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Bulls' Deng testing wrist, is game-time decision

Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng (wrist) is a game-time decision for Saturday night's contest against the Milwaukee Bucks, but sounds optimistic about a possible return.

Deng has 21 in return, Bulls top Bucks (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 21 points and had 13 assists and Luol Deng added 21 points in his return after missing seven games due to injury, as the Chicago Bulls easily beat the Milwaukee Bucks 113-90 Saturday night. Playing before a sellout Bradley Center crowd that seemed to be filled with more fans rooting for the Bulls, Deng scored on a layup from Rose just 76 seconds into the game.

Deng returns to Bulls' starting lineup vs. Bucks

Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng (wrist) started in Saturday night's contest against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Pistons' Knight breaks nose vs. Hornets (AP)
Brandon Knight broke his nose in the first quarter of the Detroit Pistons' game against the New Orleans Hornets on Saturday night. The rookie point guard, who had a career-high 26 points in Friday's win over Milwaukee, sustained the injury midway through the first quarter. While going for an offensive rebound, he was hit by teammate Greg Monroe's elbow.

Rose, Deng power Bulls in rout of Bucks
Derrick Rose scored 21 points and had 13 assists and Luol Deng added 21 points in his return after missing seven games due to injury, as the Chicago Bulls easily beat the Milwaukee Bucks 113-90 Saturday night.

Pistons snap 7-game skid behind rookie Knight

Rookie Brandon Knight scored a season-high 26 points, holding his own against Milwaukee's Brandon Jennings and helping the Detroit Pistons snap a seven-game losing streak with an 88-80 victory over the Bucks on Friday night.

Knight's 26 help Pistons end 7-game skid (AP)

Bucks beat Heat again despite James' 40 (AP)

The Miami Heat have the stars, the sun and South Beach. Somehow, the Milwaukee Bucks have bragging rights. Brandon Jennings scored 31 points, including three 3-pointers in a critical stretch of the fourth quarter, and Milwaukee beat Miami 105-97 on Wednesday night for the Bucks' second win over the Heat this season.

LeBron has huge first half in Milwaukee

Bucks rally past stunned Heat
Brandon Jennings scored 31 points, including three 3-pointers in a critical stretch of the fourth quarter, and Milwaukee beat Miami 105-97 on Wednesday night for the Bucks' second win over the Heat this season.

Bucks roll past skidding Pistons 103-82 (AP)

Brandon Jennings had 21 points, reserve Mike Dunleavy added a season-high 20 on 8-of-10 shooting and the Milwaukee Bucks rolled to a 103-82 victory over the skidding Detroit Pistons on Monday night. Drew Gooden shot 7 of 9 and scored 16 points for Milwaukee, including 10 straight early in the third quarter during a decisive 12-2 run to open the second half.

Jennings, Bucks romp over skidding Pistons

The Lakers rookie guard is expected to play tonight against Milwaukee.

Undermanned Bucks keep Lakers struggling

Drew Gooden scored 23 points and the undermanned Milwaukee Bucks made sure the Lakers' road struggles continued, beating Los Angeles 100-89 on Saturday night.

Bucks drop Lakers to 1-7 on road (AP)

Drew Gooden scored 23 points and the undermanned Milwaukee Bucks made sure the Lakers' road struggles continued, beating Los Angeles 100-89 on Saturday night. Kobe Bryant scored 27 for the Lakers, who are 1-7 on the road this season. Ersan Ilyasova and Mike Dunleavy added 15 points each for the Bucks, who managed to beat the Lakers without two of their best players.

Balanced attack lifts Bucks over Lakers
Drew Gooden scored 23 points and the undermanned Milwaukee Bucks made sure the Lakers' road struggles continued, beating Los Angeles 100-89 on Saturday night.

Bucks swingman Jackson suspended one game

The NBA has suspended Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Stephen Jackson one game for verbal abuse of an official and failure to leave the court in a timely manner in Friday night's loss at Chicago.

Bucks swingman Jackson suspended 1 game (AP)
The NBA has suspended Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Stephen Jackson one game for verbal abuse of an official and failure to leave the court in a timely manner in Friday night's loss at Chicago. The league announced the suspension Saturday afternoon, a few hours before the Bucks were set to play the Los Angeles Lakers in Milwaukee.

Bucks' Jackson suspended one game
The NBA has suspended Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Stephen Jackson one game for verbal abuse of an official and failure to leave the court in a timely manner in Friday night's loss at Chicago.

Bulls' Gibson likely to play vs. Bucks; Deng iffy

Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson is expected to play Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks, but Luol Deng is "highly unlikely" to return.

Bulls bounce back behind Rose's 34 (AP)

Derrick Rose scored a season-high 34 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 107-100 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Rose outdueled Milwaukee counterpart Brandon Jennings, hitting 14 of 24 from the floor and scoring 18 of his points in the second half. Carlos Boozer had 20 points and 13 rebounds and Joakim Noah added 15 points and 16 rebounds as Chicago bounced back from its first home...

Rose scores season-high 34 as Bulls top Bucks

Derrick Rose scored a season-high 34 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 107-100 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.

Bucks' Bogut out 8-12 weeks with ankle injury

Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut is expected to miss 8-12 weeks with a fractured left ankle.

Bucks' Bogut out indefinitely with ankle injury

Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut is out indefinitely after fracturing his left ankle Wednesday night in Houston.

Bucks snap 11-game skid in Houston (AP)

Stephen Jackson and Brandon Jennings each scored 20 points, Ersan Ilyasova had a career-high 19 rebounds after Andrew Bogut sprained his left ankle, and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped an 11-game losing streak in Houston with a 105-99 victory over the Rockets on Wednesday night. Bogut left in the first quarter and did not return, but Milwaukee hit a season-high 14 shots from 3-point range to win in...

Bucks lose Bogut, win 1st in Houston since '99

Stephen Jackson and Brandon Jennings each scored 20 points, Ersan Ilyasova had a career-high 19 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped an 11-game losing streak in Houston with a 105-99 victory over the Rockets on Wednesday night.

Bucks C Bogut exits game with sprained ankle

Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut left in the first quarter of Wednesday night's game in Houston because of a sprained left ankle.

Johnson's 15 in 4th rally Hawks by Bucks (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 14 of his season-high 28 points in the fourth quarter, rallying the Atlanta Hawks to a 97-92 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. Josh Smith had 19 points and 13 rebounds, and Jeff Teague added 15 points in the opener of Atlanta's five-game road trip. Brandon Jennings had 21 points and 11 assists to lead Milwaukee, and Mike Dunleavy added 17 points.

