Weekly Review: Milwaukee Bucks pegged to be one of the top contenders for the title next season

The Bucks are considered to be a team-to-beat for the NBA crown next season.

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The Milwaukee Bucks have every incentive to do well this season. After flaming out in the first round of the NBA Playoffs a few months ago, the Bucks have since reloaded, bringing back free agents Brook Lopez and Khris Middleton and acquiring notable pieces like Malik Beasley and Robin Lopez. League experts have noticed and have installed the Bucks as one of the top contenders to hoist the NBA title next season. Can they pull it off?

In any case, here are five stories involving the Bucks from last week that you may have missed:

1) NBA writer sees the Milwaukee Bucks as one of the top title contenders next season

According to Zak Hanshew of NBC Sports, the Bucks secured the coveted No. 4 spot in his 2023-24 NBA Power Rankings. Hanshew shared his valuable insights during the final stages of NBA free agency.

2) Milwaukee Bucks GM Jon Horst believes the team's core can still compete for a championship

The Bucks’ core has been around for quite some time now and have developed an even-deeper bond after they won the NBA title in 2021. With the same core back, Bucks general manager Jon Horst believes they still have what it takes to compete for a championship.

3) Report points to Grayson Allen as the Milwaukee Bucks' weakest starter

A report recently took a deep dive into the Milwaukee Bucks' roster and concluded that Grayson Allen is their weakest starter. Although the Duke product is by no means a mediocre player, he just so happens to play with four All-Stars who set a high standard for everyone else on the team.

4) Giannis Antetokounmpo dishes valuable advice to young hoopers in China

Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo recently took a trip to China, where he dispensed some valuable advice to young aspiring hoopers. He encouraged them to focus on the details and use their imagination to sharpen their skills. Additionally, he also highlighted the importance of hard work and believing in themselves. His words were met with enthusiasm from the kids who had a chance to learn from this great player.

5) Greece's national team is waiting on the availability of the Antetokounmpo brothers'

Giannis is the heart and soul of Greece’s men’s national basketball team, and the World Cup-bound squad is waiting on the Bucks superstar—and his brothers—to see if they would be available to join the team for this year’s tournament in the Philippines.