Rally vs. Rockets falls short in Bucks loss
HOUSTON -- The Bucks' five game winning streak came to an end Friday night, and strangely, Milwaukee played some of its best basketball of the whole streak in the loss.
Bucks rally past Lakers in overtime 113-105
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a career-high 25 points and Brandon Knight had 24 as the Milwaukee Bucks outlasted the Los Angeles Lakers 113-105 in overtime Wednesday night for their fifth consecutive victory.Knight, who returned to the lineup after missing Monday's game in Toronto with a quadriceps injury, scored 12 points in overtime.
Short-handed Bucks stave off Raptors in Toronto 82-75
TORONTO (AP) — Khris Middleton scored 25 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 12 points and 12 rebounds, and the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks snapped a six-game losing streak against the Toronto Raptors with an 82-75 victory Monday night.Jared Dudley scored 14 points and John Henson had 12 for the Bucks, who never trailed despite playing the final 28 minutes with only eight players.
Bucks blast Blazers to win 3rd straight
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jared Dudley scored 18 points and O.J. Mayo had 17 off the bench to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the struggling Portland Trail Blazers 95-88 on Saturday night.John Henson added 14 for the Bucks, who had won consecutive road games at Miami and Orlando.
Bucks erase 17 game losing streak in Orlando, 115-100
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jerryd Bayless scored 19 points, Jared Dudley and Khris Middleton had 17 apiece and the Milwaukee Bucks ended a 17-game losing streak in Orlando with a 115-100 victory on Thursday night.The Bucks-who had lost 17 games in a row in Orlando since 2004-never trailed and placed seven players in double figures, including all five starters.
Milwaukee Bucks, Marquette University team up to build sports medicine & research facility
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University President Michael Lovell in his first presidential address announced that the university, in collaboration with the Milwaukee Bucks, will construct a new a multi-purpose, co-curricular facility that supports elite-level intercollegiate and professional athletics, academic research, and campus health and wellness initiatives."We both had a pretty big vision of what this could be.
"Our public money does not go to slumlords:" Common Ground speaks out against new Bucks arena
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A local advocacy group says it will fight tooth and nail to prevent the state from chipping in funds for a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks.Earlier this week, Governor Walker proposed a plan for the state to contribute $220 million in bonds to help finance a new arena for the Bucks -- now, activists are speaking out against it."We will fight tooth and nail to make sure that our public money does not go to slumlords who leave junk like this in our neighborhoods," said Lloyd Johnson, withCommon Ground.You may be wondering what foreclosed properties have to do with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Milwaukee Bucks sign Kenyon Martin for remainder of 2014-15 season
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks have signed forward/center Kenyon Martin for the remainder of the 2014-15 season, General Manager John Hammond announced today.Martin has appeared in eight games for the Bucks this season and averaged 1.3 points and 1.1 rebounds in 5.9 minutes per game.
Milwaukee Bucks sign guard Jorge Gutierrez to 10-day contract
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks have signed guard Jorge Gutierrez to a 10-day contract, General Manager John Hammond announced today.
Bucks turn off Heat in Miami 109-102
MIAMI (AP) — Brandon Knight had 17 points and six assists and the Milwaukee Bucks put seven players in double figures on the way to beating the Miami Heat 109-102 on Tuesday night.Khris Middleton also scored 17 for the Bucks, who got 15 from Jerryd Bayless, 14 from O.J. Mayo, 13 from Giannis Antetokounmpo, 12 from John Henson and 11 from Chris Dudley.With fighters Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao watching courtside, Milwaukee beat Miami for the third time in as many meetings this season, moving three games clear of the Heat in the race for No. 6 in the Eastern Conference.
Gov. Scott Walker announces “Pay Their Way” plan for new Milwaukee Bucks arena
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker announced Tuesday, January 27th a first-of-its-kind “Pay Their Way” plan to grow the economy and protect state taxpayers from the loss of current and future tax revenue generated by the Milwaukee Bucks.
Expert: Walker's Bucks arena proposal unique because money would come from small group of taxpayers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Will it seal the deal?
Business Journal: Governor Walker could propose "jock tax" to help pay for Bucks arena
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker is preparing to propose a "jock tax" to help pay for the Milwaukee Bucks arena project.
Bucks knock off Pistons with shooting barrage
MILWAUKEE (AP) — O.J. Mayo scored 20 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks relied on perimeter shooting and defense in a 101-86 win Saturday night over the Detroit Pistons.The Bucks went 11 for 17 from 3-point range, including a 4-for-5 performance from Mayo.
Bucks close, but not enough to silence Jazz
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Gordon Hayward scored 13 of his game-high 24 points in the fourth quarter and the Utah Jazz held on for a 101-99 victory over Milwaukee on Thursday night as the Bucks missed their last five shots in the closing minute.The Jazz appeared to be in control after a 15-3 run, taking a 101-92 lead on two free throws by Hayward with 2:35 remaining.
Bucks Giannis to compete in All-Star Weekend Slam Dunk contest
Milwaukee, Wi -- The Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo will compete in the NBA's Slam Dunk competition as part of the NBA All-Star game festivities.
Home not sweet again for Bucks in 92-89 loss to Toronto
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kyle Lowry scored 18 points and was one of six Toronto players to reach double figures in the Raptors' 92-89 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night.
Bucks sign forward, center Kenyon Martin to 10-day contract
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks signed forward/center Kenyon Martin to a second 10-day contract, Bucks officials announced on Monday, January 19th.Martin appeared in three games for the Bucks during his first 10-day contract and averaged 2.0 points and 1.0 rebounds in 5.1 minutes per game.
Milwaukee Bucks' Larry Sanders suspended 10 games for drug violation
NEW YORK (AP) — Larry Sanders of the Milwaukee Bucks has been suspended without pay for a minimum of 10 games for violating terms of the NBA's anti-drug program.The league announced the suspension on Friday.Sanders' suspension will begin Monday when the Bucks host the Toronto Raptors.