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Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers looks on during the first quarter in game one of the Eastern Conference Second Round Playoffs at TD Garden on May 01, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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Doc Rivers Sends A Clear Message About Bucks

Despite owning a 30-13 record at the time, the Milwaukee Bucks sent shockwaves throughout the NBA when they fired head coach Adrian Griffin. Griffin was a first-time head coach tasked with leading the Bucks back to the NBA Finals and did a solid job, but still got let go because of

Matthew Peralta • 3 months ago

Damian Lillard #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks waits for a free throw during a game against the Boston Celtics at Fiserv Forum on January 11, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bucks defeated the Celtics 135 - 102.

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Damian Lillard Set To Defend An Elite NBA Crown

For years, Damian Lillard has been one of the NBA's best scoring guards, and he has been a particularly lethal 3-point shooter, especially during crunch time. Although he has struggled with his 3-point shot in his first season with the Milwaukee Bucks, he still carries himself as a

Robert Marvi • 3 months ago

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers looks on during the first quarter in game one of the Eastern Conference Second Round Playoffs at TD Garden on May 01, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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Doc Rivers Makes First Coaching Staff Move After Taking Over Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks hit the ground running and wasted no time after parting ways with Adrian Griffin. They didn't hesitate to break the bank and spend big bucks to hire Doc Rivers, who had been serving as an advisor to Griffin, to be their next coach. Now, according to Adrian Woj

Ernesto Cova • 3 months ago

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Gets Honest About Adrian Griffin

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 24: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks walks backcourt during a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Fiserv Forum on January 24, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Brandon Marcus • 3 months ago Earlier this week, the Milwaukee Bucks shocked the entire NBA community when they fired head coach Adrian Griffin. The Bucks had a respectable record and were one of the best teams in the entire league but apparently, that wasn't enough and Griffin was sent packing. There has bee

Thanasis Antetokounmpo #43 of the Milwaukee Bucks on the bench during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on December 25, 2023 in New York City.

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Odds Show A Clear Favorite To Land Thanasis Antetokounmpo

Brandon Marcus • 3 months ago

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 17: Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks watches from the bench during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on January 17, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Bucks 135-95. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Had 4-Word Response To Adrian Griffin's Firing

Ernesto Cova • 3 months ago

Head coach Doc Rivers of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls at Wells Fargo Center on January 06, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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Details Emerge About Doc Rivers' New Contract With Bucks

Ernesto Cova • 3 months ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks disputes being substituted out of the game with Head Coach Adrian Griffin during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on November 22, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Bucks 119-116.

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Bucks GM Gives Specific Explanation For Firing Adrian Griffin

Robert Marvi • 3 months ago

Head coach Adrian Griffin of the Milwaukee Bucks Head coach Adrian Griffin yells during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on December 29, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Bucks GM Issues Statement About Adrian Griffin

Aikansh Chaudhary • 3 months ago

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Bucks GM Issues Statement About Adrian Griffin

Head coach Adrian Griffin of the Milwaukee Bucks Head coach Adrian Griffin yells during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on December 29, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Aikansh Chaudhary • 3 months ago The Milwaukee Bucks began the 2023-24 NBA season with a new head coach in Adrian Griffin, following the firing of Mike Budenholzer. Budenholzer was sacked by the Bucks following the unexpected first-round exit of the organization as the number one seed in the 2023 NBA playoffs. W

Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks is ejected during the second half of a game against the Detroit Pistons at Fiserv Forum on November 08, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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Bucks Are Reportedly Working To Trade 2 Players

Ernesto Cova • 3 months ago

Head coach Adrian Griffin of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on in the first quarter during an NBA In-Season Tournament game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on November 17, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Former Player Says Adrian Griffin Firing Is 'Disheartening'

Robert Marvi • 3 months ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks disputes being substituted out of the game with Head Coach Adrian Griffin during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on November 22, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Bucks 119-116.

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Adrian Griffin Reacts After Being Fired By The Bucks

Ryan Ward • 3 months ago

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3 Coaches Have Emerged As Favorites For Bucks Job

Ryan Ward • 3 months ago

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3 Coaches Have Emerged As Favorites For Bucks Job

Ryan Ward • 3 months ago After the Milwaukee Bucks made the shocking and unexpected move to fire head coach Adrian Griffin on Tuesday, Giannis Antetokounmpo's team has one of the most desirable job openings in the NBA, with Milwaukee having a win-now team with two driven superstars leading the way. With the

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Reportedly Didn’t Want 1 Coach This Offseason

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks watches from the bench during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on January 17, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Bucks 135-95.

