'We are beyond proud:' Giannis Antetokounmpo wins NBA MVP honor
SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Giannis Antetokounmpo was named the Kia NBA Most Valuable Player for the 2018-19 season, the league announced Monday night, June 24 during the NBA Awards in Los Angeles.
SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Giannis Antetokounmpo was named the Kia NBA Most Valuable Player for the 2018-19 season, the league announced Monday night, June 24 during the NBA Awards in Los Angeles.
Milwaukee Bucks Head Coach Mike Budenholzer named NBA Coach of the Year
SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Mike Budenholzer was named the NBA’s Coach of the Year for the 2018-19 season, the league announced Monday night, June 24 during the NBA Awards.
SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Mike Budenholzer was named the NBA’s Coach of the Year for the 2018-19 season, the league announced Monday night, June 24 during the NBA Awards.
Milwaukee Bucks GM Jon Horst named NBA Executive of the Year
SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Milwaukee Bucks General Manager Jon Horst was named NBA Executive of the Year, the league announced Monday night, June 24.
SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Milwaukee Bucks General Manager Jon Horst was named NBA Executive of the Year, the league announced Monday night, June 24.
Report: On eve of NBA Draft, Bucks trade 1st round pick, Tony Snell to Detroit
NEW YORK -- Ahead of the NBA Draft on Thursday, June 19, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported the Milwaukee Bucks traded their first round pick and Tony Snell to Detroit for Jon Leuer -- freeing up some salary space.
NEW YORK -- Ahead of the NBA Draft on Thursday, June 19, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported the Milwaukee Bucks traded their first round pick and Tony Snell to Detroit for Jon Leuer -- freeing up some salary space.
Street named after former NBA star, Racine native Caron Butler
RACINE -- NBA star Caron Butler was honored in his hometown of Racine on Saturday, June 15.
RACINE -- NBA star Caron Butler was honored in his hometown of Racine on Saturday, June 15.
Lindsay Gottlieb becomes the 1st women's college head coach to join an NBA team
CLEVELAND -- The NBA just hired its first women's collegiate head coach ever.The Cleveland Cavaliers appointed Lindsay Gottlieb, former head coach of the University of California, Berkeley's women's basketball team, as an assistant coach with the team.Though there are other female assistant coaches already in the NBA, Gottlieb is the first to be recruited from a collegiate head coach position, according to ESPN."The vision for the Cavs' future is compelling and I look forward to helping make it a reality," Gottlieb said in a press release. "At the same time, on a personal level, I am honored to hopefully impact young girls and women to be empowered to pursue their own visions and to be inspired to turn them into reality as well."
CLEVELAND -- The NBA just hired its first women's collegiate head coach ever.The Cleveland Cavaliers appointed Lindsay Gottlieb, former head coach of the University of California, Berkeley's women's basketball team, as an assistant coach with the team.Though there are other female assistant coaches already in the NBA, Gottlieb is the first to be recruited from a collegiate head coach position, according to ESPN."The vision for the Cavs' future is compelling and I look forward to helping make it a reality," Gottlieb said in a press release. "At the same time, on a personal level, I am honored to hopefully impact young girls and women to be empowered to pursue their own visions and to be inspired to turn them into reality as well."
Grizzlies hire Bucks assistant Taylor Jenkins as head coach
MEMPHIS -- The Memphis Grizzlies have finally filled their coaching vacancy by hiring Milwaukee Bucks assistant Taylor Jenkins.The Grizzlies will introduce Jenkins at news conference on Wednesday.Zachary Kleiman, Memphis' executive vice president of basketball operations, says Jenkins has an excellent coaching pedigree and elite basketball acumen and is someone they believe will develop the young Grizzlies.Memphis had been looking for a new coach since firing J.B. Bickerstaff the day after the season ended in April.The 34-year-old Jenkins was Mike Budenholzer's assistant in Milwaukee this season and in Atlanta for five seasons.
MEMPHIS -- The Memphis Grizzlies have finally filled their coaching vacancy by hiring Milwaukee Bucks assistant Taylor Jenkins.The Grizzlies will introduce Jenkins at news conference on Wednesday.Zachary Kleiman, Memphis' executive vice president of basketball operations, says Jenkins has an excellent coaching pedigree and elite basketball acumen and is someone they believe will develop the young Grizzlies.Memphis had been looking for a new coach since firing J.B. Bickerstaff the day after the season ended in April.The 34-year-old Jenkins was Mike Budenholzer's assistant in Milwaukee this season and in Atlanta for five seasons.
