Bucks' Larry Sanders suspended for five games for drug violation
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Larry Sanders has been suspended for five games.In a statement released on Friday, April 4th, Sanders says he was suspended for using marijuana in violation of the NBA's Anti-Drug program.Sanders' statement reads as follows:“I apologize to the entire Bucks organization and our fans for being suspended five games for using marijuana in violation of the NBA Anti-Drug Program.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Larry Sanders has been suspended for five games.In a statement released on Friday, April 4th, Sanders says he was suspended for using marijuana in violation of the NBA's Anti-Drug program.Sanders' statement reads as follows:“I apologize to the entire Bucks organization and our fans for being suspended five games for using marijuana in violation of the NBA Anti-Drug Program.
Milwaukee Bucks are searching for Milwaukee's best brat
The Milwaukee Bucks are searching for Milwaukee's best brat!
The Milwaukee Bucks are searching for Milwaukee's best brat!
Passed by the Pistons, Bucks lose 111-106
AUBURN HILLS, MI -- The Bucks lost their tenth consecutive road game Monday night, 111 to 106 to the Pistons.
AUBURN HILLS, MI -- The Bucks lost their tenth consecutive road game Monday night, 111 to 106 to the Pistons.
Heat wrap up Midwest trip, beat Bucks 88-67
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Chris Bosh scored 14 points, LeBron James had 13, and the short-handed Miami Heat wrapped up their three-game trip through the Midwest with an 88-67 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.James Jones added 10 for Miami in place of star guard Dwyane Wade, sidelined a second straight game with a sore hamstring.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Chris Bosh scored 14 points, LeBron James had 13, and the short-handed Miami Heat wrapped up their three-game trip through the Midwest with an 88-67 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.James Jones added 10 for Miami in place of star guard Dwyane Wade, sidelined a second straight game with a sore hamstring.
Teen's dream comes true when she meets LeBron James
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Ebony Nettles-Bey, a 16-year-old Madison-area girl battling cancer, got to live her dream Saturday night, March 29th, when she met her idol, LeBron James.James was in town with his team, the Miami Heat as they took on the Milwaukee Bucks at the BMO Harris Bradley Center."It was an unforgettable experience.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Ebony Nettles-Bey, a 16-year-old Madison-area girl battling cancer, got to live her dream Saturday night, March 29th, when she met her idol, LeBron James.James was in town with his team, the Miami Heat as they took on the Milwaukee Bucks at the BMO Harris Bradley Center."It was an unforgettable experience.
Bucks snap skid sweep Lakers 108-105
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brandon Knight scored 30 points, Ramon Sessions added 22 and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-105 on Thursday night to break an eight-game losing streak.The Bucks swept the season series with the Lakers for the first time since 2006-07.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brandon Knight scored 30 points, Ramon Sessions added 22 and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-105 on Thursday night to break an eight-game losing streak.The Bucks swept the season series with the Lakers for the first time since 2006-07.
Unique friendship among men who are huge Milw. Bucks fans
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Faithful Milwaukee Bucks fans are hard to come by this season -- but one man will never give up on the team, in part because he's had to deal with far greater adversity in his life.There hasn't been much for Bucks fans to cheer about lately, but don't tell that to Tom Calvano.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Faithful Milwaukee Bucks fans are hard to come by this season -- but one man will never give up on the team, in part because he's had to deal with far greater adversity in his life.There hasn't been much for Bucks fans to cheer about lately, but don't tell that to Tom Calvano.
Bucks sign free-agent guard/forward D.J. Stephens
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks have signed free-agent guard/forward D.J. Stephens (6-5, 188) to a 10-day contract.Stephens joins the Bucks from Ilysiakos in the Greek League, where he signed after going undrafted in the 2013 NBA Draft.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks have signed free-agent guard/forward D.J. Stephens (6-5, 188) to a 10-day contract.Stephens joins the Bucks from Ilysiakos in the Greek League, where he signed after going undrafted in the 2013 NBA Draft.
The Bucks will host their first-ever "Sneaker Summit" March 29th
The Miami Heat are in town Saturday for their lone appearance in Milwaukee this season -- and just for kicks -- the Bucks are making the day even bigger.
The Miami Heat are in town Saturday for their lone appearance in Milwaukee this season -- and just for kicks -- the Bucks are making the day even bigger.
Bucks crowned by Kings 124-107
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — DeMarcus Cousins had 32 points and 12 rebounds and Isaiah Thomas had 30 points and eight assists in the Sacramento Kings' 124-107 victory Sunday that sent the Milwaukee Bucks to their seventh straight loss.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — DeMarcus Cousins had 32 points and 12 rebounds and Isaiah Thomas had 30 points and eight assists in the Sacramento Kings' 124-107 victory Sunday that sent the Milwaukee Bucks to their seventh straight loss.
Warriors withstand scare to beat Bucks 115-110
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry had 31 points and 11 assists, Klay Thompson scored 29 and the Golden State Warriors moved 18 games over .500 for the first time in 20 years with a 115-110 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night.David Lee added 22 points and 12 rebounds to help the Warriors sweat out a tougher-than-expected game against the NBA's worst team.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry had 31 points and 11 assists, Klay Thompson scored 29 and the Golden State Warriors moved 18 games over .500 for the first time in 20 years with a 115-110 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night.David Lee added 22 points and 12 rebounds to help the Warriors sweat out a tougher-than-expected game against the NBA's worst team.
Bucks can't blaze a trail in overtime
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Wesley Matthews had 26 points, including a key 3-pointer in overtime, and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame the tenacious Milwaukee Bucks 120-115 on Tuesday night.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Wesley Matthews had 26 points, including a key 3-pointer in overtime, and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame the tenacious Milwaukee Bucks 120-115 on Tuesday night.
