Kobe Bryant's farewell tour makes stop in Milwaukee: His advice for the young Bucks
MILWAUKEE -- When Kobe Bryant came into the NBA, he was 17 years old, so his parents had to co-sign his contract.
Bucks beat Lakers 108-101 in Kobe Bryant's final game in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 27 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-101 on Monday night in retiring star Kobe Bryant's last trip to the Bradley Center.Bryant had 15 points in 24 minutes, shooting 3 of 12 from the field and 8 of 9 from the foul line.
Bucks sign free agent Steve Novak, request waivers on Chris Copeland
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks have signed free agent forward Steve Novak.
Dunkin' Donuts is teaming up with the Milwaukee Bucks to get you FREE coffee
MILWAUKEE -- Dunkin' Donuts is teaming up with the Milwaukee Bucks to get you FREE coffee!
Great expectations: Bucks officials feel Jabari Parker's meeting them, on and off the court
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks' Jabari Parker hasn't burst onto the superstar stage yet, but in the end, he might become just what the team needs on the court, and what our community needs off of it.
Milwaukee Bucks beat Atlanta Hawks in double OT
ATLANTA — Jabari Parker had career highs of 28 points and 13 rebounds, Greg Monroe added 24 points and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a six-game road skid with a 117-109 double-overtime victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night.Paul Millsap finished with 27 points, and Dennis Schroder had 25 for the Hawks, who missed 32 of 41 shots beyond the 3-point arc.
Milwaukee Bucks fall short to Charlotte Hornets
MILWAUKEE — Kemba Walker scored 25 points and Cody Zeller added a season-high 23 in the Charlotte Hornets' 98-95 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.The Hornets were without Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and didn't play Courtney Lee, the guard acquired in a three-way trade with the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday.
Bucks MVP season ticket memberships for 2016-17 season now available
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks MVP season ticket memberships for the upcoming 2016-17 NBA season are now available.While there’s still plenty of exciting Bucks basketball yet to be played this season, the time is now for current and prospective Bucks MVP Members to continue owning the future and invest in the team for the 2016-17 campaign and beyond.All fans who renew their seats or purchase new seats before Feb. 29 will receive a one-of-a-kind hardwood Bucks court replica autographed by Bucks head coach and future Hall-of-Famer Jason Kidd.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks draft pick from Greece, growing more comfortable, confident
MILWAUKEE -- If the Milwaukee Bucks are going to indeed "Own the Future" it won't be just here in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Bucks beat Washington Wizards 99-92
MILWAUKEE — Khris Middleton scored 27 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 17 points and 13 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks held off the Washington Wizards 99-92 on Thursday night.Middleton scored 14 points in the final quarter, giving the Wizards trouble off the dribble and from the perimeter.Washington got within three when John Wall made a long 3-pointer from the wing with 1:15 left.
Khris Middleton's free throw with .6 seconds left lifted Bucks over Celtics 112-111
MILWAUKEE — Khris Middleton made one of two free throws with 0.6 seconds left and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Boston Celtics 112-111 in improbable fashion on Tuesday night, February 9th.Middleton drew a foul on Avery Bradley to get to the line.
Milwaukee Bucks fall short to Utah Jazz, 84-81
SALT LAKE CITY — Rodney Hood scored 23 points and the Utah Jazz pulled away late in an 84-81 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night despite an ugly offensive performance.The Jazz won their season-high fifth consecutive game but shot just 39 percent from the field.The Jazz pulled away in the final 5 minutes thanks to a reverse dunk by Rudy Gobert set up by a drive and dish from Raul Neto.
Despite bumps in the road, young Milwaukee Bucks talent shows signs of getting better
MILWAUKEE -- There were great expectations for the Milwaukee Bucks this season.
Bucks lose fourth straight game, falling to Portland Trailblazers 107-95
PORTLAND, Ore. — CJ McCollum had 30 points and Portland beat the Milwaukee Bucks 107-95 on Tuesday night, February 2nd.
Bucks drop third straight game in loss to Kings, who snapped their five-game losing streak
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Rudy Gay had 32 points, nine rebounds and six assists as the Sacramento Kings snapped a five-game losing streak by defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 111-104 on Monday night, February 1st.Sacramento won minus All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins, who sprained his left ankle in Saturday's loss at Memphis.
Milwaukee Bucks hire JP Cullen & Sons to build team's new practice facility
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks have hired JP Cullen & Sons as the general contractor to build the team's new practice facility in downtown Milwaukee.The practice facility will cost between $25 million and $30 million.Construction of the facility at 6th Street and Juneau Avenue must start no later than July under the Bucks development agreement with the city.The $500 million arena will be built under a separate contract.The Bucks cannot award the arena construction contract until after the team receives final design approvals from the city and completes lease negotiations.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
In Portland on February 2nd, Milwaukee Bucks will face head coach who cut his teeth here
MILWAUKEE -- On Tuesday night, February 2nd, the Milwaukee Bucks will play in Portland, and they'll be going up against a coach who cut his teeth in Milwaukee.A decade-and-a-half ago, the Bucks had it rolling.
Milwaukee Bucks fall 107-103 to Miami Heat
MILWAUKEE — Dwyane Wade scored 24 points and hit a long jumper with 44.5 seconds left, and the Miami Heat won their third straight road game by beating the Milwaukee Bucks 107-103 on Friday night.Wade led a balanced scoring effort with all five Miami starters scoring in double figures.
Bucks trampled by Grizzlies, 103-83
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Jeff Green scored 21 points, Marc Gasol added 15 points and eight rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies pulled away in the second half for a 103-83 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night.Courtney Lee, Tony Allen and Matt Barnes added 13 points for Memphis, with all Barnes' coming in the fourth, when he connected on four 3-pointers.Greg Monroe led the Bucks with 21 points and Khris Middleton added 15 points and six assists.
Giannis Antetokounmpo dunked eight times as Bucks beat Magic, Kidd returned to bench
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo dunked eight times and scored 25 points as the Milwaukee Bucks, with coach Jason Kidd back on the bench, sent the Orlando Magic to their seventh straight loss, 107-100 Tuesday night, January 26th.Kidd missed 17 games after having surgery on his right hip Dec. 21.