Hawks clip Bucks after Johnson heats up in 4th

Joe Johnson scored 15 of his season-high 28 points in the fourth quarter, rallying the Atlanta Hawks to a 97-92 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night.

Bucks clamp down on Heat; win on road again

Brandon Jennings scored 23 points, Ersan Ilyasova added 16 off the bench and the Milwaukee Bucks held Miami to 37 percent shooting on the way to beating the Heat 91-82 on Sunday night.

Bucks stifle cold-shooting Heat 91-82 (AP)
Brandon Jennings scored 23 points, Ersan Ilyasova added 16 off the bench and the Milwaukee Bucks held Miami to 37 percent shooting on the way to beating the Heat 91-82 on Sunday night. It was the second straight road win for Milwaukee, which started the year 0-8 away from home. Andrew Bogut scored 13 points for the Bucks, who got 10 apiece from Shaun Livingston and Stephen Jackson.

Jennings, Bucks put away Heat
Brandon Jennings scored 23 points, Ersan Ilyasova added 16 off the bench and the Milwaukee Bucks held Miami to 37 percent shooting on the way to beating the Heat 91-82 on Sunday night.

Bucks rip sliding Knicks for 1st road victory

Brandon Jennings scored a season-high 36 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks won on the road for the first time this season by beating the New York Knicks 100-86 Friday night.

Jennings' 36 key Bucks to first road win (AP)

Brandon Jennings scored a season-high 36 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks won on the road for the first time this season by beating the New York Knicks 100-86 Friday night. The Bucks won for the sixth time in their last seven trips to New York, where they played better than a Knicks team that has lost five straight overall and heard frequent boos after turning the ball over or missing shots right...

Bucks' Jackson out after oversleeping (AP)
Mike Dunleavy and Luc Mbah a Moute are back from injuries for the Milwaukee Bucks, but Stephen Jackson sat out their game in New York after missing the morning shootaround. Dunleavy missed nine games with groin pain, while Mbah a Moute was sidelined with right knee tendinitis since Jan. 5. Jackson overslept Friday morning and coach Scott Skiles said he wouldn't play.

Brewer's season high lifts Nuggets past Bucks

Corey Brewer scored a season-high 22 points as the Denver Nuggets started their five-game road trip with 105-95 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.

Nuggets hand Bucks first home loss (AP)

Corey Brewer scored a season-high 22 points as the Denver Nuggets started their five-game road trip with 105-95 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. Brandon Jennings scored 12 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and first-round pick Tobias Harris came off the bench for 14 for the Bucks, who lost for the first time in five home games.

76ers beat Bucks, improve to 6-0 at home (AP)

Jrue Holiday scored 24 points and Andre Iguodala had 21 to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 94-82 on Monday and remain unbeaten at home. Everything is going right for the Sixers this season. They've won three straight, nine of 10 overall and already hold a four-game lead over the second-place New York Knicks in the Atlantic Division.

Dirk hits milestone as Carter, Mavs erase Bucks

Dirk Nowitzki went over 23,000 career points, Vince Carter had his highest-scoring game in Dallas and the Mavericks stretched their winning streak to four games with a 102-76 victory over Milwaukee on Friday night. The defending NBA champion Mavericks (7-5) are finally on a roll after an 0-3 start. Dallas has won its last five home games since lopsided losses on consecutive days there to open the...

Mavericks' Nowitzki reaches 23K-point plateau

Dirk Nowitzki reached 23,000 career points with the first of two free throws in the second quarter of Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks, becoming the 23rd player in NBA history to reach the milestone.

Nowitzki 23rd player to 23,000 points (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki is the 23rd NBA player to score 23,000 career points. The Dallas Mavericks star hit that mark with a free throw midway through the second quarter Friday night against Milwaukee. Nowitzki is in his 14th NBA season, all with the Mavericks. He was playing in his 1,005th career game, and recently made his 8,000th career field goal.

Bogut sits out with concussion-like symptoms

Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut is out of the lineup because of concussion-like symptoms.

Jennings, Jackson get Bucks past Pistons (AP)

Brandon Jennings scored 27 points and Stephen Jackson added 25 to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Detroit Pistons 102-93 on Thursday night. The Bucks improved to 4-0 at home and 4-6 overall, while the Pistons dropped to 2-9 with their sixth straight loss and fifth in a row on the road. Detroit last lost six straight from March 13-April 3, 2010.

Jennings, Bucks give Skiles career win No. 400

Brandon Jennings scored 27 points and Stephen Jackson added 25 to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Detroit Pistons 102-93 on Thursday night.

Bogut returns as Bucks slip by Spurs
After missing the last four games to attend to a personal family matter, Andrew Bogut finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds in the Milwaukee Bucks' 106-103 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night.

Jackson, Bogut lead Bucks over Spurs (AP)

Stephen Jackson had 34 points and eight assists in his best game since joining Milwaukee in an offseason trade, leading the Bucks to a 106-103 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night. Milwaukee also got a big lift from the return of center Andrew Bogut, who had 14 points and 11 rebounds after missing four games to return home to Australia for an undisclosed personal issue.

Jackson, Bucks top Spurs; Bogut returns
Stephen Jackson had 34 points and eight assists in his best game since joining Milwaukee in an offseason trade, leading the Bucks to a 106-103 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night.

Bogut returns to Bucks after four-game absence

Bucks center Andrew Bogut returned to the starting lineup Tuesday after missing four games to fly home to Australia for an undisclosed personal matter.

Bucks' Dunleavy (groin) out another 2-4 weeks

Bucks guard Mike Dunleavy is expected to miss another two to four weeks with a groin injury.

Report: Bucks' Bogut back with team
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut returned to the team Tuesday after rushing back to his native Australia due to a family illness, the Journal Sentinel reported.

Griffin helps Clippers hold off Bucks (AP)

Blake Griffin had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Caron Butler scored 20 points against the team he suffered a season-ending injury against last January, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the severely undermanned Milwaukee Bucks 92-86 on Saturday night. Chauncey Billups added 19 points for the Clippers in a chippy game that resulted in a combined 54 fouls, including a flagrant 1 against Milwaukee's...

