Ellis parts ways with Bucks
MILWAUKEE -- Monta Ellis has opted out of the final year of his contract with the Milwaukee Bucks; that move allows the 8 year veteran guard to test the free agent market.The Bucks had offered Ellis a two-year, 24 million dollar extension, contingent upon his not opting out of that final year (at 11 million dollars).The Ellis decision allows the team to explore all options heading into the NBA Draft on June 27th; that includes what to do with restricted free agent guard Brandon Jennings.
Beyond the Game: Bucks Head Coach Larry Drew
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Father's Day, it seems fitting that new Milwaukee Bucks Head Coach Larry Drew might have a chance to succeed where his predecessors fell short because, according to a source close to the situation, he's an MVP as a dad!Drew doesn't buy into the old school theory that a coach can't have a personal relationship with his players.
Bucks John Henson enjoys fishing on Lake Michigan
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- John Henson plays on the court with intensity, but during the off-season he knows how to relax.
Marquette's coaching influence felt in NBA draft
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- NBA teams look for certain qualities in a potential player.
Larry Drew named new head coach of Milwaukee Bucks
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks introduced Larry Drew as the new head coach of the team on Monday morning, June 3rd.Drew is the 13th head coach in the franchise's history.
Kings officially staying in Sacramento as NBA approves local sale
(CNN) -- After a prolonged courtship with Seattle, the Sacramento Kings are officially staying put.About two weeks after rejecting a sales bid that would have had the team moving 750 miles north to Washington state, the NBA board of governors on Tuesday approved the Kings' sale to a local ownership group helmed by Vivek Ranadive.The vote was unanimous, the NBA said in a news release, and "the transaction is expected to close shortly." Terms of the deal were not released."Thanks to entire NBA for approving sale of Kings to our organization," tweeted Ranadive, the founder and CEO of TIBCO Software in Palo Alto, California. "It is an honor & a privilege to be part of such an amazing community."The Maloof family -- known for ownership of properties in Las Vegas, such as the Palms, among other business ventures -- has been trying for months to unload its majority owner stakes in the pro basketball franchise.The family members have on multiple occasions reached apparent deals to sell the team to a Seattle-based group, including investor Chris Hansen and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, only to be rebuffed by other NBA executives.In January, these two parties reached a deal for that group to buy the Maloofs' 53% share of the team as well as minority owner Bob Hernreich's 12% stake.
Bucks to hold prospect workouts starting Tuesday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- In preparation for the 2013 NBA Draft, the Bucks will conduct a series of prospect workouts at the Milwaukee Bucks Training Center starting Tuesday, May 21st.The Milwaukee Bucks hold the 15th (first round) and 43rd (second round) selections in the upcoming 2013 NBA Draft.
Church cancels LeRoy Butler appearance over support for gay athlete
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Wisconsin church cancelled its plans to have Green Bay Packers Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler speak to its members.
Boylan out, Bucks begin search for a new head coach
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks are beginning their search for a new head coach.Jim Boylan was informed on Wednesday, May 1st at the Bucks Training Center in St.
Bucks honor fan Gloria Martinez, who has cystic fibrosis
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Professional sports franchises in Wisconsin have always been great about getting involved in the community.
NBA's Jason Collins comes out as gay
(CNN) -- Jason Collins, who played with the NBA's Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards this season, has disclosed that he is gay.
Bucks swept out of the playoffs by Heat in another blow out, 88-77
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Without much of a fight, the Milwaukee Bucks were swept out of the NBA Playoffs Sunday afternoon with an 88-77 loss to the Miami Heat.Like the previous playoff games against the Heat, the Bucks stayed close for much of the game, only to have the Heat blow the game open in the 4th quarter.
Heat put Bucks in 0-3 hole 104-91
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks are 1 loss away from being swept out of the playoffs by the Miami Heat, following their 104-91 game 3 defeat Thursday night in the BMO Harris Bradley Center.Sparked by J.J. Redick's 11 first half points off the bench, the Bucks went ahead by as many as 10 points in the first half.Ten years after he was traded by the Milwaukee Bucks, future Hall of Famer Ray Allen is still haunting them; Allen scored 15 of his game high 23 points before intermission (including back to back 3 pointers), as the defending champs cut the lead to 2.The future Hall of Famer drained 5 three pointers and passed Reggie Miller as the all-time playoff leader in that department with 322.The Heat turned up the intensity on their defense and held the Bucks to just 41 points in the 2nd half; once again, they turned the game into a blowout in the 3rd and 4th quarters.Larry Sanders scored 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for Milwaukee; Brandon Jennings shot just 5 of 15 from the field for his 16 points.
Beyond the Game: Milwaukee Bucks Assistant Coach Joe Wolf
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Kohler native Joe Wolf is living the dream.
Bucks lunch for a buck at BMO Harris Bradley Center
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- At the BMO Harris Bradley Center on Wednesday, April 24th, the Milwaukee Bucks offered lunch for just a buck!The lunch was held to support the Bucks in their playoff run.The "Cheer the Deer" lunch was held in the East Atrium inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center.Besides the $1 lunch, the Hoop Troop, the Energee Dance Team and Bango were on hand as well.Even though the team is down two games to the Heat, some fans still believe the Bucks can get it done."I'm with Brandon Jennings.
Heat torch Bucks 98-86 for 2-0 series lead
MIAMI -- The Miami Heat had to work harder than in game 1, but they managed to take a two games to none lead over the Milwaukee Bucks in the best of 7 first round playoff series with a 98-86 victory.Ersayn Ilyasova scored 14 of his 21 points in the first half; the Bucks trailed by just 3 going into the 4th quarter; but a 12-0 run by the Heat blew the game open.Dwayne Wade led Miami with 21 points; Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis, who combined for 48 points in game 1, could only muster 15 on Tuesday night.The series switches to the BMO Bradley Center for games 3 and 4, Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon.
Bucks no match for Heat in game 1 as they lose 110-87
MIAMI (WITI) -- In the end, the Miami Heat overpowered the Milwaukee Bucks in game 1 of the first round of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs in a 110-87 win.The Bucks came out slowly, unlike the Heat, but they would settle in behind the effort of Brandon Jennings.
Bucks tip off 2013 playoffs Sunday, April 21st in Miami
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks will tip off the 2013 NBA Playoffs in Miami on Sunday, April 21, at 6 p.m. (CT), the league announced tonight.
Bucks silence Thunder 95-89
OKLAHOMA CITY -- John Henson scored a career-high 28 points and gathered 16 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a 5 game losing skid with a 95-89 win over Oklahoma City in the regular season finale.Henson took up the slack left by injured Larry Sanders and Irsan Ilyasova, both of whom are expected to be ready for the start of Milwaukee's first round playoff series against the Heat.The Western Conference-leading Thunder sat out superstar Kevin Durant, but the Bucks had to rally from a 13 point deficit; they turned the tide with a 27-6 run in the 2nd half.Brandon Jennings gave coach Jim Boylan a scare when he twisted his ankle and left the game in the first quarter.Jennings came back in the 2nd quarter and finished with 17 points.
Close but...Bucks lose fifth straight
MILWAUKEE -- The Bucks put forth one of their best efforts in weeks Monday night in their regular season home finale, but all they have to show for it is a 112-111 loss to the Nuggets.