Preseason schedule released: Milwaukee Bucks open against Chicago Bulls Oct. 7 at United Center

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

'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

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

'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

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.

Report: Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez to re-sign with Milwaukee Bucks

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.

Congrats! Milwaukee celebrates Giannis Antetokounmpo's MVP win

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.

Lindsay Gottlieb becomes the 1st women's college head coach to join an NBA team

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

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

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.

Milwaukee Bucks sign GM Jon Horst to multi-year contract extension

Milwaukee Bucks sign GM Jon Horst to multi-year contract extension

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks revealed on Friday, June 7 have signed General Manager Jon Horst to a multi-year contract extension.In two seasons under Horst's leadership, a news release says the Bucks have generated a 104-60 (.634) record, hired Mike Budenholzer as head coach, and positioned the team for long-term success.Horst began his NBA front office career with the Detroit Pistons in 2005 and joined the Bucks basketball staff in 2008 as the team’s Director of Basketball Operations.