Fans react to Bucks top draft pick: "He seems like a really cool modest guy"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hundreds of fans stood in awe flashing pictures and cheering, to welcome the Bucks top draft pick Jabari Parker to Milwaukee."You know the facts about him but it`s pretty cool that now we get to hear him interact.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hundreds of fans stood in awe flashing pictures and cheering, to welcome the Bucks top draft pick Jabari Parker to Milwaukee."You know the facts about him but it`s pretty cool that now we get to hear him interact.
NBA Draft: With the #2 pick, the Milwaukee Bucks select Jabari Parker
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With the #2 pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, the Milwaukee Bucks have selected Jabari Parker.In the second round, the team took Damien Inglis (31st overall) and Johnny O’Bryant (36th overall), and traded the draft rights to Lamar Patterson (48th overall) to Atlanta for a Brooklyn 2015 second-round draft pick (via Atlanta).Parker (6-8, 235), a 19-year-old early entrant candidate, played one collegiate season at Duke University, where he was a consensus First Team All-America selection.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With the #2 pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, the Milwaukee Bucks have selected Jabari Parker.In the second round, the team took Damien Inglis (31st overall) and Johnny O’Bryant (36th overall), and traded the draft rights to Lamar Patterson (48th overall) to Atlanta for a Brooklyn 2015 second-round draft pick (via Atlanta).Parker (6-8, 235), a 19-year-old early entrant candidate, played one collegiate season at Duke University, where he was a consensus First Team All-America selection.
With deadline looming, Bucks owner Marc Lasry lays out potential sites for a new arena
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One of the new Milwaukee Bucks owners, Marc Lasry, was in Milwaukee on Monday, June 23rd, and with him, came a lot of talk about the Bucks future, and the effort to build a new arena.Marc Lasry and Wes Edens bought the Milwaukee Bucks from Senator Herb Kohl for about $550 million.Senator Kohl has pledges a $100 million gift for the development of a new arena for the team, and the new owners have committed to contributing at least another $100 million.Lasry and Edens have a deadline.There must be a new arena in place by the 2017-2018 NBA season, or the NBA could buy the team back.Lasry says he's been busy talking with business leaders about the team's immediate future.Lasry, a New York financial manager, spent his Monday morning meeting with officials at the Milwaukee Metropolitan Association of Commerce -- among other duties.Lasry told city leaders at appearances throughout the day that he and Bucks co-owner Wes Edens are searching for a team president, and they've hired a new CFO.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One of the new Milwaukee Bucks owners, Marc Lasry, was in Milwaukee on Monday, June 23rd, and with him, came a lot of talk about the Bucks future, and the effort to build a new arena.Marc Lasry and Wes Edens bought the Milwaukee Bucks from Senator Herb Kohl for about $550 million.Senator Kohl has pledges a $100 million gift for the development of a new arena for the team, and the new owners have committed to contributing at least another $100 million.Lasry and Edens have a deadline.There must be a new arena in place by the 2017-2018 NBA season, or the NBA could buy the team back.Lasry says he's been busy talking with business leaders about the team's immediate future.Lasry, a New York financial manager, spent his Monday morning meeting with officials at the Milwaukee Metropolitan Association of Commerce -- among other duties.Lasry told city leaders at appearances throughout the day that he and Bucks co-owner Wes Edens are searching for a team president, and they've hired a new CFO.
So you think you can dance? Auditions for 2014-15 Milw. Bucks Dancers on July 13th
So you think you can dance?
So you think you can dance?
Celebrating their Greek heritage: Giannis Antetokounmpo & family take in a Greek festival
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some of the best NBA players only need to go by their first name -- LeBron and Kobe come to mind.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some of the best NBA players only need to go by their first name -- LeBron and Kobe come to mind.
Poll shows most don't support public funding for new Bucks arena; Could Aaron Rodgers change that?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A new poll reveals an uphill battle for the Milwaukee Bucks' new owners.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A new poll reveals an uphill battle for the Milwaukee Bucks' new owners.
