In both rankings, the player at the top is Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, who took home MVP honors in three of the last four years (2021, 2022, 2024).This season, Jokic is averaging 29.7 points per game and leading the league with 13.

Milwaukee lost on Sunday, 115-114, and the Bucks didn’t have to wait a day to find out an error was made when a late foul was called on Giannis.

The Bucks’ contention window is already closed, whether they realize it or not. Trading Giannis is the only way out.

For years, Antetokounmpo has been the heart and soul of the Bucks, consistently delivering on both ends of the court. This season, he’s been the driving force behind the team’s attempts to climb out of an early slump.

In 11 minutes of action, Antetokounmpo scored six points, pulled down six rebounds and handed out six assists to help the Bucks take a 39-33 lead after the first quarter. Antetokounmpo has yet to record a triple-double this season. Josh Green scored 10 points for the Hornets.

The Milwaukee Bucks (4-8) and the Charlotte Hornets (4-7) are set to match up on Saturday at Spectrum Center, with a start time of 3:00 PM ET. When these two squads hit the hardwood, Damian Lillard and LaMelo Ball are two players to watch.

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo posted a three-word post on X after his team’s painful loss to the Charlotte Hornets. The heartbreaking defeat was marred by a controversial call that set off head coach Doc Rivers.