2021–22 Milwaukee Bucks season

The 2021–22 NBA season is the Bucks' 54th and current season in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Bucks entered the season as defending champions, after winning the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns in the previous season.[1] On August 20, 2021, the NBA announced that the regular season for the league will begin October 19, 2021 and will return to the typical 82-game schedule.[2]

2021–22 Milwaukee Bucks season
Head coachMike Budenholzer
General managerJon Horst
Owners
ArenaFiserv Forum
Results
Record19–11 (.633)
PlaceDivision: 1st (Central)
Conference: 2nd (Eastern)
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Local media
TelevisionBally Sports Wisconsin
RadioWTMJ

Draft picks
Main article: 2021 NBA draft
Round Pick Player Position(s) Nationality School/Club
2 31 Isaiah Todd Power forward  United States G League Ignite

The Bucks had one second-round pick entering the draft. [3]

Roster
Milwaukee Bucks roster
Players Coaches
Pos.No.NameHeightWeightDOB (YYYY-MM-DD)From
G 7 Allen, Grayson 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 198 lb (90 kg) 1995-10-08 Duke
F 34 Antetokounmpo, Giannis 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 242 lb (110 kg) 1994-12-06 Greece
F 43 Antetokounmpo, Thanasis 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 219 lb (99 kg) 1992-07-18 Greece
G 24 Connaughton, Pat 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 209 lb (95 kg) 1993-01-06 Notre Dame
C 15 Cousins, DeMarcus 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 270 lb (122 kg) 1990-08-13 Kentucky
G 0 DiVincenzo, Donte  6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 203 lb (92 kg) 1997-01-31 Villanova
G 3 Hill, George 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 188 lb (85 kg) 1986-05-04 IUPUI
G 21 Holiday, Jrue 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1990-06-12 UCLA
G/F 5 Hood, Rodney 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 208 lb (94 kg) 1992-10-20 Duke
C 11 Lopez, Brook  7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) 282 lb (128 kg) 1988-04-01 Stanford
F/C 54 Mamukelashvili, Sandro (TW) 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 240 lb (109 kg) 1999-05-23 Seton Hall
G 23 Matthews, Wesley 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 1986-10-14 Marquette
F 22 Middleton, Khris 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 222 lb (101 kg) 1991-08-12 Texas A&M
F 13 Nwora, Jordan 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 1998-09-09 Louisville
F 37 Ojeleye, Semi 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 240 lb (109 kg) 1994-12-05 SMU
F 9 Portis, Bobby 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 250 lb (113 kg) 1995-02-10 Arkansas
G 6 Smart, Javonte (TW) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1999-06-03 LSU
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (S) Suspended
  • (GL) On assignment to G League affiliate
  • (TW) Two-way affiliate player
  • Injured

Roster
Last transaction: December 3, 2021


Standings

Division
Central Division W L PCT GB Home Road Div GP
Milwaukee Bucks 19 11 .633 2.0 10–4 9–7 6–0 30
Chicago Bulls 17 10 .630 2.5 8–4 9–6 2–2 27
Cleveland Cavaliers 18 12 .600 3.0 9–7 9–5 2–1 30
Indiana Pacers 12 18 .400 9.0 9–7 3–11 1–4 30
Detroit Pistons 4 22 .154 15.0 2–11 2–11 1–5 26

Conference
Eastern Conference
# Team W L PCT GB GP
1 Brooklyn Nets * 20 8 .714 – 28
2 Milwaukee Bucks * 19 11 .633 2.0 30
3 Chicago Bulls 17 10 .630 2.5 27
4 Cleveland Cavaliers 18 12 .600 3.0 30
5 Miami Heat * 17 12 .586 3.5 29
6 Charlotte Hornets 16 14 .533 5.0 30
7 Philadelphia 76ers 15 14 .517 5.5 29
8 Washington Wizards 15 14 .517 5.5 29
9 Atlanta Hawks 14 14 .500 6.0 28
10 Boston Celtics 14 14 .500 6.0 28
11 Toronto Raptors 13 15 .464 7.0 28
12 New York Knicks 12 16 .429 8.0 28
13 Indiana Pacers 12 18 .400 9.0 30
14 Orlando Magic 5 24 .172 15.5 29
15 Detroit Pistons 4 22 .154 15.0 26

