Bucks unveil plan for $500M arena, $500M entertainment district, are neighbors concerned about competition?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Those affiliated with popular Milwaukee Bucks pre-game spots say they're happy to see early designs for a new Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee -- but are they also happy to see plans for a surrounding sports and entertainment district that could mean more competition?The Bucks' arena plans call for the demolition of the BMO Harris Bradley Center, where the Bucks currently play.
Bucks, developers reveal arena plan that will transform downtown; so what do fans think?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee's downtown could soon look very different!
New Bucks arena: Basics are in place, but funding for the project still in question
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Calling it "a very, very exciting day," the Milwaukee Bucks and its design team released on Wednesday, April 8th, the first images and details of their vision for the development of a new multi-purpose, $500 million arena and another $500 million sports and entertainment district to help revitalize downtown Milwaukee.
"Engine for future growth:" Milwaukee Bucks, design team release vision for new multi-purpose arena
MILWAUKEE (WITI/AP) -- Calling it "a very, very exciting day," the Milwaukee Bucks and its design team released on Wednesday, April 8th, the first images and details of their vision for the development of a new multi-purpose, $500 million arena and another $500 million sports and entertainment district to help revitalize downtown Milwaukee.Officials say the images depict early conceptual drawings of a new multi-purpose venue and entertainment district that anchor an ambitious new development vision activated by sports, entertainment, residential and office uses.
"There is interest:" With a site and a plan for a new Bucks arena, potential investors ready to act
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's a day they have been waiting for!
Milwaukee Bucks postseason action: Get your playoff tickets now!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With the Bucks on the verge of clinching a return to postseason action, the team is offering fans multiple opportunities to help maximize Milwaukee’s home court advantage at the BMO Harris Bradley Center during the playoffs.Single-game tickets to the first two Bucks home playoff games will go on sale after a postseason berth is clinched, but fans can get tickets starting Tuesday, April 7th to both games at an incredible value with the “And One” playoff package.For a limited time and for a limited number of select seats, fans can purchase a two-game playoff pack with tickets to the Bucks’ First Round home games A and B at a discounted rate and with no ticket fees, while also receiving a free “And One” ticket to Fan Appreciation Night when the Bucks host the Boston Celtics in the final game of the regular season on Wednesday, April 15th.Packages start at just $35, with lower level options available starting at just $90 (a savings of up to 55% off retail value).Milwaukee enters Tuesday’s play with a two-game lead over Brooklyn, a three-game lead over Boston, a four-game lead over Indiana and Miami, and a four-and-a-half-game lead over Charlotte in the Eastern Conference standings.The Bucks will need to eliminate three of those teams to secure the 28th postseason berth in team history.
Bucks erased by Magic 97-90
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Tobias Harris had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Nikola Vucevic scored 20 points, and the Orlando Magic beat the Milwaukee Bucks 97-90 Saturday night.Victor Oladipo added 15 points to help Orlando get their second road win in two nights after losing 12 straight away from home.
Bucks get big win at Boston 110-101
BOSTON (AP) — Ersan Ilyasova led Milwaukee's third-quarter surge from a halftime deficit with 11 points and the Milwaukee Bucks hurt the Boston Celtics' playoff chances with a 110-101 win Friday night.Boston dropped a half-game behind idle Miami in the competition for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with six games left.Trailing 52-50 at halftime, the Bucks outscored the Celtics 36-23 in the third quarter and took an 86-75 lead.
"It's bigger than the team:" Talks over financing a new arena generate creative ideas
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele says there are a number of options on the table when it comes to finding a way to afford a new downtown arena for the Milwaukee Bucks."It's bigger than the team, it's bigger than the arena, it's about downtown Milwaukee and one of the biggest opportunities for development we've had in decades and we should be acting that way," said Abele.Abele was reacting to the offers made this week by Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.
Funding a new Bucks arena: Barrett says "city and county together" will pitch in $50M
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Who is going to pay for a proposed downtown Milwaukee Bucks arena, and how?
Green, cream and blue: The new colors of the Milwaukee Bucks
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks have unveiled the team’s future colors during halftime of the game Wednesday, April 1st.The Bucks say they'll have more information and announcements in the coming weeks, including the unveiling of a new set of logos, but for now, Bucks officials wanted to provide some more background on the new colors.Green• The traditional color of the Milwaukee Bucks – a hallmark of the brand throughout the team’s 47-year history.• Emblematic of the state’s dense forests and rich agricultural industry.Cream• Just as the “Cream City” brick is the foundation upon which Milwaukee was built, cream will be the foundational color of the team’s new brand identity.• Cream will be unique to the Bucks – the only team in NBA to feature a cream hue as an official team color.Blue• Blue underlines the importance of the Great Lakes and multiple rivers in the history and future of Milwaukee and the state of Wisconsin.
Common Ground wants mortgage company owned by Bucks owner to contribute to foreclosure crisis
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Common Ground leaders gathered in the lobby of Milwaukee's City Hall Wednesday, April 1st to encourage and pray for bold leadership from Mayor Tom Barrett and Common Council President Michael Murphy as they prepared for their meeting with Nationstar Mortgage.Wes Edens, one of the owners of the Milwaukee Bucks is chair of the board for Nationstar Mortgage, and his company Fortress Investment owns the majority of the company.Common Ground says no public money should be given to Edens and the Bucks to build a new arena in downtown Milwaukee.
Bucks have narrowed down Milwaukee's best brat to their "starting five"
(WITI) -- The Bucks and Usinger's have once again teamed up to find Milwaukee's best brat recipe.
Bucks battered by Hawks 101-88
ATLANTA (AP) — DeMarre Carroll scored 23 points and Kyle Korver put on quite a shooting display in the third quarter, carrying the Atlanta Hawks to a 101-88 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night.Having clinched top seed in the Eastern Conference, the Hawks are trying to maintain their playing edge while staying healthy for the final two weeks of the regular season.
Governor Walker could reveal alternative plan for financing new Bucks arena by week's end
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker says he could reveal an alternative plan for the new Milwaukee Bucks arena by the end of this week -- using public money to help finance the downtown arena.Walker says city of Milwaukee, state and Milwaukee Bucks officials continue to go through a series of options as it relates to a new Milwaukee Bucks arena.Republican lawmakers have criticized Governor Walker's initial plan.
Bucks hang on for second straight win
MILWAUKEE -- The Bucks blasted out to a 10-1 lead on the Indiana Pacers Thursday night and then had to hang tight to escape with a 111-107 victory.
Realtors group makes pitch to support, fund new arena for Milwaukee Bucks
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Supporters of a project to fund and build a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks gathered on Tuesday, March 24th.The Commercial Association of Realtors Wisconsin hosted a downtown arena development discussion.
Middleton is money for Bucks in last second win over Heat
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Khris Middleton hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a six-game losing streak with an 89-88 comeback victory over Miami on Tuesday night in a key game for the sixth spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race.Ersan Ilyasova made the first of two free throws to pull Milwaukee within 88-86 with 12.8 seconds left.
"Helping someone in need:" Milwaukee Bucks partner with BloodCenter of WI for blood drive
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks partnered with the BloodCenter of Wisconsin -- hosting a blood drive at the BMO Harris Bradley Center Monday, March 23rd.
LeBron, Cavs send Bucks to 6th straight loss
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A dunk from LeBron James started a decisive run for the lethargic Cleveland Cavaliers.From there, the Central Division leaders overpowered the young Milwaukee Bucks.James scored 28 points, J.R. Smith had 23 and Cleveland began a three-game road trip with a 108-90 win on Sunday in Milwaukee.The Cavaliers trailed by nine at halftime and 11 in the third quarter.