Dribble on down to take part in the third annual Bucks Fan Fest

MILWAUKEE -- The third annual Bucks Fan Fest presented by Pick ‘n Save will return to the BMO Harris Bradley Center on Saturday, October 3rd, from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.The Fan Fest will once again be highlighted by the team’s annual open practice, which will take place from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. The event is open to the public and FREE!

“We’re thrilled:" Additional tickets released ahead of Bucks first exhibition game in Madison since '99

MADISON -- The Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, October 1st announced a new partnership with American Family Insurance in which the Madison-based company will serve as the presenting sponsor of the upcoming Bucks preseason game in Madison -- and additional tickets have been released for the game.The game, which features the Bucks taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Kohl Center on Tuesday, October 20th (7:00 p.m. tip), will mark the first full-team appearance by the Bucks in Madison since an exhibition game in 1999.“We’re thrilled to partner with the Bucks in bringing world-class NBA basketball back to the passionate fans in Madison,” American Family Insurance Chairman and CEO Jack Salzwedel said. “The Bucks and American Family are both Wisconsin organizations that embody the values and spirit of our state.

Dribble on down to take part in the third annual Bucks Fan Fest

MILWAUKEE -- The third annual Bucks Fan Fest presented by Pick ‘n Save will return to the BMO Harris Bradley Center on Saturday, October 3rd, from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.The Fan Fest will once again be highlighted by the team’s annual open practice, which will take place from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. The event is open to the public and FREE!

Milwaukee Business Journal: Bucks arena opening could be delayed until 2018

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Business Journal is reporting the Milwaukee Bucks will complete the arena project one year later than they previously announced and now target an October 2018 opening, said co-owner Mike Fascitelli.Bucks owners and executives have said for months they planned to break ground this fall in downtown Milwaukee and open by fall 2017.

Milwaukee Bucks extend the contract of General Manager John Hammond

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks have extended the contract of General Manager John Hammond, the team announced Monday, September 14th.The agreement will keep Hammond in his position with the Bucks through the 2016-17 season.“A great deal of our team's success and progress is due to the vision and hard work of John,” said Wes Edens, Bucks owner. “He's assembled a talented and competitive roster and we're very pleased that he will continue to lead basketball operations.

Deal signed: Land in Milwaukee's Park East Corridor sold to Bucks for $1

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, Milwaukee Bucks President Peter Feigin and leaders from the construction and trade industry in Milwaukee were present on Wednesday, September 9th when a land sale was announced related to the Bucks downtown arena.

Bucks fans take note: New flex and mini ticket plans now available

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks announced on Wednesday, September 9th a new slate of flex and mini ticket plans, available now at bucks.com/flex.The new Bucks Flex Plan empowers fans to customize their own packages that best fit their schedules and cheering interests.

Arena project: Milwaukee Bucks spent most on lobbying through June

MADISON — The Milwaukee Bucks spent more money lobbying the Wisconsin Legislature than any other organization during the first half of the year, as the NBA team was pushing for approval of a new basketball arena.A report released Friday by the state elections board which oversees lobbying showed the Bucks spent just over $482,000 on lobbying through June.