The Latest Breaking News from Mike Budenholzer

Khris Middleton’s Status for Games 3, 4 Decided

The forward suffered a grade 2 MCL sprain during Game 2 of the first round series vs. the Bulls.

Sports Illustrated · May 5, 2022

Darvin Ham had LeBron James’ approval in Lakers’ last coaching search

In 2019, the Lakers considered Darvin Ham a coaching candidate, as they are right now, and LeBron James gave him his OK.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 5, 2022

How the Bucks Are Clamping Down on the Celtics

After all this time, perhaps many of us simply forgot. The Bucks led the NBA in defensive efficiency during the 2018–19 season, then earned the distinction again in 2019–20. After a dropoff to ninth-best during the 2020–21 regular season, Milwaukee clamped down when it mattered most, not only ...

Sports Illustrated · May 3, 2022

George Hill upgraded to questionable for the first time in the Playoffs

Milwaukee: George Hill (abdominal strain) has been upgraded to questionable. Luca Vildoza (non-COVID illness) has been upgraded to available. Source: Alberto De Roa @ HoopsHype What's the buzz on Twitter? George Hill @ George_Hill3 I want to turn ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 26, 2022

Middleton’s Injury Creates Immediate Concern for the Bucks

Milwaukee’s All-Star guard will reportedly be re-evaluated in two weeks, creating a serious blow to the team’s title defense.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 22, 2022

Khris Middleton Sprains MCL in Game 2 vs. Bulls, MRI On Thursday

The Bucks forward left Wednesday’s game late with the injury.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 21, 2022

George Hill not returning anytime soon

Milwaukee Bucks guard George Hill isn't expected to return anytime soon from the abdominal strain that has prevented him from playing thus far in their first-round playoff series with the Chicago Bulls. "We don't expect him in the short term," Bucks ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 21, 2022

Billy Donovan thought Giannis Antetokounmpo should have fouled out of Game 1

KC Johnson: Billy Donovan thought Giannis went over Patrick Williams' back, which would've been Giannis Antetokounmpo 6th foul. Instead, Williams drew a foul. Source: Twitter @KCJHoop What's the buzz on Twitter? Eric Nehm @ eric_nehm Asked ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 18, 2022

Paul Sullivan: DeMar DeRozan carried the Bulls all season long. Can he do it again in the playoffs?

CHICAGO — Michael Jordan scored a playoff-record 63 points against the Celtics at Boston Garden in April 1986, a performance Larry Bird famously described as “God disguised as Michael Jordan.”

Chicago Tribune · Apr 17, 2022

The Bucks’ Jrue Holiday only needed to play 8 seconds to secure a $306K bonus

Easiest day at work ever.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 11, 2022