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Miles, Boozer rally Jazz past Bucks (AP)

C.J. Miles scored a season-high 25 points, Carlos Boozer added 20 points and 11 rebounds before leaving because of a strained quadriceps, and the Utah Jazz rallied to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 105-94 Wednesday night. Andrei Kirilenko, who had to play point guard at times for the depleted Jazz, had 16 points, seven rebounds, five steals and four blocks to help the Jazz stay undefeated at home and...

Nuggets score season high, beat Bucks (AP)

The high-flying, high-scoring Denver Nuggets didn't leave town with Allen Iverson, after all. Although the new model features a stingy defense and an effective halfcourt offense engineered by Chauncey Billups, there's still some pop left in the lineup to light up the scoreboards. Linas Kleiza scored 25 points and Carmelo Anthony had 17 and the Nuggets whipped Milwaukee 114-105 Tuesday night.

SEC charge could hurt Cuban's reputation (AP)

Since buying the Dallas Mavericks eight years ago, Mark Cuban has turned the team around and made himself one of the most visible owners in pro sports. Along the way, he's picked up his share of critics. Some say he's a nuisance to the NBA, with more than $1 million in fines held up as evidence. Some Mavs fan say his constant baiting of officials merely leads to more calls against the team.

Pierce, Allen carry Celts by Bucks in OT (AP)

Ray Allen wasn't so sure Boston would be able to pull it out in overtime. The Celtics hadn't scored in nearly three minutes and were fading fast in their eighth game in 12 days. But Paul Pierce hit a 3-pointer on a second chance, and he and Allen hit all six of their free throws, lifting Boston to a scrappy 102-97 overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.

Bucks hold on for 82-78 win over Spurs (AP)

Andrew Bogut met earlier Wednesday with Bucks coach Scott Skiles. The message: Just be aggressive. He certainly was against Tim Duncan, who nearly carried the Spurs to a victory by himself. Bogut had 10 points and 17 rebounds, Richard Jefferson scored 16 of his 19 points in the second half and the Milwaukee Bucks held on after a big run to beat Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs 82-78 on Wednesday...

James scores 41 again as Cavs beat Bucks (AP)

LeBron James matched a season high with 41 points, finally putting Milwaukee away with a steal and soaring dunk in the final minutes, and Mo Williams scored 16 against his former team as the Cleveland Cavaliers won their fifth straight, 99-93 over the Bucks on Tuesday night. James scored 12 in the fourth quarter and didn't come out in the second half while playing a season-best 43 minutes.

Shaq returns to lead Suns past Bucks (AP)

Shaquille O'Neal had 29 points and 11 rebounds in his return from a one-game break, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 104-96 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. O'Neal was 12-of-16 from the field a night after skipping a game in Chicago as part of a strategy to occasionally rest him during the season.

Cavaliers rally past Pacers, 111-107 (AP)

LeBron James scored 27 points and Anderson Varejao added a career-high 18, including 10 in the fourth quarter, as the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the Indiana Pacers 111-107 on Friday night. Mo Williams, a key offseason acquisition from Milwaukee, finished with 21 for Cleveland, which scored 40 points in the fourth quarter.

Celtics shake off slow start, beat Bucks (AP)

Paul Pierce had 18 points and 10 rebounds to help the Boston Celtics overcome their second straight slow start and beat the undermanned Milwaukee Bucks 101-89 on Friday night. The Celtics trailed by 11 points midway through the first quarter and didn't go ahead until Kevin Garnett's dunk made it 44-42 with 4:13 left in the half.

Bucks' Redd (ankle) misses second straight game
Michael Redd missed his second straight game with a sprained right ankle when the Milwaukee Bucks faced the Boston Celtics on Friday night.

Bucks rally past winless Wizards in OT (AP)
Richard Jefferson scored 32 points and rookie Luc Richard Mbah a Moute added 17, making up for a missed chance in regulation and rallying the Milwaukee Bucks to a 112-104 overtime victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. Mbah a Moute, a second-round pick, missed a shot that would have won it at the buzzer after Milwaukee overcame a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit.

Bucks sharpshooter Redd (ankle) out vs. Wizards
Milwaukee guard Michael Redd missed the Bucks' game Wednesday night against the Washington Wizards because of a sprained right ankle.

Warriors sign F Kurz, put Ellis on suspended list
The Golden State Warriors signed forward Rob Kurz on Sunday night, transferring guard Monta Ellis to the suspended list to make room. Kurz averaged 4.5 points and 3.8 rebounds while appearing in four preseason games with Golden State. He also hit the winning 3-pointer at the buzzer in the Warriors' 109-108 exhibition victory over Milwaukee in Beijing, thrilling a Chinese crowd. Kurz was Golden State's final cut on Oct.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/440599336" height="1" width="1"/

Bucks overcome Redd's injury, top Knicks (AP)
Scott Skiles demands defense in Milwaukee. Mike D'Antoni wants to open up the offense in New York. So far, the advantage goes to Skiles' style. Richard Jefferson and Ramon Sessions each scored 18 points, and the Bucks used a strong defensive effort to shake off Michael Redd's injury and beat the Knicks 94-86 on Sunday night.

Bucks' Redd leaves with sprained ankle
Milwaukee guard Michael Redd sprained his right ankle in the third quarter of the Bucks' game against the Knicks on Sunday night and did not return. Redd was hurt when he landed awkwardly chasing a loose ball late in the period, a play that ended with Andrew Bogut's dunk to give the Bucks a 72-56 lead with 2:19 remaining. Redd checked out seconds later and went to the locker room. Redd scored 16 points, making all three 3-point attempts, before leaving.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/440518452" height="1" width="1"/

Warriors sign F Kurz (AP)
The Golden State Warriors signed forward Rob Kurz on Sunday night, transferring guard Monta Ellis to the suspended list to make room. Kurz averaged 4.5 points and 3.8 rebounds while appearing in four preseason games with Golden State. He also hit the winning 3-pointer at the buzzer in the Warriors' 109-108 exhibition victory over Milwaukee in Beijing, thrilling a Chinese crowd.

Marbury inactive again, Walsh plans discussion
Stephon Marbury was inactive again Sunday, and Knicks president Donnie Walsh plans to speak with coach Mike D'Antoni and his point guard this week in hopes of clearing up an uncomfortable roster situation. Marbury is so far out of the plans that D'Antoni tabbed Jerome James instead of Marbury to replace the injured Eddy Curry on the active list against Milwaukee, even though the 7-foot-1, 285-pound James played in just two games last season and would seem a horrible fit for an uptempo system.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/440494521" height="1" width="1"/

Bucks spoil Thunder's Okla. City debut (AP)
A block party filled the street with fans in blue Oklahoma City Thunder shirts. NBA commissioner David Stern walked to midcourt and welcomed the city to the league. A banner was unfurled with the team's new logo. Then the ball was tipped off and the celebration promptly ended. Michael Redd, Richard Jefferson and Charlie Villanueva each scored 20 points and the Milwaukee Bucks gave Oklahoma City's...