Bucks C Bogut will return to team soon
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut will return to the NBA team as soon as he sorts out some family issues, his Australian-based manager said Sunday.

Nash hands out 17 assists in Suns' rout of Bucks

Steve Nash had 17 assists and 10 points in 27 minutes as the Phoenix Suns routed the weary Milwaukee Bucks 109-93 on Sunday night.

Agent: Bucks' Bogut hopes to return soon (AP)
Andrew Bogut's agent says the Milwaukee Bucks center will return to the NBA team as soon as he sorts out some family issues. Bruce Kaider told The Associated Press on Sunday he expects that to be soon. The agent says Bogut is completely fit, but the Aussie is in his hometown of Melbourne and dealing "with those things we all have to go through in life, certain personal issues that he is...

Agent: Bucks' Bogut hopeful of returning soon

Andrew Bogut's agent says the Milwaukee Bucks center will return to the NBA team as soon as he sorts out some family issues.

Suns continue home dominance of Bucks (AP)

Steve Nash had 17 assists and 10 points in 27 minutes as the Phoenix Suns routed the weary and short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 109-93 on Sunday night. The Suns beat the Bucks in Phoenix for the 24th straight time, the NBA's second-longest active streak behind San Antonio's 27 wins in a row at home over Golden State.

Agent: Bucks' Bogut returning to U.S. Sunday

Bucks center Andrew Bogut is returning to the United States on Sunday and is expected to be ready to play for Milwaukee on Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs, his agent, David Bauman, said.

Evans, Kings stun Bucks with furious comeback

Tyreke Evans made four free throws in the final minute to finish with 26 points, and Sacramento overcame a 21-point halftime deficit to stun the Milwaukee Bucks 103-100 on Thursday night hours after the Kings fired coach Paul Westphal.

Kings rally to win after firing Westphal (AP)

Kings C Hayes dislocates left shoulder (AP)
Sacramento Kings big man Chuck Hayes has dislocated his left shoulder and will be out indefinitely. Hayes extended his left arm and fouled Milwaukee center Drew Gooden in the second quarter Thursday night. His arm seemed to get tangled with Gooden and his shoulder popped out. Hayes lay on the floor writhing in pain for a few minutes, the arena falling so silent that his screams could be heard from...

Kings fire Westphal after 2-5 start (AP)
The Sacramento Kings have fired coach Paul Westphal after two-plus seasons and a 2-5 start so far. President of basketball operations Geoff Petrie made the announcement ahead of the team's home game against Milwaukee on Thursday night. Assistant coach Keith Smart, let go by the Golden State Warriors after one season, will serve as head coach against the Bucks.

Jefferson's 26 carry Jazz over Bucks (AP)

Al Jefferson scored a season-high 26 points to lead the Utah Jazz to an 85-73 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. Paul Millsap had 13 points and 12 rebounds and Gordon Hayward added 12 points for the Jazz. Hayward scored five points on back-to-back possessions and Millsap added a jumper on the next offensive set to clinch the game with 1:07 to play.

Bucks' Bogut leaves team for personal reasons

Andrew Bogut left the Milwaukee Bucks for undisclosed personal reasons and missed Tuesday night's game against the Utah Jazz.

Bogut leaves Bucks for personal reasons
Andrew Bogut left the Milwaukee Bucks for undisclosed personal reasons and missed Tuesday night's game against the Utah Jazz.

Gallinari leads Nuggets past Bucks (AP)
Danilo Gallinari scored a season-high 21 points, including a pair of free throws in the final seconds, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 91-86 on Monday night. Al Harrington added 17 points and Ty Lawson 16 for the Nuggets, who were playing their third game in as many nights. Stephen Jackson led Milwaukee with 17 points.

Jennings, Bucks dump Wizards, improve to 2-1

Brandon Jennings scored 15 of his 22 points in the second half to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 102-81 victory over the winless Washington Wizards on Friday night.

Jennings leads Bucks by winless Wizards (AP)

Brandon Jennings scored 15 of his 22 points in the second half to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 102-81 victory over the winless Washington Wizards on Friday night. Ersan Ilyasova had 16 points, and Carlos Delfino, who missed the first two games of the season with a sprained right wrist, added 15 off the bench for Milwaukee (2-1).

Wizards get technical for playing inactive Mason

Washington coach Flip Saunders got Roger Mason involved early Friday against Milwaukee.

Suns sign former All-Star G Redd (AP)
The Phoenix Suns have signed former All-Star guard Michael Redd to a one-year contract. Suns president of basketball operations Lon Babby said Thursday that Redd is a proven scorer. He averaged 20 points in 11 seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks. Redd was in the final season of a six-year, $91 million deal he signed with the Bucks in 2005.

Love's 31 points, 20 boards not enough
Rookie Jon Leuer converted a three-point play with 1:17 left, helping the Milwaukee Bucks hold off the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 98-95 victory in their home opener Tuesday night.

Bucks' Drew Gooden suspended 1 game
Bucks forward Drew Gooden will miss Milwaukee's first home game for his flagrant foul in the season opener.

Leuer helps Bucks hold off Timberwolves (AP)

Rookie Jon Leuer converted a three-point play with 1:17 left, helping the Milwaukee Bucks hold off the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 98-95 victory in their home opener Tuesday night. Brandon Jennings scored 24 points and Stephen Jackson added 16 for the Bucks, who were playing without forward Drew Gooden because of a suspension and several other key players because of injuries.

Bucks stave off Wolves for 1st victory of season

Milwaukee Bucks is seeking to win its home opener for the eighth time in nine seasons but will have to face the Minnesota Timberwolves without Drew Gooden.

Bucks F Gooden suspended 1 game for foul (AP)
Bucks forward Drew Gooden will miss Milwaukee's first home game for his flagrant foul in the season opener. The NBA said Tuesday that Gooden had been suspended without pay for that night's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Gooden was ejected late in the third quarter Monday for clocking Gerald Henderson in the head with his arm as the Bobcats guard attempted to make a driving layup...

Augustin, Walker helps Bobcats slip past Bucks

D.J. Augustin scored 19 points, rookie Kemba Walker added 13, including two free throws with 9.9 seconds remaining, and the Charlotte Bobcats erased a 14-point deficit to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 96-95 on Monday night in their season opener.

Bobcats come from 14 down to beat Bucks (AP)

Bucks' Gooden hits Henderson in head, ejected

Milwaukee forward Drew Gooden was ejected from the Bucks' game against the Bobcats in the third quarter Monday night after a flagrant foul.

