Cody Smith

Milwaukee, United States

Milwaukee Bucks Beat Reporter at Sports Illustrated

Milwaukee Bucks coverage @SInow; Previously @TDJsports, @WBTimes, @TheDailyIowan. University of Iowa alum. [email protected]

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Former Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverly Has Tough Debut With Hapoel Tel Aviv

Sep 2, 2024 | si.com | Cody Smith

MILWAUKEE — After 12 NBA seasons with the Houston Rockets, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Philadelphia 76ers, Patrick Beverly made waves earlier this offseason by signing with Hapoel Tel Aviv of the Israeli Basketball Premier League. Beverley, the longtime defensive menace who turned 36 this summer, had posted on X that his choices were a veteran minimum NBA contract or a deal overseas.
Bucks' Antetokounmpo Marries Longtime Girlfriend in Greece

Sep 1, 2024 | si.com | Cody Smith

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo married his longtime girlfriend Mariah Riddlesprigger on Sunday in Greece, according to media reports. The ceremony was held at the Costa Navarino resort near Pylos in the Peloponnese, the culmination of a three-day event that included a white dress party on Friday and a Nigerian-themed party on Saturday. Antetokounmpo and Riddlesprigger, who share three children together, were wed in a "hybrid" Greek Orthodox and Catholic ceremony.
Bucks' Lopez No Longer Part of Trade Rumors, Per Brian Windhorst

Sep 1, 2024 | si.com | Cody Smith

MILWAUKEE — After a second consecutive early playoff exit, rumors swirled this offseason that the Milwaukee Bucks were open to trading veteran big man Brook Lopez. Lopez, a one-time NBA All-Star and a cog in the Bucks' 2021 NBA championship run, has remained one of the NBA's better centers.
Former Bucks' Gallinari Remains Hopeful for NBA Contract

Aug 31, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Cody Smith

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Ranking Each Month of the Bucks' 2024-25 Schedule by Difficulty

Aug 31, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Cody Smith

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Former Bucks' forward Gallinari Holding Out for NBA Contract

Aug 31, 2024 | si.com | Cody Smith

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — One of the better forwards during a good chunk of the 2010s still remains hopeful of finding a new NBA team despite still remaining as a free agent ahead of the 2024-25 season. Danilo Gallinari, who played in 17 games with the Milwaukee Bucks a season ago, seems to believe he still has enough left in the tank to make a difference for an NBA organization. The former sixth overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft is coming off arguably his worst season to date.
Ranking Each Month of the Bucks' 2024-25 Schedule by Difficulty

Aug 31, 2024 | si.com | Cody Smith

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Now that some time has passed since the NBA released its 2024-25 NBA schedule, it's time to breakdown which months could be the most difficult for the Milwaukee Bucks. Last season, the Bucks' schedule was front-loaded with many games against the NBA bottom-feeders, and the tough stretch came in the back half of the season. Their record was reflected in this as they started the season 31-13 before firing head coach Adrian Griffin.
Former Bucks' Crowder Still Unsigned Proves Milwaukee Made A Huge Mistake

Aug 31, 2024 | si.com | Cody Smith

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — With the 2024-25 season right around the corner, former Milwaukee Bucks forward Jae Crowder still hasn't signed with any NBA franchise. While there is still time left for a team to sign the former Marquette star to a deal to join them for training camp, the odds are slim with each passing day. Once a valuable rotational ''three-and-D'' player, Crowder's value has greatly depreciated since spending a year and a half with Milwaukee.
Bucks' Antetokounmpo reportedly to wed longtime partner Mariah Riddlesprigger this weekend in Greece

Aug 30, 2024 | si.com | Cody Smith

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and longtime partner Mariah Riddlesprigger reportedly are tying the knot this weekend in a secret wedding in Greece. Well, not that secret. According to Greek media outlets and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the three-day wedding celebration will take place from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1 at Costa Novarino in Messinia in the southwest Peloponnese region.
What To Expect From Taurean Prince in Milwaukee

Aug 29, 2024 | si.com | Cody Smith

MILWAUKEE — Led by the likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, the Milwaukee Bucks have once again put themselves in position to be one of the league's perennial NBA title contenders ahead of the 2024-25 season after its signings of , Delon Wright and Taurean Prince this offseason.