Thunder open inaugural season in Oklahoma City
A sellout crowd of about 19,000 -- many wearing blue Thunder T-shirts given away to commemorate the occasion -- jammed the Ford Center to watch their new, permanent hometown team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, take on the Milwaukee Bucks.

Rookie Rose solid in debut as Bulls win (AP)

Derrick Rose elicited oohs, aahs ... and groans. Luol Deng and Ben Gordon provided enough big shots to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 108-95 victory over former coach Scott Skiles and the Milwaukee Bucks in the season-opener Tuesday. Deng scored 21 points and Gordon added 18 to offset Michael Redd's 30. Rose, the No.

Bucks' Skiles loses in return to Chicago (AP)

Andres Nocioni scored nine of his 26 points in overtime, and Kirk Hinrich had 25 points to help the Chicago Bulls beat the Milwaukee Bulls 112-104 on Friday night in the exhibition finale for both teams. The game was Bucks coach Scott Skiles first visit to the United Center since he was fired by the Bulls last season.

Bulls' Rose leaves preseason finale with hip flexor
Derrick Rose, the former Memphis star selected first overall in the NBA draft, left the Chicago Bulls' exhibition finale against Milwaukee because of a hip injury Friday night.

Bulls star Rose injures hip in preseason game
Derrick Rose, the former Memphis star selected first overall in the NBA draft, left the Chicago Bulls' exhibition finale against Milwaukee because of a hip injury Friday night. Rose sustained a right hip flexor injury midway through the first quarter. He left the United Center court and did not return to action. The guard was on the bench in the second half, but further reports on the extent of his injury were not immediately available. The Bulls' No.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/431323157" height="1" width="1"/

Bogut leads Bucks by Warriors in China (AP)

Andrew Bogut scored 18 points and Luke Ridnour added 16 Wednesday night, leading the Milwaukee Bucks past the Golden State Warriors 98-94 in an NBA exhibition game. Milwaukee trailed most of the night but Bogut took control in the second half with 13 points. Kelenna Azubuike led the Warriors with 24 points while Corey Maggette added 16.

Rookie Love scores 13 in Wolves' debut (AP)

Rookie Kevin Love scored 13 points and Mike Miller added 12, lifting the Timberwolves to a 117-79 preseason victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night that made Minnesota's draft day trade look promising. Al Jefferson chipped in 18 points and eight rebounds in 19 minutes, and the new-look Timberwolves may have acquired enough offensive threats to improve on last season's 22-60 mark.

Guard Jones, new team Bucks mutually part ways
Veteran guard Damon Jones won't be joining the Milwaukee Bucks after all.

Cavaliers sign veteran center Wright
The Cavaliers signed center Lorenzen Wright on Friday to help offset the loss up front of forward Joe Smith. Cleveland has been looking for some frontcourt size since Smith was traded as part of the three-team deal with Memphis and Milwaukee that brought guard Mo Williams to Cleveland. The 6-foot-11, 255-pound Wright played 12 games for Atlanta and five for Sacramento last season, averaging less than a point and 2.1 rebounds. Wright has averaged 8.1 points 6.5 rebounds in 761 career games.

Cavaliers sign F-C Lorenzen Wright (AP)
The Cavaliers signed center Lorenzen Wright on Friday to help offset the loss up front of forward Joe Smith. Cleveland has been looking for some frontcourt size since Smith was traded as part of the three-team deal with Memphis and Milwaukee that brought guard Mo Williams to Cleveland. The 6-foot-11, 255-pound Wright played 12 games for Atlanta and five for Sacramento last season, averaging less...

Heat sign 'big body' Magloire
The Heat signed former All-Star center Jamaal Magloire on Tuesday, four days after agreeing to basic terms with the nine-year veteran. The 6-foot-11, 265-pound Magloire has averaged 8.6 points and 7.2 rebounds in his career. He spent his first five seasons with the Charlotte and New Orleans Hornets, and has now been with five teams since the start of the 2005-06 season - Milwaukee, Portland, New Jersey, Dallas and now Miami.

Heat sign former All-Star C Magloire (AP)
The Heat signed former All-Star center Jamaal Magloire on Tuesday, four days after agreeing to basic terms with the nine-year veteran. The 6-foot-11, 265-pound Magloire has averaged 8.6 points and 7.2 rebounds in his career. He spent his first five seasons with the Charlotte and New Orleans Hornets, and has now been with five teams since the start of the 2005-06 season -- Milwaukee, Portland, New...

NBA to play two exhibition games in China
The Milwaukee Bucks and the Golden State Warriors will travel to China in October to play two exhibition games, the NBA and Chinese Basketball Association said on Wednesday. The NBA China Games tips off with the Bucks and Warriors meeting on Oct. 15 in Guangzhou and Oct. 18 at the Beijing Olympic Basketball Arena. The NBA will host events in the cities as part of its Sichuan Province earthquake relief efforts. The games will be televised live on ESPN in the United States.

NBA to play 2 exhibition games in China (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks and the Golden State Warriors will travel to China in October to play two exhibition games, the NBA and Chinese Basketball Association said on Wednesday. The NBA China Games tips off with the Bucks and Warriors meeting on Oct. 15 in Guangzhou and Oct. 18 at the Beijing Olympic Basketball Arena.

Cavs get Bucks' Williams in three-team trade
The Cleveland Cavaliers are getting some help for LeBron James. High-scoring Milwaukee point guard Mo Williams is headed to Cleveland to become James' new backcourt mate as part of a three-team trade involving Milwaukee and Oklahoma City.

Guard Williams goes to Cavs in three-team deal
Cleveland, Milwaukee and Oklahoma City have agreed in principle to a six-player trade that could add a much-needed second scorer to LeBron James' Cavaliers.

Bogut sits against US to rest sore ankle (AP)
Andrew Bogut is sitting out Australia's game against the U.S. Olympic basketball team Tuesday night because of a sore right ankle. The Milwaukee Bucks center says the ankle had been bothering him for a few games and he wants a little more time to rest. An Australian team official says Bogut could have played if this were an Olympic game.

76ers sign free-agent guard Ivey
Guard Royal Ivey signed a multiyear contract with the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. Ivey has averaged 4 points, 1.5 assists, 1.3 rebounds and 14.3 minutes in 263 games over four seasons in the NBA. A second-round pick by Atlanta in 2004, Ivey played three seasons with the Hawks and one in Milwaukee. The 6-foot-4 Ivey has started 109 games and shot 42.1 percent from the floor, including 33.1 percent from 3-point range.

Sixers sign G Ivey to multiyear contract (AP)
Guard Royal Ivey signed a multiyear contract with the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. Ivey has averaged 4 points, 1.5 assists, 1.3 rebounds and 14.3 minutes in 263 games over four seasons in the NBA. A second-round pick by Atlanta in 2004, Ivey played three seasons with the Hawks and one in Milwaukee. The 6-foot-4 Ivey has started 109 games and shot 42.1 percent from the floor, including 33.1 percent...

