Wisconsin Herd selected as team name for Bucks’ NBA D-League

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks’ new NBA Developmental League franchise set to begin play in Oshkosh for the 2017-18 season has been named the Wisconsin Herd.According to a press release, the Wisconsin Herd name reflects the Bucks brand while representing the Bucks as a statewide organization from the top down.

NBA commissioner would prefer more competition

NBA fan Adam Silver wants to see more competition in the league.NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is applauding how Golden State and Cleveland have made it to the NBA Finals for the third consecutive year.At his annual state-of-the-league address at the Finals, Silver spoke on a number of topics before Game 1 of the series— including what's perceived as a lack of parity.

Bucks, ATC host first tree planting ceremony at McGovern Park

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and American Transmission Company on Wednesday, May 24th hosted their first tree planting ceremony at Milwaukee's McGovern Park.Twenty new trees were added around the park's basketball courts to replace diseased trees that had been removed.The organizations are fulfilling their promise of 355 new trees across the region, as a result of the "Trees for Threes" initiative.

AP Source: Milwaukee Bucks opening up GM search after Hammond exit

MILWAUKEE -- A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the Milwaukee Bucks are opening up their search for a new general manager after John Hammond left to join the Orlando Magic.The person spoke on the condition of anonymity on Wednesday, May 24th because the Bucks were not publicly discussing their search.

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo named to 2016-2017 Second Team All-NBA

NEW YORK — Cleveland's LeBron James has been named to the All-NBA first team for a record-tying 11th time, and Houston's James Harden is the lone player to be a unanimous first-team selection this season.Joining Harden and James on the first team were Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook, San Antonio's Kawhi Leonard and New Orleans' Anthony Davis.

NBA Playoffs: Milwaukee Bucks fall to Toronto Raptors in Game 6

DeMar DeRozan scored 32 points and the Toronto Raptors squandered a 25-point lead late in the third quarter before holding on for a 92-89 victory Thursday night over the Milwaukee Bucks to take their first-round playoff series in six games.Cory Joseph had five points in a 9-0 run in the final 2 minutes, including a 3-pointer with 1:27 left, to help stave off the pesky Bucks.