"Lot of hurdles" as Bucks look for way to pay for new arena
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two days after the announcement of the new owners of the Milwaukee Bucks, these questions linger: How will the Bucks pay for a new arena and who will provide the money?"It's going to be a struggle, there's no doubt about it," said Mark Kass, editor of Milwaukee Business Journal.Kass says when it comes to replacing the BMO Harris Bradley Center, there's little desire outside of Milwaukee to provide public funding, either through a new tax or expanding an existing one."Any elected official right now is scared of that work.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two days after the announcement of the new owners of the Milwaukee Bucks, these questions linger: How will the Bucks pay for a new arena and who will provide the money?"It's going to be a struggle, there's no doubt about it," said Mark Kass, editor of Milwaukee Business Journal.Kass says when it comes to replacing the BMO Harris Bradley Center, there's little desire outside of Milwaukee to provide public funding, either through a new tax or expanding an existing one."Any elected official right now is scared of that work.
NBA: League not ready to okay Bucks' sale, but no issues expected
NEW YORK (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Business Journal is reporting that no issues are expected with the sale of the Milwaukee Bucks.National Basketball Association commissioner Adam Silver said Friday that the league is not ready to approve the sale of the Milwaukee Bucks to two New York City hedge fund executives, but he does not anticipate any issues with the deal.Speaking at a press conference in New York City after the NBA’s Board of Governor’s meeting ended Friday, Silver said there was no formal vote at the meeting on the proposed $550 million sale of the Bucks from Herb Kohl to Wesley Edens and Marc Lasry.
NEW YORK (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Business Journal is reporting that no issues are expected with the sale of the Milwaukee Bucks.National Basketball Association commissioner Adam Silver said Friday that the league is not ready to approve the sale of the Milwaukee Bucks to two New York City hedge fund executives, but he does not anticipate any issues with the deal.Speaking at a press conference in New York City after the NBA’s Board of Governor’s meeting ended Friday, Silver said there was no formal vote at the meeting on the proposed $550 million sale of the Bucks from Herb Kohl to Wesley Edens and Marc Lasry.
After worst season in franchise history, Bucks players excited for new owners
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- As soon as the Bucks' new owners are approved by the NBA's Board of Governors, the Bucks will have a new look at the top.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- As soon as the Bucks' new owners are approved by the NBA's Board of Governors, the Bucks will have a new look at the top.
Debate heats up over who will pay for new Bucks arena, and how
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — The Milwaukee Bucks will soon have new owners -- so will the team also be getting a new arena?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — The Milwaukee Bucks will soon have new owners -- so will the team also be getting a new arena?
Who are the new owners of the Milwaukee Bucks?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Who are the new owners of the Milwaukee Bucks?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Who are the new owners of the Milwaukee Bucks?
Bucks fans, business owners say, "This is exciting!"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Bucks fans, and Milwaukee business owners breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday, April 16th -- when they learned the team will not be leaving Milwaukee.The current owner of the Bucks, former Senator Herb Kohl announced he has signed into a signed purchase agreement to transfer ownership of the Bucks to Wesley Edens and Marc Lasry.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Bucks fans, and Milwaukee business owners breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday, April 16th -- when they learned the team will not be leaving Milwaukee.The current owner of the Bucks, former Senator Herb Kohl announced he has signed into a signed purchase agreement to transfer ownership of the Bucks to Wesley Edens and Marc Lasry.
Hawks wrap up regular season, beat Bucks 111-103
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Mike Scott scored 17 points and the Atlanta Hawks ended the regular season with a 111-103 win Wednesday over the Bucks, hours after Milwaukee owner Herb Kohl announced he was selling his team.Dennis Schroder added 15 for the Hawks, who rallied from a 12-point deficit in the first half.Atlanta is locked into the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs and a first-round date with the Indiana Pacers.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Mike Scott scored 17 points and the Atlanta Hawks ended the regular season with a 111-103 win Wednesday over the Bucks, hours after Milwaukee owner Herb Kohl announced he was selling his team.Dennis Schroder added 15 for the Hawks, who rallied from a 12-point deficit in the first half.Atlanta is locked into the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs and a first-round date with the Indiana Pacers.
"This is a game changer:" Investors to buy Bucks for $550 million
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Badgers Final Four team to appear at Bucks Fan Appreciation Night
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Bucks fans are always first and foremost in the organization’s mind, and the team is pulling out all the stops to give them a finale worthy of their support at Bucks Fan Appreciation Night, presented by Frontier Airlines, when the Atlanta Hawks visit the BMO Harris Bradley Center Wednesday, April 16th at 7 p.m.A unique and special highlight of the evening will include an appearance by members of the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Bucks fans are always first and foremost in the organization’s mind, and the team is pulling out all the stops to give them a finale worthy of their support at Bucks Fan Appreciation Night, presented by Frontier Airlines, when the Atlanta Hawks visit the BMO Harris Bradley Center Wednesday, April 16th at 7 p.m.A unique and special highlight of the evening will include an appearance by members of the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team.
Bad exchange rate, Bucks lose in Toronto 110-100
TORONTO -- The Milwaukee Bucks played their final road game of a dreadful season Monday night and appropriately enough, lost to the Raptors, 110-100.
