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

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.

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

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.

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'

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.

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.

Giannis Antetokounmpo named to 'All-NBA Second Team' for 2nd consecutive season

Giannis Antetokounmpo named to 'All-NBA Second Team' for 2nd consecutive season

MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo was named to the All-NBA Second Team, the league announced Thursday, May 24 -- marking the second consecutive season the Bucks forward has been named Second Team All-NBA.According to a news release from Bucks' officials, Antetokounmpo becomes the first Bucks' player since Sidney Moncrief in 1984-85 and 1985-86 to be named to an All-NBA team in back-to-back seasons and is just the fifth player in franchise history to earn All-NBA honors multiple times.In his fifth NBA season, Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to their second consecutive playoff berth and the team’s most wins since the 2009-10 season while setting new career highs in points (26.9, ranked T-4th in the NBA) and rebounds (10.0, ranked 11th in the NBA) per game in addition to dishing out 4.8 assists per game (second-highest of his career).

MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo was named to the All-NBA Second Team, the league announced Thursday, May 24 -- marking the second consecutive season the Bucks forward has been named Second Team All-NBA.According to a news release from Bucks' officials, Antetokounmpo becomes the first Bucks' player since Sidney Moncrief in 1984-85 and 1985-86 to be named to an All-NBA team in back-to-back seasons and is just the fifth player in franchise history to earn All-NBA honors multiple times.In his fifth NBA season, Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to their second consecutive playoff berth and the team’s most wins since the 2009-10 season while setting new career highs in points (26.9, ranked T-4th in the NBA) and rebounds (10.0, ranked 11th in the NBA) per game in addition to dishing out 4.8 assists per game (second-highest of his career).

Milwaukee Bucks officially introduce Mike Budenholzer as new head coach; 'I think Giannis is excited'

Milwaukee Bucks officially introduce Mike Budenholzer as new head coach; 'I think Giannis is excited'

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, May 21 introduced new head coach Mike Budenholzer at a press conference inside the new Bucks' arena.Bucks' General Manager Jon Horst and Budenholzer offered remarks on the concourse of the new arena before answering questions from the media.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, May 21 introduced new head coach Mike Budenholzer at a press conference inside the new Bucks' arena.Bucks' General Manager Jon Horst and Budenholzer offered remarks on the concourse of the new arena before answering questions from the media.