Author: Jim Owczarski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Khris Middleton informed Bucks he was declining his $40.4 million player option to become a free agent. He can still return to the team on a new deal.

Giannis Antetokounmpo doesn’t practice for the Milwaukee Bucks in advance of Game 3 against the Miami Heat as he recovers from a back injury.

The Bucks listed Giannis Antetokounmpo as “doubtful” for Wednesday night’s Game 2 against the Heat in injury report released Tuesday.

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer said the team is ‘optimistic’ about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s back injury. An X-ray and MRI were clear.

Jrue Holiday scored a career-high 51 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded a triple-double in the Bucks’ 149-136 win over the Pacers.

The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Phoenix Suns to hit the 50-win mark and lock up a spot in the NBA playoffs.

Brook Lopez was ejected for standing up for Giannis Antetokounmpo after Trey Lyles’ shove in Bucks’ win over Kings.

Giannis Antetokounmpo overcame a sprained right wrist to start the game for the Bucks, but he exited after just six minutes with a right knee injury..

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo sprained his right wrist Feb. 16 in Chicago and played just 20 seconds of the All-Star Game.

After leading Dwyane Wade’s team to a NBA celebrity all-star victory, Giannis Antetokounmpo said after he retires “I want to be a head coach.”