Love puts up another big game
Michael Beasley made two free throws with 9.1 seconds left to lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to an 85-84 comeback victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night.

Bucks waive Marcus Lewis - Marcus Lewis (F) Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks have waived forward Marcus Lewis.

Bucks waive Ron Howard - Ron Howard (F) Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks have waived forward Ron Howard.

Wolves' Rubio, Barea to sit out preseason game

Ricky Rubio and J.J. Barea will miss the Minnesota Timberwolves' preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday to rest minor injuries for the regular season.

Rubio supplies seven assists in debut for Wolves

Ricky Rubio wowed an eager crowd with some slick passing in his NBA debut and Kevin Love had 21 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 117-96 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in their preseason opener on Saturday night.

Rubio wows crowd in Timberwolves debut (AP)

Williams scores 14 in debut for Wolves
Ricky Rubio wowed an eager crowd with some slick passing in his NBA debut and Kevin Love had 21 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 117-96 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in their preseason opener on Saturday night.

Milwaukee signs second-round draft pick Leuer

The Milwaukee Bucks have signed rookie forward Jon Leuer, their second-round draft pick.

Bucks match offer sheet on Mbah a Moute (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks have resigned free agent Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (look rih-SHARD' EHM'-bah ah-MOO'-tay) to a multiyear contract. General manager John Hammond announced the move Tuesday, saying the Bucks had matched an offer sheet to the restricted free agent from the Denver Nuggets. Terms were not disclosed.

Bucks re-sign Mbah a Moute to multiyear deal

The Milwaukee Bucks have resigned free agent Luc Richard Mbah a Moute to a multiyear contract.

Dunleavy watches Bucks' practice, waits to sign

Free agent guard Mike Dunleavy Jr. was at the Milwaukee Bucks' practice facility on Friday, but had to watch the team's first practice from courtside as he waited to sign his new deal.

Agent: Celtics to acquire Dooling
The Boston Celtics have a deal in place to acquire veteran guard Keyon Dooling in a trade with the Milwaukee Bucks, Dooling's agent tells The Associated Press.

Celtics to acquire G Dooling from Bucks (AP)
The Boston Celtics have a deal in place to acquire veteran guard Keyon Dooling in a trade with the Milwaukee Bucks, Dooling's agent tells The Associated Press. Agent Kenge Stevenson says the deal will not be official until Friday. NBA owners and players ratified a new collective bargaining agreement Thursday, the final step to ending the five-month lockout and paving the way for training camps...

Bucks G Livingston to play baseball? (AP)
A minor league basketball team in central Illinois says it has signed Milwaukee Bucks guard Shaun Livingston to play if the NBA season is lost to a labor dispute. Central Illinois Drive co-owner Scott Henderson said Thursday that Livingston will help promote the new Premier Basketball League team based in Bloomington, Ill.

Livingston signs with minor league team
A minor league basketball team in central Illinois says it has signed Milwaukee Bucks guard Shaun Livingston to play if the NBA season is lost to a labor dispute.

Agent: Bogut's deal with Australian team is off

The complications involved in securing the requisite insurance that would allow Andrew Bogut to play in Australia during the NBA lockout have scuttled any hope of a workable contract, according to his representative.

Bucks C Bogut won't play in Australia (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut says he won't play in Australia's National Basketball League during the NBA lockout because an insurance policy to cover his hefty contract couldn't be secured. Bogut's management tweeted Friday that they had been "unable to rectify the outstanding issues" of Bogut's insurance with the International Basketball Federation.

Insurance issue snarls Bogut's Australian move

Andrew Bogut's deal to play in Australia's basketball league during the NBA lockout is in limbo due to an insurance wrangle.

Bucks C Bogut might play in Australia (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut might join fellow Australian Patty Mills and play in the Australia's National Basketball League during the NBA lockout. Bogut has had talks with NBL teams in Sydney, Perth and Adelaide. At issue is a potential half-million dollar injury insurance policy to cover his hefty contract with the Bucks.

Bogut to play back home during lockout?
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut might join fellow Australian Patty Mills and play in the Australia's National Basketball League during the NBA lockout.

Bucks hire ex-star Moncrief as assistant coach

Former Milwaukee Bucks star Sidney Moncrief has joined the team as an assistant coach.

Rondo, Jackson set Oct. 1 deadline for decision

Decision time is approaching for NBA players mulling moves overseas.

Some players set deadline for overseas (AP)
Decision time is approaching for NBA players mulling moves overseas. More than a month into the lockout that appears far from a resolution, Boston guard Rajon Rondo, Milwaukee forward Stephen Jackson and Oklahoma City stars Kevin Durant and James Harden mingled with kids Friday at a high school gym in southeast Texas, part of a camp hosted by Thunder forward Kendrick Perkins.

Bucks draft-pick Leuer signs to play in Germany

Bucks second-round pick Jon Leuer, selected 40th overall in the June draft from the University of Wisconsin, has signed a contract to play with Skyliners Frankfurt in Germany, according to his agent.

Bucks draft-pick Leuer signs to play in Germany

Ray Patterson, who presided over one NBA title and four conference titles as president of the Bucks and Rockets, has died at the age of 89.

Former Bucks, Rockets president Patterson dies

Ray Patterson, who presided over one NBA title and four conference titles as president of the Bucks and Rockets, has died at the age of 89.

Ex-Rockets, Bucks prez Patterson dies (AP)
Ray Patterson, who presided over one NBA title and four conference titles as president of the Milwaukee Bucks and Houston Rockets, has died at the age of 89. Patterson's son, former Rockets general manager Steve Patterson, says his father died Wednesday evening at home in the Houston suburb of Sugar Land after a long battle with heart and lung diseases.

Ex-Rockets president Ray Patterson dies
Ray Patterson, who presided over one NBA title and four conference titles as president of the Milwaukee Bucks and Houston Rockets, has died at the age of 89.

Bogut to work as Australian national team coach

Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut will spend his time during the NBA lockout as assistant coach of the Australian national team that will face New Zealand in an Olympic qualifying series.

Bogut to be assistant coach for Aussies (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut will spend his time during the NBA lockout as assistant coach of the Australian national team that will face New Zealand in an Olympic qualifying series. Bogut hoped to play for Australia in the best-of-three series, the winner of which will qualify for the 2012 London games.