Game log

Preseason
2021 preseason game log
Total: 1–4 (Home: 1–1; Road: 0–3)
Preseason: 1–4 (Home: 1–1; Road: 0–3)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance		Record
1 October 5 @ Memphis L 77–87 Jordan Nwora (16) Lopez, Mamukelashvili (7) Connaughton, Nwora, Robinson, Mamukelashvili (3) FedExForum
N/A[lower-alpha 1]		 0–1
2 October 8 @ Brooklyn L 115–119 Jordan Nwora (30) Sandro Mamukelashvili (11) Tremont Waters (5) Barclays Center
12,770		 0–2
3 October 10 Oklahoma City W 130–110 Jordan Nwora (15) Giannis Antetokounmpo (9) Giannis Antetokounmpo (6) Fiserv Forum
12,442		 1–2
4 October 13 @ Utah L 120–124 Khris Middleton (25) Sandro Mamukelashvili (7) Antetokounmpo,Holiday (5) Vivint Arena
16,016		 1–3
5 October 15 Dallas L 103–114 Giannis Antetokounmpo (26) Giannis Antetokounmpo (10) Jrue Holiday (8) Fiserv Forum
12,946		 1–4
2020–21 season schedule

Regular season
2021–22 game log
Total: 19–11 (Home: 10–4; Road: 9–7)
October: 3–4 (Home: 1–3; Road: 2–1)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance		Record
1 October 19 Brooklyn W 127–104 Giannis Antetokounmpo (32) Giannis Antetokounmpo (14) Giannis Antetokounmpo (7) Fiserv Forum
17,341		 1–0
2 October 21 @ Miami L 95–137 Giannis Antetokounmpo (15) Giannis Antetokounmpo (10) Middleton, Connaughton (4) FTX Arena
19,600		 1–1
3 October 23 @ San Antonio W 121–111 Khris Middleton (28) Giannis Antetokounmpo (8) Giannis Antetokounmpo (8) AT&T Center
14,353		 2–1
4 October 25 @ Indiana W 119–109 Giannis Antetokounmpo (30) Giannis Antetokounmpo (10) Giannis Antetokounmpo (9) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
10,339		 3–1
5 October 27 Minnesota L 108–113 Giannis Antetokounmpo (40) Giannis Antetokounmpo (16) Giannis Antetokounmpo (7) Fiserv Forum
17,341		 3–2
6 October 30 San Antonio L 93–102 Giannis Antetokounmpo (28) Giannis Antetokounmpo (13) Khris Middleton (5) Fiserv Forum
17,341		 3–3
7 October 31 Utah L 95–107 Giannis Antetokounmpo (25) Thanasis Antetokounmpo (9) Giannis Antetokounmpo (6) Fiserv Forum
17,341		 3–4
November: 10–4 (Home: 5–1; Road: 5–3)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance		Record
8 November 2 @ Detroit W 117–89 Giannis Antetokounmpo (28) G. Antetokounmpo, T. Antetokounmpo, Portis (8) Giannis Antetokounmpo (9) Little Caesars Arena
9,254		 4–4
9 November 5 New York L 98–113 Giannis Antetokounmpo (25) Giannis Antetokounmpo (7) Antetokounmpo, Hill (4) Fiserv Forum
17,341		 4–5
10 November 7 @ Washington L 94–101 Giannis Antetokounmpo (29) Giannis Antetokounmpo (18) Giannis Antetokounmpo (5) Capital One Arena
15,570		 4–6
11 November 9 @ Philadelphia W 118–109 Giannis Antetokounmpo (31) Giannis Antetokounmpo (16) Jrue Holiday (6) Wells Fargo Center
20,029		 5–6
12 November 10 @ New York W 112–100 Pat Connaughton (23) Giannis Antetokounmpo (15) Giannis Antetokounmpo (8) Madison Square Garden
18,027		 6–6
