As long as the Milwaukee Bucks have Giannis Antetokounmpo, they expect to be able to compete for titles. They are hoping to have him for a long time, especially after re-signing him last season to an extension that runs through the end of the 2027-28 season. He's almost guaranteed to get an extension before that as well.

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without several key players in Monday's matchup against the Chicago Bulls, including stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, the team announced.

With their two biggest stars out, the Bucks got 21 points from Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez plus 19 from Bobby Portis Jr. and controlled the game.

Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez scored 21 points apiece and Bobby Portis had a double-double with 19 points and 13 rebounds to boost the visiting Milwaukee Bucks to a 112-91 win against the Chicago Bulls on Monday.

T he Milwaukee Bucks will do battle with the ever-volatile Chicago Bulls tonight to take the lead in the season series. The game presents another opportunity for the Bucks to impr