Love misses summer league game vs. Knicks
Kevin Love was held out of the Minnesota Timberwolves' summer league game Sunday afternoon against the New York Knicks for precautionary reasons with an inflamed left Achilles. He left in the second half of Minnesota's game Saturday against the Milwaukee Bucks with the same injury, which team official don't consider severe. Love was expected to practice later Sunday with U.S. national team at a local high school.

Bucks add more veterans, sign Allen, Lue to deals
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed guard Tyronn Lue and forward Malik Allen, giving new coach Scott Skiles two more veterans to work with.

Bucks sign G Tyronn Lue, F Malik Allen (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed guard Tyronn Lue and forward Malik Allen, giving new coach Scott Skiles two more veterans to work with. The team did not reveal terms of either contract. The 31-year-old Lue played for Atlanta and Dallas last season, averaging 5.8 points and 1.5 assists in 50 games. The 6-foot guard was drafted out of Nebraska with the 23rd pick in the 1998 draft.

Nets introduce new players Yi, Simmons
The New Jersey Nets' acquisition of Yi Jianlian was strictly a basketball decision, not a marketing one aimed at drawing more Chinese fans, Nets owner Bruce Ratner said Wednesday. "The marketing side will come with success," Ratner said as he introduced Yi and forward Bobby Simmons, the players acquired from Milwaukee two weeks ago for Richard Jefferson. Ratner agreed that it's hard to ignore the fact that the 7-foot Yi, who averaged 8.6 points and 5.

Nets introduce Yi, Simmons
The New Jersey Nets' acquisition of Yi Jianlian was strictly a basketball decision, not a marketing one aimed at drawing more Chinese fans, Nets owner Bruce Ratner said Wednesday. "The marketing side will come with success," Ratner said as he introduced Yi and forward Bobby Simmons, the players acquired from Milwaukee two weeks ago for Richard Jefferson. Ratner agreed that it's hard to ignore the fact that the 7-foot Yi, who averaged 8.6 points and 5.

Agent: Bucks to sign Bogut to $72.5M extension
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut will sign a five-year, $72.5 million extension later this week, his agent said Wednesday.

Agent: Bogut will sign 5-year extension
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut will sign a five-year, $72.5 million extension later this week, his agent said Wednesday. Bogut, the top overall pick in the 2005 draft, was expected to sign the extension Friday, agent David Bauman said. The agreement was first reported Wednesday by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on its Web site. A message left with Bucks general manager John Hammond was not immediately returned. "He's thrilled," Bauman told The Associated Press.

Bucks sign top draft pick Alexander
First-round draft pick Joe Alexander signed a contract with the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. As the eighth overall pick, the 6-foot-8 forward from West Virginia will make just over than $2 million a year, according to the NBA's rookie payscale. Alexander, the first NBA player to be born in Taiwan, will join the Bucks for summer league games in Las Vegas starting this weekend. As a junior last season, the 21-year-old led the Mountaineers by averaging 16.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.5 blocks.

Bucks sign No. 8 overall pick Alexander (AP)
First-round draft pick Joe Alexander signed a contract with the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. As the eighth overall pick, the 6-foot-8 forward from West Virginia will make just over than $2 million a year, according to the NBA's rookie payscale. Alexander, the first NBA player to be born in Taiwan, will join the Bucks for summer league games in Las Vegas starting this weekend.

Jefferson settles down, happy with trade to Bucks
Yi Jianlian didn't want to play in Milwaukee. The man he was traded for insists he does.

Jefferson likes trade to Milwaukee now (AP)
Yi Jianlian didn't want to play in Milwaukee. The man he was traded for insists he does. The Bucks introduced Richard Jefferson on Monday after acquiring him from New Jersey on draft day in a trade for Bobby Simmons and the young Chinese star, who was the No. 6 pick last year. The second-leading scorer in Nets history was surprised by the trade.

Nets, Bucks close on Jefferson-Yi trade (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks plan to send forwards Yi Jianlian and Bobby Simmons to the New Jersey Nets for forward Richard Jefferson, a person with direct knowledge of the deal said Thursday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because the deal wasn't completed. Milwaukee has been looking to rid itself of several bad contracts.

Nets ship Jefferson to Bucks for Yi, Simmons
The New Jersey Nets have traded forward Richard Jefferson to the Milwaukee Bucks for center Yi Jianlian and forward Bobby Simmons.

NBA gets high marks in diversity study (AP)
The NBA had seven black top executives among its teams during the 2007-08 season, the highest percentage of minority presidents and CEOs in men's professional sports history, according to a university study released Thursday. Besides Ulice Payne, who was president of baseball's Milwaukee Brewers in 2002-03, the seven men are the only blacks to serve as top executive of a men's team in any sport,...

Hawks hire Sund as GM
The Atlanta Hawks have hired former Seattle executive Rick Sund as the team's new general manager. Sund, hired on Wednesday, has worked in NBA front offices for more than 30 years, including stints with Milwaukee, Dallas, Detroit and most recently the SuperSonics. He spent last year as a consultant for the Sonics after serving as the team's general manager since 2001. The 56-year-old Sund will replace Billy Knight, who announced on May 7 he is resigning after six years with the Hawks.

Hawks hire Sund as general manager (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks have hired former Seattle executive Rick Sund as the team's new general manager. Sund, hired on Wednesday, has worked in NBA front offices for more than 30 years, including stints with Milwaukee, Dallas, Detroit and most recently the SuperSonics. He spent last year as a consultant for the Sonics after serving as the team's general manager since 2001.

Sampson accepts assistant coach job with Bucks
Kelvin Sampson wants to restore his reputation and continue his career, and hopes he took a step in that direction by accepting a job as an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday.

Sampson joins Bucks staff, mum on IU
Kelvin Sampson wants to restore his reputation and continue his career, and hopes he took a step in that direction by accepting a job as an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. But Sampson will pass on the chance to explain his version of a messy divorce with Indiana University until after an NCAA hearing in mid-June. "More will come out, and I'll be more than happy to talk after that," Sampson said.

Suns to interview Rockets' assistant Turner
The Phoenix Suns will interview Houston Rockets assistant Elston Turner as a replacement for former head coach Mike D'Antoni. The interview will be next week, the team said Friday. The 48-year-old Turner has been an assistant to coach Rick Adelman for 11 years with Portland, Sacramento and Houston. Turner joins Terry Porter and Mark Jackson as candidates. Porter, a Detroit Pistons' assistant and former head coach at Milwaukee, was interviewed by Suns general manager Steve Kerr on Tuesday.

Former Bulls coach Boylan joins Skiles' Bucks staff
Former Chicago Bulls coach Jim Boylan and former Indiana coach Kelvin Sampson were two of four assistants hired Wednesday by Milwaukee Bucks head coach Scott Skiles.

Report: Sampson to become Bucks assistant
Former Indiana University coach Kelvin Sampson has agreed to become a Milwaukee Bucks assistant under Scott Skiles, a person with knowledge of the hiring told The Associated Press on Friday. The person requested anonymity because Sampson has not yet signed a contract, although the signing could come later in the day. This is a second chance for Sampson, who resigned as the Hoosiers' coach Feb.

