Funding a new Bucks arena: Barrett says "city and county together" will pitch in $50M
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Who is going to pay for a proposed downtown Milwaukee Bucks arena, and how?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Who is going to pay for a proposed downtown Milwaukee Bucks arena, and how?
Green, cream and blue: The new colors of the Milwaukee Bucks
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks have unveiled the team’s future colors during halftime of the game Wednesday, April 1st.The Bucks say they'll have more information and announcements in the coming weeks, including the unveiling of a new set of logos, but for now, Bucks officials wanted to provide some more background on the new colors.Green• The traditional color of the Milwaukee Bucks – a hallmark of the brand throughout the team’s 47-year history.• Emblematic of the state’s dense forests and rich agricultural industry.Cream• Just as the “Cream City” brick is the foundation upon which Milwaukee was built, cream will be the foundational color of the team’s new brand identity.• Cream will be unique to the Bucks – the only team in NBA to feature a cream hue as an official team color.Blue• Blue underlines the importance of the Great Lakes and multiple rivers in the history and future of Milwaukee and the state of Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks have unveiled the team’s future colors during halftime of the game Wednesday, April 1st.The Bucks say they'll have more information and announcements in the coming weeks, including the unveiling of a new set of logos, but for now, Bucks officials wanted to provide some more background on the new colors.Green• The traditional color of the Milwaukee Bucks – a hallmark of the brand throughout the team’s 47-year history.• Emblematic of the state’s dense forests and rich agricultural industry.Cream• Just as the “Cream City” brick is the foundation upon which Milwaukee was built, cream will be the foundational color of the team’s new brand identity.• Cream will be unique to the Bucks – the only team in NBA to feature a cream hue as an official team color.Blue• Blue underlines the importance of the Great Lakes and multiple rivers in the history and future of Milwaukee and the state of Wisconsin.
Common Ground wants mortgage company owned by Bucks owner to contribute to foreclosure crisis
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Common Ground leaders gathered in the lobby of Milwaukee's City Hall Wednesday, April 1st to encourage and pray for bold leadership from Mayor Tom Barrett and Common Council President Michael Murphy as they prepared for their meeting with Nationstar Mortgage.Wes Edens, one of the owners of the Milwaukee Bucks is chair of the board for Nationstar Mortgage, and his company Fortress Investment owns the majority of the company.Common Ground says no public money should be given to Edens and the Bucks to build a new arena in downtown Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Common Ground leaders gathered in the lobby of Milwaukee's City Hall Wednesday, April 1st to encourage and pray for bold leadership from Mayor Tom Barrett and Common Council President Michael Murphy as they prepared for their meeting with Nationstar Mortgage.Wes Edens, one of the owners of the Milwaukee Bucks is chair of the board for Nationstar Mortgage, and his company Fortress Investment owns the majority of the company.Common Ground says no public money should be given to Edens and the Bucks to build a new arena in downtown Milwaukee.
Bucks have narrowed down Milwaukee's best brat to their "starting five"
(WITI) -- The Bucks and Usinger's have once again teamed up to find Milwaukee's best brat recipe.
(WITI) -- The Bucks and Usinger's have once again teamed up to find Milwaukee's best brat recipe.
Bucks battered by Hawks 101-88
ATLANTA (AP) — DeMarre Carroll scored 23 points and Kyle Korver put on quite a shooting display in the third quarter, carrying the Atlanta Hawks to a 101-88 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night.Having clinched top seed in the Eastern Conference, the Hawks are trying to maintain their playing edge while staying healthy for the final two weeks of the regular season.
ATLANTA (AP) — DeMarre Carroll scored 23 points and Kyle Korver put on quite a shooting display in the third quarter, carrying the Atlanta Hawks to a 101-88 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night.Having clinched top seed in the Eastern Conference, the Hawks are trying to maintain their playing edge while staying healthy for the final two weeks of the regular season.
Governor Walker could reveal alternative plan for financing new Bucks arena by week's end
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker says he could reveal an alternative plan for the new Milwaukee Bucks arena by the end of this week -- using public money to help finance the downtown arena.Walker says city of Milwaukee, state and Milwaukee Bucks officials continue to go through a series of options as it relates to a new Milwaukee Bucks arena.Republican lawmakers have criticized Governor Walker's initial plan.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker says he could reveal an alternative plan for the new Milwaukee Bucks arena by the end of this week -- using public money to help finance the downtown arena.Walker says city of Milwaukee, state and Milwaukee Bucks officials continue to go through a series of options as it relates to a new Milwaukee Bucks arena.Republican lawmakers have criticized Governor Walker's initial plan.
Bucks hang on for second straight win
MILWAUKEE -- The Bucks blasted out to a 10-1 lead on the Indiana Pacers Thursday night and then had to hang tight to escape with a 111-107 victory.
MILWAUKEE -- The Bucks blasted out to a 10-1 lead on the Indiana Pacers Thursday night and then had to hang tight to escape with a 111-107 victory.
