2025-26 Milwaukee Bucks / NBA Thread

[nate82]

Can they just blow the team up this offseason already.

[jay87shot]

23 hours ago, nate82 said:

Can they just blow the team up this offseason already.

Agreed, they got my hopes up for a week or two and then have imploded in the most glorious way. I am excited to get rid of Doc. Hopefully we can find a taker on Turner and AJ Green and just stink for a year.

I really hope that the Thunder and Spurs meet in the conference finals and one team just destroys the other, like a sweep. That would hopefully trigger the losing team to go hard after Giannis. 

I would say Rollins and Jericho would be the only guy I would guarantee to keep. If they don't cost to much Dieng, KPJ, Thomas, and Nance would all be ok at the right price.

[OldSchoolSnapper]

NBA sure has changed a bit. I would have thought it was unthinkable to have Giannis and not make the playoffs in the East. I don't think it would have mattered if he'd never been hurt. They wouldn't be there anyway. They are quite possibly the worst positioned team in the NBA right now.

[young guns]

Bucks playing insane defense tonight holding Mr 83 himself to just 14 points with just 4 minutes to go.

[adambr2]

The most Wisconsin thing ever to happen would be for the Bucks to somehow hit #1 in the lottery but New Orleans gets like #8. 

Fun fact: the odds of New Orleans and Milwaukee drawing the #1 and #2 picks, respectively, are approximately 0.39%.

[Joseph Zarr]

13 hours ago, adambr2 said:

The most Wisconsin thing ever to happen would be for the Bucks to somehow hit #1 in the lottery but New Orleans gets like #8. 

Fun fact: the odds of New Orleans and Milwaukee drawing the #1 and #2 picks, respectively, are approximately 0.39%.

At this point, I have resigned myself to the Bucks selecting the Mexican draft entrant, Karim Lopez, because that is the most John Horts Bucks maneuver there is.

"Hey we had amazing success with a different Kareem,, we thought why not strike gold twice! Si se puede."

When I saw the Bucks down 44 to the Clippers with BroLo outplaying Myles Turner (shocker), I could only smile. I knew Doc could give us another inspired post-game rationale in this historically terrible season. 

[nate82]

3 hours ago, Joseph Zarr said:

At this point, I have resigned myself to the Bucks selecting the Mexican draft entrant, Karim Lopez, because that is the most John Horts Bucks maneuver there is.

At the 10th pick which is where I think the Bucks will pick it wouldn’t be a horrible pick.  I fully expect the Bucks to trade that pick for some veteran.  Maybe for Morant and that maybe an overpay by the Bucks.

[adambr2]

Bucks mercifully officially eliminated from the playoffs.

In a league with such a watered down playoff field, I never imagined that not making the playoffs in the Giannis era was even possible. Yeah, he missed large stretches of the season, but they weren’t particularly good even with him in the lineup.

The stretch and waive of Lillard to sign Turner didn’t do anything for the club other than create two new headaches, the overpay for Turner and the dead money of Lillard.

Just an absolute organizational failure of a season from top to bottom.

[CheezWizHed]

On 3/29/2026 at 9:42 AM, adambr2 said:

Bucks mercifully officially eliminated from the playoffs.

In a league with such a watered down playoff field, I never imagined that not making the playoffs in the Giannis era was even possible. Yeah, he missed large stretches of the season, but they weren’t particularly good even with him in the lineup.

The stretch and waive of Lillard to sign Turner didn’t do anything for the club other than create two new headaches, the overpay for Turner and the dead money of Lillard.

Just an absolute organizational failure of a season from top to bottom.

The offseason has to start with firing Doc Rivers.  Then go hire a coach without Giannis on the interview panel.  I like Darvin Ham, but wonder if he can change courses from where Doc is now? 

What I see on the court is a bunch of people that don't play together.  Several people where their strengths aren't being utilized (Turner).  Someone has to be able to stand up the Giannis and stop the hero ball... they need to get back to team ball.  They need a coach to do what Phil Jackson did for the Bulls. 

[nate82]

46 minutes ago, CheezWizHed said:

Someone has to be able to stand up the Giannis and stop the hero ball... they need to get back to team ball.  They need a coach to do what Phil Jackson did for the Bulls. 

For this to happen the Bucks need a PG who can command the ball and run the offense.  The Bucks currently don’t have this player on the team.

Giannis has played his best under Jrue and Dame.  Both were able to command the ball and run the offense. I don’t think it is a simple coaching change though Doc does need to go.  The Bucks need a good general at the PG position.

[CheezWizHed]

14 hours ago, nate82 said:

For this to happen the Bucks need a PG who can command the ball and run the offense.  The Bucks currently don’t have this player on the team.

Giannis has played his best under Jrue and Dame.  Both were able to command the ball and run the offense. I don’t think it is a simple coaching change though Doc does need to go.  The Bucks need a good general at the PG position.

You don't think Rollins can do that? Or KPJ? 

I get where Giannis didn't trust them initially and just took over... but seems like Rollins has grown into a player to trust.  KPJ and Giannis always seemed to work well together, too. 

[nate82]

5 hours ago, CheezWizHed said:

You don't think Rollins can do that? Or KPJ? 

I get where Giannis didn't trust them initially and just took over... but seems like Rollins has grown into a player to trust.  KPJ and Giannis always seemed to work well together, too. 

I don’t think they are at least not KPJ.  Rollins maybe but I am not sure Giannis trusts them.  Since he has been injured and hasn’t played all that much I don’t think the trust is there.  Also just looking at the team without Giannis and neither look to be that player.  I like Rollins but I am not sure he is someone you build around or if he is just a 6th man or bench player.