Report: Bucks talking to Moncrief for coach spot

The Milwaukee Bucks are in discussions with franchise icon Sidney Moncrief about returning to the team as an assistant coach, a person with direct knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press.

Moncrief may rejoin Bucks as assistant (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks are in discussions with franchise icon Sidney Moncrief about returning to the team as an assistant coach, a person with direct knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press. The person spoke to AP on the condition of anonymity because the deal has not been completed. The deal was reported by multiple media outlets, including Yahoo Sports and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,...

Porter interviews to be Wolves coach (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves have interviewed Terry Porter for their head coaching vacancy. A person with knowledge of the interview told The Associated Press that Porter interviewed on Monday. The person requested anonymity because the team was not commenting publicly on the search process. Porter has been a head coach twice before, in Milwaukee and Phoenix.

Stephen Jackson brings passion, good and bad, to the Milwaukee Bucks
Stephen Jackson's fire burns bright - and sometimes, out of control - but the Bucks got him for just that reason.

Bucks exercise option on PG Jennings (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks have exercised contract options on Brandon Jennings and forward Larry Sanders. The team has announced that it picked up the fourth-year option on Jennings, who averaged 16.2 points, 4.8 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 63 games last season. Jennings was the No. 10 overall pick in the 2009 draft.

Jackson hopes to add attitude to Bucks (AP)

Stephen Jackson says he's misunderstood, thanks to a steady stream of outbursts on the court and his involvement in the infamous 2004 Pacers-Pistons brawl. That doesn't mean he's going soft. The veteran shooting guard promises to bring some attitude to Milwaukee after a three-way draft day trade brought him to the Bucks.

Bucks get Jon Leuer in Round 2 - Jon Leuer (F) Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks selected F Jon Leuer with the 40th pick in the draft.

Bobcats' Jackson to Bucks in 3-team deal (AP)
A person familiar with the deal says the Bobcats have agreed to send top scorer Stephen Jackson to the Milwaukee Bucks in a three-way deal involving the Sacramento Kings that gives Charlotte two picks in the top nine of the NBA draft. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the trade has yet to be finalized or approved by the NBA.

Report: Three-team deal before NBA draft
The Milwaukee Bucks are set to obtain guard Stephen Jackson from the Charlotte Bobcats after agreeing in principle to a three-team trade that gives Charlotte the seventh pick in Thursday night's NBA Draft, Yahoo! Sports reported.

Sources: Cats' Jackson to Bucks in 3-team deal

The Milwaukee Bucks have agreed in principle to a three-team trade with the Sacramento Kings and the Charlotte Bobcats, multiple sources said Thursday.

Sources: Bucks listening to deals for No. 10 pick

The Milwaukee Bucks are listening to offers for the 10th pick in Thursday's NBA draft and are open to making it part of a bigger deal, league sources say.

Bucks to let Pistons interview Sampson (AP)
A person with direct knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the Milwaukee Bucks have given the Detroit Pistons permission to interview assistant Kelvin Sampson for their vacant head coaching job. The person requested anonymity because of the confidential nature of the Pistons' search.

Report: Pistons can interview Sampson
A person with direct knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the Milwaukee Bucks have given the Detroit Pistons permission to interview assistant Kelvin Sampson for their vacant head coaching job.

Burks, Brooks miss Bobcats workout (AP)
Injuries to two top prospects have put a damper on the Charlotte Bobcats' large pre-draft workout. Alec Burks of Colorado and Marshon Brooks of Providence sat out Sunday's 12-player, two-session audition. The Bobcats say Burks dislocated his shoulder working out for Milwaukee on Saturday and Brooks twisted an ankle Friday auditioning for New York.

Jennings, Bucks get past Thunder in OT (AP)

Brandon Jennings scored 16 points and the Milwaukee Bucks sent Michael Redd into free agency with a victory by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 110-106 in overtime Wednesday night. Jennings outscored the Thunder 8-2 in the final 2:21 of the game, hitting the go-ahead reverse layup with 56.8 seconds left and then hitting two free throws to put the game away.

Thunder fall in OT, earn No. 4 seed
Brandon Jennings scored 16 points and the Milwaukee Bucks sent Michael Redd into free agency with a victory by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 110-106 in overtime Wednesday night.

Thunder fall in OT, earn No. 4 seed
Brandon Jennings scored 16 points and the Milwaukee Bucks sent Michael Redd into free agency with a victory by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 110-106 in overtime Wednesday night.

Andrew Bogut of Milawukee Bucks has surgery to clean out previously injured elbow

Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut had arthroscopic surgery Tuesday to remove loose particles and scar tissue from his right elbow.

Bucks' Bogut has surgery on right elbow (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut had arthroscopic surgery Tuesday to remove loose particles and scar tissue from his right elbow. The team announced the surgery in a brief statement. The procedure was performed by renowned orthopedist Dr. James Andrews in Gulf Breeze, Fla. Bogut averaged 12.8 points and a career-high 11.1 rebounds in 65 games this season.

Trail Blazers sign C Barron (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed center Earl Barron for the rest of the season. Barron has played parts of five seasons with Miami, New York, Phoenix and Milwaukee. He has averaged 5.2 points and 3.6 rebounds, appearing in 108 games, including 27 starts. This season the 7-foot, 250-pound center has played for both the Suns and the Bucks.

Michael Redd might be done with Milwaukee Bucks, but not NBA

Michael Redd knows his time with the Milwaukee Bucks likely will come to an end Wednesday night. He doesn't see the clock running out on his career anytime soon.

Redd knows time with Bucks nearing end (AP)
Michael Redd knows his time with the Milwaukee Bucks likely will come to an end Wednesday night. He doesn't see the clock running out on his career anytime soon. Despite two separate injuries to his left knee that have allowed him to play only sporadically off the bench since he returned late last month, Redd says he "absolutely" still believes he can be a regular contributor in the...

Bucks' Gooden has first triple-double
Even after his first career triple-double, Milwaukee Bucks big man Drew Gooden knows he'll never be mistaken for Magic Johnson.

Gooden's 1st triple-double gets Bucks past Cavs

Drew Gooden had his first career triple-double and John Salmons scored 32 points as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-101 on Saturday.

Gooden's triple-double lifts Bucks (AP)

Drew Gooden had his first career triple-double and John Salmons scored 32 points as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-101 on Saturday. Gooden had 15 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists for the Bucks, hitting double-digits in all three stat categories in the middle of the third quarter.

