Bucks' Pat Connaughton named to 2019 USA Basketball men's select team
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton was named on Thursday, July 25 to the 13-man USA Basketball Men’s Select Team, USA Basketball announced.Connaughton and The Select Team will train from Aug. 5-9 with the 2019 USA Basketball Men’s National Team, which includes Bucks forward Khris Middleton and center Brook Lopez, during its training camp in Las Vegas.Connaughton, 26, set new career-highs in points (6.9) rebounds (4.2) and assists (2.0) per game while shooting 46.6% from the field in his first season with Milwaukee in 2018-19.
'New co-ed dance team:' 414 Crew to debut at Milwaukee Bucks games during 2019-2020 season
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks will debut a new co-ed dance team at Bucks games during the 2019-20 season at Fiserv Forum.According to a news release, open to all men and women ages 18 and older (as of Sept. 1, 2019), the “414 Crew” will showcase its dancing, breaking, tricking, and tumbling talents at home games next season while serving as brand ambassadors for the team at events and community appearances.The 414 Crew will replace the Milwaukee Bucks Dancers.“We’re excited for our game-night entertainment to continue to evolve by broadening our reach and ensuring an inclusive environment,” said Johnny Watson, Bucks executive producer of arena & event presentation in the release. “The 414 Crew will feature a diverse group of performers with skillsets that will focus on engaging and energizing the NBA’s most passionate fan base at Bucks games and in the community.”Auditions for the inaugural 414 Crew will be held on Thursday, Aug. 15 at the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Sports Science Center (1201 N.
Preseason schedule released: Milwaukee Bucks open against Chicago Bulls Oct. 7 at United Center
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks released the team's preseason schedule Monday, July 22, when it was announced the Bucks would face the Chicago Bulls at the United Center Oct. 7 in the preseason opener.According to a news release from the Bucks, Milwaukee will host two preseason games at Fiserv Forum, Wednesday, Oct. 9 against Utah and Thursday, Oct. 17 against Minnesota.
'We are thrilled:' Bucks sign Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Giannis' brother
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks announced Tuesday, July 16 that they signed free agent forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo, the older brother of Bucks forward and NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.Thanasis Antetokounmpo joins Milwaukee on a guaranteed two-year, minimum contract, according to Giannis' agent, Alex Saratsis."Thanasis is a young player with great experience at the top level overseas," Bucks general manager Jon Horst said. "He brings toughness, athleticism, character and a high IQ.
It's now official: Milwaukee Bucks re-sign free agent All-Star Khris Middleton
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks announced on Thursday, July 11 they have re-signed free agent All-Star forward Khris Middleton.A news release from the Bucks says Middleton, 27, averaged 18.3 points and career-highs in both rebounds (6.0) and assists (4.3) per game last season and was an All-Star for the first time in his career.
'Giannis MVP Celebration' set for Sunday afternoon, July 14 at Fiserv Forum plaza
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Nike scheduled a public celebration of Giannis Antetokounmpo winning his first MVP award -- Sunday afternoon, July 14 at Fiserv Forum.According to a news release, the "Giannis MVP Celebration" was set to take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the plaza at Fiserv Forum, giving fans an opportunity to see Antetokounmpo presented with the MVP trophy and to check out his first signature shoe, the Nike Air Zoom Freak 1.Antetokounmpo will be presented with the MVP trophy by Boys & Girls Club kids.The event will also include appearances by the Bucks Entertainment Network, DJs -- including a headliner to be announced before the event -- and food and beverages throughout the plaza.The House of Hoops Freakmobile will be on site for fans to purchase Antetokounmpo Nike merchandise, with a limited number of his signature shoes available for purchase.
Reports: Milwaukee Bucks signing Giannis' older brother Thanasis to 2-year contract
MILWAUKEE -- Citing sources, Shams Charania, senior lead NBA insider/writer/analyst for The Athletic and Stadium reported Sunday, July 7 the Milwaukee Bucks and Thanasis Antetokounmpo, the older brother of Giannis Antetokounmpo, have agreed to a two-year contract.According to Charania, Thanasis Antetokounmpo is signing a fully guaranteed two-year, $3 million veteran's minimum deal with the Bucks.
