Milwaukee Bucks players, coaches and Bango encourage children to read

Milwaukee Bucks players, coaches and Bango encourage children to read

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some 400 Milwaukee students were able to hang out with Milwaukee Bucks players and Bucks mascot Bango on Wednesday, November 12th.It was all part of the annual "Sam's Hope Worlds Matter" reading rally.This year's event took place at Discovery World.All the players and coaches took part, and talked to the kids about the importance of reading and education.Organizers say without the Bucks, this event wouldn't happen."It was supposed to be a one-time project and when we did that one-time project and it just sort of mushroomed from there and we fell together with the Bucks and they just kept on asking us to do more and more and we did and here we are today," Barbara Garner with Sam's Hope said.All of the children who attended were given a book.

Bucks win back to back

Bucks win back to back

MILWAUKEE -- For the first time in 106 games, the Bucks have won two contests in a row.

Bucks beat Grizzlies in final seconds

Bucks beat Grizzlies in final seconds

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brandon Knight converted a three-point play with 1.1 seconds remaining Saturday night to rally the Milwaukee Bucks to a 93-92 victory over Memphis, handing the Grizzlies their first loss of the season after six consecutive victories.Zach Randolph's layup put Memphis ahead 91-90 with 1:29 remaining.

Bucks come up short against Pistons

Bucks come up short against Pistons

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had 19 points and Brandon Jennings added 15 against his former team as the Detroit Pistons beat the Milwaukee Bucks 98-95 Friday night.Josh Smith shot 5-of-14 from the floor two days after a 2-of-17 game, but had a key put back to give the Pistons a 97-93 lead with 15.1 seconds to play, then clinched the game with a steal on the next possession.Jabari Parker led the Bucks with 18 points, while former Piston Brandon Knight added 17 and nine assists.The Pistons led for the entire first half, looking like they were getting a grasp on Stan Van Gundy's offensive system.

New partnership: Usinger's Famous Sausage named the “official sausage provider of the Milwaukee Bucks"

New partnership: Usinger's Famous Sausage named the “official sausage provider of the Milwaukee Bucks"

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Usinger’s Famous Sausage have announced a new three-year partnership that will make the iconic Milwaukee brand the “Official Sausage Provider of the Milwaukee Bucks.”A Milwaukee tradition since 1880, Usinger’s products will now be available to fans at all Bucks home games throughout the BMO Harris Bradley Center, including at a brand new Usinger’s Sausage location on the 200-level concourse.“We are thrilled about our new partnership with Usinger’s – one of Milwaukee’s great, authentic brands,” Bucks President Peter Feigin said. “Together we will continue to enhance the experience at Bucks games and give our fans the best the city has to offer.”To celebrate the new partnership, Usinger’s and the Bucks are offering $1 hot dogs to all fans in attendance Saturday night when the Bucks host the Memphis Grizzlies (7:30 p.m. tip).

Hustle not enough for Bucks as Bulls win

Hustle not enough for Bucks as Bulls win

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Now there's a sight to calm the jittery nerves of Chicago Bulls fans: Derrick Rose on the court instead of on the injury report.Rose returned from his latest injury and helped the Bulls continue to make themselves at home in Milwaukee with a 95-86 win over the Bucks on Wednesday night."I was trying to play," Rose said. "Of course I wasn't 100 percent tonight.

Knight helps lead Bucks to first road win

Knight helps lead Bucks to first road win

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Brandon Knight had 23 points and seven rebounds, making a key jumper with 22 seconds left, as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers 87-81 on Tuesday night.The Pacers shot 39.7 percent while playing without starters George Hill (bruised left knee), David West (sprained right ankle) and Paul George (fractured leg).Milwaukee led 43-38 at the half and opened the third quarter on a 10-0 run.

Bucks turnovers lead to loss to Wizards

Bucks turnovers lead to loss to Wizards

WASHINGTON (AP) — Paul Pierce was tossed before halftime in his first home game with the Washington Wizards, and Otto Porter picked up the slack with a career-high 21 points Saturday night in a 108-97 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.Starting the third quarter in place of Pierce, second-year forward Porter — essentially a nonfactor as a No. 3 overall draft pick as a rookie — scored 19 points in the second half and finished 7 for 11 from the field and 6 for 7 from the free-throw line.

Bucks order extra Mayo in win over 76ers

Bucks order extra Mayo in win over 76ers

MILWAUKEE (AP) — O.J Mayo scored 10 of his game-high 25 points in the fourth quarter, and rookie Jabari Parker had 11 points and 10 rebounds in his Milwaukee debut to lead the Bucks to a 93-81 win Friday night over the Philadelphia 76ers in their home opener.Under new ownership, the new-look Bucks got off to a good start in coach Jason Kidd's sideline debut at the Bradley Center.

Bucks blow big lead, lose opener in Charlotte 108-106 in OT

Bucks blow big lead, lose opener in Charlotte 108-106 in OT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kemba Walker made a 21-footer from the top of the key with five seconds left in overtime to lift Charlotte to a 108-106 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night, providing a winning conclusion for fans celebrating the return of the Hornets name after a 12-year absence.Walker finished with 26 points, including a tying 3-pointer with 1.6 seconds left in regulation as the Hornets erased a 24-point third-quarter deficit.Marvin Williams had 19 points, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist scored 17 and Al Jefferson finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds for Charlotte.

Milwaukee Bucks add employees, plan office move to Schlitz Park

Milwaukee Bucks add employees, plan office move to Schlitz Park

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks have announced the organization has grown by 50 percent since May, to over 130 employees, and will be relocating from its current offices in the Milwaukee Theatre to a single, large office space in the redeveloped corporate campus of Schlitz Park.Over the past several months, the team has invested heavily to improve operations both on and off the court.