AP source: Kelvin Sampson to join Bucks (AP)
Former Indiana University coach Kelvin Sampson has agreed to become a Milwaukee Bucks assistant under Scott Skiles, a person with knowledge of the hiring told The Associated Press on Friday. The person requested anonymity because Sampson has not yet signed a contract, although the signing could come later in the day.

Report: Ex-Indiana coach Sampson set for Bucks
Former Indiana University coach Kelvin Sampson has agreed to become a Milwaukee Bucks assistant under Scott Skiles, a person with knowledge of the hiring told The Associated Press on Friday.

Sources: Sampson likely headed to Milwaukee
Milwaukee has emerged as the most likely landing spot for former Indiana coach Kelvin Sampson.



Skiles reportedly accepts offer to coach Bucks
Scott Skiles has verbally accepted an offer from the Milwaukee Bucks to be their new head coach, the New York Post reported Monday, citing a league source.

Skiles introduced as Bucks coach
The Milwaukee Bucks have introduced new coach Scott Skiles.

Skiles to take over as Bucks coach (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks planned to introduce new coach Scott Skiles on Monday afternoon, a person with knowledge of the hiring told The Associated Press. The person, who requested anonymity because the deal had not yet been announced, said the team was to make the announcement at a 5 p.m. EDT news conference.

Bucks fire Krystkowiak as coach
The Milwaukee Bucks have fired Larry Krystkowiak after his first full season as an NBA head coach. "Larry and I met this morning, and came to the decision that he would not return," new Bucks manager John Hammond said Thursday. The move has been expected since Larry Harris was dismissed as general manager last month. Bucks owner and U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl hired Hammond to replace Harris, and Hammond had promised to quickly deal with the coaching situation and make it a top priority.

Last-place Bucks fire coach Krystkowiak (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks have fired Larry Krystkowiak after his first full season as an NBA head coach. "Larry and I met this morning, and came to the decision that he would not return," new Bucks manager John Hammond said Thursday. The move has been expected since Larry Harris was dismissed as general manager last month.

Bucks coach Krystkowiak says he's been fired
Larry Krystkowiak said Thursday he has been fired as coach of the Milwaukee Bucks.

Bucks' Ivey suspended 3 games for groin punch
Milwaukee Bucks guard Royal Ivey has been suspended for three games for punching Chicago Bulls center Aaron Gray in the groin, the NBA said on Wednesday.

Bulls outscore Bucks 151-135 (AP)

The Chicago Bulls couldn't miss, thanks to the defensively inept Milwaukee Bucks, who haven't been able to stop anyone all season. Luol Deng scored 32 points and Ben Gordon added 29 as the Chicago Bulls barely fell short for most points in franchise history in a 151-135 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night.

Garnett sparks Celtics' turnaround (AP)
Kevin Garnett stood tall by his team's bench, his piercing eyes focused on the action on the court. It was a meaningless game. The Boston Celtics already had clinched the NBA's best record and coach Doc Rivers was resting his starters for the entire fourth quarter last Tuesday night in Milwaukee. But there was no rest for KG.

Jefferson, Carter lift Nets by Bucks (AP)

For the first time in seven years, the New Jersey Nets are just playing out their schedule without playoff games to look forward to. Instead of cruising toward the offseason, they responded by playing hard, making the extra pass and having no trouble beating the Milwaukee Bucks. Richard Jefferson scored 24 points and Vince Carter added 21 as the Nets beat Milwaukee 111-98 on Saturday night,...

Sources: Hammond grabs Bucks' offer to be GM
Various teams have tried in recent years, but it's the Milwaukee Bucks who have managed to lure John Hammond away from the Detroit Pistons to be their new general manager, according to NBA front-office sources.

Celtics ease past Bucks 102-86 (AP)

The Celtics and Bucks are both planning for the future: Boston is resting up for the playoffs, and Milwaukee is looking even further ahead. Rajon Rondo had 16 points and 10 assists and the Celtics coasted to a 102-86 victory over Milwaukee on Friday night. The Bucks made more moves off the court than on it: They announced the hiring of former Pistons vice president John Hammond as general manager...

Bucks confirm hire of Pistons VP Hammond as GM
The Milwaukee Bucks have hired Detroit Pistons vice president John Hammond as their new general manager.

Rivers: Bucks name Pistons' Hammond GM (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks have apparently hired Detroit Pistons vice president John Hammond as their new general manager, and the news came from an unlikely source. Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers revealed the secret before Friday night's game against Milwaukee. Told that the Bucks hadn't even made it official yet, Rivers said, "It's official.

Bulls F Gooden to miss rest of season (AP)
Chicago Bulls forward Drew Gooden will miss the remainder of the season because of a lower abdominal strain, interim coach Jim Boylan said. Gooden missed his seventh straight game when the Bulls hosted Cleveland on Friday and will not be available for the final three against Orlando, Milwaukee and Toronto.

Bosh's 32 help Raptors end 3-game skid (AP)

Chris Bosh had 32 points and 11 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors ended a three-game losing streak with a 111-93 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. Former Raptor Charlie Villanueva had a season-high 38 points and a career-high seven 3-pointers. He scored 25 of Milwaukee's first 29 points.

Celtics' 'Big Three' return in OT win (AP)

The Big Three were back to build a big lead, but the Boston Celtics' reserves coughed it up and had to come back in overtime for a 107-104 victory over Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. Eddie House's 3-pointer gave Boston a lead with 1:29 left in overtime, and the Celtics held the Bucks scoreless the rest of the way -- ensuring that they didn't squander what once had looked like an easy victory.

Rivers plans to play Big 3
After sitting out the Celtics' victory at Charlotte on Saturday, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce lobbied coach Doc Rivers to play in Milwaukee on Tuesday night.

Garnett, Allen, Pierce return for Celts (AP)
The Big Three are back. After sitting out the Boston Celtics' victory at Charlotte on Saturday, stars Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce lobbied coach Doc Rivers to play in Milwaukee on Tuesday night. Rivers relented, and planned to play his stars about 20 minutes each as the Celtics continued to rest up for the playoffs.

Jamison practices, could play Wednesday
Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison expects to play Wednesday night against Boston after missing two games with a sprained right shoulder. The All-Star returned to practice Monday. He was hurt while diving into the front rows of seats to save a ball last week against Milwaukee. He sat out Friday's win over Miami and Saturday's victory at Chicago, the first games he has missed this season. "Antawn looked great today," coach Eddie Jordan said. "He did a lot of good things on the floor.

Pacers beat Bucks, boost playoff hopes (AP)

When the Indiana Pacers' playoff hopes were fading and they needed a spark, they found it from an unlikely source. Reserve point guard Travis Diener scored 15 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter, and the Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 105-97 Sunday night. Diener, who averages seven points per game, made five of six 3-pointers in the final period.

