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LaVine is having one of his best seasons, averaging 24 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game while shooting a scorching 44.6 percent from three and 56 percent inside the arc. Those numbers aren’t empty calories—he’s an elite shot-maker who could provide exactly what Milwaukee needs.

Damian Lillard remains winless at Moda Center in two games as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks, playing on the second night of a back-to-back,

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard each scored 35 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 125-110 victory over the Utah Jazz.

UFC superstar Conor McGregor had a lighthearted moment with NBA player Brook Lopez during the Milwaukee Bucks matchup against the Utah Jazz. In the second quarter, McGregor spotted the towering 7-foot-1 Lopez on the Bucks' bench and struck up a conversation.

Antetokounmpo 16-23 3-10 35, Prince 2-6 0-0 6, Lopez 4-8 1-1 10, Jackson Jr. 3-3 0-0 6, Lillard 14-22 3-4 35, Middleton 10-13 0-0 22, Connaughton 1-2 0-0 3, Rollins 0-0 0-0 0, Trent Jr. 2-9 2-2 8. Totals 52-86 9-17 125.

Totals 41-100 10-13 110. 3-Point Goals_Milwaukee 12-34 (Lillard 4-10, Middleton 2-5, Prince 2-5, Trent Jr. 2-7, Connaughton 1-2, Lopez 1-4, Antetokounmpo 0-1), Utah 18-54 (Sensabaugh 5-8 ...

Percentages: FG .605, FT .529. 3-Point Goals: 12-34, .353 (Lillard 4-10, Middleton 2-5, Prince 2-5, Trent Jr. 2-7, Connaughton 1-2, Lopez 1-4, Antetokounmpo 0-1 ...

One player who could be worth trading the final first-round pick for is Zach LaVine. The Chicago Bulls guard is an All-Star-caliber player, but he’s also commonly regarded as overpaid, as he’s in the third of a five-year, $215.6 million contract.

Caleb Shaw, the nephew of head coach Bryce Drew and son of assistant Casey Shaw, has given Grand Canyon's basketball's bench a boost.

Where will Jimmy Butler end up before the 2025 NBA trade deadline? Only four teams realistically make the most sense to acquire the disgruntled veteran wing.