Milwaukee Bucks shelve Andrew Bogut with elbow surgery on tap

Bucks center Andrew Bogut will miss the last four games of the season because of pain in his right elbow.

Bogut needs surgery on right elbow
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut will miss the last four games of the season because of pain in his right elbow.

Wade doubtful Wednesday vs. Bucks
Heat guard Dwyane Wade is expected to miss Wednesday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks because of bruised right thigh.

Dwyane Wade misses shootaround, 'doubtful' to play

Heat guard Dwyane Wade is expected to miss Wednesday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks because of a bruised right thigh.

Wade-less Heat lose, fall0.5-game behind Celtics

John Salmons scored 17 points, Luc Richard Mbah a Moute added 14 points and 12 rebounds, and even while being officially eliminated from postseason contention the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Miami Heat 90-85 on Wednesday night.

Bucks drop Wade-less Heat to 3rd in East (AP)

Wade-less Heat fall to Bucks
John Salmons scored 17 points, Luc Richard Mbah a Moute added 14 points and 12 rebounds, and even while being officially eliminated from postseason contention the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Miami Heat 90-85 on Wednesday night.

Magic top Bucks to help wrap up East's 4th seed

Dwight Howard had 18 points and 17 rebounds, Jameer Nelson scored 17 and the Orlando Magic beat the Milwaukee Bucks 78-72 on Tuesday night.

Magic clinch East's No. 4 seed with win (AP)
Dwight Howard had 18 points and 17 rebounds, Jameer Nelson scored 17 and the Orlando Magic beat the Milwaukee Bucks 78-72 on Tuesday night. Coupled with Atlanta's 97-90 loss to San Antonio, the Magic clinched the No. 4 seed for the Eastern Conference playoffs. Orlando won three of four in the season series to improve to 16-5 in its last 21 meetings against the Bucks.

Jennings not happy with Bucks
Brandon Jennings took some time to vent Friday after the Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.

Wade could miss time with thigh bruise
Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade could miss Wednesday night's home contest against Milwaukee after suffering what the team is calling a 'right lateral thigh contusion' during Sunday's win over the Nets.

Jennings scores 9 in OT to lift Bucks past Sixers

Brandon Jennings scored nine of his 13 points in overtime and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 93-87 on Saturday night.

Jennings leads Bucks by 76ers in OT (AP)

Brandon Jennings scored nine of his 13 points in overtime and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 93-87 on Saturday night. Jennings redeemed himself after missing a 3-pointer at the regulation buzzer that would've won it, helping keep the Bucks very faint playoff hopes alive and snapping Philadelphia's three-game winning streak.

Pacers push Bucks to edge of elimination (AP)

Danny Granger scored 17 points and the Indiana Pacers beat Milwaukee 89-88 on Friday night, solidifying their playoff position while pushing the Bucks to the brink of elimination in the Eastern Conference race. The Bucks trailed the entire second half but could have won in the closing seconds, when Drew Gooden missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer.

Pacers edge Bucks, tighten grip on No. 8 seed

Brandon Jennings scored 25 points, Andrew Bogut and Drew Gooden both had double-doubles and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Toronto Raptors 104-98 on Wednesday night. Gooden had 22 points and 11 rebounds and Bogut had 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Bucks, who had lost three of their previous four games.

Short-handed Bobcats rally to stun Bucks (AP)

Gerald Henderson scored the final seven points, including the go-ahead jumper with 22 seconds left, and the short-handed Charlotte Bobcats staged an unlikely comeback to beat the mistake-prone Milwaukee Bucks 87-86 on Monday night. Starting with no available centers before losing their top two point guards to injuries, the Bobcats remained in playoff contention after Brandon Jennings missed two...

Henderson lifts Bobcats past Bucks in final ticks

Gerald Henderson scored the final seven points, including the go-ahead jumper with 22 seconds left, and the short-handed Charlotte Bobcats staged an unlikely comeback to beat the mistake-prone Milwaukee Bucks 87-86 on Monday night.

Rose buries Bucks to pick up Bulls late in fourth

Derrick Rose hit three straight shots in the final two minutes, rallying the Chicago Bulls to a 95-87 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.

Rose's 30 and 17 help Bulls rally (AP)

Derrick Rose hit three straight shots in the final two minutes, rallying the Chicago Bulls to a 95-87 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. Rose scored 30 points and had a career-high 17 assists, and nearly single-handedly brought the Bulls from behind with the clock winding down. With Chicago trailing 87-83, Rose hit a pair of free throws, then fed Joakim Noah for a fast-break dunk...

Michael Redd returning to Milwaukee Bucks after missing 14 months

Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Redd will suit up against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night and may play his first NBA game in more than 14 months.

Redd may play first game in 14 months (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Redd will suit up against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night and may play his first NBA game in more than 14 months. Redd tore ligaments in his left knee each of the previous two seasons, most recently in January 2010 just 18 games after he returned from his previous knee injury.

Rose rallies Bulls to a win over Bucks
Derrick Rose hit three straight shots in the final two minutes, rallying the Chicago Bulls to a 95-87 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.

Bucks continue climb, beat Knicks
Maybe the Milwaukee Bucks shouldn't limit their focus to trying to catch the No. 8 seed.

Bucks' Jennings scores 37 as Knicks' skid hits 5

Brandon Jennings scored a season-high 37 points, 16 during Milwaukee's second straight dominant start against New York, and the Bucks sent the Knicks to their fifth consecutive loss with a 102-96 victory Friday night. Andrew Bogut added 21 points and 17 rebounds for the Bucks, who won for the third time in four games and pulled within two games of Indiana for the final playoff spot in the...

Kings win, damage Bucks' fading playoff hopes

Marcus Thornton scored 27 points, Beno Udrih added 25 and the Sacramento Kings beat Milwaukee 97-90 Wednesday night to damage the Bucks' fading playoff hopes.

Kings damage Bucks' fading playoff hopes (AP)

Marcus Thornton scored 27 points, Beno Udrih added 25 and the Sacramento Kings beat Milwaukee 97-90 Wednesday night to damage the Bucks' fading playoff hopes. Milwaukee (28-42) fell three games behind Indiana for the eighth and final spot in the Eastern Conference with 12 left to play. Sacramento has won two of three on this five-game road trip and rebounded from an ugly 40-point loss to...