Ab injury sidelines Bucks G Williams vs. Pacers
Milwaukee guard Mo Williams missed the Bucks' game Sunday night against the Indiana Pacers because of an abdominal injury.

Wizards without F Jamison, G Arenas (AP)
Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison missed his second straight game because of a sprained right shoulder, while Gilbert Arenas sat for precautionary reasons against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Jamison, averaging a team-leading 21.5 points and 10.2 rebounds, was injured late in Wednesday's loss to Milwaukee.

Pacers win, maintain playoff hopes (AP)

Mike Dunleavy came up with another big game to help the Indiana Pacers stay in the playoff chase. Dunleavy had 27 points and 11 rebounds and the Pacers kept their faint postseason hopes alive by edging the Milwaukee Bucks 105-101 on Friday night. "At this point in the season, if you still have a chance to get in there, there's tons of motivation," Dunleavy said.

Yi to miss rest of regular season with sprained MCL
Milwaukee Bucks rookie forward Yi Jianlian will miss the final eight games of the regular season with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee. The Bucks made the announcement Friday night before their game against the Indiana Pacers. Yi, the No. 6 pick in the 2007 draft, hurt his knee early in the first quarter of the Bucks' victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday.

Wizards deny Arenas misled them on return
When Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas returned from surgery on his left knee to play Wednesday against Milwaukee, it was a surprise to many. Two days later, the Wizards insist his return was expected. Arenas, who missed 66 games, began the game shooting on Washington's practice court and arrived at the Wizards bench midway through the first quarter. He played 19 minutes and scored 17 points against the Bucks.

Knee injury shelves Bucks' Yi for rest of season
Milwaukee Bucks rookie forward Yi Jianlian will miss the final eight games of the regular season with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee.

Wizards F Jamison has sprained shoulder (AP)
Washington forward Antawn Jamison missed a game for the first time this season Friday night against Miami because of a sprained right shoulder. Jamison, averaging 21.5 points and a team-leading 10.2 rebounds, injured his shoulder late in Wednesday's loss to Milwaukee. "I'm feeling better -- a lot better than the night it happened," Jamison said.

Bucks F Yi out for rest of season (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks rookie forward Yi Jianlian will miss the final eight games of the regular season with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee. The Bucks made the announcement Friday night before their game against the Indiana Pacers. Yi, the No. 6 pick in the 2007 draft, hurt his knee early in the first quarter of the Bucks' victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday.

Arenas returns, but Bucks edge Wizards (AP)

Agent Zero is back. Now the Washington Wizards have to figure out how to win with him. Gilbert Arenas made a surprise return Wednesday night after 66 games away, but Ramon Sessions provided the Arenas-like dramatics with a 19-foot jumper at the buzzer to give the Milwaukee Bucks a 110-109 victory over the Wizards.

Wizards' Arenas makes surprise return to action
All-Star guard Gilbert Arenas has made a surprise return to the Washington Wizards, playing his first game since having knee surgery in November. Showing a flare for the dramatic, Arenas waited until the 5:30 mark of the first quarter of the Wizards' game against Milwaukee on Wednesday night to emerge from the locker room in uniform. He entered the game 9 seconds later to a big ovation and scored on a reverse layup with 4:49 left in the first. It was his first points since Nov.

Wizards G Arenas makes surprise return (AP)
All-Star guard Gilbert Arenas has made a surprise return to the Washington Wizards, playing his first game since having knee surgery in November. Showing a flare for the dramatic, Arenas waited until the 5:30 mark of the first quarter of the Wizards' game against Milwaukee on Wednesday night to emerge from the locker room in uniform.

Wizards' Butler, Daniels are ready; Arenas still out
Caron Butler and Antonio Daniels took part in the Washington Wizards' morning shootaround and were expected to start Wednesday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks, while Gilbert Arenas sat out despite being cleared to play. Butler (strained left hamstring) and Daniels (sprained left wrist) missed Monday's 129-87 loss at Utah. Both were hurt the previous night in a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, although Daniels' wrist has been bothering him for weeks.

Redd scores 36 as Bucks top Knicks in OT (AP)

Michael Redd finished with 36 points and Bobby Simmons added a season-high 24 points in the Milwaukee Bucks' 119-115 overtime win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Andrew Bogut, who missed the last two games because of a broken nose, chipped in with 24 points and 13 rebounds for Milwaukee. The Bucks snapped a four-game losing streak and won for just the second time in the last 12 games.

Noah's career night lifts Bulls by Bucks (AP)

Joakim Noah's big game was nearly spoiled by another fourth-quarter collapse by the Chicago Bulls. Noah had a season-high 18 points, 15 rebounds and four blocks to lead the Bulls to a 114-111 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night after nearly squandering a 21-point lead in the fourth quarter.

Magic notch club record 24th road win (AP)

Dwight Howard had 25 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Orlando Magic to their franchise-record 24th road victory with a 103-86 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Rashard Lewis added 16 points and seven rebounds, and Carlos Arroyo had 13 points and nine assists for the Magic, who improved to 24-13 on the road.

Hawks win, maintain eighth place in East (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 28 points, Josh Childress added 20 and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 115-96 on Wednesday night to maintain the eighth and final playoff position in the Eastern Conference. The Hawks also escaped a major scare when X-rays on point guard Mike Bibby's left thumb were negative.

Quinn has career-high 24, Heat top Bucks (AP)

Chris Quinn, filling in for an injured Jason Williams, scored a career-high 24 points to lead the Miami Heat past the Milwaukee Bucks 78-73 on Monday night. Quinn was a late insertion into the starting lineup for Williams, who'll be sidelined a week with a right thumb injury that required a hard cast.

Bucks' Bell tears ligament in knee, out two weeks
Milwaukee Bucks guard Charlie Bell tore a ligament in his right knee Saturday and will miss at least two weeks, breaking a string of 191 consecutive appearances dating to the 2005-06 season.

Bucks' Bell out 2 weeks with knee injury (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks guard Charlie Bell tore a ligament in his right knee Saturday and will miss at least two weeks, breaking a string of 191 consecutive appearances dating to the 2005-06 season. Dave Babcock, Milwaukee's director of player personnel, said Bell tore the medial collateral ligament in the knee during Saturday's win over Cleveland.

Back off trail: Riley rejoins Heat after scouting trip
Miami Heat coach Pat Riley will return to the sideline for Monday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Bucks end 6-game skid, beat Cavs 108-98 (AP)

Mo Williams scored 27 points and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a six-game losing streak with a 108-98 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night. LeBron James scored 29, Zydrunas Ilgauskas added 20 and Wally Szczerbiak 14 as Cleveland failed in its first attempt at going 11 games over .500 this season.

Cavs C Wallace (back) misses game vs. Bucks
Cavaliers center Ben Wallace had his sore back re-examined Saturday in Cleveland and missed a game at Milwaukee.

