Bucks Officially Out
The Milwaukee Bucks have been eliminated from playoff contention — coach Doc Rivers blamed a season derailed by injuries. (usatoday.com) The exit reshapes the East’s bubble and seeding conversations with two weeks left in the regular season. (usatoday.com)
San Antonio routed Milwaukee 127-95 at Fiserv Forum on March 28, 2026, with Stephon Castle posting a 22-point, 10-assist, 10-rebound triple-double and Victor Wembanyama adding 23 points and 15 rebounds. (espn.com ) That result left the Bucks with a 29-44 record and sitting 11th in the Eastern Conference, marking their first season without a postseason berth since 2015-16. (espn.com ) (wisn.com ) Giannis Antetokounmpo has been sidelined since March 15 with a left-knee hyperextension and bone bruise, and he missed his sixth straight game against San Antonio. (profootballnetwork.com ) The organization reportedly wanted to shut Giannis down for the rest of the season but, according to ESPN sources, he refused the team’s request. (espn.com ) Milwaukee went 9-14 after the Feb. 5 trade deadline and made only modest roster moves — the three-team deal that brought Ousmane Dieng and a February signing of Cam Thomas (who was later released after 18 games) were the most notable transactions. (hoopsrumors.com ) The Bucks’ late-season collapse finalized the Eastern Conference’s postseason field and leaves the NBA’s play-in tournament scheduled for April 14-17 with the playoffs starting April 18. (hoopsrumors.com ) (nba.com )
