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Jackson Gross
@jgrossreporter.bsky.social
Marquette ‘23. Milwaukee Bucks Beat Reporter for Brew Hoop - Contributing Writer for Bear Report - Editorial and Communications Director for Third Down Thursdays - Co-Host of Beer vs. Ivy

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Some news I’m excited to share with you all…

Coming in for the 2025-26 Season, I will be the beat writer for the Milwaukee Bucks on @brewhoop.bsky.social.

I thank @vanfayaz.bsky.social for the opportunity to live out my dreams just two years out of college.

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Fond Farewells
A salute to two Brew Hoop legends
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Amid all the rumors about Giannis' future with the Bucks, both Marc Stein and Eric Nehm say the front office is looking to add around Giannis.

I have what they wrote about the last couple of days, and some of the players already on the FO’s radar:

www.brewhoop.com/bucks-rumors...
Bucks may be looking to add talent next to Giannis
With trade season unofficially starting today, the Bucks are gearing up to keep Giannis happy.
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December 16, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Doc Rivers on the ESPN report about Giannis' conversations with the Bucks front office:

No conversations between Giannis and the front office about a potential trade

Giannis has never asked to be traded.

Only coming out now because the team isn’t playing well.
December 3, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Reposted by Jackson Gross
"This season has proved, more than any, that the league has passed Rivers by."

@brewhoop.bsky.social was early on the calls to fire Adrian Griffin, and now @jgrossreporter.bsky.social says it's time for Doc to go.
www.brewhoop.com/bucks-analys...
It’s time for the Bucks to fire Doc Rivers
Rivers is 74-66 (.528) in 140 career games as the Bucks head coach
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December 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
After a seven-game losing streak and multiple blown leads, the final nail was driven into Doc Rivers’ coaching tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks in a 129-126 loss to the 3-16 Washington Wizards.

The Bucks need to move on and look for a new voice:

www.brewhoop.com/bucks-analys...
It’s time for the Bucks to fire Doc Rivers
Rivers is 74-66 (.528) in 140 career games as the Bucks head coach
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December 2, 2025 at 4:24 PM
BREAKING: Per Bucks PR, Giannis Antetokounmpo will be IN tonight against the New York Knicks.
November 28, 2025 at 11:22 PM
After being listed as questionable, Tobias Harris is in the starting lineup for the Detroit Pistons:

G – Cade Cunningham (#2)
G – Duncan Robinson (#55)
F – Ausar Thompson (#9)
F – Tobias Harris (#12)
C – Jalen Duren (#0)
November 23, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Same starting 5 for the Bucks from Thursday:

G – Ryan Rollins (#13)
G – AJ Green (#20)
F – Kyle Kuzma (#18)
F – Bobby Portis Jr. (#9)
C – Myles Turner (#3)
November 23, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Ryan Rollins has truly stepped up in the absence of Giannis. In the three games without the two-time MVP, Rollins has put up these averages:

29.7 PPG
9.3 APG
4.7 RPG
58.1% FG (20.6 FGA)
52.4% 3PT (7.0 3PA)
November 23, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Doc Rivers told us about a conversation he had with Ryan Rollins on his post-game comments after the loss to the 76ers, saying that he could’ve gotten a better shot at the end of regulation:
November 23, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Doc Rivers gave a quick update on what Giannis has been doing as he recovers from a left groin strain:
November 23, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Detroit #Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff on what he’s seen from Milwaukee #Bucks point guard Ryan Rollins:
November 23, 2025 at 12:07 AM
ICYMI: The Milwaukee Bucks dropped their third game in a row, falling 123-114 in overtime to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Read here how it all shook out from Fiserv Forum:

www.brewhoop.com/bucks-scores...
Rapid Recap: 76ers 123, Bucks 114
Rollins’ double-double isn’t enough as Bucks lose third straight
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November 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Final: 76ers 123, Bucks 114

Bucks lose their third straight and 4th out of their last five, drop to 8-8 on the season.

Ryan Rollins notched a 32-point, 14-assist double-double, but Tyrese Maxey poured in 54.

No. 1 team in the East in the Detroit Pistons on Saturday is next.
November 21, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Starters for the 76ers:

G – Tyrese Maxey (#0)
G – VJ Edgecombe (#77)
F – Justin Edwards (#11)
F – Paul George (#8)
C – Andre Drummond (#1)
November 21, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Bobby Portis gets the call from the bench to start in place of Giannis:

G – Ryan Rollins (#13)
G – AJ Green (#20)
F – Kyle Kuzma (#18)
F – Bobby Portis Jr. (#9)
C – Myles Turner (#3)
November 21, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Per Doc Rivers, Gary Harris should be IN for tonight against the 76ers.
November 20, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The #Bucks have submitted their injury report for tomorrow’s game against the Philadelphia #76ers:

Out:
Alex Antetokounmpo (G League - Two-Way)
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Left Adductor Strain)
Kevin Porter Jr. (Right Knee Meniscus Surgery)
Taurean Prince (Neck Surgery)
November 19, 2025 at 10:55 PM
The Bucks dodged a major bullet, as Giannis will only be out for 1-2 weeks with a low grade groin strain.

Even with this silver lining, how much can the Bucks stay afloat without him.

Read my thoughts on what this means for the Bucks moving forward:

www.brewhoop.com/bucks-injury...
Giannis to miss 1-2 weeks with groin strain
Bucks avoid disaster with Giannis only suffering a low-grade left groin strain
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November 18, 2025 at 11:36 PM
The struggles for the Milwaukee Bucks on the second night of a back-to-back continued, losing in blowout fashion to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Read how it all went down at Fiserv Forum:

www.brewhoop.com/bucks-scores...
Rapid Recap: Lakers 119, Bucks 95
Bucks can’t overcome a 34-point first half in loss to the Lakers
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November 16, 2025 at 4:14 AM
What can’t Red Panda do?
November 16, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Same starting group for Doc Rivers and the Bucks:

G – Ryan Rollins (#13)
G – AJ Green (#20)
F – Kyle Kuzma (#18)
F – Giannis Antetokounmpo (#34)
C – Myles Turner (#3)
November 16, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Starters for the Lakers:

G – Luka Dončić (#77)
G – Austin Reaves (#15)
F – Bronny James (#9)
F – Jake LaRavia (#12)
C – Deandre Ayton (#5)
November 16, 2025 at 12:35 AM
For the first time since the ankle and meniscus injuries, Kevin Porter Jr will speak to the media.

His availability is scheduled for 6:15 p.m. CST
November 15, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Doc Rivers says (with a smile on his face) that Giannis will probably be IN tonight against the Lakers.

The starting lineup will likely remain the same as well.
November 15, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Reposted by Jackson Gross
Charles Lee Respects The Cup
Hornets head coach Charles Lee on the return of Pat Connaughton to Milwaukee:
November 15, 2025 at 12:49 AM