Bucks PF Gooden returns vs. Kings (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks forward Drew Gooden is active for Wednesday night's game against the Sacramento Kings for the first time in six weeks because of left foot plantar fasciitis. Kings point guard Tyreke Evans is expected to return from the same injury Friday. Both players have been treated by a Los Angeles-based orthopedic specialist.

Michael Redd of Milwaukee Bucks practices, eyes Friday night return to lineup

Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Redd participated in practice Tuesday and is planning to play Friday in New York after missing the last 14 months following knee surgery.

Bucks' Redd says he's near return
Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Redd participated in practice Tuesday and is planning to play Friday in New York after missing the last 14 months following knee surgery.

Knicks fall to 7-8 since 'Melo deal
Both the New York Knicks and the Milwaukee Bucks are feeling pressure. Only the Bucks appear to be thriving on it with time dwindling in their injury-filled season.

Delfino's 30 help Bucks hold off Knicks (AP)

Carlos Delfino scored a career-high 30 points and Brandon Jennings finished an assist short of a triple-double to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 100-95 victory over the struggling New York Knicks on Sunday. Jennings had 14 points and 11 rebounds to go with nine assists and Milwaukee built a 23-point first quarter lead only to watch it evaporate in a half-court struggle.

Delfino's 8 3s help Bucks end skid (AP)

Carlos Delfino scored 26 points, making a career-high eight 3-pointers, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the New Jersey Nets 110-95 on Friday night to halt a three-game losing streak. John Salmons added 25 points to help the Bucks, who still cling to hopes they can reach the playoffs for the second consecutive season.

Howard's 31 points, 22 boards spur Magic in OT

Dwight Howard had 31 points and 22 rebounds to lead the Orlando Magic to a 93-89 overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night that wrapped up a winning five-game road trip.

Andrew Bogut of Milwaukee sidelined vs. Orlando Magic with migraine

Bucks center Andrew Bogut will sit out Milwaukee's game Wednesday night against the Orlando Magic because of a migraine headache.

Johnson shines as Atlanta clobbers Milwaukee

Joe Johnson scored 36 points -- 28 in the first half -- and the Atlanta Hawks romped to a 110-85 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in a makeup game Tuesday night.

Johnson scores 36 as Hawks rout Bucks (AP)

Joe Johnson came out sporting a new look. If his teammates have their way, he won't be changing it anytime soon. Wearing a black headband, Johnson scored 36 points -- 28 in the first half -- and the Atlanta Hawks romped to a 110-85 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in a makeup game Tuesday night. Johnson donned the headband to protect the back of his scalp after undergoing a procedure to treat a...

Johnson's huge 2nd half powers Hawks
Sporting a new look, Joe Johnson scored 36 points - 28 in the first half - and the Atlanta Hawks romped to a 110-85 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in a makeup game Tuesday night.

Atlanta Hawks' Al Horford (sore ankle) to play vs. Milwaukee Bucks

All-Star center Al Horford is back in the lineup for the Atlanta Hawks.

Celtics allow franchise-low 56 points (AP)

Ray Allen scored 17 points in just three quarters and the Boston Celtics set a franchise record for fewest points allowed in the shot clock era, routing the Milwaukee Bucks 87-56 on Sunday. It was the lowest score against the Celtics since they beat the Milwaukee Hawks 62-57 at Providence, R.I., on Feb.

Bucks get only 22 points in first half
Ray Allen scored 17 points in just three quarters and the Boston Celtics set a franchise record for fewest points allowed in the shot clock era, routing the Milwaukee Bucks 87-56 on Sunday.

Bucks beat Sixers for third straight win (AP)

Andrew Bogut scored 17 points and Luc Richard Mbah a Moute had 14 points, 12 rebounds and five steals to lift the Milwaukee Bucks to a 102-74 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. The Bucks have been the worst-shooting, lowest-scoring team in the NBA, but were anything but for a third straight game to match their season-best winning streak.

Milwaukee Bucks C Andrew Bogut: NBA Players would welcome concussion policy

Former No. 1 draft pick Andrew Bogut is among several players who say they would welcome a formal NBA policy on handling concussions.

Cleveland Cavaliers' Baron Davis leaves team following death of grandmother

Cavaliers guard Baron Davis will not play against Milwaukee following the death of his grandmother.

Bucks roll past Davis-less Cavaliers (AP)

Brandon Jennings and Earl Boykins each scored 18 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 110-90 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. Boykins had all of his points in the first half, then Jennings scored 14 in the third quarter as Milwaukee enjoyed its second blowout in two days, thanks to 55.1 percent shooting.

Bogut returns to help Bucks beat back Wizards

Brandon Jennings scored 23 points and Andrew Bogut had 14 points, nine rebounds amd seven assists in his first game back after an injury to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Washington Wizards 95-76 on Tuesday night. John Salmons had 22 points for the Bucks, who ended a two-game losing streak. Jennings scored 10 points in the third quarter and the Bucks led 75-52 after three.

Andray Blatche of Washington Wizards leaves game with sprained shoulder

Wizards forward Andray Blatche left Washington's game against the Milwaukee Bucks with a sprained right shoulder around the 9-minute mark of the first quarter Tuesday night.

Andrew Bogut of Milwaukee Bucks returns to starting lineup

Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut is expected to return to the starting lineup tonight against the Washington Wizards after missing three games with a muscle strain in his left ribcage area.

Short-handed Celtics top Bucks for 5th straight

Paul Pierce scored 23 points and Kevin Garnett added 14 points and 11 rebounds, lifting the Boston Celtics over the Milwaukee Bucks, 89-83 on Sunday night for their fifth straight win. The Celtics (46-15) held Milwaukee without a field goal in the final 3 1/2 minutes, proving they have no problem closing out games even with just nine players dressed.

Suns use 19-0 run to blow past Bucks (AP)

Channing Frye scored 20 points and the Phoenix Suns used a blistering 19-0 run in the third quarter to flip a deficit into a big lead in a 102-88 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. The Suns are chasing Memphis for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference and are just a half-game back after winning 12 of their last 16.

Phoenix Suns without guard Vince Carter (dizziness) against Milwaukee Bucks

Phoenix Suns guard Vince Carter is sitting out against the Milwaukee Bucks because of dizziness following a collision with teammate Channing Frye.

