Milwaukee Bucks' Larry Sanders cleared to play vs. Brooklyn on Friday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned Bucks' Larry Sanders has been given the "thumbs up" to play when the Bucks visit the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, December 27th.Sanders has been out since he injured his right thumb in a bar fight on November 3rd.Sanders tore a ligament in that thumb, and had surgery on November 11th.The fight occurred at Apartment 720 in downtown Milwaukee.Sanders is accused of hitting a man in the head with a champagne bottle and claims he was protecting himself.
Bucks fall to Charlotte in OT
CHARLOTTE (WIIT)-- For the 3rd time in 6 days, the Milwaukee Bucks headed to overtime; for the 2nd time in 6 days, they picked up an overtime loss.The Bucks blew a 14 point early lead and trailed by 3 with seconds left in the game.
Bucks beat 76ers, pick up 6th win of the season
MILWAUKEE (WITI)-- After back to back over time losses this week, the Bucks finally picked up their 6th win of the season beating the Philadelphia 76ers 166-106 Saturday night.Bucks Rookie, Gianna Antetokounmpo picked up his 3rd career start in the match up and his 3rd start in a row.
Bucks fall to Cleveland in OT
CLEVELAND (WITI)-- For the second night in a row the Milwaukee Bucks fall in over time, but this time on the road.The Bucks couldn't handle Cav's Kryie Irving who put up 39 points, 10 of which were in OT.The bright spots for the Bucks, O.J. Mayo who finished with 20 points and 7 rebounds and Brandon Knight who picked up a double double (17 points, 14 rebounds).John Henson was also solid contributing 18 points.Also for the second night in a row, the rookie sensation, Giannis Antetokoumpo started picking up his 2nd career start.The Bucks have now lost 5 in a row sitting at 5-21.
Bucks outlasted by Knicks in 2OT 107-101
MILWAUKEE -- Former Bucks guard Beno Udrih scored 21 points to help the New York Knicks outlast the Bucks, 107-101 in double overtime Wednesday night at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.Carmelo Anthony (29 points) and J.R. Smith (19) combined to miss an embarrassing 30 shots in a performance befitting of a team that has lost 17 of 25 games.On the other hand, Milwaukee is an NBA worst 5-20; Coach Larry Drew's team did get a career-high 36 points from Brandon Knight, but the point guard only had 3 assists and turned the ball over 8 times.
Business Journal: Herb Kohl seeks new investors for Bucks
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Bucks Owner Herb Kohl on Monday, December 16th announces he is seeking new investors to share ownership of the Milwaukee Bucks NBA basketball team.
Dunleavy hits buzzer beater, Bulls beat Bucks
MILWAUKEE (WITI)-- The Bucks were looking to pick up back to back wins over Chicago in the same week.
Duncan, Spurs too much for Bucks to handle
MILWAUKEE (WITI)-- The Milwaukee Bucks are still looking to pick up back to back wins for the first time this season.
Milwaukee Bucks Dancers features in new swimsuit calendar
The Milwaukee Bucks Dancers are trading pom pons for swimwear.
Henson Bullish in Chicago, Bucks win 78-74
CHICAGO -- The Bucks and Bulls both missed key players, but coach Larry Drew's team had a red-hot John Henson in the Bucks 78-74 win at Chicago's United Center Tuesday night, December 10th.Henson had 25 points, 14 rebounds and 6 blocked shots.The Bucks rallied from a 7 point halftime deficit with Brandon Knight scoring 19 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.Former Bucks sharpshooter Mike Dunleavy poured in 18 of his 24 points in the 2nd quarter.Milwaukee comes home to host San Antonio Wednesday evening.
Milwaukee Bucks Dancers to unveil swimsuit calendar
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks Dancers are trading their pom poms for swimsuits and showcasing their beauty in the Milwaukee Bucks Dancers swimsuit calendar, which features all 15 members of the team striking poses at scenic Milwaukee locations like Bradford Beach, Estabrook Park, the Pierhead Lighthouse and more.The first Milwaukee Bucks Dancers Swimsuit Calendar will be unveiled as part of Tuesday night’s Bucks viewing party at Potawatomi Bingo Casino’s Fire Pit Sports Bar & Grill.
Milwaukee Bucks' Forward Caron Butler named Team Captain
MILWAUKEE (WITI) - Milwaukee Bucks Forward Caron Butler's coaches and teammates have made it clear that the two-time NBA All-Star is a valuable member of the organization.Bucks' coaches named the 12-year veteran team captain on Monday, December 9th, just 20 games into his Bucks career.
Pachulia out at least four weeks from foot fracture
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Zaza Pachulia (6-11, 240) suffered a right foot fracture on Dec. 4 vs.
Caron Butler expresses interest in buying Milwaukee Bucks
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Business Journal reported Milwaukee Bucks forward and Racine native Caron Butler has ambitious plans to expand his business enterprises and one business he would like to buy is the Bucks.Herb Kohl, the former U.S. senator who has owned the Bucks since 1985, has said repeatedly that he will sell the team only to a buyer who will keep the Bucks in Milwaukee.
Bucks' Sanders reacts on Twitter to release of bar fight video
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Bucks center Larry Sanders took to social media on Thursday, December 5th -- in reaction to the release of surveillance video showing his involvement in a November 3rd fight at Apartment 720.Sanders was issued citations for Disorderly Conduct and Assault and Battery.
Bucks bow to Jennings Pistons 105-98
MILWAUKEE -- For the 2nd time in as many games this season, ex-Bucks point guard Brandon Jennings helped the Pistons throttle his former team, 105-98 Wednesday night at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.Jennings, who only after the game admitted to being nervous during his first trip back with his new team, settled in to score 17 points and hand out 11 assists amidst a steady chorus of boos.The script was all too familiar for coach Larry Drew's team; behind 16 first half points from Ersan Ilyasova (22 for the game) The Bucks outscored the visitors by 14 in the 2nd quarter and took a 5 point lead into halftime.But in the 3rd quarter, the Pistons totally dominated action around the basket; Andre Drummond and Greg Monroe combined for 42 points and 36 rebounds.
Larry Sanders cited for nightclub incident caught on tape
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police have issued two citations to Milwaukee Bucks center Larry Sanders for his involvement in a November 3rd fight at Apartment 720.Sanders was issued citations for Disorderly Conduct and Assault and Battery.
Bucks bow in Boston 108-100
BOSTON -- The Bucks went into Tuesday night's game in Boston with 2 of their 3 wins coming against the Celtics, but Jordan Crawford made sure the third time wasn't a charm; he scored 25 points in the Celts 108-100 win.Coach Larry Drew's team had snapped an 11 game losing streak with a 92-85 win on Saturday at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.O.J. Mayo scored 19 points; Brandon Knight had 15 points and 6 assists for the 3-14 Bucks.Caron Butler (knee) missed his third straight game.Brandon Jennings returns to town for the first time Wednesday night as a member of the Pistons.
Bucks drop 11th in a row
CHARLOTTE (WITI)-- The Bucks' losing streak seems like it will never come to an end.
Bucks skid reaches 10 with 100-92 OT defeat to Wizards
MILWAUKEE -- The Bucks played on their new floor for the first time this season, but they let a game slip away to Washington, 100-92 in overtime Wednesday night.