Seventh-graders learn about the business of basketball at BMO Harris Bradley Center
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, March 14th taught seventh-graders how to run a basketball team.The Bucks invited hundreds of seventh-graders from Milwaukee Public Schools to tour the BMO Harris Bradley Center and observe different career paths in the sports business world.Those kids got to see every facet of the arena, from food services, to security, to event presentation, and other things that go into running a professional basketball team.Peter Feigin, Bucks president, said the earlier the better when it comes to this type of hands-on learning."The earlier we expose kids to what the possibility of professional careers are other than possibly being a professional athlete or doing things that are really out of the realm of reality and really get them motivated to do things that can really be possible which is having a business career in sports which is something they could love," Feigin said.Feigin also said this is one way the Bucks can fulfill their responsibility of giving back to the community.PHOTO GALLERY
Giannis Antetokounmpo's fourth triple-double in 11 games leads Bucks to win over Nets
NEW YORK — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds, nearly getting his fourth triple-double in the last 11 games by halftime, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Brooklyn Nets 109-100 on Sunday night, March 13th.Antetokounmpo already had 12 points, nine assists and eight rebounds by the half on his way to becoming the first Bucks player with four triple-doubles in a season.
Middleton scores 19 points to lead Bucks past Pelicans
MILWAUKEE — Khris Middleton scored 19 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 18 and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 103-92 on Saturday night.Jerryd Bayless had 17 points for Milwaukee, which put six players in double figures and snapped a six-game losing streak to New Orleans that dated to 2012.Anthony Davis had 29 points and 11 rebounds for the Pelicans, who have lost seven of eight.
Bucks' O.J. Mayo out for the season after tripping on stairs, fracturing ankle
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks guard O.J. Mayo suffered a fractured right ankle on Thursday morning, March 10th and will miss the remainder of the 2015-16 season, General Manager John Hammond said.Mayo accidentally tripped descending his stairs at home.In 41 games (24 starts) this season, Mayo has averaged 7.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.17 steals in 26.6 minutes per contest.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 points as Bucks beat Heat 114-108
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 points and Khris Middleton made four free throws in the closing seconds to help the Milwaukee Bucks hold off the Miami Heat 114-108 on Wednesday night, March 9th.Jabari Parker added 23 points, Middleton had 22, and Miles Plumlee scored a season-high 18 for the Bucks.
"The response has just been overwhelming:" Meet the newest member of the Bucks
MILWAUKEE -- With a new team, new logos, new owners and a new area on the way -- the Bucks have seen a lot changes in the last couple of years.
Jimmy Butler sits with knee soreness as Bulls beat Milwaukee Bucks 100-90
CHICAGO — Pau Gasol had 12 points, 17 rebounds, 13 assists and five blocked shots, and the banged-up Chicago Bulls beat the Milwaukee Bucks 100-90 on Monday night, March 7th with All-Star Jimmy Butler sidelined by swelling in his left knee.The Bulls had six players score in double figures in their second straight win after a four-game slide.
Bucks guard Michael Carter-Williams to undergo season-ending surgery
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Carter-Williams will undergo season-ending surgery on Thursday, March 10th to repair the torn labrum in his left hip.
Giannis Antetokounmpo picks up third triple-double of the season, but Bucks fall to OKC Thunder
MILWAUKEE — Kevin Durant had 32 points and 12 rebounds, Russell Westbrook posted his 10th triple-double of the season and the Oklahoma City Thunder built a big early lead over the Milwaukee Bucks before holding on for a 104-96 victory on Sunday.Westbrook finished with 15 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists for the Thunder, who led by 21 with 6 minutes left in the third quarter before nearly getting overrun by the Bucks.Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo picked up his third triple-double of the season with 26 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists.Khris Middleton scored 18 points, including 10 straight during a 24-5 run between the third and fourth quarters that drew the Bucks within 84-82 with 11:23 left.But the Thunder withstood the Bucks from there, holding Milwaukee without a field goal for about a 7-minute stretch of the fourth quarter.
Milwaukee Bucks beat Minnesota Timberwolves 116-101
MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo had 27 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds, and Khris Middleton scored 32 points in the Milwaukee Bucks' 116-101 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.Antetokounmpo just missed his third triple-double in six games.
BMO Harris Bradley Center financials improve with higher Bucks attendance
MILWAUKEE -- Improved attendance for the Milwaukee Bucks and a 2015 playoff series against the Chicago Bulls boosted the BMO Harris Bradley Center's bottom line.The 2014-2015 season saw a more than 10% increase for Bucks home game attendance, compared to the 2013-2014 season.The Bucks sold out their three home first-round playoff games in April 2015.New ownership for the Bucks increased marketing in an effort to bring more fans to games.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
Bucks rally late, but ultimately fall to Pacers 104-99
MILWAUKEE — Jordan Hill had 19 points and the Indiana Pacers survived a last-minute rally to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 104-99 on Wednesday night, March 2nd to end a three-game losing streak.Paul George and Rodney Stuckey added 15 each for Indiana.Khris Middleton had 23 points to pace the Bucks, who have lost three of four.
Sam Dekker healthy, recalled by Rockets just in time to come home for game vs. Bucks
MILWAUKEE -- A former Sheboygan Lutheran and Wisconsin Badgers star has fulfilled a dream by making it to the NBA.
Steve Novak only played three games for Bucks before injury, but calls coming home "dream come true"
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"Block Out Hunger:" Cousins Subs, Bucks team up for campaign benefitting Hunger Task Force
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Findorff to lead construction of Bucks' $35M parking structure development
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Giannis Antetokounmpo records second career triple-double, Bucks beat Rockets 128-121
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his second career triple-double with 18 points, 17 rebounds and 11 assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks outlasted the Houston Rockets for a 128-121 win on Monday night, February 29th.Jabari Parker scored a career-high 36 points for Milwaukee, and Khris Middleton had 30 points.The Bucks led 125-112 with 2:29 to go, but the Rockets responded with a 9-0 run.
Bucks: Steve Novak, signed just last week, out for the season with sprained MCL
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks say Steve Novak, a free agent forward signed just last Monday, February 22nd is out for the season.Novak suffered an injury during the fourth quarter of the Bucks matchup with the Detroit Pistons Saturday night, February 27th at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.On Sunday, Bucks officials said on Twitter Novak has suffered a sprained MCL and he is expected to miss the remainder of the season.The Bucks signed Novak on February 21st -- requesting waivers on forward Chris Copeland in a related transaction.
Bucks lose 102-91 to Pistons
MILWAUKEE — Andre Drummond posted his NBA-leading 50th double-double with 15 points and 17 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons built on a strong start from 3-point range to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 102-91 Saturday night.Reggie Jackson had 22 points and eight assists for Detroit, which won its third straight game.The Pistons opened 6 of 7 from behind the arc in the first quarter and 11 of 19 in the half.
Bucks were looking for fifth win in last six games, but Celtics won, 112-107
BOSTON -- Just as the Milwaukee Bucks have started to gain momentum, a report from Yahoo Sports says Jason Kidd's tenure with the Bucks is on shaky ground after ownership nixed a trade he wanted to make with New Orleans.