Suns G Carter won't play vs. Bucks (AP)
Phoenix Suns guard Vince Carter is sitting out against the Milwaukee Bucks because of dizziness following a collision with teammate Channing Frye. Carter and Frye collided in the third quarter of Phoenix's 115-103 loss to Boston on Wednesday night. Acquired from Orlando in a five-player trade in December, Carter is averaging 14.1 points and 4.2 rebounds in 52 games this season, his 13th in the...

Hamilton returns to Pistons lineup but Bucks win

Brandon Jennings scored 21 points, making the clinching free throws with 5.9 seconds left and leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 92-90 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. Detroit's Richard Hamilton emerged from coach John Kuester's doghouse to score 10 points in 26 minutes off the bench, but missed his first four shots and his final eight attempts.

Richard Hamilton of Detroit Pistons to return after missing 10 games

Richard Hamilton, who has been in a dispute with the Detroit Pistons, will play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.

Pistons' Hamilton to play Tuesday
Richard Hamilton, who has been in a dispute with the Detroit Pistons, will play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.

Andrew Bogut of Milwaukee Brewers to miss at least a week with strained muscle

Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut will miss at least a week with a muscle strain in his ribcage area, coach Scott Skiles said Tuesday.

Injured Bogut to miss at least one week
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut will miss at least a week with a muscle strain in his ribcage area, coach Scott Skiles said Tuesday.

Deng, Rose power surging Bulls by Bucks (AP)

With Joakim Noah back in the lineup, the Chicago Bulls are starting to feel pretty good about themselves. Fueled by Noah's 17 rebounds and Luol Deng's 19 points, the Bulls pulled away from the Milwaukee Bucks for an 83-75 win on Saturday night. Chicago has won six of seven to improve to 15-4 since Jan.

Bulls pull away from Bucks to win 6th of last 7

Luol Deng scored 19 points, Derrick Rose had 17 and the surging Chicago Bulls beat the Milwaukee Bucks 83-75 on Saturday night.

'Melo debut best Knicks rating since '95 (AP)
Carmelo Anthony's Knicks debut drew the highest rating for a regular-season game on MSG network since Michael Jordan's famed "double-nickel" game 16 years ago. The Knicks said their 114-108 victory over Milwaukee on Wednesday earned a 6.75 household rating, easily topping the previous high this season, a 3.61 for the Boston Celtics' visit Dec.

Anthony scores 27 in debut as Knicks win (AP)

Carmelo Anthony's debut on the big stage was a huge hit. Anthony had 27 points and 10 rebounds, hitting a pair of clutch buckets down the stretch in front of a crowd that cheered his every move as New York beat the Milwaukee Bucks 114-108 on Wednesday night in his Knicks debut. Anthony made only 10 of 25 shots but was at his best in the closing minutes, helping New York hold on after fellow...

Bucks bump Wolves as Love keeps streak alive

Brandon Jennings scored 27 points and made five free throws down the stretch to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 94-88 victory over the Minnesota on Tuesday night.

Injured guard Michael Redd joins practice with Milwaukee Bucks

Michael Redd rejoined the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday with a new perspective for the game.

Injured G Redd joins Bucks for practice
Michael Redd rejoined the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday with a new perspective for the game.

Anthony scores 38, Nuggets beat Bucks (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 38 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the Denver Nuggets over the Milwaukee Bucks 94-87 on Wednesday night in the final game for both teams before the All-Star break. Anthony shook off a sore right shoulder after being hit in Monday night's loss to Houston to go 16 of 30 from the field and leave a lasting impression before heading to Los Angeles.

Nuggets send Bucks to 8th loss in last 10 games

Michael Redd is expected to rejoin the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday in his latest effort to return from a severe knee injury.

Redd should return to Bucks next week
Michael Redd is expected to rejoin the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday in his latest effort to return from a severe knee injury.

Redd expected to rejoin Bucks on Monday (AP)
Michael Redd is expected to rejoin the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday in his latest effort to return from a severe knee injury. Redd last played 13 months ago when he tore both the ACL and MCL in his left knee in Los Angeles. Redd hasn't been with the team this season, opting to rehabilitate in Columbus, Ohio.

Delfino hits 7 3s as Bucks rout Clippers (AP)

Carlos Delfino scored 21 of his 26 points in the second half and made a career-high seven 3-pointers to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 102-78 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. Everyone pitched in for the short-handed Bucks, who came in losers of seven of the last eight. John Salmons added 16 points and tied a career-high with 12 assists for Milwaukee, Brandon Jennings scored 20...

Pacers improve to 7-1 under Vogel (AP)

Danny Granger scored 14 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter to help the Indiana Pacers snap a six-game losing streak to the Milwaukee Bucks with a 103-97 victory on Saturday night. Darren Collison added 22 points as the Pacers improved to 7-1 since Frank Vogel took over as the interim coach on Jan.

Zach Randolph (ankle) out, Rudy Gay (toe) in for Memphis Grizzlies

Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph, the team's leading scorer and rebounder, is sitting out Friday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks with a sprained right ankle.

Grizzlies' Randolph out vs. Bucks (AP)
Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph, the team's leading scorer and rebounder, is sitting out Friday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks with a sprained right ankle. Randolph, who averages 20.2 points and 13.2 rebounds, injured the ankle near the end of the Grizzlies' 105-101 overtime win at Oklahoma City on Tuesday night.

Banged-up Wizards snap losing skid, top Bucks

Nick Young scored a flashy 26 points, JaVale McGee had 16 points and 17 rebounds, and the Washington Wizards broke an eight-game losing streak Wednesday night with a 100-85 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Young had a flying one-handed baseline dunk in the first half and scored 11 points in the 16-4 run that gave the Wizards a 20-point lead early in the third quarter.

Bucks extend Raptors' road skid to 10 (AP)

John Salmons returned to the starting lineup for the first time in three weeks and scored 17 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 92-74 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. Corey Maggette added 16 points and nine rebounds for Milwaukee, which snapped its four-game losing streak. Toronto lost its 10th straight road game.

Injured Pistons G Hamilton out vs. Spurs (AP)
One game after his benching ended, Detroit's Richard Hamilton is sitting out Tuesday night's matchup with San Antonio because of a sore right groin. Hamilton scored 15 points in 20 minutes Saturday at Milwaukee, his first action since Jan. 10 after he was benched and even deactivated for Friday night's home game against New Jersey.

Pierce, Allen, