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Cody Smith

Cody Smith

Joined: Aug 20, 2024

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers reacts in the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic at Fiserv Forum.
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In CBS Rankings of NBA Coaches, Bucks' Doc Rivers Is No. 22 out of 30

In his 25 seasons, Doc Rivers has been coach of the year and won an NBA title. But underachieving seasons in Los Angeles and Philadelphia, plus last year's struggles with the Milwaukee Bucks, have left CBS Sports unimpressed.

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Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) shows his love for Portland fans during introductions before a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center.
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Bucks' Lillard Honored for Longtime Community Service in Portland

Damian Lillard, who spent 11 seasons in Portland before the 2023 trade to the Milwaukee Bucks, on Sept. 13 received the first Bill Walton Community Impact Award from the Maurice Lucas Foundation.

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) runs back up the court during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center.
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Bucks Lineups with Giannis, Dame Are Hard to Beat — When They Play

Critics of the trade to get Damian Lillard were vindicated when the Milwaukee Bucks exited the playoffs and Jrue Holiday and the Boston Celtics won the NBA title. But a longtime Bucks observer says the data confirms the potential of a Giannis-Dame lineup.

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) during game three of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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3 Reasons Why Khris Middleton Is Vital Third Star for Milwaukee Bucks

Injuries limited Khris Middleton's availability the past two seasons. Dame Lillard has displaced him as the No. 2 scoring option. But Middleton's efficiency as a shooter and scorer is critical to the Milwaukee Bucks' title aspirations.

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Portland Trailblazers center Ibou Badji (41) during warm ups before a game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center.
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Milwaukee Bucks sign Ibou Badji, per HoopsHype's Michael Scotto

The Milwaukee Bucks added shot-blocking big Ibou Badji to its roster Friday.

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) celebrates with fans after scoring a basket in the second quarter against the New York Knicks at Fiserv Forum.
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Top 3 Milwaukee Bucks Who Could Be Traded in 2024-25

The Milwaukee Bucks have been active in many trade talks under general manager Jon Horst. Here's three players who could potentially be traded from the Bucks in 2024-25.

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Jae Crowder (99) reacts after scoring a basket in the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers during game one of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Fiserv Forum.
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Former Bucks' Crowder to Workout With a Team out West

After a disappointing two-year stint with the Milwaukee Bucks, Jae Crowder is looking to get signed prior to the start of the 2024-25 season. According to Fox40's Sean Cunningham, the veteran is scheduled to workout with the Sacramento Kings this week.

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Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. (33) shoots the ball against the Indiana Pacers in the first half at Scotiabank Arena.
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3 Lofty Goals for Milwaukee Bucks Newcomer Gary Trent Jr.

According to many NBA observers, the Milwaukee Bucks engineered one of the biggest steals in free agency when they signed Gary Trent Jr. to a veteran's minimum contract . Here are three goals for the new shooting guard.

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Junior Bridgeman announces that he is building Manna Beverages and ventures in Montgomery, Ala., during a ceremony in Montgomery on Tuesday October 18, 2022. Manna16
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BREAKING: Junior Bridgeman Buying Stake in Milwaukee Bucks, per CNBC

Junior Bridgeman, a longtime Milwaukee Bucks player who as a businessman became one of the NBA's richest alumni, reportedly is buying a 10 percent ownership stake in the Bucks franchise.

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Milwaukee Bucks forward John Henson (31) high fives guard Tony Snell (21) after scoring a three point basket against the Indiana Pacers during a 2018 regular season game at Fiserv Forum.
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Longtime Milwaukee Buck John Henson Confirms Retirement

John Henson, a former Milwaukee Bucks' lottery pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, confirmed his retirement Wednesday.

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) reacts after scoring a basket against the Boston Celtics in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum.
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Projecting the Milwaukee Bucks Best Bench Lineup

The Milwaukee Bucks will have a lot of options when it comes to who will get minutes off the bench. Here are five names that head coach Doc Rivers could be of use when he gives his starters a rest.

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dribbles the ball in the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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3 Bucks in HoopsHype's Top 100 NBA Players List for the 2024-25 Season

Each year HoopsHype rolls out its annual list of the top 100 NBA players for each season. This year, three Milwaukee Bucks players cracked the top 100 list for the 2024-25 season.

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