Knicks extend season-best win streak to 6, beat Bucks
NEW YORK (AP) — Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points, Tim Hardaway Jr.
NEW YORK (AP) — Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points, Tim Hardaway Jr.
Milwaukee 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, General Manager John Hammond announced today.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks have signed free-agent forward Chris Wright (6-8, 225) to a 10-day contract, General Manager John Hammond announced today.
Bucks fall to Atlanta Hawks in the ATL 102-97
ATLANTA (AP) — Kyle Korver scored 12 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter to help Atlanta beat the Milwaukee Bucks 102-97 Thursday night, March 13th for the Hawks' first back-to-back victories in nearly six weeks.Jeff Teague added 22 points, including eight in the final period when the struggling teams traded the lead several times.The Hawks went ahead for good when Korver's 3-pointer gave them a 90-89 edge with 2:15 left.Both teams entered the contest having lost 14 of their previous 16 games.
ATLANTA (AP) — Kyle Korver scored 12 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter to help Atlanta beat the Milwaukee Bucks 102-97 Thursday night, March 13th for the Hawks' first back-to-back victories in nearly six weeks.Jeff Teague added 22 points, including eight in the final period when the struggling teams traded the lead several times.The Hawks went ahead for good when Korver's 3-pointer gave them a 90-89 edge with 2:15 left.Both teams entered the contest having lost 14 of their previous 16 games.
Timberwolves outlast Bucks for 112-101 victory
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kevin Love had 27 points, 10 rebounds and six assists and J.J. Barea broke out of a horrid shooting slump to score 19 points to lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 112-101 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.After going 5 for 25 in his previous three games, Barea hit 7 of 10 shots to help wake the sluggish Wolves up and Kevin Martin scored 26 points to help them finish a four-game homestand at 2-2.Brandon Knight scored 21 points for the Bucks, who led at halftime and were looking for their first set of back-to-back victories this season.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kevin Love had 27 points, 10 rebounds and six assists and J.J. Barea broke out of a horrid shooting slump to score 19 points to lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 112-101 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.After going 5 for 25 in his previous three games, Barea hit 7 of 10 shots to help wake the sluggish Wolves up and Kevin Martin scored 26 points to help them finish a four-game homestand at 2-2.Brandon Knight scored 21 points for the Bucks, who led at halftime and were looking for their first set of back-to-back victories this season.
Bucks rally to thwart Magic 105-98
MILWAUKEE -- Brandon Knight scored 9 of his 24 points in the 4th quarter, and Khris Middleton hit three 3-pointers in the final 12 minutes as the Bucks rallied from an 18 point first half deficit to beat the Magic, 105-98 Monday night in the BMO Harris Bradley Center.All of Knight's 4th quarter scoring came in a 90 second stretch.Middleton finished with 21 points, as coach Larry Drew's team won for the 13th time against 50 losses.Orlando (19-46) has a league-worst 4-30 road record.
MILWAUKEE -- Brandon Knight scored 9 of his 24 points in the 4th quarter, and Khris Middleton hit three 3-pointers in the final 12 minutes as the Bucks rallied from an 18 point first half deficit to beat the Magic, 105-98 Monday night in the BMO Harris Bradley Center.All of Knight's 4th quarter scoring came in a 90 second stretch.Middleton finished with 21 points, as coach Larry Drew's team won for the 13th time against 50 losses.Orlando (19-46) has a league-worst 4-30 road record.
NBA suspends Bucks' Mayo one game for punch
NEW YORK (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks guard O.J. Mayo has been suspended one game for punching New Orleans Pelicans center Greg Stiemsma in the throat.The incident occurred with 1:52 remaining in the first quarter of Milwaukee's 112-104 loss to the Pelicans on Friday.
NEW YORK (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks guard O.J. Mayo has been suspended one game for punching New Orleans Pelicans center Greg Stiemsma in the throat.The incident occurred with 1:52 remaining in the first quarter of Milwaukee's 112-104 loss to the Pelicans on Friday.
Bucks fall to Wizards, despite 2nd half rally
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Brandon Knight lead the Bucks with 25 points in their 114-107 loss to the Washington Wizards Saturday night.Trevor Ariza hit 7 three-point baskets for the Wizards in the first half of the game, he finished with 28 points.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Brandon Knight lead the Bucks with 25 points in their 114-107 loss to the Washington Wizards Saturday night.Trevor Ariza hit 7 three-point baskets for the Wizards in the first half of the game, he finished with 28 points.
Bucks fall in New Orleans 112-104
NEW ORLEANS (WITI)-- Despite Jeff Adrien's 20 points off the bench and Khris Middleton's 25 points the Bucks fall to the Pelican's 112-104.The two battled all game and the Bucks trailed just 51-49 at the break.But after Brandon Knight hit a 3 that made it 77-72, the Bucks collapsed and New Orleans went on a 16-4 run, keeping the momentum until the final buzzer.Pelican's Anthony Davis lead the way with 29 points, 14 rebounds.Milwaukee hosts the Washington Wizards tomorrow night at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.
NEW ORLEANS (WITI)-- Despite Jeff Adrien's 20 points off the bench and Khris Middleton's 25 points the Bucks fall to the Pelican's 112-104.The two battled all game and the Bucks trailed just 51-49 at the break.But after Brandon Knight hit a 3 that made it 77-72, the Bucks collapsed and New Orleans went on a 16-4 run, keeping the momentum until the final buzzer.Pelican's Anthony Davis lead the way with 29 points, 14 rebounds.Milwaukee hosts the Washington Wizards tomorrow night at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.