Without Giannis Antetokounmpo in the lineup, the Milwaukee Bucks were able to upset the Boston Celtics as a double-digit underdog on many sportsbooks. Led by Ky

How did it happen? Does it change our opinion about Boston's hot start? And what do we know about Giannis wanting out of Milwaukee?

The Milwaukee Bucks brought Myles Turner in as their big free agent. Doc Rivers gave an honest assessment of how that has gone so far.

The Bucks have some young stars blossoming in Kevin Porter Jr. and Ryan Rollins, and they obviously have Giannis. But their free agent signee Myles Turner has failed to produce at the required level,

"There were a few make-miss (shots), but most of the time they were – that's what we planned for," said Rivers.

The Milwaukee Bucks reportedly have "done due diligence" on Sacramento Kings star Zach LaVine ahead of the NBA trade deadline.

In the end, the trio of Portis, Kuzma and Porter carried the Bucks to a much-needed win. With rumors about an injured Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future continuing to swirl, his teammates earned a victory as the superstar forward enjoyed his team’s fight and competitiveness from the bench.

The two-time All-Star carries one of the league’s largest contracts: $47.4 million this season and a $48.9 million player option for 2025–26. Meanwhile, Sacramento has shown no willingness to attach a first-round pick to move him.