(Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)   Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks has been with Nike for years and has brought a lot of money to the mammoth shoe brand. But years ago he nearly signed a contract with Adidas and only withheld a deal because of the way the company treated his family. According to Legion Hoops, Antetokounmpo said he signed with Nike over Adidas because the latter wasn’t sure if they wanted to give a contract to his brother Thanasis too. Giannis says he signed with Nike over Adidas because Adidas wasn’t sure if they wanted to offer a contract to his brother ..read more

(Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)   Will the Milwaukee Bucks be able to erase the memory of last postseason and win their opening round series without Giannis Antetokounmpo for all of it? Antetokounmpo recently experienced a left calf strain and missed the final few games of the regular season. Despite best intentions and high hopes, he will now miss the start of the playoffs. Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that the Bucks “are preparing to be without two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo for the start of their opening round series against the Indiana Pacers.” Wojnarowski added that the ..read more

(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)   The Milwaukee Bucks are far from a contending team right now, or at least so they seem. Despite having the No. 3 seed, they haven’t been a legitimate threat for most of the season, constantly folding against winning teams, and blowing lead after lead. On top of that, they might not have Giannis Antetokounmpo to begin the first round of the playoffs, as he suffered a concerning calf injury. That’s why Brian Windhorst believes the end could be near for this franchise. Talking on ESPN’s Get Up, he argued that if the Bucks lose in the first round of the ..read more

(Photo by Icon Sportswire)   For years, Doc Rivers has been one of the most controversial figures around the league. He has some players who would run through a wall for him, like Patrick Beverley, and others who have openly criticized him for his constant shortcomings, such as JJ Redick or Matt Barnes. Notably, it seems like Eddie House is a part of the group who likes him. Talking on The Carton Show, he stood up for his former coach, talking about how much he listens to the players and understands them, which is always a good thing. .@EddieHouse_50 defends his guy Doc Rivers: "He's a r ..read more

(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)   It’s been a complicated season for the Milwaukee Bucks. They couldn’t catch a break all year, and especially not in the final stretch, as Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury sealed their fate and made them fall from the No. 2 seed. Now, they’re slated for a first-round matchup with the Indiana Pacers, and that could mean trouble. As a matter of fact, NBA analyst Tim Legler believes the table is set for an upset. Talking on ESPN’s Get Up, he argued that Indiana’s style of play is a problem for Doc Rivers’ team, mostly because of how much they push the pace ..read more

(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)   Doc Rivers’ work has been under the microscope lately. Ever since becoming head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, it seems that there have been more people criticizing Rivers’ every move. One of those people is former NBA star Nate Robinson who appeared on the latest episode of “The OG Show,” via NBACentral, and gave his honest opinion of Rivers. He said, “It seems like he mess up every place he goes.” Nate Robinson calls out his former coach Doc Rivers “It seems like he mess up every place he goes…” (@theOGsShow / https://t.co/NJ0qOWmUcZ)! pic.twitte ..read more

(Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)   The Milwaukee Bucks earned an important 104-91 win over the Boston Celtics, who have the best record in the NBA, on Tuesday, which allowed them to officially clinch a playoff spot. However, they had to endure a scary moment when superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo went down with a non-contact leg injury. He was diagnosed with a calf strain, and per Shams Charania, he will miss the team’s final three regular-season games. Bucks say Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss remaining three games of season and receive daily treatment and evaluation on calf strain ..read more

(Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)   The Milwaukee Bucks are thankful that Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t suffer a major injury, but that doesn’t mean they should be relaxed right now. His MRI came back clean and he was diagnosed with a calf strain, and while not having an Achilles injury should be a big sign of relief, they’re not in the clear, not by a mile. That’s why Stephen A. Smith believes this team should be very concerned about their superstar player. Talking on ESPN’s “First Take,” Smith pointed out the fact that Giannis isn’t the kind of player who usually goes down, let alone ..read more

(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)   The Milwaukee Bucks are currently the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, but based on current attitudes toward this team, you wouldn’t know it. Many fans and analysts are frustrated with Doc Rivers’ coaching style, as they believe he is slowing the team down. The Bucks have one of the best rosters in the NBA, and while their record might be well above .500, their cohesion as a unit is concerning. This might not bode well for them heading into the playoffs, especially if they face off against an unfavorable opponent. Craig Carton recently highlight ..read more

(Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)   The Milwaukee Bucks just went through a major scare Giannis Antetokounmpo left their game vs. the Boston Celtics with an injury and wasn’t able to return, and people feared for the worst. The Greek Freak underwent an MRI to determine the extent of the injury, and Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports that his left Achilles tendon was found intact. After an MRI, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s left Achilles tendon is fully intact and his return to play will come with how quickly his left calf strain heals, sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) Apri ..read more