Cavs C Wallace out with sore back (AP)
Cavaliers center Ben Wallace had his sore back re-examined Saturday in Cleveland and missed a game at Milwaukee. Wallace underwent a precautionary MRI. A team spokeswoman said the results were negative and that Wallace would be treated for back spasms and is day-to-day. Wallace left Friday night's 90-83 victory over the Toronto Raptors in the third quarter with back spasms and didn't return.

Former GM Harris: 'Cupboard isn't bare'
Larry Harris is still trying to figure out why the Milwaukee Bucks underperformed this season, but the former general manager says his successor will inherit a strong team. One day after being fired, Harris said he felt good about the roster decisions he made since he was hired in July 2003. "I think whoever the new GM is, I think that person can sit here and say the cupboard isn't bare," Harris said Thursday.

Harris released as Bucks GM
Larry Harris will not be offered a new contract as general manager with the Milwaukee Bucks and has left the team, owner and Sen. Herb Kohl said. Harris asked for an early decision on the status of his contract that would have expired in June, Kohl said. By mutual agreement, he was relieved of his responsibilities so he could pursue other opportunities. Kohl scheduled an afternoon news conference to discuss the team's future.

Harris out as general manager of Bucks (AP)
Larry Harris will not be offered a new contract as general manager with the Milwaukee Bucks and has left the team, owner and Sen. Herb Kohl said. Harris asked for an early decision on the status of his contract that would have expired in June, Kohl said. By mutual agreement, he was relieved of his responsibilities so he could pursue other opportunities.

Williams, Davis help Heat end skid at 8 (AP)

Maybe Pat Riley got a little carried away with the praise. With the Heat working on an 0-for-March, Miami's backcourt tandem of Jason Williams and Chris Quinn reversed a 14-point second-half deficit and had their coach comparing them to Hall of Famer guards Jerry West and Gail Goodrich. "We'd lost eight in a row and it gets a little tough when you're losing all the time, so you need some of these...

Celtics roll past Bucks 99-77 (AP)

The Boston Celtics managed an easy victory without one of their three stars Saturday night, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 99-77 as injured guard Ray Allen sat in a suit at the end of the bench. Even with Allen out of action because of a bruised left heel, the Celtics had no problem rebounding from their home loss to Utah on Friday.

Celtics guard Allen misses Saturday's game
Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen sat out Saturday night's game in Milwaukee, one night after hurting his left heel. Celtics coach Doc Rivers said Allen could play again as early as Monday's game at San Antonio. "It's nothing serious," Rivers said. "It's just a bruise in his heel, and we want it to go away. So the best way is rest." Allen was injured when he slipped and fell in the first quarter of Friday night's home loss to Utah and did not return. He traveled with the team to Milwaukee.

Celtics' Allen (heel) sits out game against Bucks
Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen sat out Saturday night's game in Milwaukee, one night after hurting his left heel.

Rockets extend win streak to 21 (AP)

The Houston Rockets' 21st consecutive victory gave them the second-longest winning streak in NBA history and a share of first place in the Western Conference. Tracy McGrady scored 30 points and the Rockets beat the Charlotte Bobcats 89-80 on Friday night to break a tie with the 1970-71 Milwaukee Bucks for the second-best victory streak in league history.

Williams helps Jazz hold off Bucks (AP)

All season long, the Utah Jazz have made a bad habit out of losing to teams they shouldn't on the road. And it might have happened again Wednesday night if it wasn't for Carlos Boozer. Boozer hit the go-ahead layup with 46.7 seconds left and the Jazz narrowly avoided their second straight surprising road loss by holding on to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 114-110.

Rockets third team to win 20 straight (AP)

The Houston Rockets became the third team in NBA history to win 20 consecutive games, tying for the league's second-longest winning streak with an 83-75 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. The Rockets joined the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers (33 straight) and 1970-71 Milwaukee Bucks (20) as the only teams to win 20 or more in a row.

Rookie Young rallies Wizards past Bucks (AP)

Antawn Jamison scored 23 points, rookie Nick Young had a career-high 22, and the Washington Wizards rallied in the fourth quarter Tuesday night for a 105-97 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The Wizards sliced and diced through the Bucks' defense to shoot 50 percent with 66 points in the paint, giving the team a much-needed lift following Saturday's dispiriting home loss to Charlotte.

Sixers spank Bucks
Sixers PG Andre Miller has 16 points and nine assists as Philly won its 4th straight over Milwaukee, 119-97. Hear from Miller after the game.

Sixers roll past Bucks 119-97 (AP)
Thaddeus Young scored 22 points, Samuel Dalembert added 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers coasted to a 119-97 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. Andre Miller added 16 points and nine assists for Philadelphia, which played the first of five games in seven days. The 76ers' fourth straight win moved them within one-half game of idle Washington in the Eastern Conference...

Aldridge's late jumper rescues Blazers (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge scored 29 points, including a 13-foot jumper with 2.4 seconds remaining, to rally the Portland Trail Blazers to a 103-101 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Steve Blake had 21 points and Brandon Roy added 20 for Portland, which won after trailing by eight points in the fourth quarter.

Bucks' Yi flies to L.A. for additional medical tests
Milwaukee Bucks rookie forward Yi Jianlian flew to Los Angeles Thursday for additional medical examinations on his injured right wrist.

Villanueva's 32 lead Bucks past Sonics (AP)

Charlie Villanueva scored 32 points, his highest output in nearly two years, and had 11 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks scored a season-high 118 points to beat the Seattle SuperSonics 118-106 Wednesday night. It was only the second 30-point game of Villanueva's career; the other was for 48 points as a Toronto Raptors rookie at Milwaukee on March 26, 2006.

Dunleavy scores 36 again in Pacers' win (AP)

Mike Dunleavy tied his career high of 36 points for the second straight game, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 128-106 Sunday for their second straight win. It was Dunleavy's third 30-point game in his last six contests, and the third time he has scored 36 points this season. He had just tied the career high Friday at Toronto.

Ginobili helps Spurs win eighth straight (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 30 points and hit a 17-footer with 13.2 seconds left to give San Antonio a 96-94 victory Saturday night over the Milwaukee Bucks, the Spurs' eighth straight victory. The Spurs seemed in control until the Bucks mounted an 11-3 run late in the fourth, capped by Charlie Bell's driving layup that gave the Bucks a 94-93 lead with 20 seconds left.

Harris a winner in debut with Nets (AP)

It didn't take Devin Harris long to make the New Jersey Nets and their fans forget about Jason Kidd. Stepping on the court for the first time since being acquired last week in an eight-player trade for Kidd, Harris scored 16 of his 21 points in a spectacular game-changing early spurt that carried New Jersey to a 120-106 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night.

Redd's 3 at buzzer lifts Bucks over Cavs (AP)

Michael Redd hit a game-winning 3-pointer as the final horn sounded, giving the Milwaukee Bucks a 105-102 victory over the new-look Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night. LeBron James had just hit a game-tying layup with 5.9 seconds left when Redd launched a 27-foot shot from the left side that sailed through the basket with 0.1 seconds remaining on the clock.

