Giannis: Wasn't nearing return before Bucks exit

Giannis Antetokounmpo says he "tried my best" to get back on the floor for the Bucks' first-round playoff loss to the Pacers but acknowledged he "wasn't even close" to playing.


'Frustrating': Lillard laments injuries after loss

Damian Lillard returned from his right Achilles injury, but the Bucks lost to the Pacers to end their season. Giannis Antetokounmpo missed the entire playoff series because of a left calf strain.


How a blockbuster trade and two coaching changes delivered another first-round exit in Milwaukee

Despite two coaching swaps and the addition of Damian Lillard, the Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated from the postseason without a healthy Giannis Antetokounmpo.


Giannis, Dame 'very close' as Bucks force Game 6

The Bucks beat the Pacers on Tuesday night without their top two scorers, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, and made history in the process.


Short-handed Bucks lose Portis to early ejection

Bobby Portis received a double technical foul for what officials called two hostile acts.


Lillard, Giannis draw doubtful tags for Game 4

Bucks stars Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo are both doubtful for Game 4 against the Pacers on Sunday.


Ailing Bucks see Lillard aggravate Achilles injury

Injuries continue to pile up for the Bucks, who now trail 2-1 in their series with the Pacers, after Damian Lillard aggravated an Achilles injury that surfaced in the regular-season finale.


Haliburton: Brother called racial slur by fan in G1

Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton said his younger brother was called the N-word by a fan while sitting in the stands during Game 1 of Indiana's first-round playoff series with the Bucks in Milwaukee.


'Setting the tone': Dame's 35-pt. half lifts Bucks

Damian Lillard's first-half masterpiece carried the Bucks, who were without Giannis Antetokounmpo, to a win over the Pacers on Sunday in Game 1 of their series.


DeRozan keen on return to Bulls, but with caveat

While DeMar DeRozan reiterated his desire to re-sign in Chicago, he also emphasized how much he wants to win, particularly at this stage of his career.