It’s just hard to get a read on him.  The Bucks definitely need a second scorer on the team.  

[CheezWizHed]

18 hours ago, nate82 said:

I don’t think they are at least not KPJ.  Rollins maybe but I am not sure Giannis trusts them.  Since he has been injured and hasn’t played all that much I don’t think the trust is there.  Also just looking at the team without Giannis and neither look to be that player.  I like Rollins but I am not sure he is someone you build around or if he is just a 6th man or bench player.

It’s just hard to get a read on him.  The Bucks definitely need a second scorer on the team.  

Rollins is still growing into himself as a player.  He has been somewhat inconsistent this year, but there are games that have to grab your attention... like last night (yes, against Dallas, but still).  And he is still just 23, so certainly there is the ability to develop more leadership, but Giannis has to allow it to happen too. 

[HarryDoyle]

Doc Rivers to be inducted into the basketball Hall of Fame.

[CheezWizHed]

3 hours ago, HarryDoyle said:

Doc Rivers to be inducted into the basketball Hall of Fame.

Hooray! You've been mediocre for a very long time!

[Joseph Zarr]

3 hours ago, CheezWizHed said:

Hooray! You've been mediocre for a very long time!

Please refrain from attacking other posters. Thank You. We appreciate your consideration in this matter. 

[nate82]

Which is the more hall of very good the NBA or NFL hall of fames? 

[jay87shot]

1) Knicks get Giannis, Steven Adams, Andre Jackson (picks up option), Rockets get OG Onunoby, Spurs get Mikal Bridges and Miles McBride BUCKS get FVV, Keldon Johnson, Champangie, Dadiet, 2026 SA 1st (from ATL, currently #9), 2027 Houston 1st (swap with Brooklyn), 2026 NY 1st (currently #26), 2028 NY 1st

We get a get a handful of interesting young players (no studs) and 4 1st rounders with 2 of them being likely lottery picks. The Knicks get Giannis and still have Brunson, KAT, and Hart, the Rockets get OG for older guys and a potential good pick, and the Spurs get a perfect upgrade around their core in Bridges.

2) Turner to the Magic for Johnathan Issac, Goga Bitzade, and 2026 1st (currently 14)

The Magic upgrade at center and get out of the bad Issac contract (could switch Anthony Black for Bitzade depending on value). We get out of Turner for the bad contract and get a 1st.

3)AJ Green for Jarred Vandebilt and a 2nd (or 2)

The Lakers could value his shooting around Luka and LeBron. Vandebilt is a try hard player and we get some seconds (I think 1 less year on Vandy than Green's deal)

4) Bobby Portis and NY 1st (2026) for Zaccarie Risacher

The Hawks have a nice roster that needs someone like Bobby to do the dirty work. We get the upside of Risacher.

5) Kuzma for Jrue Holiday

Yes Jrue is past his prime but as a leader the extra cash and year, is worth it to me (if this fits in the salary cap)

6)Fire Doc, Hire an assistant or younger college coach. I wouldn't mind give Sam Cassell a chance just based on bias.

Guards= Rollins, FVV, Jrue    Wings= Keldon Johnson, Risacher, Issac, Campangie, Dadiet     Bigs=Bitzade, Vandebilt, (re-sign Nance) We would have 3 1st this year in the top 15 or so to add more youth. My guess is that one of Rollins, Johnson, Risacher, or others become a near all-star but we stink for a couple years but aren't a dumpster fire. Within like 2/3 the bad contracts we took back would be off the books and with some of hopeful young talent and salary available by 2029-2030 may be able to be a quality team again.

[CheezWizHed]

11 hours ago, Joseph Zarr said:

Please refrain from attacking other posters. Thank You. We appreciate your consideration in this matter. 

That would be something if Doc posted here... 

[Joseph Zarr]

12 hours ago, CheezWizHed said:

That would be something if Doc posted here... 

[Samurai Bucky]

Doc Rivers out as coach

 

[nate82]

I think this is also good bye to Giannis also.

[OldSchoolSnapper]

8 hours ago, nate82 said:

I think this is also good bye to Giannis also.

He's gone. They sat him to prevent further injury and anyone using it to negotiate a weaker return this summer. They didn't move him at the deadline because they correctly, for once, assumed that there would be a larger pool of suitors this summer. There will be teams not truly contending at the moment that think he can get them there, versus the handful or so of teams that would have added him during the year. He's gone though.

I am as happy about it as you can be. He's too good to watch waste away here. We don't have the assets or flexibility to make it work, I'd rather see him play the twilight of his career as a winner. And it's our only path forward. They need draft capital/infusion of youth to ever be worth watching again.

[nate82]

I think Giannis is going to either the Heat or Warriors.  The Heat make the most sense and are the easiest to trade with in terms of salary.  If you believe the rumors that the Heat offered Herro and or Ware plus picks for Giannis at the deadline that is probably the best bet on where Giannis will be traded to.  So 4 first rounders plus Herro from Miami for Giannis.

Turner is probably the hardest to trade as I don’t believe he has much value with that contract.  If the Bucks get an expiring plus a 2nd round pick or a top 15 protected pick they would be extremely lucky.  

[OldSchoolSnapper]

Turner has value. He could not have been utilized worse this season. He is a system player 100% and we don't have any system, let alone a bad one. His use was completely puzzling at times.

Edited Monday at 04:41 PM by OldSchoolSnapper