13 November 12 @ Boston L 113–122 Bobby Portis (22) Semi Ojeleye (7) Jrue Holiday (13) TD Garden
19,156		 6–7
14 November 14 @ Atlanta L 100–120 Giannis Antetokounmpo (26) Bobby Portis (8) Jrue Holiday (8) State Farm Arena
16,901		 6–8
15 November 17 L. A. Lakers W 109–102 Giannis Antetokounmpo (47) Antetokounmpo, Hill (9) Jrue Holiday (8) Fiserv Forum
17,341		 7–8
16 November 19 Oklahoma City W 96–89 Giannis Antetokounmpo (21) Giannis Antetokounmpo (19) Giannis Antetokounmpo (7) Fiserv Forum
17,341		 8–8
17 November 20 Orlando W 117–108 Giannis Antetokounmpo (32) Giannis Antetokounmpo (20) Khris Middleton (8) Fiserv Forum
17,341		 9–8
18 November 22 Orlando W 123–92 Jrue Holiday (18) Bobby Portis (11) Giannis Antetokounmpo (9) Fiserv Forum
17,341		 10–8
19 November 24 Detroit W 114–93 Giannis Antetokounmpo (33) Bobby Portis (10) Jrue Holiday (6) Fiserv Forum
17,341		 11–8
20 November 26 @ Denver W 120–109 Giannis Antetokounmpo (24) Giannis Antetokounmpo (13) Antetokounmpo, Middleton (7) Ball Arena
19,520		 12–8
21 November 28 @ Indiana W 118–100 Giannis Antetokounmpo (26) Giannis Antetokounmpo (13) Jrue Holiday (9) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
13,130		 13–8
December: 6–3 (Home: 4–0; Road: 2–3)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance		Record
22 December 1 Charlotte W 127–125 Giannis Antetokounmpo (40) Giannis Antetokounmpo (12) Giannis Antetokounmpo (9) Fiserv Forum
17,341		 14–8
23 December 2 @ Toronto L 93–97 Jrue Holiday (26) Bobby Portis (11) Jrue Holiday (8) Scotiabank Arena
19,800		 14–9
24 December 4 Miami W 124–102 Pat Connaughton (23) Bobby Portis (16) Khris Middleton (9) Fiserv Forum
17,341		 15–9
25 December 6 Cleveland W 112–104 Giannis Antetokounmpo (27) Bobby Portis (16) Middleton, Holiday (8) Fiserv Forum
17,341		 16–9
26 December 8 @ Miami L 104–113 Jrue Holiday (27) Bobby Portis (8) Middleton, Holiday, Antetokounmpo (4) FTX Arena
19,600		 16–10
27 December 10 @ Houston W 123–114 Giannis Antetokounmpo (41) Giannis Antetokounmpo (17) Jrue Holiday (7) Toyota Center
16,319		 17–10
28 December 12 @ New York W 112–97 Khris Middleton (24) Antetokounmpo, Portis (10) Giannis Antetokounmpo (11) Madison Square Garden
19,812		 18–10
29 December 13 @ Boston L 103–117 Antetokounmpo, Holiday (20) Pat Connaughton (9) Jrue Holiday (8) TD Garden
19,156		 18–11
30 December 15 Indiana W 114–99 Jrue Holiday (26) Bobby Portis (9) Jrue Holiday (14) Fiserv Forum
17,341		 19–11
31 December 17 @ New Orleans L 0–0 Smoothie King Center
0		 0–0
32 December 18 Cleveland L 0–0 Fiserv Forum
0		 0–0
33 December 22 Houston L 0–0 Fiserv Forum
0		 0–0
34 December 23 @ Dallas L 0–0 American Airlines Center
0		 0–0
35 December 25 Boston L 0–0 Fiserv Forum
0		 0–0
36 December 28 @ Orlando L 0–0 Amway Center
0		 0–0
37 December 30 @ Orlando L 0–0 Amway Center
0		 0–0
January: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–0)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance		Record
