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Cade Cunningham returned from a collapsed lung with 13 points and 10 assists in 26 minutes, helping the Pistons to a 137-111 win over the Bucks. Detroit clinched the East’s No. 1 seed and the Central Division, but Cunningham’s 64-game total may fall short of the NBA’s 65-game threshold for seasonal awards, potentially affecting his All-NBA chances.
Detroit Pistons defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 137-111 at Little Caesars Arena, with Cade Cunningham returning from injury to post 13 points and 10 assists in a home-finale win. Jalen Duren added 21 points and 9 rebounds, and Bucks reserve Jericho Sims notched a triple-double (11 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists) in the loss as Detroit pulled away in the 2nd and 3rd quarters to improve to 58-22, while Milwaukee dropped to 31-49 with two games left.
The NBPA criticized the Bucks and the NBA’s anti-tanking policy amid Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence with a left knee bone bruise, calling for stronger enforcement and new proposals to protect game integrity, as Milwaukee struggles in the playoff race and has kept him sidelined for multiple games.
The Milwaukee Bucks waived guard Cam Thomas less than two months after signing him, ending his brief second stint after a strong 34-point debut and a declining role; the move frees a roster spot for forward Pete Nance and leaves Thomas in postseason limbo if another team claims him while Milwaukee looks ahead to decisions around Giannis Antetokounmpo's future.
Milwaukee Bucks waived Cam Thomas to promote Pete Nance to a multiyear contract. Thomas, on a minimum-salary deal for the rest of the season, averaged 10.6 PPG in 18 games with Milwaukee. If he clears waivers, he becomes a free agent but cannot play in the playoffs; Milwaukee would incur an $844,607 dead-money cap hit if he clears, and any team that claims him would inherit his cap hit.
With 14 games remaining, the Bucks want Giannis to sit out to protect his health and boost lottery odds, but Antetokounmpo insists on playing as he recovers from a left knee hyperextension. An MRI showed no damage, leaving his status and Milwaukee’s postseason plans—plus potential offseason moves—unclear as the team weighs how to finish the season.
Giannis Antetokounmpo hyperextended his knee late in Milwaukee's 134-123 win over Indiana, exiting and not returning. He said he wouldn’t immediately seek imaging, with Bucks coach Doc Rivers noting no official diagnosis yet and the MRI decision to be made based on how he feels in the coming days.
Giannis Antetokounmpo returned from a right calf strain to post 19 points and 11 rebounds in Milwaukee’s 108-81 loss to Boston, his first game back after missing 15. He was on a minutes restriction as the Bucks integrate him back into a playoff-push lineup that’s trying to climb into the Play-In field after a stretch without him.
Giannis Antetokounmpo returns for Milwaukee against a Boston team missing Jaylen Brown, with Boston lined as a -2 favorite and the article leaning toward backing the Celtics. The piece also highlights a same‑game parlay centered on Derrick White (over 20.5 points) and Nikola Vucevic (over 8.5 rebounds) and notes Milwaukee's defensive and rebounding struggles as key context for the matchup.
The Cavaliers will be without at least two starters from their win over the Knicks as they prepare to face the Bucks, with Donovan Mitchell (right groin strain) and Evan Mobley (left calf maintenance) out, and James Harden listed as questionable after a broken right thumb. Max Strus is out with a foot injury, and three two-way players (Brown, Enaruna, Minix) are unavailable. If Harden can’t go, Cleveland’s likely starting five would be Dennis Schroder, Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson, Dean Wade, and Jarrett Allen. Milwaukee will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf strain) along with Taurean Prince and Alex Antetokounmpo. The matchup tests Cleveland’s depth as they try to rebound from a win over the Knicks."
After Milwaukee declined to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo at the deadline, the Lakers are planning an aggressive offseason pursuit of the two-time MVP, with competition from the Knicks and Heat; Giannis has reportedly preferred destinations but the Lakers’ bid could still change the dynamic as teams jockey for leverage.
Milwaukee did not trade Giannis at the deadline, and Antetokounmpo responded with an Instagram/X post saying ‘Legends don’t chase. They attract,’ underscoring his deep ties to Milwaukee as the Bucks indicate they may explore offers in the summer while figuring out the team’s path forward.
Milwaukee isn’t expected to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo by the NBA trade deadline; the Bucks will revisit potential moves this offseason as he recovers from a right calf strain and the team fights to make a playoff push, with Giannis reiterating his desire to stay in Milwaukee to win.
Giannis Antetokounmpo will remain with the Milwaukee Bucks through the trade deadline, signaling a wait‑for‑summer approach as Milwaukee explores bigger offers then and focuses on non‑Giannis moves for the meantime. Several deadline actions around the league don’t involve Giannis, including Lakers shipping Gabe Vincent for Luke Kennard, Knicks sending Guerschon Yabusele to the Bulls, and the Bulls trading Ayo Dosunmu to the Timberwolves, with the Heat and Timberwolves still in pursuit of Giannis. The Bucks could rest him to protect his value and draft position, keeping options open for a potential future deal this summer.
With the trade deadline looming, the Bucks reportedly aren’t keen on a Giannis Antetokounmpo deal to Golden State, effectively ending the Warriors’ pursuit despite having the most draft capital. Miami and Minnesota remain in the mix, while an ESPN-proposed two-team scenario would send Giannis (and Turner) to Golden State in exchange for Kuminga, Podziemski, Butler and multiple first-round picks; Milwaukee’s willingness to part with players and cap space would determine feasibility. Milwaukee could also wait until summer for richer offers, which could give Antetokounmpo more leverage over his destination.