Realtors group makes pitch to support, fund new arena for Milwaukee Bucks
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Supporters of a project to fund and build a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks gathered on Tuesday, March 24th.The Commercial Association of Realtors Wisconsin hosted a downtown arena development discussion.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Supporters of a project to fund and build a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks gathered on Tuesday, March 24th.The Commercial Association of Realtors Wisconsin hosted a downtown arena development discussion.
Middleton is money for Bucks in last second win over Heat
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Khris Middleton hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a six-game losing streak with an 89-88 comeback victory over Miami on Tuesday night in a key game for the sixth spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race.Ersan Ilyasova made the first of two free throws to pull Milwaukee within 88-86 with 12.8 seconds left.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Khris Middleton hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a six-game losing streak with an 89-88 comeback victory over Miami on Tuesday night in a key game for the sixth spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race.Ersan Ilyasova made the first of two free throws to pull Milwaukee within 88-86 with 12.8 seconds left.
"Helping someone in need:" Milwaukee Bucks partner with BloodCenter of WI for blood drive
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks partnered with the BloodCenter of Wisconsin -- hosting a blood drive at the BMO Harris Bradley Center Monday, March 23rd.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks partnered with the BloodCenter of Wisconsin -- hosting a blood drive at the BMO Harris Bradley Center Monday, March 23rd.
LeBron, Cavs send Bucks to 6th straight loss
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A dunk from LeBron James started a decisive run for the lethargic Cleveland Cavaliers.From there, the Central Division leaders overpowered the young Milwaukee Bucks.James scored 28 points, J.R. Smith had 23 and Cleveland began a three-game road trip with a 108-90 win on Sunday in Milwaukee.The Cavaliers trailed by nine at halftime and 11 in the third quarter.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A dunk from LeBron James started a decisive run for the lethargic Cleveland Cavaliers.From there, the Central Division leaders overpowered the young Milwaukee Bucks.James scored 28 points, J.R. Smith had 23 and Cleveland began a three-game road trip with a 108-90 win on Sunday in Milwaukee.The Cavaliers trailed by nine at halftime and 11 in the third quarter.
Bucks lose in 3 overtimes to Nets
NEW YORK (AP) — Brook Lopez had 32 points and a season-high 18 rebounds, helping the Brooklyn Nets to a 129-127 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in the second triple-overtime meeting between the teams this season.Lopez threw down a powerful dunk on a three-point play to open the scoring in the third OT, and the Nets finally held on to hand the Bucks their fifth straight loss.Milwaukee had pulled out a 122-118 triple-overtime win here on Nov. 19 in former Nets coach Jason Kidd's first trip back to Brooklyn.
NEW YORK (AP) — Brook Lopez had 32 points and a season-high 18 rebounds, helping the Brooklyn Nets to a 129-127 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in the second triple-overtime meeting between the teams this season.Lopez threw down a powerful dunk on a three-point play to open the scoring in the third OT, and the Nets finally held on to hand the Bucks their fifth straight loss.Milwaukee had pulled out a 122-118 triple-overtime win here on Nov. 19 in former Nets coach Jason Kidd's first trip back to Brooklyn.
Senate Majority Leader says Walker's plan to help pay for new Bucks arena is "pretty much dead"
MADISON (AP) — The Republican leader of the Wisconsin Senate says he is looking at alternatives to Governor Scott Walker's plan to help pay for a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks.Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said Thursday, March 19th that Walker's plan calling for issuing $220 million in bonds is "pretty much dead." Fitzgerald says he is talking with Milwaukee city and county leaders about other options that may or may not include state borrowing.Fitzgerald says he believes a deal can be reached that doesn't include state borrowing, but he'll do "whatever gets the deal done."Republicans who control the Legislature have been outspoken in their concerns over having the state borrow as much as Walker wanted to pay for a new arena.
MADISON (AP) — The Republican leader of the Wisconsin Senate says he is looking at alternatives to Governor Scott Walker's plan to help pay for a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks.Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said Thursday, March 19th that Walker's plan calling for issuing $220 million in bonds is "pretty much dead." Fitzgerald says he is talking with Milwaukee city and county leaders about other options that may or may not include state borrowing.Fitzgerald says he believes a deal can be reached that doesn't include state borrowing, but he'll do "whatever gets the deal done."Republicans who control the Legislature have been outspoken in their concerns over having the state borrow as much as Walker wanted to pay for a new arena.
