The Milwaukee Bucks have righted the ship after a rocky start but they still need to look for major upgrades at the NBA Trade Deadline.

Entering Friday night, the Milwaukee Bucks hold sole possession of the fourth-seed in the Eastern Conference. The New York Knicks have a 3.5-game edge on the Doc Rivers-led Bucks while the defending champion Boston Celtics are up a manageable 5.5 games.

After torching the Magic, Celtics star Jayson Tatum brushed off the disrespect he received earlier from the Raptors.

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla addressed the ongoing beef between Jayson Tatum and Brandon Jennings on Friday.

Just ahead of Dallas Mavericks star wing Luka Doncic (who is unlikely to win the award based on his injury history so far this season) and just behind Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, the ranking feels about right for Tatum, who has certainly not been playing the best ball of his current campaign in recent weeks.

Though the Boston Celtics are struggling, Jayson Tatum appears to be a lock to start the NBA All-Star game for a fifth straight year.

MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been selected as a starter for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. According to a press release from the Bucks, this is Antetokounmpo’s ninth consecutive All-Star Game selection and start.

A couple of Eastern Conference rivals meet up on Thursday, Jan. 23 when the Milwaukee Bucks host the Miami Heat at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

A new promo released by the NBC television network and its streaming outlet Peacock on Monday introduces am element that has been largely missing from the NBA’s attempts to market itself in recent years — humor.

While Tatum’s shooting percentages are down, his 27.4 points per game would be the second-highest of his career over a full season. His 9.2 rebounds and 5.5 assists would set new highs.