Bucks take sharpshooting 'Nova guard Donte DiVincenzo

MILWAUKEE --The Milwaukee Bucks have selected guard Donte DiVincenzo out of Villanova with the 17th overall pick of the NBA draft, filling a critical need for a perimeter shooter.

$12.50+ per hour: Job fair looks to fill 600 part-time positions at new Bucks’ arena

MILWAUKEE -- More than 1,000 applicants were expected to interview at the Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center (WESC) job fair on Wednesday, June 20.Candidates were interviewed for positions at the new Bucks' arena at the Wisconsin Center -- for 600 part-time positions.

'Nice meeting Sterling Brown at work:' Federal lawsuit says online actions of officer show racial bias

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks' guard Sterling Brown sued the city of Milwaukee and its police department Tuesday, saying officers' use of a stun gun during his arrest for a parking violation constitutes excessive force and that they targeted him because he is black.Brown's attorney Mark Thomsen filed the lawsuit in federal court, accusing police of "discriminating against Mr.

'We're thrilled:' Professional Bull Riders bring 'Toughest Sport on Dirt' to new Bucks' arena in October

MILWAUKEE --The Professional Bull Riders will bring “The Toughest Sport on Dirt” to the new Milwaukee Bucks' arena in downtown Milwaukee in October.Shows will take place at the Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center on Saturday, Oct. 6 and Sunday, Oct. 7, for the 25th PBR: Unleash The Beast, Milwaukee Invitational.Tickets  start at $15 and are on sale now.

Former Bucks player, Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson to receive NBA's Lifetime Achievement Award

NEW YORK — Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson will be honored with the NBA's Lifetime Achievement Award at the NBA Awards on June 25.Robertson, the career leader with 181 triple-doubles and the first player to average one for a season, was the NBA's Rookie of the Year in 1961, MVP in 1964 and won a championship with Milwaukee in 1971.

33-foot wide monument with 12-foot tall block letters spelling 'Bucks' unveiled at new arena

MILWAUKEE -- A 33-foot wide monument, with nearly 12-foot tall block letters spelling out "BUCKS" was unveiled on Thursday, June 14 outside the new Milwaukee Bucks' arena in downtown Milwaukee.It's located on the southeast corner of the Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center.

'Impractical Jokers' to bring 'World Comedy Tour' to new Bucks' arena in November

MILWAUKEE -- The "Impractical Jokers" are bringing their "World Comedy Tour" to the new Milwaukee Bucks' arena!The "Cranjis McBasketball World Comedy Tour" is set for Nov. 18, 2018 in the new Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center.The show is set to begin at 7 p.m. on tat Sunday.The ticket pre-sale starts Thursday, June 14 at 10 a.m. and ends on June 15 at midnight.

New Bucks' arena has gender-neutral restrooms

MILWAUKEE— Milwaukee Bucks' owners say the new arena opening soon will be one of the first in the NBA to have gender-neutral restrooms.Bucks' Senior VP Alex Lasry says the team wants to make the arena a place where everyone feels welcome and comfortable.

Milwaukee Bucks' Mike Budenholzer fills out new staff with ex-Hawks

MILWAUKEE — New Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer is filling his staff with assistants who worked with him while he was with the Atlanta Hawks.The Bucks named Darvin Ham, Taylor Jenkins, Charles Lee, Ben Sullivan and Patrick St.

Bucks to pay Milwaukee $30K for 15 custom-painted fire hydrants outside new arena

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks will pay the City of Milwaukee $30,000 for 15 custom-painted fire hydrants outside of the new arena.According to the agreement between the city and Deer District LLC, the new hydrants will be painted to promote the Bucks.

Plastic straws won't be offered at new Milwaukee Bucks' arena

MILWAUKEE — The new home of the Milwaukee Bucks won't offer plastic straws at events.Officials also said Tuesday that the new Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center will use compostable food packaging as part of its sustainability program.The center's general manager, Raj Saha, said the arena is committed to protecting the environment.Saha says the arena's full sustainability plan will be unveiled as opening day approaches.The $524 million arena is nearing completion in downtown Milwaukee.

Bucks aim to hire 600 workers for new arena: 'All starting at $12.50 an hour'

MILWAUKEE -- While work continues at the new Bucks' arena, the workers that will be there for every single game, concert and show still need to be hired.