New Bucks arena halfway finished; team talking partnership with Foxconn
MILWAUKEE -- Construction officials and the Milwaukee Bucks showed off the progress at the new arena Friday, July 28th.
Construction of new Milwaukee Bucks arena showing significant progress
MILWAUKEE -- Construction on the new Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee is showing significant progress -- and FOX6 News decided to get a closer look on Tuesday, July 25th.We launched SKYFOX near the construction site.
Milwaukee Bucks' Bango hitting the road to make several stops in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks mascot Bango is hitting the road for the return of the popular "Bango's Road Trip." Teaming up with Bucks Entertainment Network, the group will make more than 25 stops in three different parts of Wisconsin over the next three weekends.According to a news release from the Bucks, the event will bring their entertaining show on the road, giving fans the chance to participate in games, take photos, win prizes and get autographs from Bango, the Rim Rockers and Milwaukee Bucks Dancers during seven days in 20 cities and towns in late July and early August.
Bucks Foundation donates $1M to 15 organizations; "We're investing in the future of our youth"
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks Foundation announced on Wednesday, July 19th it will grant $1 million to 15 organizations across the Milwaukee area."We're investing in the future of our youth in the City of Milwaukee," said Bucks President Peter Feigin. "We've worked to develop our community in three keys areas: Youth education, youth health and wellness and community betterment."
Wardrobe change: No home, road uniforms as NBA goes to Nike
NEW YORK — NBA teams are making a wardrobe change, with the traditional home and road uniforms going back in the closet.The league said Tuesday it is eliminating the old apparel designations starting with the 2017-18 season, when Nike becomes the official outfitter.
Bucks rookie's shorter shorts generate social media talk
MILWAUKEE — NBA Summer League play shows Milwaukee Bucks rookie D.J. Wilson has skills for the modern league, but his uniform shorts are a bit of a throwback to an earlier era and are getting some social media attention.
Packers, Brewers, Bucks, Admirals executives team up with Mayor Barrett to encourage young people to get that 1st job
MILWAUKEE -- It's not often that you see members of the Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Admirals all in one place, but it happened recently in Milwaukee, and an initiative started by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett was the reason why.Wisconsin's professional sports teams are teaming up, and the head coach is Mayor Barrett."What we want to do this summer is help hundreds, thousands of kids in our community have a first job," Mayor Barrett said.
Think you have what it takes to be a Milwaukee Bucks Dancer? It's time to audition!
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks Dancers are searching for dancers to join the 2017-18 squad.
Milwaukee Bucks sign Sterling Brown
MILWAUKEE -- Sterling Brown has been signed to the Milwaukee Bucks as of July 8th.
Rockets sign Harden to $228 million deal, NBA's richest
LAS VEGAS — The Beard has the richest contract in NBA history.The Houston Rockets signed guard James Harden to a four-year, $228 million contract extension Saturday.
Milwaukee Bucks sign former Badgers guard Bronson Koenig to Two-Way contract
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, July 6th signed undrafted rookie Bronson Koenig from the University of Wisconsin to a Two-Way contract.Additionally, the Bucks signed undrafted rookie JeQuan Lewis from Virginia Commonwealth University to a free agent contract.Terms of the contracts were not disclosed in accordance with team policy.The Bucks said in a news release Koenig played four years at the University of Wisconsin, appearing in 148 games (94 starts), while making the Final Four twice (2014, 2015) and the National Championship game in 2015.
Milwaukee Bucks acquire draft rights to Sterling Brown
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks have acquired the draft rights to Sterling Brown from the Philadelphia 76ers for cash considerations.
Milwaukee Bucks announce 2017 Summer League roster
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks' first-round pick D.J. Wilson will get a feel for NBA action at the Summer League games.Milwaukee's roster will be highlighted by Wilson, along with current roster players Thon Maker, Gary Payton II and Rashad Vaughn.
Checking the progress: Bucks offer a look inside the new arena in downtown Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks arena is really taking shape as walls of the structure are going up.
NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo has league's 8th most popular jersey
MILWAUKEE -- The NBA announced on Thursday, June 29th that Giannis Antetokounmpo earned his highest ranking ever on the NBA’s Most Popular Jersey list, moving up one spot to No. 8.Antetokounmpo moved into the top-10 of jersey sales in April, landing at the No. 9 spot, which was five spots higher than his debut ranking at No. 14 in January.
Bucks' Malcolm Brogdon named NBA's Rookie of the Year, Giannis "Most Improved Player"
MILWAUKEE -- Malcolm Brogdon of the Milwaukee Bucks is the NBA's Rookie of the Year.The guard won the first award Monday night, June 26th during the first NBA Awards show that was hosted by Drake.
Bucks' Malcolm Brogdon NBA All-Rookie team
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon has been selected to the NBA All-Rookie First Team while Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named to the All-Defensive Second Team.The NBA says Brogdon was a unanimous selection for the All-Rookie team.
Milwaukee Bucks introduce D.J. Wilson, team's first round NBA draft pick
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks introduced the team's first round draft pick, D.J. Wilson, on Monday, June 26th.
Watch as primary, secondary logos revealed for Bucks G-League team, Wisconsin Herd
OSHKOSH -- The Wisconsin Herd unveiled the team’s primary and secondary logos in advance of its first season in the NBA G League (formerly known as D League) at an event at Oshkosh West High School Thursday, June 22nd.Wisconsin Herd President Steve Brandes and Milwaukee Bucks President Peter Feigin were joined by a "Herd" of supporters and season ticketholders who watched live performance painter Patcasso unveil the primary logo and new visual identity of the Herd.According to a news release from Bucks officials, the Wisconsin Herd identity "utilizes the visual language of the Milwaukee Bucks’ recently updated brand, illustrating the team’s connection to its parent club while solidifying the Herd’s place within the Bucks family."The Herd logos create a distinct identity, but are readily recognizable as part of the Bucks’ brand hierarchy, officials said.“The Wisconsin Herd logos embody the fierce mindset we look to bring to the court while connecting our team to the strong brand already established by the Milwaukee Bucks throughout the state,” said Brandes in the release. “We’re excited to unveil our logos and to build a fan base across the Fox Valley and throughout Wisconsin.”The stylized “M” found in the Bucks marks has been inverted to serve as a “W” in both the Herd’s primary logo as well as its secondary icon, connecting the two teams to fans in the state.“We’re very excited to celebrate another important milestone for the Wisconsin Herd and for Bucks fans statewide,” said Feigin in the release. “The Herd will be a huge benefit for the Bucks both on and off the court as we can enhance our player and staff development while further extending our brand.”Bucks officials said the Herd’s new primary logo features three forward facing bucks that are purposefully shown without defined separation to signify the strength of the herd coming together as one unit.