Robert Marvi • 3 months ago The Milwaukee Bucks have underachieved this season despite landing future Hall of Famer Damian Lillard this past summer, and it led to Adrian Griffin being fired as head coach on Tuesday. Griffin had just been hired during the offseason after they had fired Mike Budenholzer followin

Head coach Adrian Griffin of the Milwaukee Bucks Head coach Adrian Griffin yells during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on December 29, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Insider Details Why The Bucks Fired Adrian Griffin

Ryan Ward • 3 months ago

Damian Lillard #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first half at Fiserv Forum on October 26, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Kendrick Perkins Names His Favorite To Take Over Bucks

Ryan Ward • 3 months ago

Head coach Doc Rivers of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the second half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on March 25, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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Doc Rivers Emerging As 'Serious Candidate' For Coaching Job

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Former NBA Player Believes The Bucks Will Retire 5 Jerseys

Brandon Marcus • 3 months ago

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NBA Legend Says 1 Player Is 'Clutch'

Brandon Marcus • 3 months ago On Sunday night, Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks shocked the NBA world with a hard-to-believe three-point buzzer-beater that led to a victory over the Sacramento Kings. On Monday morning, NBA legend Vince Carter and the crew on Run It Back spoke about Lillard. "Dame [Lillar

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 19: Damian Lillard #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks takes a three point shot during the first half of a game against the San Antonio Spurs at Fiserv Forum on December 19, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Had Honest Admission About Damian Lillard

Brandon Marcus • 3 months ago

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 20: Malik Beasley #5 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena on November 20, 2023 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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Bucks Player Sends A Warning Message To Pacers

Robert Marvi • 4 months ago

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 27: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during the third quarter of the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on December 27, 2023 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Had Bizarre Admission About Losing To Pacers

Ernesto Cova • 4 months ago

Detail of the NBA official basketball at Ball Arena on October 26, 2022 in Denver, Colorado.

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Kendrick Perkins Says 'No One Is Fearing' 1 NBA Team

Ryan Ward • 4 months ago

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Kendrick Perkins Says 'No One Is Fearing' 1 NBA Team

Detail of the NBA official basketball at Ball Arena on October 26, 2022 in Denver, Colorado.

Ryan Ward • 4 months ago With 82 games during the NBA regular season, things change frequently in this league, especially when it comes to teams that might potentially be able to contend for a title. After the Milwaukee Bucks acquired superstar guard Damian Lillard in a blockbuster trade with the Portland T

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Damian Lillard Reacts After Reaching Historic Milestone

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 19: Damian Lillard #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks takes a three point shot during the first half of a game against the San Antonio Spurs at Fiserv Forum on December 19, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Matthew Peralta • 4 months ago The Milwaukee Bucks took a huge swing right before the start of the 2023-24 NBA season as they pulled off a blockbuster trade for Damian Lillard. Lillard, who requested out from the Portland Trail Blazers, looked like he was going to stay put before the Bucks swooped in with an aggr

HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 11: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs warms up prior to facing the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on December 11, 2023 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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Bucks Star Has Honest Admission About Facing Victor Wembanyama For The First Time

Andrew Elmquist • 4 months ago

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 07: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks walks on the court during a break in the first half of the East semifinal game of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament against the Indiana Pacers at T-Mobile Arena on December 07, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Pacers defeated the Bucks 128-119. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Makes Surprising Revelation About 2021 NBA Finals

Andrew Elmquist • 4 months ago

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 13: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks leaves the court following a game against the Indiana Pacers at Fiserv Forum on December 13, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Believes Pacers Gave Him A Fake Game-Ball After Historic Night

Andrew Elmquist • 4 months ago

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 07: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks walks on the court during a break in the first half of the East semifinal game of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament against the Indiana Pacers at T-Mobile Arena on December 07, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Pacers defeated the Bucks 128-119. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Gets Honest About Being Eliminated In Tournament

Aikansh Chaudhary • 5 months ago

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 07: Damian Lillard #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks brings the ball up the court against the Indiana Pacers in the second half of the East semifinal game of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament at T-Mobile Arena on December 07, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Pacers defeated the Bucks 128-119. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Damian Lillard Reacts To Pacers Star Doing His Celebration

Ernesto Cova • 5 months ago

Damian Lillard Reacts To Pacers Star Doing His Celebration

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 07: Damian Lillard #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks brings the ball up the court against the Indiana Pacers in the second half of the East semifinal game of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament at T-Mobile Arena on December 07, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Pacers defeated the Bucks 128-119. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Ernesto Cova • 5 months ago The Indiana Pacers shocked the world by stunning the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA's inaugural In-Season Tournament. Tyrese Haliburton had yet another spectacular performance, taking over down the stretch to help pull his team away when the game was on the line. Haliburton knocked d

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 08: Head coach Adrian Griffin of the Milwaukee Bucks speaks to his team during the first half of a preseason game against the Chicago Bulls at Fiserv Forum on October 08, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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Bucks Veteran Reportedly 'Challenged' HC After Pacers Game

Ernesto Cova • 5 months ago

Damian Lillard #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks participates in warmups prior to a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Fiserv Forum on November 26, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Damian Lillard Sends 'Scary' Message About The Bucks

Ryan Ward • 5 months ago

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Video Shows Bucks Star's Excitement About In-Season Tournament Trophy

Brandon Marcus • 5 months ago

ESPN analyst, former NBA player and pageant judge Jay Williams appears before the 17th annual Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on June 27, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Jay Williams Predicts NBA In-Season Tournament Championship Game

Ernesto Cova • 5 months ago

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Jay Williams Predicts NBA In-Season Tournament Championship Game

ESPN analyst, former NBA player and pageant judge Jay Williams appears before the 17th annual Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on June 27, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Ernesto Cova • 5 months ago The Los Angeles Lakers escaped Tuesday night's clash vs. the Phoenix Suns with a win to clinch a spot in the In-Season Tournament's semifinals. That means they'll get to square off vs. the up-and-coming New Orleans Pelicans, who pulled off a big upset over the Sacramento Kings on Mo