TORONTO -- The Milwaukee Bucks played their final road game of a dreadful season Monday night and appropriately enough, lost to the Raptors, 110-100.
Bucks lose 65th game in Washington 104-91
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bradley Beal scored 26 points, and the Washington Wizards moved a step closer to claiming the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference on Saturday night with a 104-91 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, whose loss guaranteed they will finish with at least a tie for the worst record in the NBA.John Wall added 15 points and eight assists for the Wizards, who also clinched the franchise's first winning record since 2008 — which was also the last time they made the playoffs.Washington leads the seventh-place Charlotte Bobcats, who beat the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday, by one game with two to play.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bradley Beal scored 26 points, and the Washington Wizards moved a step closer to claiming the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference on Saturday night with a 104-91 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, whose loss guaranteed they will finish with at least a tie for the worst record in the NBA.John Wall added 15 points and eight assists for the Wizards, who also clinched the franchise's first winning record since 2008 — which was also the last time they made the playoffs.Washington leads the seventh-place Charlotte Bobcats, who beat the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday, by one game with two to play.
Knight, Sessions help Bucks hold off Cavs, 119-116
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brandon Knight scored 24 points and Ramon Sessions added 20 as Milwaukee held off the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-116 on Friday night, preserving the Bucks slim hopes of avoiding the NBA's worst record.The victory moved the Bucks to within two games of Philadelphia with three games remaining for each team.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brandon Knight scored 24 points and Ramon Sessions added 20 as Milwaukee held off the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-116 on Friday night, preserving the Bucks slim hopes of avoiding the NBA's worst record.The victory moved the Bucks to within two games of Philadelphia with three games remaining for each team.
Pacers rest starters, edge Bucks 104-102
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Chris Copeland's driving layup with 1.2 seconds remaining gave the Indiana Pacers a 104-102 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night that moved them back into first place in the Eastern Conference.Copeland finished with a season-high 18 points.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Chris Copeland's driving layup with 1.2 seconds remaining gave the Indiana Pacers a 104-102 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night that moved them back into first place in the Eastern Conference.Copeland finished with a season-high 18 points.
Father of Bucks first president reflects on his time spent in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Everybody has to start somewhere -- and one of the biggest movers and shakers in college sports started in Milwaukee.The man in charge of the largest revenue-generating athletic department in college sports grew up in Beaver Dam.Steve Patterson is the athletic director at Texas now -- which gave him a reason to come back to the Midwest during the NCAA Tournament."It's fun to come back actually.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Everybody has to start somewhere -- and one of the biggest movers and shakers in college sports started in Milwaukee.The man in charge of the largest revenue-generating athletic department in college sports grew up in Beaver Dam.Steve Patterson is the athletic director at Texas now -- which gave him a reason to come back to the Midwest during the NCAA Tournament."It's fun to come back actually.
Group wants portion of funds from potential new Bucks arena
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks may have a hard time building a new venue without sharing millions with non-profit organizations.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks may have a hard time building a new venue without sharing millions with non-profit organizations.
Herb Kohl says nothing finalized after rumors swirl of possible Bucks sale
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers weren't the only Wisconsin basketball team making headlines this weekend.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers weren't the only Wisconsin basketball team making headlines this weekend.
ESPN report: Milwaukee Bucks are close to being sold
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- ESPN's Bill Simmons is reporting the Milwaukee Bucks are close to being sold pending league approval.Simmons sent out a series of tweets on Saturday, April 5th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- ESPN's Bill Simmons is reporting the Milwaukee Bucks are close to being sold pending league approval.Simmons sent out a series of tweets on Saturday, April 5th.
DeRozan scores 23, Raptors top Bucks 102-98
MILWAUKEE (AP) — DeMar DeRozan scored 15 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter and the Toronto Raptors beat the Milwaukee Bucks 102-98 Saturday night to keep pace in the hunt for playoff position.Toronto and the Chicago Bulls, who beat Washington on Saturday night, are 45-32 and tied for the third seed in the Eastern Conference with five games to play.Milwaukee fell to an NBA-worst 14-63, guaranteeing the team's worst record in its 45-year history.Greivis Vasquez tied a season-high with 26 points for Toronto, which has won three consecutive games and six of seven.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — DeMar DeRozan scored 15 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter and the Toronto Raptors beat the Milwaukee Bucks 102-98 Saturday night to keep pace in the hunt for playoff position.Toronto and the Chicago Bulls, who beat Washington on Saturday night, are 45-32 and tied for the third seed in the Eastern Conference with five games to play.Milwaukee fell to an NBA-worst 14-63, guaranteeing the team's worst record in its 45-year history.Greivis Vasquez tied a season-high with 26 points for Toronto, which has won three consecutive games and six of seven.
Bucks sign free-agent forward Chris Wright
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks have signed free-agent forward Chris Wright (6-8, 225) to a 10-day contract.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks have signed free-agent forward Chris Wright (6-8, 225) to a 10-day contract.
Shorthanded Bucks come up short in Chicago, 102-90
CHICAGO – The futility of this NBA season is becoming historic for the Bucks.
CHICAGO – The futility of this NBA season is becoming historic for the Bucks.