Bucks sign free-agent center Zaza Pachulia

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks have signed free-agent center Zaza Pachulia (6-11, 240) on Wednesday, July 17th.

Milwaukee Bucks sign free-agent guard O.J. Mayo

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks signed free-agent guard O.J. Mayo (6-4, 210), General Manager John Hammond announced on Saturday, July 13th.

Teague signs Bucks offer sheet

MILWAUKEE -- Atlanta Hawks restricted free agent point guard Jeff Teague has signed a 4 year, 32 million dollar offer sheet with the Milwaukee Bucks; the Hawks have 3 days to match the offer, or lose him.The Hawks apparently do not have interest in a sign and trade for Milwaukee's restricted free agent Brandon Jennings.The Bucks have also brought back point guard Luke Ridnour, who played for the team for two seasons before spending the last three in Minnesota.

Reaction to Bucks draft choice, Giannis Antetokounmpo of Greece

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- While the Milwaukee Bucks continue to put together their roster for next season in the NBA, it's hard to say if the team's first round draft choice will be ready to help, and it's just hard to say his name, period.Not much is known about the Bucks' first round draft choice this year -- other than the fact that 18-year-old Giannis Antetokounmpo is from Greece.

Za Za Pachulia returns to Bucks

MILWAUKEE -- Veteran Center Za Za Pachulia is following coach Larry Drew to the Milwaukee Bucks.Multiple sources reported on Saturday night that the two sides have agreed to a 3 year contract worth about 16 million dollars.When the deal is made official Wednesday after the league's annual moratorium on signings and trades is lifted, Pachulia will be reunited with Drew, who coached him in Atlanta.The 10 year veteran, who averaged 5.9 points and 6.5 rebounds in 21.8 minutes per game last season for the Hawks, played for the Bucks in 2004-5.Milwaukee agreed to a 3-year, 24 million dollar free agent deal with shooting guard O.J. Mayo on Friday.

Bucks agree to contract with O.J. Mayo

MILWAUKEE -- According to multiple reports, the Milwaukee Bucks have reached a verbal agreement with free agent shooting guard O.J. Mayo on a 3-year contract worth 24 million dollars.According to league rules, an official announcement on the deal cannot be made until July 10th.The 25 year-old Mayo averaged 15.3 points and 4.4 assists per game last season with the Dallas Mavericks.He'll help fill the void left at the position when Monta Ellis opted out of the final year of his contract and reserve guards Mike Dunleavy and J.J. Redick signed with other teams.

Nick Van Exel joins Milwaukee Bucks as assistant coach

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The life of current Milwaukee Bucks Assistant Coach Nick Van Exel changed drastically when he was picked in the second round of the 1993 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers.

Milwaukee Bucks select Giannis Antetokounmpo in 2013 NBA Draft

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks had the #15 pick in the 2013 NBA Draft on Thursday night, June 27th, and selected: 18-year-old Giannis Antetokounmpo.Antetokounmpo is a Greek professional basketball player of Nigerian descent.

Ellis parts ways with Bucks

MILWAUKEE -- Monta Ellis has opted out of the final year of his contract with the Milwaukee Bucks; that move allows the 8 year veteran guard to test the free agent market.The Bucks had offered Ellis a two-year, 24 million dollar extension, contingent upon his not opting out of that final year (at 11 million dollars).The Ellis decision allows the team to explore all options heading into the NBA Draft on June 27th; that includes what to do with restricted free agent guard Brandon Jennings.

Beyond the Game: Bucks Head Coach Larry Drew

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Father's Day, it seems fitting that new Milwaukee Bucks Head Coach Larry Drew might have a chance to succeed where his predecessors fell short because, according to a source close to the situation, he's an MVP as a dad!Drew doesn't buy into the old school theory that a coach can't have a personal relationship with his players.

Bucks John Henson enjoys fishing on Lake Michigan

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- John Henson plays on the court with intensity, but during the off-season he knows how to relax.

Larry Drew named new head coach of Milwaukee Bucks

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks introduced Larry Drew as the new head coach of the team on Monday morning, June 3rd.Drew is the 13th head coach in the franchise's history.

Bucks to hold prospect workouts starting Tuesday

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- In preparation for the 2013 NBA Draft, the Bucks will conduct a series of prospect workouts at the Milwaukee Bucks Training Center starting Tuesday, May 21st.The Milwaukee Bucks hold the 15th (first round) and 43rd (second round) selections in the upcoming 2013 NBA Draft.

Boylan out, Bucks begin search for a new head coach

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks are beginning their search for a new head coach.Jim Boylan was informed on Wednesday, May 1st at the Bucks Training Center in St.

Bucks honor fan Gloria Martinez, who has cystic fibrosis

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Professional sports franchises in Wisconsin have always been great about getting involved in the community.

Bucks swept out of the playoffs by Heat in another blow out, 88-77

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Without much of a fight, the Milwaukee Bucks were swept out of the NBA Playoffs Sunday afternoon with an 88-77 loss to the Miami Heat.Like the previous playoff games against the Heat, the Bucks stayed close for much of the game, only to have the Heat blow the game open in the 4th quarter.

Heat put Bucks in 0-3 hole 104-91

MILWAUKEE --  The Milwaukee Bucks are 1 loss away from being swept out of the playoffs by the Miami Heat, following their 104-91 game 3 defeat Thursday night in the BMO Harris Bradley Center.Sparked by J.J. Redick's 11 first half points off the bench, the Bucks went ahead by as many as 10 points in the first half.Ten years after he was traded by the Milwaukee Bucks, future Hall of Famer Ray Allen is still haunting them; Allen scored 15 of his game high 23 points before intermission (including back to back 3 pointers), as the defending champs cut the lead to 2.The future Hall of Famer drained 5 three pointers and passed Reggie Miller as the all-time playoff leader in that department with 322.The Heat turned up the intensity on their defense and held the Bucks to just 41 points in the 2nd half; once again, they turned the game into a blowout in the 3rd and 4th quarters.Larry Sanders scored 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for Milwaukee; Brandon Jennings shot just 5 of 15 from the field for his 16 points.

Bucks lunch for a buck at BMO Harris Bradley Center

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- At the BMO Harris Bradley Center on Wednesday, April 24th, the Milwaukee Bucks offered lunch for just a buck!The lunch was held to support the Bucks in their playoff run.The "Cheer the Deer" lunch was held in the East Atrium inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center.Besides the $1 lunch, the Hoop Troop, the Energee Dance Team and Bango were on hand as well.Even though the team is down two games to the Heat, some fans still believe the Bucks can get it done."I'm with Brandon Jennings.