Bucks' Jabari Parker donates, distributes Thanksgiving meals in Milwaukee: "Doing my duty as a human being"
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks' Jabari Parker on Tuesday, November 22nd distributed 150 turkey dinners he donated to Milwaukee-area families at the House of Peace -- a Capuchin ministry."What I'm doing here is just doing my duty as a human being, as a citizen of this county -- helping the under privileged.
Milwaukee Bucks want new arena to be a big concert draw: "It definitely helps a lot of businesses"
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks have big plans for the new downtown arena -- plans that have nothing to do with basketball.
Giannis Antetokounmpo gets triple-double, Bucks beat Magic 93-89
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had his first triple-double of the season to lead the Milwaukee Bucks over the Orlando Magic 93-89 on Monday night, November 21st.Milwaukee snapped a three-game losing streak as Antetokounmpo finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.
Milwaukee Bucks fall to Golden State Warriors 124-121
MILWAUKEE -- Kevin Durant scored 33 points, Klay Thompson had 25 of his 29 in the second half, and the Golden State Warriors held on to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 124-121 on Saturday night for their seventh straight victory.The Warriors led by as much as 14 before Jabari Parker and Giannis Antetokounmpo led a 13-4 run in the fourth quarter that cut it to 122-120 with about 2 ½ minutes left on Parker's three-point play.Rowdy Bucks fans had designs of an upset of Golden State at the Bradley Center, just like last season.The teams exchanged empty possessions before Draymond Green's sparkling defensive effort with 10 seconds left.
Bucks beat by Heat 96-73
MIAMI — Dion Waiters scored 23 points and the Miami Heat beat the Milwaukee Bucks 96-73 on Thursday night to end a six-game losing streak.Josh Richardson added 18 points, and Hassan Whiteside had 12 points, 17 rebounds, and eight blocks.
26 points for Giannis, 23 for Jabari, but Bucks fall to Atlanta Hawks 107-100
ATLANTA — Paul Millsap scored 21 points, Mike Muscala added 16 and the Atlanta Hawks won their sixth straight game, a 107-100 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night, November 16th.Giannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points and 15 rebounds, and Jabari Parker scored 15 of his 23 points in the third quarter for Milwaukee.Muscala started in place of star center Dwight Howard, who was sidelined with a left quadriceps contusion.
Bucks won't comment on ESPN report indicating they'll no longer stay in President-elect Trump-branded hotels
MILWAUKEE -- Politics is playing a role in where some NBA teams are staying this season -- and that includes the Milwaukee Bucks -- according to a report from ESPN, which says the Bucks are no longer staying at President-elect Donald Trump-branded hotels.Bucks officials on Wednesday, November 16th would not confirm or deny ESPN's report, saying the team's policy is to not comment on travel plans.The Bucks were on the road in Atlanta Wednesday.
Pictures: Milwaukee Bucks release new renderings of entertainment block
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks released on Wednesday, November 16th a new set of renderings of the entertainment block that will be constructed adjacent to the new downtown arena.According to the Bucks, this new entertainment block will span from N.
ESPN: Sources say Bucks will no longer stay at President-elect Donald Trump-branded hotels
MILWAUKEE -- ESPN is reporting at least three NBA teams will no longer stay at President-elect Donald Trump-branded hotels this season -- and the Milwaukee Bucks is one of them.Citing sources, ESPN is reporting the Bucks, the Memphis Grizzlies and the Dallas Mavericks are doing this "in part to avoid any implied association with the new president-elect, according to league sources."Sources told ESPN another Eastern Conference team contracted to stay at President-elect Trump's SoHo in New York this season has decided to switch to a different property in Manhattan when its current contract expires at the end of the season.Seven other teams told ESPN on Tuesday, November 15th that they are still currently scheduled to stay at President-elect Trump-branded properties this season.The ESPN report notes that sources have indicated the Bucks stayed at President-elect Trump's hotel in Chicago on a preseason trip to play the Bulls in early October, but the team was met with complications when they tried to make a last-minute cancellation.The Bucks have already made other arrangements for road games vs.
Bucks' Novak, Beasley spend time with veterans, say 'thank you:' "It's special"
MILWAUKEE -- In honor of Veterans Day, the Milwaukee Bucks hosted a number of events to honor those who have served, and are serving our nation as part of NBA Cares' "Hoops for Troops" week.