38 January 1 New Orleans L 0–0 Fiserv Forum
0		 0–0
39 January 3 Detroit L 0–0 Fiserv Forum
0		 0–0
40 January 5 Toronto L 0–0 Fiserv Forum
0		 0–0
41 January 7 @ Brooklyn L 0–0 Barclays Center
0		 0–0
42 January 8 @ Charlotte L 0–0 Spectrum Center
0		 0–0
43 January 10 @ Charlotte L 0–0 Spectrum Center
0		 0–0
44 January 13 Golden State L 0–0 Fiserv Forum
0		 0–0
45 January 15 Toronto L 0–0 Fiserv Forum
0		 0–0
46 January 17 @ Atlanta L 0–0 State Farm Arena
0		 0–0
47 January 19 Memphis L 0–0 Fiserv Forum
0		 0–0
48 January 21 Chicago L 0–0 Fiserv Forum
0		 0–0
49 January 22 Sacramento L 0–0 Fiserv Forum
0		 0–0
50 January 26 @ Cleveland L 0–0 Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
0		 0–0
51 January 28 New York L 0–0 Fiserv Forum
0		 0–0
52 January 30 Denver L 0–0 Fiserv Forum
0		 0–0
February: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–0)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance		Record
53 February 1 Washington L 0–0 Fiserv Forum
0		 0–0
54 February 5 @ Portland L 0–0 Moda Center
0		 0–0
55 February 6 @ L. A. Clippers L 0–0 Staples Center
0		 0–0
56 February 8 @ L. A. Lakers L 0–0 Staples Center
0		 0–0
57 February 10 @ Phoenix L 0–0 Footprint Center
0		 0–0
58 February 14 Portland L 0–0 Fiserv Forum
0		 0–0
59 February 15 Indiana L 0–0 Fiserv Forum
0		 0–0
60 February 17 Philadelphia L 0–0 Fiserv Forum
0		 0–0
ASG February 20 @ L 0–0 Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
0		 0–0
61 February 26 Brooklyn L 0–0 Fiserv Forum
0		 0–0
62 February 28 Charlotte L 0–0 Fiserv Forum
0		 0–0
March: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–0)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance		Record
63 March 2 Miami L 0–0 Fiserv Forum
0		 0–0
64 March 4 @ Chicago L 0–0 United Center
0		 0–0
65 March 6 Phoenix L 0–0 Fiserv Forum
0		 0–0
66 March 8 @ Oklahoma City L 0–0 Paycom Center
0		 0–0
67 March 9 Atlanta L 0–0 Fiserv Forum
0		 0–0
68 March 12 @ Golden State L 0–0 Chase Center
0		 0–0
69 March 14 @ Utah L 0–0 Vivint Arena
0		 0–0
70 March 16 @ Sacramento L 0–0 Golden 1 Center
0		 0–0
71 March 19 @ Minnesota L 0–0 Target Center
0		 0–0
72 March 22 Chicago L 0–0 Fiserv Forum
0		 0–0
73 March 24 Washington L 0–0 Fiserv Forum
0		 0–0
74 March 26 @ Memphis L 0–0 FedExForum
0		 0–0
75 March 29 @ Philadelphia L 0–0 Wells Fargo Center
0		 0–0
76 March 31 @ Brooklyn L 0–0 Barclays Center
0		 0–0
April: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–0)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance		Record
77 April 1 L. A. Clippers L 0–0 Fiserv Forum
0		 0–0
78 April 3 Dallas L 0–0 Fiserv Forum
0		 0–0
79 April 5 @ Chicago L 0–0 United Center
0		 0–0
80 April 7 Boston L 0–0 Fiserv Forum
0		 0–0
81 April 8 @ Detroit L 0–0 Little Caesars Arena
0		 0–0
82 April 10 @ Cleveland L 0–0 Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
0		 0–0
2021–22 season schedule