Redd's 42 rally Bucks past Nuggets (AP)

Michael Redd scored a season-high 42 points, including five free throws in the final 1:13, and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied from 23 points down to beat the Denver Nuggets 115-109 on Saturday night. Mo Williams added 26 points, including 20 in the second half, for Milwaukee, which finished the game on a 23-10 run to deny Denver (33-22) its best 55-game start in 20 years.

Pistons bounce back, rip Bucks 127-100 (AP)

The Milwaukee Bucks got a bad break from the NBA schedule. Just two days after they upset the Pistons at home, the Bucks had to travel to Auburn Hills and take on that same, angry Detroit team on Friday night. It didn't go well. The Pistons had their best scoring night for nearly eight years in a 127-100 rout.

Nets waive former All-Star Magloire
The New Jersey Nets waived center Jamaal Magloire on Friday. The eight-year pro played in 24 games this season, averaging 1.8 points and 3.4 rebounds. He signed with the Nets in July. The former All-Star has averaged 8.7 points and 7.3 rebounds in 530 NBA games with Charlotte, Milwaukee, Portland and New Jersey.

Nets waive former All-Star C Magloire (AP)
The New Jersey Nets waived center Jamaal Magloire on Friday. The eight-year pro played in 24 games this season, averaging 1.8 points and 3.4 rebounds. He signed with the Nets in July. The former All-Star has averaged 8.7 points and 7.3 rebounds in 530 NBA games with Charlotte, Milwaukee, Portland and New Jersey.

Pistons place G Murray on waivers (AP)
The Detroit Pistons placed guard Ronald "Flip" Murray on waivers Friday. Murray, who signed as a free agent with the Pistons in July 2006, averaged 7.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 19 games this season. The five-year pro has played in 309 NBA games with Detroit, Milwaukee, Seattle and Cleveland.

Bucks end 4-game skid, defeat Pistons (AP)

Michael Redd scored 27 points and Andrew Bogut continued his tear with 14 points and 14 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks held on to beat the suddenly reeling Detroit Pistons 103-98 on Wednesday night to snap a four-game losing streak. Milwaukee, which avoided extending a season-high losing skid, also snapped a streak of four straight setbacks to Detroit, including a pair of embarrassing losses this...

Clips end road trip with win over Bucks (AP)

Al Thornton scored 25 points and Sam Cassell added 21 points and eight assists as the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 96-89 on Monday night. Los Angeles, which finished 3-4 on its road trip, also got 20 points from Corey Maggette. Mo Williams, who missed Saturday's game against New York because of a flu, led Milwaukee with 31 points.

Knicks rally, end 8-game losing skid (AP)

Jamal Crawford scored 30 points, Fred Jones added 18, and the New York Knicks overcame a 17-point, third-quarter deficit to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 99-98 Saturday night and break an eight-game losing streak. David Lee added 17 points and nine rebounds for the Knicks, who had matched their longest skid of the season with an overtime loss to San Antonio on Friday.

Dirk's first triple-double leads Mavs (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki had 29 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists for his first career triple-double, and the Dallas Mavericks stretched their home winning streak to eight games with a 107-96 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. Nowitzki, the defending league MVP, consistently passed out of double-teams to open teammates as he registered his first career game with double-digit...

Simmons adds to Bucks' injury woes (AP)
Milwaukee starting forward Bobby Simmons became the latest player to miss time for the Bucks, sitting out Wednesday night's game against the Dallas Mavericks with a bruised left leg. The Bucks were already without top scorer Michael Redd, who missed his sixth consecutive game with a strained left knee.

Bucks snap 3-game skid, defeat Grizzlies (AP)

Mo Williams made sure the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks didn't fall to the new-look Memphis Grizzlies. Williams scored 32 points and led a fourth quarter rally to help the Bucks snap a three-game losing streak with a 102-97 victory over the Grizzlies on Tuesday night. "We really needed to get some guys shooting, and Mo was really on a mission," Bucks coach Larry Krystkowiak said.

Anthony returns, Nuggets beat Bobcats (AP)

Carmelo Anthony returned from an ankle injury to score 25 points, Allen Iverson had 24 points and 13 assists, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Charlotte Bobcats 117-101 on Saturday night. Linas Kleiza came off the bench to add 23 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter, as the Nuggets won their eighth straight game at the Pepsi Center.

Yao's Rockets get better of Yi's Bucks (AP)

The second edition of Yao vs. Yi didn't quite live up to its billing, as Yao Ming's Houston Rockets beat Yi Jianlian and the Milwaukee Bucks 91-83 on Saturday despite relatively quiet nights by both of China's biggest basketball exports. Yao scored 12 points and added 12 rebounds for Houston, sitting for much of the first half after getting in early foul trouble and tweaking his ankle just before...

Bobcats sign Boykins for rest of season
The Charlotte Bobcats signed Earl Boykins on Thursday, adding depth at point guard. The 5-foot-5 Boykins, the second-shortest player in NBA history, has been out of the league since he decided last summer not to exercise the $3 million player option on his contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. Boykins' agent, Mark Termini, said the deal is for the remainder of the season, but provided no other details. The Bobcats have had an open roster spot since acquiring Nazr Mohammed from Detroit on Dec.

Bobcats sign PG Boykins (AP)
The Charlotte Bobcats signed Earl Boykins on Thursday, adding depth at point guard. The 5-foot-5 Boykins, the second-shortest player in NBA history, has been out of the league since he decided last summer not to exercise the $3 million player option on his contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. Boykins' agent, Mark Termini, said the deal is for the remainder of the season, but provided no other...

Sixers earn biggest Wachovia Center win (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 18 points and Andre Miller had 14 to lead Philadelphia to a 112-69 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night, the 76ers' largest win in 12 seasons at the Wachovia Center. Thaddeus Young scored 14 points for the Sixers, who won for only the fourth time in the last 15 games.

Kidd helps Nets end 9-game losing streak (AP)

This is why the New Jersey Nets won't just give Jason Kidd away. Kidd scored of seven of his nine points in the final 1:42 and added 11 assists as the Nets snapped a nine-game losing streak with an 87-80 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. Ignoring the distractions Kidd created a day earlier with his comments encouraging a trade, the Nets held the Bucks to 37.5 percent shooting and...

Wizards' Butler to miss at least one game
Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler missed Tuesday night's game against the Toronto Raptors with a strained left hip flexor. Butler also was expected to miss Washington's next game, at Toronto on Wednesday. He was hurt when he fell to the floor during an overtime loss against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. Wizards coach Eddie Jordan said Andray Blatche would start in Butler's place Tuesday. Butler is enjoying a career-best season, averaging highs of 21.9 points, 4.3 assists and 2.

Wizards' Butler to miss 1 game, maybe 2 (AP)
Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler missed Tuesday night's game against the Toronto Raptors with a strained left hip flexor. Butler also was expected to miss Washington's next game, at Toronto on Wednesday. He was hurt when he fell to the floor during an overtime loss against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday.

