The Chicago Bulls were among a handful of teams loosely tied to Giannis Antetokounmpo in recent weeks. With the Milwaukee Bucks struggling to hold onto a Play-in Tournament spot, rumors have swirled about the potential availability of the two-time MVP.

The Milwaukee Bucks once again lost to one of the worst teams in the NBA, falling 127-82 to a tanking Brooklyn Nets team.

Eliminated in group play after winning the NBA's in-season tournament last season, the Bucks are getting a much-needed four-day break while adjusting to playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo for an extended time due to his calf injury. Because the Bucks aren't in the quarterfinals, two regular-season games were added to their schedule.

In a 127-82 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, the Brooklyn Nets matched their widest margin of victory in franchise history. Team defense looked like a season b

Did Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma take a subtle jab at the Brooklyn Nets after suffering a 40-point rout?

Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez will miss Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to an illness. Steve Hetzel steps in as head coach.

The Milwaukee Bucks will try to win consecutive games for the first time since October when they play in Brooklyn vs. the Nets on Dec. 14.

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.