"Wow! This is our team!" Bucks owners visit Milwaukee; plan to have a beer with fans
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A warm welcome to the city of Milwaukee!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A warm welcome to the city of Milwaukee!
Milwaukee Bucks to take on New York Knicks in London
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee will take a leading role this season as the NBA continues to expand its global reach, as the Bucks will be featured in the NBA Global Games schedule for 2014-15, the league announced today.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee will take a leading role this season as the NBA continues to expand its global reach, as the Bucks will be featured in the NBA Global Games schedule for 2014-15, the league announced today.
All in the family: Could another Antetokounmpo hear his name at NBA Draft?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- In June, the Milwaukee Bucks will select second in the NBA Draft -- and they hope they'll land a player who can help vault them up in the standings.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- In June, the Milwaukee Bucks will select second in the NBA Draft -- and they hope they'll land a player who can help vault them up in the standings.
Bucks GM: 3 top freshman potential All-Stars
Bucks GM: 3 top freshmen potential All-StarsMILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks general manager John Hammond says Jabari Parker, Andrew Wiggins and Joel Embiid have a chance to be All-Stars who can help teams build a champion.The Bucks got the No. 2 draft pick Tuesday behind the Cleveland Cavaliers, who received the first selection for the second straight year and third time in the last four.
Bucks GM: 3 top freshmen potential All-StarsMILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks general manager John Hammond says Jabari Parker, Andrew Wiggins and Joel Embiid have a chance to be All-Stars who can help teams build a champion.The Bucks got the No. 2 draft pick Tuesday behind the Cleveland Cavaliers, who received the first selection for the second straight year and third time in the last four.
Top pick for the Bucks! Milwaukee gets #2 pick in NBA Draft
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee has been awarded a coveted top-two selection in the NBA Draft on June 26.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee has been awarded a coveted top-two selection in the NBA Draft on June 26.
Good impression: NBA Draft prospects played in Milwaukee during NCAA Tourney
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The prospects at the NBA Draft Lottery can walk the walk.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The prospects at the NBA Draft Lottery can walk the walk.
Bango's Boot Camp: Bucks mascot teaches kids how to lead a healthy lifestyle
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One of the Bucks star athletes is making appearances at Milwaukee schools to spread a very important message!The Bucks and Molina Healthcare are once again teaming up for Bango's Boot Camp.Bango and Dr.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One of the Bucks star athletes is making appearances at Milwaukee schools to spread a very important message!The Bucks and Molina Healthcare are once again teaming up for Bango's Boot Camp.Bango and Dr.
Gearing up: New Bucks owners in the Big Apple Tuesday for NBA Draft Lottery
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hard to believe it -- but a big part of the Milwaukee Bucks' future depends on the way ping pong balls bounce in Tuesday's NBA Draft Lottery.The Milwaukee Bucks are entering a new era -- under the ownership of Wesley Edens and Marc Lasry.On Tuesday night, May 20th, like everybody else, they'll be watching the bouncing ping pong balls in New York -- hoping for a lucky bounce.Indeed -- because the Bucks had the dubious distinction of finishing with the worst record this past season, they have the best odds among the 14 teams in this year's NBA lottery of gaining the top pick with a 25 percent chance.Next, come the Philadelphia 76ers at 19.9 percent, the Orlando Magic at 15.6 percent -- on down to the Phoenix Suns at 0.5 percent.There may not be any franchise players -- a la Lew Alcindor.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hard to believe it -- but a big part of the Milwaukee Bucks' future depends on the way ping pong balls bounce in Tuesday's NBA Draft Lottery.The Milwaukee Bucks are entering a new era -- under the ownership of Wesley Edens and Marc Lasry.On Tuesday night, May 20th, like everybody else, they'll be watching the bouncing ping pong balls in New York -- hoping for a lucky bounce.Indeed -- because the Bucks had the dubious distinction of finishing with the worst record this past season, they have the best odds among the 14 teams in this year's NBA lottery of gaining the top pick with a 25 percent chance.Next, come the Philadelphia 76ers at 19.9 percent, the Orlando Magic at 15.6 percent -- on down to the Phoenix Suns at 0.5 percent.There may not be any franchise players -- a la Lew Alcindor.
