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.

Bucks' Beer Garden to host live music on Wednesdays this summer

Bucks' Beer Garden to host live music on Wednesdays this summer

MILWAUKEE -- Get your dancing shoes on because live music is coming to the Deer District this summer.According to the Milwaukee Bucks, the Beer Garden -- located outside Fiserv Forum -- will hold a free summer music series on Wednesdays, beginning May 29 through Aug. 28.

Milwaukee Bucks' season ends with 100-94 loss to Toronto Raptors

Milwaukee Bucks' season ends with 100-94 loss to Toronto Raptors

TORONTO -- Kawhi Leonard had 27 points and 17 rebounds to lead the Toronto Raptors into the NBA Finals for the first time with a 100-94 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.The Raptors overcame a 15-point deficit to win the series in six games and will host the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night.Pascal Siakam scored 18 points, Kyle Lowry had 17 and Fred VanVleet 14 for the Raptors, who used a 26-3 run late in the third quarter and early in the fourth to turn the game in their favor.Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 21 points and 11 rebounds, but the NBA's top team in the regular season saw its bid for a first finals berth in 45 years come to a disappointing end with a fourth consecutive defeat.

Bucks fall 105-99 to Raptors in Game 5

Bucks fall 105-99 to Raptors in Game 5

MILWAUKEE -- Kawhi Leonard scored 35 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Milwaukee Bucks 105-99 on Thursday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.

'I like him:' Wendy Williams weighs in on 'Drake drama,' calls Milwaukee Bucks 'a fairly new team'

'I like him:' Wendy Williams weighs in on 'Drake drama,' calls Milwaukee Bucks 'a fairly new team'

MILWAUKEE -- Wendy Williams, who doesn't talk too much about sports on her show, dove into the "Drake drama" on Thursday morning, May 23.Drake, a huge Toronto Raptors fan, has drawn the ire of Bucks fans due to his courtside antics -- on full display during Game 3 and Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals in Toronto.Wendy Williams jumped into the discussion, saying of Drake, "I like him," and saying the point in sports battle is to distract your opponent.

Giannis Antetokounmpo unanimously selected to the All-NBA First Team

Giannis Antetokounmpo unanimously selected to the All-NBA First Team

MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo was unanimously selected to the All-NBA First Team, the league announced Thursday, May 23, marking the first Bucks player to earn First Team honors since Sidney Moncrief following the 1982-83 season.According to a news release from Bucks officials, the forward is just the fourth player in franchise history to garner All-NBA First Team honors, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Marques Johnson and Moncrief.In his sixth NBA season, Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to the best record (60-22) in the NBA and the team’s most wins since the 1980-81 season, while setting new career highs in points (27.7, ranked 3rd in the NBA), rebounds (12.5, ranked 6th in the NBA) and assists (5.9) per game.