Bucks erase 17 game losing streak in Orlando, 115-100

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jerryd Bayless scored 19 points, Jared Dudley and Khris Middleton had 17 apiece and the Milwaukee Bucks ended a 17-game losing streak in Orlando with a 115-100 victory on Thursday night.The Bucks-who had lost 17 games in a row in Orlando since 2004-never trailed and placed seven players in double figures, including all five starters.

Milwaukee Bucks, Marquette University team up to build sports medicine & research facility

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University President Michael Lovell in his first presidential address announced that the university, in collaboration with the Milwaukee Bucks, will construct a new a multi-purpose, co-curricular facility that supports elite-level intercollegiate and professional athletics, academic research, and campus health and wellness initiatives."We both had a pretty big vision of what this could be.

"Our public money does not go to slumlords:" Common Ground speaks out against new Bucks arena

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A local advocacy group says it will fight tooth and nail to prevent the state from chipping in funds for a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks.Earlier this week, Governor Walker proposed a plan for the state to contribute $220 million in bonds to help finance a new arena for the Bucks -- now, activists are speaking out against it."We will fight tooth and nail to make sure that our public money does not go to slumlords who leave junk like this in our neighborhoods," said Lloyd Johnson, withCommon Ground.You may be wondering what foreclosed properties have to do with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Milwaukee Bucks sign Kenyon Martin for remainder of 2014-15 season

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks have signed forward/center Kenyon Martin for the remainder of the 2014-15 season, General Manager John Hammond announced today.Martin has appeared in eight games for the Bucks this season and averaged 1.3 points and 1.1 rebounds in 5.9 minutes per game.

Milwaukee Bucks sign guard Jorge Gutierrez to 10-day contract

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks have signed guard Jorge Gutierrez to a 10-day contract, General Manager John Hammond announced today.

Bucks turn off Heat in Miami 109-102

MIAMI (AP) — Brandon Knight had 17 points and six assists and the Milwaukee Bucks put seven players in double figures on the way to beating the Miami Heat 109-102 on Tuesday night.Khris Middleton also scored 17 for the Bucks, who got 15 from Jerryd Bayless, 14 from O.J. Mayo, 13 from Giannis Antetokounmpo, 12 from John Henson and 11 from Chris Dudley.With fighters Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao watching courtside, Milwaukee beat Miami for the third time in as many meetings this season, moving three games clear of the Heat in the race for No. 6 in the Eastern Conference.

Gov. Scott Walker announces “Pay Their Way” plan for new Milwaukee Bucks arena

MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker announced Tuesday, January 27th a first-of-its-kind “Pay Their Way” plan to grow the economy and protect state taxpayers from the loss of current and future tax revenue generated by the Milwaukee Bucks.

Bucks knock off Pistons with shooting barrage

MILWAUKEE (AP) — O.J. Mayo scored 20 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks relied on perimeter shooting and defense in a 101-86 win Saturday night over the Detroit Pistons.The Bucks went 11 for 17 from 3-point range, including a 4-for-5 performance from Mayo.

Bucks close, but not enough to silence Jazz

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Gordon Hayward scored 13 of his game-high 24 points in the fourth quarter and the Utah Jazz held on for a 101-99 victory over Milwaukee on Thursday night as the Bucks missed their last five shots in the closing minute.The Jazz appeared to be in control after a 15-3 run, taking a 101-92 lead on two free throws by Hayward with 2:35 remaining.

Bucks Giannis to compete in All-Star Weekend Slam Dunk contest

Milwaukee, Wi -- The Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo  will compete in the NBA's Slam Dunk competition as part of the NBA All-Star game festivities.

Home not sweet again for Bucks in 92-89 loss to Toronto

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kyle Lowry scored 18 points and was one of six Toronto players to reach double figures in the Raptors' 92-89 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night.

Bucks sign forward, center Kenyon Martin to 10-day contract

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks signed forward/center Kenyon Martin to a second 10-day contract, Bucks officials announced on Monday, January 19th.Martin appeared in three games for the Bucks during his first 10-day contract and averaged 2.0 points and 1.0 rebounds in 5.1 minutes per game.

Milwaukee Bucks' Larry Sanders suspended 10 games for drug violation

NEW YORK (AP) — Larry Sanders of the Milwaukee Bucks has been suspended without pay for a minimum of 10 games for violating terms of the NBA's anti-drug program.The league announced the suspension on Friday.Sanders' suspension will begin Monday when the Bucks host the Toronto Raptors.

Bucks beat Knicks in London 95-79

LONDON (AP) — O.J. Mayo scored 22 points, Brandon Knight had 20 points and six steals, and the Milwaukee Bucks routed the New York 95-79 in the NBA Global game, on Thursday night in London, extending the Knicks' franchise-record losing streak to 16.The return of Carmelo Anthony and Amare Stoudemire did little to spark the Knicks, an NBA-worst 5-36.The Bucks took a 12-0 lead, were up by 24 in the second quarter and never let New York closer than 11 the rest of the way.Anthony led the Knicks with 25 points.

Bulls runs past Bucks 95-87, Gasol scores 46

CHICAGO (AP) — Pau Gasol had a career-high 46 points to go along with 18 rebounds and the Chicago Bulls bounced back from a pair of ugly losses with a 95-87 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.Gasol was 17 for 30 from the field and 12 for 13 at the line.

Bucks snap slide at home, beat Timberwolves, 98-84

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brandon Knight scored 14 points, O.J. Mayo and John Henson each had 12, and the Milwaukee Bucks handed the Minnesota Timberwolves their 14th straight loss, 98-84 on Friday night.Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo added 10 points each to help the Bucks snap a four-game home skid.Andrew Wiggins had 20 points and seven rebounds for Minnesota.Kendall Marshall's 3-pointer gave Milwaukee a 20-point lead early in the fourth quarter.