Kidd asks Nets for trade, misses shootaround
Jason Kidd says he wants to be traded, and New Jersey's All-Star point guard missed Tuesday's team shootaround. "We tried to make this work. We've found out it doesn't," Kidd told ESPN The Magazine on Monday. "It's time for us all to move on." The Nets, losers of nine in a row, were scheduled to play the Milwaukee Bucks at home Tuesday night. Nets president Rod Thorn did not immediately return a phone message Tuesday.

Suns' Hill, Bulls' Gordon, Deng sit out (AP)
Back spasms kept Phoenix forward Grant Hill out the Suns' game Sunday against the Chicago Bulls, who were again without leading scorers Ben Gordon and Luol Deng. Hill's problem arose Tuesday at Milwaukee in his first game back after missing nearly two weeks following an appendectomy. He then aggravated the condition on a fastbreak layup during the opening minutes of Friday's win at Cleveland.

Short-handed Bucks beat Wizards in OT (AP)

Mo Williams scored 25 points, including two key 3-pointers, and Charlie Bell added 22 as the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks beat the Washington Wizards 105-102 in overtime Sunday. The Bucks overcame a career-high 40 points from the Wizards' Caron Butler to earn their third victory in the last 10 games and avenge a 24-point home loss to the Wizards on Jan.

Raptors use 19-0 run to race past Bucks (AP)

Even Chris Bosh has a bad game every once in a while. It's just not likely to happen twice against the same team. Bosh, who scored one point the last time Toronto played Milwaukee, had 32 points Friday night to lead the Raptors to a 106-75 victory over the Bucks. Carlos Delfino added 18 points and the Raptors broke the game open with a 19-0 run in the third quarter.

Redd, Bogut lead Bucks by Pacers 104-92 (AP)

Michael Redd scored 37 points and Andrew Bogut had 17 points and 11 rebounds, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 104-92 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night. Redd scored 10 in the fourth quarter, playing every minute of the second half and 45 minutes overall as the Bucks won for only the second time in eight games.

Nash's season-high 37 rally Suns to win (AP)

Steve Nash would prefer to see his teammates do all the scoring. The Phoenix Suns star can still put up points when he needs to. Nash scored 15 of his season-high 37 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Suns past the Milwaukee Bucks 114-105 on Tuesday night. "It's not really my thing," said Nash, a guard better known for his passing.

Suns F Hill returns vs. Bucks (AP)
Phoenix Suns forward Grant Hill was back in the starting lineup Tuesday night, less than two weeks after undergoing an appendectomy. "He'll start," Suns coach Mike D'Antoni said before the Suns played the Milwaukee Bucks. "He's ready to go. There's no medical reason for him not to play. He could be a little tired." Hill had the surgery Jan.

Harrington's 27 help Warriors by Bucks (AP)

Playing its fourth game in five nights, Golden State had plenty of energy to again dominate Milwaukee. Al Harrington scored 27 points, Andris Biedrins added 20 and the Warriors beat the Bucks 119-99 on Saturday night. "We shared the basketball," Harrington said of his team's 25 assists on 43 field goals.

Barnes can't play due to inactive list snafu
Golden State forward Matt Barnes was ruled ineligible Saturday night against Milwaukee because of an error made when the Warriors turned in their active and inactive lists. Barnes was not placed on either list when the team turned them in before the game. Instead, guard Mickael Pietrus was named on both lists, and was eligible to play. Barnes has played in 36 games, starting 12, and is averaging 7.7 points. He was not on the bench during the game.

Barnes ineligible for Warriors' game (AP)
Golden State forward Matt Barnes was ruled ineligible Saturday night against Milwaukee because of an error made when the Warriors turned in their active and inactive lists. Barnes was not placed on either list when the team turned them in before the game. Instead, guard Mickael Pietrus was named on both lists, and was eligible to play.

Bucks beat cold-shooting Hawks 87-80 (AP)

Andrew Bogut continued his recent tear with 21 points, 10 rebounds and four blocked shots and the Milwaukee Bucks beat cold-shooting Atlanta 87-80 on Wednesday night. The Hawks, losers of 18 of their last 20 in Milwaukee, failed to hit a field goal for more than 12 minutes spanning the third and fourth quarters, missing 13 straight shots before Anthony Johnson hit a 3-pointer with 1:04 left.

Williams helps Jazz win fourth straight (AP)

Utah's defense went from uninspired to impenetrable. The Jazz held Milwaukee to two field goals in the fourth quarter while rallying to beat the Bucks 98-87 Monday night. After shooting 57 percent through the first three quarters, the Bucks were 2-for-18 in the fourth and went the first 7:25 of the period without a field goal.

Kobe shakes off illness in Lakers' win (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 16 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter despite a viral upper respiratory infection, Andrew Bynum had 25 points and a career-high 17 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 110-105 Friday night for their season-high fifth straight victory. Bryant's under-the-weather performance wasn't quite as over-the-top or as significant as Michael Jordan's in Game 5...

Suns extend home dominance of Bucks (AP)

Steve Nash scored 26 of his season-high 35 points in the second half and the Suns beat the Milwaukee Bucks in Phoenix for the 20th consecutive time, 122-114, on Saturday night. Nash was 11-of-13 shooting, 4-of-5 of them 3s, in the final two quarters, showing no effect from the stomach flu that had kept him out of Thursday night's loss in Utah.

Bucks extend Heat's losing streak to 9 (AP)

Mo Williams scored a season-high 35 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 98-92 victory over Miami on Wednesday night, sending the Heat to their ninth straight loss. Dwyane Wade scored 34 points to lead Miami, which extended its longest losing streak since dropping 12 in a row in the 2001-02 season and also lost its eighth straight on the road.

Heat's Riley denies he may step aside (AP)
Pat Riley has no definitive plans to go anywhere, dismissing published reports that he was leaning toward vacating his coaching role with the Miami Heat after the season to focus on his front-office duties. Riley said before Miami's game Wednesday night against Milwaukee that he was being philosophical when talking about the dual roles he holds and potentially stepping aside.

Riley to leave Heat? Coach says it's not so
Pat Riley has no definitive plans to go anywhere, dismissing published reports that he was leaning toward vacating his coaching role with the Miami Heat after the season to focus on his front-office duties. Riley said before Miami's game Wednesday night against Milwaukee that he was being philosophical when talking about the dual roles he holds and potentially stepping aside. "I always re-evaluate," Riley said.

Bucks stretch road win streak to 4 games (AP)

Losing their best player hasn't hurt the Milwaukee Bucks. Of course, any improvement is a step forward for a last-place team. Charlie Bell and Mo Williams each scored 21 points and the Bucks beat the struggling Philadelphia 76ers 87-83 on Tuesday night. Milwaukee has won three of four since the calendar turned, including all three games away from home.

Bell, Bogut rally Bucks by Bobcats 93-89 (AP)

Reserve Charlie Bell scored 27 points and Andrew Bogut added 25, including a short hook shot with 19 seconds left, to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 93-89 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Sunday. Bogut's hoop capped Milwaukee's comeback from an