forward: www.brewhoop.com/bucks-injury...

The struggles for the Milwaukee Bucks on the second night of a back-to-back continued, losing in blowout fashion to the Los Angeles Lakers. Read how it all went down at Fiserv Forum: www.brewhoop.com/bucks-scores...

What can’t Red Panda do?

Same starting group for Doc Rivers and the Bucks: G – Ryan Rollins (#13) G – AJ Green (#20) F – Kyle Kuzma (#18) F – Giannis Antetokounmpo (#34) C – Myles Turner (#3)

Starters for the Lakers: G – Luka Dončić (#77) G – Austin Reaves (#15) F – Bronny James (#9) F – Jake LaRavia (#12) C – Deandre Ayton (#5)

For the first time since the ankle and meniscus injuries, Kevin Porter Jr will speak to the media. His availability is scheduled for 6:15 p.m. CST

Doc Rivers says (with a smile on his face) that Giannis will probably be IN tonight against the Lakers. The starting lineup will likely remain the same as well.

Charles Lee Respects The Cup

Starters for the Hornets: G – LaMelo Ball (#1) G – Sion James (#4) F – Miles Bridges (#0) F – Kon Knueppel (#7) C – Moussa Diabate (#14)

A significant change to the Bucks' starting 5, with Kyle Kuzma in for Gary Trent Jr. Here’s how Doc Rivers is starting against the Hornets: G – Ryan Rollins (#13) G – AJ Green (#20) F – Kyle Kuzma (#18) F – Giannis Antetokounmpo (#34) C – Myles Turner (#3)

Doc Rivers on the absence of Taurean Prince after he underwent surgery for a herniated disc in his neck:

Doc Rivers on the improvement he’s seen out of Bobby Portis in recent games: Stats over the last four games: 11.3 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 65.5 FG%, 55.6 3PT% (2.3 attempts)

Hornets head coach Charles Lee on the return of Pat Connaughton to Milwaukee:

Doc Rivers confirms that Giannis is IN for tonight against the Charlotte Hornets. #Bucks

Kevin Durant is off to a hot start for the Rockets, going 3/3 for seven points, up 9-3 early on the Bucks.

We're less than 20 minutes before tip-off between the Bucks and the Rockets. Join the conversation with other Bucks fans during today's action! www.brewhoop.com/post/YDJR14b...

Starting 5 this afternoon for the Bucks: G – Ryan Rollins (#13) G – AJ Green (#20) F – Gary Trent Jr. (#5) F – Giannis Antetokounmpo (#34) C – Myles Turner (#3)

Starting 5 for this afternoon for the #Rockets: G – Amen Thompson (#1) G – Josh Okogie (#20) F – Kevin Durant (#7) F – Jabari Smith Jr. (#10) C – Alperen Sengun (#28)

Doc Rivers on the challenges facing the Rockets on the glass, who are 2nd in the league in o-boards per game at 14.8: “It’s going to be the key for us tonight, they’re not only big, they all go. We have to hit first. This is the night where you have to go back and drive back (on box outs).”

According to #Bucks head coach Doc Rivers, Taurean Prince, who is missing his second game with a neck strain, will be out until they take an MRI of his neck.

Behind a 40-point masterclass from Giannis, the Bucks began their NBA Cup title defense with a 126-110 win over the Chicago Bulls. ICYMI: here’s my rapid recap of all the action from Fiserv Forum for @brewhoop.bsky.social. www.brewhoop.com/bucks-scores...

The lob is finally working between Rollins and Giannis. After missing some in Toronto, Rollins finds Giannis on the short roll, with a two-hand slam.

Whatever Giannis has seemingly lost in his mid-range game, he’s made up for it in his three-point shot. Giannis, after that three, is 7/13 on the year, as he extends the Bucks' lead to eight, 107-99 with 5:14 to go in the fourth. 35, 15, and 7 for the Greek Freak.

Halftime: Bucks 53, Bulls 52 Giannis: 13pts, 5/12FG, 5 rebs, 3 asts Turner: 13 pts, 5/6FG, 3/4 3PT Giddey: 14pts, 6/9FG, 7asts Buzelis: 13pts, 6/6FG, 6rebs It's been as good a game as you would hope for an NBA Cup game and two of the East's best in the early going.

1st Quarter: Bucks 23, Bulls 25 After starting the quarter down 8-1, the Bucks rallied in the final 2:37 to cut the Bulls’ lead down to just two points.

Bad start for the Bucks, as the Bulls have raced out to an 8-1 lead. Buzelis has three layups for Chicago, while Milwaukee is 0/5 to begin this one. Timeout Bucks.

It's a bigger blow for the Bucks than you think. Prince is a perfect 14-0 in NBA Cup games and has been on both championship teams (Lakers in 2023, Bucks in 2024).

Taurean Prince was downgraded to OUT tonight for the Milwaukee Bucks (neck strain). Head coach Doc Rivers said he’s undergoing an MRI and that they will soon know how long he will be out.

Despite an opening with a 47-point first quarter, the Milwaukee Bucks lost at home to the Sacramento Kings, 135-133. Kyle Kuzma had an incredible 4th quarter, while Cole Anthony had his worst game as a Buck. My player grades for @brewhoop.bsky.social: www.brewhoop.com/bucks-analys...

The Bucks blew a 15-point first half lead to the Sacramento Kings, losing their first home game of the season, 135-133. My rapid recap from Fiserv Forum for @brewhoop.bsky.social: www.brewhoop.com/bucks-scores...

The Bucks have hit the gas to start this one. They’re on a 15-2 run in the first three minutes already and are a perfect 5/5 from the field. Kings just 1/6 from the floor.

Starters for the Sacramento #Kings: G – Dennis Schröder (#17) G – Zach LaVine (#8) F – DeMar DeRozan (#10) F – Domantas Sabonis (#11) C – Dylan Cardwell (#32)

Same group of starters for the #Bucks: G – Ryan Rollins (#13) G – AJ Green (#20) F – Gary Trent Jr. (#5) F – Giannis Antetokounmpo (#34) C – Myles Turner (#3)