Steel beams that will make up new Bucks arena delivered by boat at Port of Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Steel beams that will eventually make up part of the new Milwaukee Bucks arena arrived by boat at the Port of Milwaukee Monday, November 14th.The beams, many of which are over 50-feet long, were then on the way to Merrill Iron and Steel in Schofield.There, they will be cut and detailed to meet the specific design specs for the new arena.The arena is scheduled to be completed in 2018.PHOTO GALLERY
Bucks use big fourth quarter for 106-96 win over Grizzlies
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 27 points and Michael Beasley added a season-high 19 to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 106-96 on Saturday night.Beasley scored five points during an 11-2 run that gave the Bucks an 86-72 lead with 9:59 to play.Memphis pulled to within 95-90 on a basket by Randolph with 4:41 left, but Beasley answered on the other end.Chandler Parsons made a 3-pointer with 2:56 remaining to cut Milwaukee's lead to 99-96.
Milwaukee Bucks fall to New Orleans Pelicans 112-106
MILWAUKEE -- Anthony Davis hit a pair of free throws with 12 seconds left and scored 32 points, and the New Orleans Pelicans got their first victory after losing their first eight by beating the Milwaukee Bucks 112-106 on Thursday night.
"We are erecting steel:" Workers are now building UP on new Bucks arena
MILWAUKEE -- Construction of the new Milwaukee Bucks arena reached a milestone on Monday, November 7th.
Bucks 3-game winning streak snapped by Dallas Mavericks on the road
DALLAS — Harrison Barnes scored a career-high 34 points and the Dallas Mavericks won for the first time this season, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 86-75 in overtime Sunday night, November 6th.Barnes, who left Golden State to sign a $94 million, four-year contract with Dallas in the offseason, has scored at least 30 points twice this season after hitting the mark only once in his four years with the Warriors.His 20-foot jumper opened the scoring in overtime, and the Mavericks (1-5) never trailed in the extra period.J.J. Barea added 21 points for Dallas, including five in overtime.Jabari Parker led Milwaukee with 16 points, but only two after halftime.
Bucks breeze past Kings 117-91
MILWAUKEE — Mirza Teletovic scored 22 points and matched his career high with seven 3-pointers, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 17 points, eight assists and eight rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the short-handed Sacramento Kings 117-91 on Saturday night.Jabari Parker had 19 points for the Bucks, who pulled their starters after three quarters.Garrett Temple scored 19 and DeMarcus Cousins had 15 in the first half for the Kings, who slipped to 0-4 on their five-game road trip and gave up 100 points or more for the sixth consecutive game.Leading 61-48 at the half, the Bucks opened the third quarter with a 21-3 run.
Milwaukee Bucks top Indiana Pacers 125-107
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jabari Parker each had 27 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the Indiana Pacers 125-107 on Thursday night.Paul George scored 23 points, reserve C.J. Miles added 19, Jeff Teague had 16 and Myles Turner 15, but it wasn't enough as the Pacers slipped to 0-3 on the road.When Parker hit from in close and then from beyond the arc to open the fourth quarter, it looked like the Bucks would coast to their third win of the season.Indiana had other ideas and closed with a flurry led by George who hit a 3-pointer with 9:28 to go, cutting the deficit to 95-82.
Giannis Antetokounmpo lifts Bucks past winless Pelicans 117-113
NEW ORLEANS — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Jabari Parker added 21 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the winless New Orleans Pelicans 117-113 on Tuesday night.Anthony Davis scored 35 points — the third time he has scored at least that many points — to go with 15 rebounds, three blocked shots and three steals.
Bucks 1-2 on the season after falling to Detroit Pistons on the road
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan -- Andre Drummond had 20 points and 23 rebounds, helping the Detroit Pistons cruise to a 98-83 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night, October 30th.Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 21 points for the Pistons, who scored seven straight points in the final minute of the third quarter to build a 10-point lead.
Milwaukee Bucks top Brooklyn Nets 110-108
MILWAUKEE — John Henson's tip-in at the buzzer gave the Milwaukee Bucks a 110-108 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night, their first of the season.Rashad Vaughn scored a career-high 22 points, including six 3-pointers, for Milwaukee.