ESPN report: Wesley Matthews agrees to a deal to join Milwaukee Bucks
MILWAUKEE -- ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski reports the Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to a one-year deal with former Marquette Golden Eagles star Wesley Matthews.
Report: Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez to re-sign with Milwaukee Bucks
MILWAUKEE -- Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez are planning to return to Milwaukee, according to ESPN reporter Adrian Wojnarowski.The free agency opened at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 30, and Wojnarowski says All-Star Khris Middleton plans to return to the Milwaukee Bucks on a five-year, $178 million contract -- a league source tells him.
Bucks legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to design hat for BMO Harris Bucks Custom Cap Series
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and BMO Harris Bank are bringing back the BMO Harris Bucks Custom Cap Series for the 2019-20 season.
Congrats! Milwaukee celebrates Giannis Antetokounmpo's MVP win
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee is celebrating Giannis Antetokounmpo's NBA MVP win and the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is along for the ride.Starting Tuesday, June 25 all 400 buses in the fleet began flashing the words "CONGRATS GIANNIS!" on their display screens.
'We are beyond proud:' Giannis Antetokounmpo wins NBA MVP honor
SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Giannis Antetokounmpo was named the Kia NBA Most Valuable Player for the 2018-19 season, the league announced Monday night, June 24 during the NBA Awards in Los Angeles.
Milwaukee Bucks Head Coach Mike Budenholzer named NBA Coach of the Year
SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Mike Budenholzer was named the NBA’s Coach of the Year for the 2018-19 season, the league announced Monday night, June 24 during the NBA Awards.
Milwaukee Bucks GM Jon Horst named NBA Executive of the Year
SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Milwaukee Bucks General Manager Jon Horst was named NBA Executive of the Year, the league announced Monday night, June 24.
Report: On eve of NBA Draft, Bucks trade 1st round pick, Tony Snell to Detroit
NEW YORK -- Ahead of the NBA Draft on Thursday, June 19, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported the Milwaukee Bucks traded their first round pick and Tony Snell to Detroit for Jon Leuer -- freeing up some salary space.
Street named after former NBA star, Racine native Caron Butler
RACINE -- NBA star Caron Butler was honored in his hometown of Racine on Saturday, June 15.
Lindsay Gottlieb becomes the 1st women's college head coach to join an NBA team
CLEVELAND -- The NBA just hired its first women's collegiate head coach ever.The Cleveland Cavaliers appointed Lindsay Gottlieb, former head coach of the University of California, Berkeley's women's basketball team, as an assistant coach with the team.Though there are other female assistant coaches already in the NBA, Gottlieb is the first to be recruited from a collegiate head coach position, according to ESPN."The vision for the Cavs' future is compelling and I look forward to helping make it a reality," Gottlieb said in a press release. "At the same time, on a personal level, I am honored to hopefully impact young girls and women to be empowered to pursue their own visions and to be inspired to turn them into reality as well."
Grizzlies hire Bucks assistant Taylor Jenkins as head coach
MEMPHIS -- The Memphis Grizzlies have finally filled their coaching vacancy by hiring Milwaukee Bucks assistant Taylor Jenkins.The Grizzlies will introduce Jenkins at news conference on Wednesday.Zachary Kleiman, Memphis' executive vice president of basketball operations, says Jenkins has an excellent coaching pedigree and elite basketball acumen and is someone they believe will develop the young Grizzlies.Memphis had been looking for a new coach since firing J.B. Bickerstaff the day after the season ended in April.The 34-year-old Jenkins was Mike Budenholzer's assistant in Milwaukee this season and in Atlanta for five seasons.
Lopez, Middleton to take part in USA Basketball’s Men’s National Team training camp
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks announced on Monday, June 10 that Brook Lopez and Khris Middleton will participate in USA Basketball’s Men’s National Team training camp from Aug. 5-9 in Las Vegas.The 20-man roster for training camp will be used to select the finalists for the 12-man 2019 USA World Cup Team that will participate in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 that tips-off on Aug. 31 in China.Middleton, who was named to the USA Men’s National Team roster in April of 2018, was an All-Star last season and averaged 18.3 points and career-highs in both rebounds (6.0) and assists (4.3) per game.