Bucks comeback in New Orleans falls just short
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Anthony Davis had 20 points and 12 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans held off the Milwaukee Bucks, 85-84 on Tuesday night.Davis, who shoots around 55 percent, hit only 6 of 18 shots, but made 8 of 9 free throws and hit a clutch 15-footer that gave New Orleans an 85-82 lead with 1:07 left.The lead held up by the narrowest of margins when Ersan Ilyasova's 3-point attempt at the final horn hit rattled off the inside of the rim twice before bouncing out — much to the relief of the Pelicans, who moved back into the Western Conference's final playoff spot with the victory.Ilyasova and Giannis Antetokounmpo each scored 15 for Milwaukee, while Jerryd Bayless and John Henson each scored 14.Quincy Pondexter hit five 3-pointers and finished with 18 points for New Orleans, while Omer Asik had 16 points and 11 rebounds.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Anthony Davis had 20 points and 12 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans held off the Milwaukee Bucks, 85-84 on Tuesday night.Davis, who shoots around 55 percent, hit only 6 of 18 shots, but made 8 of 9 free throws and hit a clutch 15-footer that gave New Orleans an 85-82 lead with 1:07 left.The lead held up by the narrowest of margins when Ersan Ilyasova's 3-point attempt at the final horn hit rattled off the inside of the rim twice before bouncing out — much to the relief of the Pelicans, who moved back into the Western Conference's final playoff spot with the victory.Ilyasova and Giannis Antetokounmpo each scored 15 for Milwaukee, while Jerryd Bayless and John Henson each scored 14.Quincy Pondexter hit five 3-pointers and finished with 18 points for New Orleans, while Omer Asik had 16 points and 11 rebounds.
Bucks fans take note: Wednesday is first opportunity to claim playoff tickets
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Beginning at noon on Wednesday, March 18th, Milwaukee Bucks fans will have their first opportunity to claim tickets to the 2015 NBA Playoffs by purchasing the “Stretch Run” package – the only way fans can guarantee themselves access to all of Milwaukee’s potential postseason action.Those who buy the Stretch Run package by April 1st will not only get tickets to all potential Bucks postseason games at the BMO Harris Bradley Center, but they will also receive a free ticket to the final two regular season home games – the Bucks’ stretch run – at no additional cost.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Beginning at noon on Wednesday, March 18th, Milwaukee Bucks fans will have their first opportunity to claim tickets to the 2015 NBA Playoffs by purchasing the “Stretch Run” package – the only way fans can guarantee themselves access to all of Milwaukee’s potential postseason action.Those who buy the Stretch Run package by April 1st will not only get tickets to all potential Bucks postseason games at the BMO Harris Bradley Center, but they will also receive a free ticket to the final two regular season home games – the Bucks’ stretch run – at no additional cost.
Milwaukee Bucks sign forward Chris Johnson to 10-day contract
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks signed forward Chris Johnson to a second 10-day contract, General Manager John Hammond announced on Monday, March 16th.Johnson appeared in five games for the Bucks during his first 10-day contract and averaged 4.6 points and 2.0 rebounds in 20.0 minutes per game.Johnson signed his initial 10-day contract on March 6th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks signed forward Chris Johnson to a second 10-day contract, General Manager John Hammond announced on Monday, March 16th.Johnson appeared in five games for the Bucks during his first 10-day contract and averaged 4.6 points and 2.0 rebounds in 20.0 minutes per game.Johnson signed his initial 10-day contract on March 6th.
Bucks fall in Memphis for 8th straight road loss
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Courtney Lee scored 17 points, Jeff Green and Zach Randolph added 15 apiece, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Milwaukee Bucks 96-83 on Saturday night.Beno Udrih, starting in place of the injured Mike Conley, had 14 points as Memphis ended a two-game losing streak.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Courtney Lee scored 17 points, Jeff Green and Zach Randolph added 15 apiece, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Milwaukee Bucks 96-83 on Saturday night.Beno Udrih, starting in place of the injured Mike Conley, had 14 points as Memphis ended a two-game losing streak.
Are you a brat lover? Milwaukee Bucks in search for the best brat recipe
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With the snow finally melting, nothing says springtime in Milwaukee quite like the sound and smell of brats sizzling on the grill.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With the snow finally melting, nothing says springtime in Milwaukee quite like the sound and smell of brats sizzling on the grill.
Pacers outlast Bucks in overtime, 109-103
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Rodney Stuckey scored 25 points and Luis Scola had 17 points and 15 rebounds to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 109-103 in overtime Thursday night.Down two in overtime, the Pacers used a 9-0 run to take a 105-98 lead.Stuckey also had six rebounds and six assists.David West's jumper with 2:45 remaining in regulation gave Indiana a five-point lead at 96-91, but Milwaukee's Ersan Ilyasova scored five points in the final 2 minutes to send it to overtime.Michael Carter-Williams led the Bucks with 28 points.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Rodney Stuckey scored 25 points and Luis Scola had 17 points and 15 rebounds to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 109-103 in overtime Thursday night.Down two in overtime, the Pacers used a 9-0 run to take a 105-98 lead.Stuckey also had six rebounds and six assists.David West's jumper with 2:45 remaining in regulation gave Indiana a five-point lead at 96-91, but Milwaukee's Ersan Ilyasova scored five points in the final 2 minutes to send it to overtime.Michael Carter-Williams led the Bucks with 28 points.
Bucks pull one out of their hat, beat Magic
MILWAUKEE -- The Bucks improved to 34 and 30 on the season Wednesday night by pulling out a 97-91 victory over Orlando at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.
MILWAUKEE -- The Bucks improved to 34 and 30 on the season Wednesday night by pulling out a 97-91 victory over Orlando at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.