Lopez, Middleton to take part in USA Basketball’s Men’s National Team training camp
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks announced on Monday, June 10 that Brook Lopez and Khris Middleton will participate in USA Basketball’s Men’s National Team training camp from Aug. 5-9 in Las Vegas.The 20-man roster for training camp will be used to select the finalists for the 12-man 2019 USA World Cup Team that will participate in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 that tips-off on Aug. 31 in China.Middleton, who was named to the USA Men’s National Team roster in April of 2018, was an All-Star last season and averaged 18.3 points and career-highs in both rebounds (6.0) and assists (4.3) per game.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks announced on Monday, June 10 that Brook Lopez and Khris Middleton will participate in USA Basketball’s Men’s National Team training camp from Aug. 5-9 in Las Vegas.The 20-man roster for training camp will be used to select the finalists for the 12-man 2019 USA World Cup Team that will participate in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 that tips-off on Aug. 31 in China.Middleton, who was named to the USA Men’s National Team roster in April of 2018, was an All-Star last season and averaged 18.3 points and career-highs in both rebounds (6.0) and assists (4.3) per game.
Milwaukee Bucks sign GM Jon Horst to multi-year contract extension
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks revealed on Friday, June 7 have signed General Manager Jon Horst to a multi-year contract extension.In two seasons under Horst's leadership, a news release says the Bucks have generated a 104-60 (.634) record, hired Mike Budenholzer as head coach, and positioned the team for long-term success.Horst began his NBA front office career with the Detroit Pistons in 2005 and joined the Bucks basketball staff in 2008 as the team’s Director of Basketball Operations.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks revealed on Friday, June 7 have signed General Manager Jon Horst to a multi-year contract extension.In two seasons under Horst's leadership, a news release says the Bucks have generated a 104-60 (.634) record, hired Mike Budenholzer as head coach, and positioned the team for long-term success.Horst began his NBA front office career with the Detroit Pistons in 2005 and joined the Bucks basketball staff in 2008 as the team’s Director of Basketball Operations.
Milwaukee considers $400K offer to Bucks player Sterling Brown to settle civil rights lawsuit
MILWAUKEE -- The attorney representing Milwaukee Bucks guard Sterling Brown is speaking out on a potential settlement offer by the city of Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- The attorney representing Milwaukee Bucks guard Sterling Brown is speaking out on a potential settlement offer by the city of Milwaukee.
View and submit: Photos of Milwaukee Bucks fans during the NBA playoffs
MILWAUKEE -- Fans are feeling the excitement in Milwaukee for the Bucks NBA playoff run.
MILWAUKEE -- Fans are feeling the excitement in Milwaukee for the Bucks NBA playoff run.
Bucks' Beer Garden to host live music on Wednesdays this summer
MILWAUKEE -- Get your dancing shoes on because live music is coming to the Deer District this summer.According to the Milwaukee Bucks, the Beer Garden -- located outside Fiserv Forum -- will hold a free summer music series on Wednesdays, beginning May 29 through Aug. 28.
MILWAUKEE -- Get your dancing shoes on because live music is coming to the Deer District this summer.According to the Milwaukee Bucks, the Beer Garden -- located outside Fiserv Forum -- will hold a free summer music series on Wednesdays, beginning May 29 through Aug. 28.
'We CAN get better. And it starts with me:' Giannis, Bucks look forward to bright future
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks met with the media at the team's training facility on Monday, May 27 after their season-ending loss to the Toronto Raptors over the weekend.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks met with the media at the team's training facility on Monday, May 27 after their season-ending loss to the Toronto Raptors over the weekend.
Milwaukee Bucks' season ends with 100-94 loss to Toronto Raptors
TORONTO -- Kawhi Leonard had 27 points and 17 rebounds to lead the Toronto Raptors into the NBA Finals for the first time with a 100-94 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.The Raptors overcame a 15-point deficit to win the series in six games and will host the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night.Pascal Siakam scored 18 points, Kyle Lowry had 17 and Fred VanVleet 14 for the Raptors, who used a 26-3 run late in the third quarter and early in the fourth to turn the game in their favor.Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 21 points and 11 rebounds, but the NBA's top team in the regular season saw its bid for a first finals berth in 45 years come to a disappointing end with a fourth consecutive defeat.
TORONTO -- Kawhi Leonard had 27 points and 17 rebounds to lead the Toronto Raptors into the NBA Finals for the first time with a 100-94 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.The Raptors overcame a 15-point deficit to win the series in six games and will host the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night.Pascal Siakam scored 18 points, Kyle Lowry had 17 and Fred VanVleet 14 for the Raptors, who used a 26-3 run late in the third quarter and early in the fourth to turn the game in their favor.Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 21 points and 11 rebounds, but the NBA's top team in the regular season saw its bid for a first finals berth in 45 years come to a disappointing end with a fourth consecutive defeat.
Bucks fans keep the faith following loss against Raptors
MILWAUKEE -- Thursday night was devastating for Milwaukee Bucks fans.
MILWAUKEE -- Thursday night was devastating for Milwaukee Bucks fans.
Bucks fall 105-99 to Raptors in Game 5
MILWAUKEE -- Kawhi Leonard scored 35 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Milwaukee Bucks 105-99 on Thursday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
MILWAUKEE -- Kawhi Leonard scored 35 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Milwaukee Bucks 105-99 on Thursday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