Transactions
Main article: List of 2021–22 NBA season transactions

Trades
July 30, 2021[4] To Milwaukee Bucks
Draft rights to Sandro Mamukelashvili (No. 54)
Draft rights to Georgios Kalaitzakis (No. 60)
2024 second-round pick
2026 second-round pick		 To Indiana Pacers
Draft rights to Isaiah Todd (No. 31)
August 7, 2021[5] To Milwaukee Bucks
Grayson Allen		 To Memphis Grizzlies
Sam Merrill
2024 second-round pick
2026 second-round pick

Re-signed
Player Signed
Bobby Portis[6] August 6
Thanasis Antetokounmpo[7] August 14

Additions
Player Signed Former Team
George Hill[8] August 6 Philadelphia 76ers
Rodney Hood[8] August 6 Toronto Raptors
Semi Ojeleye[8] August 6 Boston Celtics
Justin Robinson[9] September 15 Oklahoma City Thunder
Javin DeLaurier[10] September 27 Niagara River Lions
Tremont Waters[10] September 27 Boston Celtics
Elijah Bryant[11] September 29 Milwaukee Bucks
Johnny O'Bryant[11] September 29 Türk Telekom B.K.

Subtractions
Player Left New Team
Jeff Teague[lower-alpha 2] August 6 N/A
Axel Toupane[lower-alpha 3] August 6 N/A
P. J. Tucker[12] August 7 Miami Heat
Bryn Forbes[13] August 25 San Antonio Spurs
Mamadi Diakite[14] September 26 Oklahoma City Thunder
Elijah Bryant[15] September 26 Milwaukee Bucks
Justin Jackson[16] October 16 Dallas Mavericks

Notes
  1. Spectators were in attendance, but the exact number was not reported.
  2. Teague was not re-signed by the Bucks, and subsequently became a free agent.
  3. Toupane was not re-signed by the Bucks, and subsequently became a free agent.

References
  1. "Milwaukee Bucks beat Phoenix Suns to win NBA championship after 50-year dry spell". NBC News. July 21, 2021. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
  2. "NBA announces schedule for 75th Anniversary Season". nba.com/news. August 20, 2021. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
  3. "2021 NBA draft order: Complete picks for the first and second round". ESPN.com. June 22, 2021. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
  4. "Milwaukee Bucks Acquire Draft Rights to Two Players in Trade with Indiana Pacers". NBA.com. July 30, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  5. "Bucks Acquire Grayson Allen From Memphis Grizzlies". NBA.com. August 7, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  6. "Milwaukee Bucks Re-Sign Bobby Portis". NBA.com. August 6, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  7. "Thanasis Antetokounmpo re-signs with Bucks". NBA.com. August 14, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  8. "Milwaukee Bucks Sign Three Players". NBA.com. August 6, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  9. "Milwaukee Bucks Sign Justin Robinson to a Two-way Contract". NBA.com. September 15, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  10. "Bucks Sign Javin DeLaurier and Tremont Waters". NBA.com. September 27, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  11. "Bucks Sign Elijah Bryant and Johnny O'Bryant". NBA.com. September 29, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  12. "Heat signs P. J. Tucker". NBA.com. August 7, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  13. "Spurs sign Bryn Forbes". NBA.com. August 25, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  14. "Thunder Claims Mamadi Diakite". NBA.com. September 26, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  15. "Report: Elijah Bryant Waived by the Milwaukee Bucks". brewhoop.com. September 26, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  16. "Mavericks sign forwards Justin Jackson, E.J. Onu". NBA.com. October 16, 2021. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
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