Unanimous: NBA approves sale of Milwaukee Bucks to Edens, Lasry
NEW YORK (AP) -- The NBA's Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale of the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, May 15th to Wesley Edens and Marc Lasry.The announcement was made on Twitter shortly before 6 p.m.
NEW YORK (AP) -- The NBA's Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale of the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, May 15th to Wesley Edens and Marc Lasry.The announcement was made on Twitter shortly before 6 p.m.
ESPN: Sale of Milwaukee Bucks could be a done deal come Thursday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The sale of the Milwaukee Bucks could be a done deal as early as Thursday, May 15th.ESPN.com is reporting the NBA will sign off on the $550 million sale on Thursday.Herb Kohl is selling the team to hedge fund billionaires Wesley Edens and Marc Lasry.The new owners say they will spend at least $100 million to build a new arena.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The sale of the Milwaukee Bucks could be a done deal as early as Thursday, May 15th.ESPN.com is reporting the NBA will sign off on the $550 million sale on Thursday.Herb Kohl is selling the team to hedge fund billionaires Wesley Edens and Marc Lasry.The new owners say they will spend at least $100 million to build a new arena.
Bucks' forward John Henson...a movie star? Short film debuting at Cannes
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A lot of professional athletes make the most of their spare time by getting involved in the community, or starting their own foundations to help others.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A lot of professional athletes make the most of their spare time by getting involved in the community, or starting their own foundations to help others.
Optimism fades: Who is going to pay for the new arena?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Bradley Center hosts some 200 events a year, from sports to concerts to other shows.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Bradley Center hosts some 200 events a year, from sports to concerts to other shows.
ESPN: NBA could buy back Bucks if no arena deal by 2017
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If the Milwaukee Bucks' new owners and supporters of a new downtown arena are unable to raise another $200 million or more from private -- and possibly public -- sources and launch a definite project schedule by 2017, the NBA could buy back the city's NBA franchise, ESPN.com reported Monday.Former Sen.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If the Milwaukee Bucks' new owners and supporters of a new downtown arena are unable to raise another $200 million or more from private -- and possibly public -- sources and launch a definite project schedule by 2017, the NBA could buy back the city's NBA franchise, ESPN.com reported Monday.Former Sen.
ESPN: NBA could buy back Bucks if arena deal not in place by 2017
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The NBA could buy back the Milwaukee Bucks from new owners Wesley Edens and Mark Lasry if a deal to a bring a new arena to the city is not in place by November 2017 -- according to ESPN.Sources told ESPN.com the sale agreement announced last week to transfer the Bucks from longtime owner Herb Kohl to Edens and Lasry for a purchase price of $550 million includes a provision that allows the league to buy back the team for $575 million if construction on a new building in Milwaukee is not underway by the deadline.Kohl made it a condition of the sale that anyone buying the team had to keep it in Milwaukee.But new NBA commissioner Adam Silver, even before formally succeeding David Stern, said coming into this season that the league was prepared to insist that Milwaukee had to have a modern arena by 2017 to keep the franchise where it's been since its inception in 1971 -- according to ESPN.Kohl and the potential new Bucks owners have each pledged $100 million towards the new arena.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The NBA could buy back the Milwaukee Bucks from new owners Wesley Edens and Mark Lasry if a deal to a bring a new arena to the city is not in place by November 2017 -- according to ESPN.Sources told ESPN.com the sale agreement announced last week to transfer the Bucks from longtime owner Herb Kohl to Edens and Lasry for a purchase price of $550 million includes a provision that allows the league to buy back the team for $575 million if construction on a new building in Milwaukee is not underway by the deadline.Kohl made it a condition of the sale that anyone buying the team had to keep it in Milwaukee.But new NBA commissioner Adam Silver, even before formally succeeding David Stern, said coming into this season that the league was prepared to insist that Milwaukee had to have a modern arena by 2017 to keep the franchise where it's been since its inception in 1971 -- according to ESPN.Kohl and the potential new Bucks owners have each pledged $100 million towards the new arena.