Author: Sarah Witherspoon

Sarah Witherspoon is a multimedia sports journalist and has been with Wisconsin Sports Heroics for 4 years. Her work has been featured on Yardbarker, MSN, BVM Sports, and more. She covers the NBA, NBA G-League. MLB, MiLB, and NFL.

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Coming off a thrilling season-opening win against the Philadelphia 76ers, Giannis Antetokounmpo has once again etched his name in the record books. Giannis Surpasses Kareem Abdul-Jabbar In the Milwaukee Buck’s home opener, Antetokounmpo became the Bucks’ all-time leader in most made field goals, a record previously held by Bucks legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar at 5,902. Giannis had eight filed goals in tonight’s game, which brought his number to 5,903, topping Abdul-Jabbar. Per Bucks PR: “With his eighth made field goal in tonight’s game, Giannis Antetokounmpo passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (5,902) for the most field goals made in franchise history.” — Eric Nehm…

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The Milwaukee Bucks are set to kick off their season at home against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. This’ll be the first game of what could potentially be a championship run, and fans are going to want to tune in to this season. The Milwaukee Bucks are one of the “most watchable” teams in the NBA this season. A new report from BR (Bleacher Report) has recently listed the Milwaukee Bucks as a must-see TV team this season. The Bucks have Giannis Antetokounmpo and superstar Damian Lillard taking the court together. Though they have yet to play a regular season…

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Mar 24, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts after making a basket against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-USA TODAY Sports

It’ll be the talk for a while, Giannis Antetokounmpo signed a three-year contract extension to remain a member of the Milwaukee Bucks. There had been a ton of speculation thrown around prior to the signing, saying his future was unclear, people were saying he was going to find a different team if the Bucks didn’t win a championship, but all that got thrown out the window once Giannis put the pen to paper and made it official. Giannis Antetokounmpo Reveals Why He Signed the Extension Giannis spoke to members of the media on Tuesday, who were all buzzing to hear…

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Mar 25, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts following a foul called in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Milwaukee Bucks’ superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has signed a three-year, $186M contract extension, solidifying that he is here to stay in the 414. While fans have expressed their excitement, we didn’t know reactions of players or even Bucks head coach Adrian Griffin. Thanks to Eric Nehm of The Athletic, we now know. Bucks HC on Giannis Antetokounmpo: “Best player in the world.” Just like everyone else, coach Adrian Griffin was ecstatic to hear the news that Giannis had signed an extension to stay with the team, even going as far as saying Giannis is the best basketball player in the world:…

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After missing the last two games of the Milwaukee Bucks’ preseason schedule, Bobby Portis has assured fans that he will be available for the season opener on Thursday night against the 76ers. Portis had sat out of the last two games due to a knee contusion, as a preventative. The veteran forward did participate in the team’s open scrimmage at Fiserv Forum on Sunday afternoon, however. Bucks and Bobby Good to Go Bobby Portis was asked at the scrimmage if he would be suiting up for the season-opener on Thursday and he gave a positive answer. “I think I’ll be…

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Milwaukee Brewers, Brewers News, Brewers Rumors, Craig Counsell, New York Mets, Mets News, Mets Rumors

The biggest question so far in the Milwaukee Brewers’ offseason is, “Is Craig Counsell staying in Milwaukee?” And while we don’t have official answers to that yet, there’s a ton of speculation as to where Counsell could end up should he decide to part ways with the crew. His current contract with the Brewers is set to expire on Oct. 31, where we’ll hopefully have some more information about where he’s going, if he’s staying, things like that. However, Andy Martino of SNY reported that Counsell isn’t opposed to coming to New York, per two MLB sources. Will Craig Counsell…

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Milwaukee Bucks fans had been waiting for this day to happen: Giannis Antetokounmpo signs another extension to stay in the 414. It was announced on Monday evening that the two-time MVP was signing a three-year, $186M contract extension, just hours before his deadline to come to an agreement. Many people, particularly members of the media tried to think of other scenarios in which Antetokounmpo would up and leave Milwaukee, but the past couple weeks have almost been hinting at the superstar staying in the city for years to come.  But many were also surprised that he signed the extension at…

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Oct 17, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) goes to the basket while defended by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) and guard Josh Giddey (3) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports

Milwaukee Bucks players are definitely huge fans of their newest teammate in Damian Lillard, who wouldn’t? Brook Lopez recently gave his praise to the seven-time all-star in the latest edition of Bucks’ All-Access. Bucks’ Newest Star Damian Lillard Receiving Hype from Teammates The Milwaukee Bucks have put out a new docuseries called “All Access”, giving Bucks fans an inside look into what players and even head coach Adrian Griffin are up to leading up to the start of the new season. They start off the video 11 days prior to the Damian Lillard trade, and go right into initial reactions…

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MarJon Beauchamp has been stellar for the Milwaukee Bucks in their preseason outings. His 18-point game on Friday against the Grizzlies definitely lived up to the hype he’s been receiving. Milwaukee Bucks’ MarJon Beauchamp’s Incredible Start Milwaukee probably wouldn’t have won against the Chicago Bulls in their preseason opener had it not been for Beauchamp. The second-year forward returned to the team with hopes of receiving more playing time, even with a loaded lineup that includes Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and even Khris Middleton who’s making his return after knee surgery. Head coach Adrian Griffin has been playing his way…

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Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo

Just another day’s work for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard as they took the court for one final Milwaukee Bucks preseason game against the Memphis Grizzlies where the Bucks came out on top, 124-116. This marked the last preseason game until the regular season opener on Thursday, Oct. 26 against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Bucks came from behind after trailing 11 points in the fourth quarter when MarJon Beauchamp and AJ Green had some electric energy on the court for the Bucks. Beauchamp finished Friday night with 18 points on 7-of-9 shooting, hitting 4-of-5 from the three-point range. Green hit…

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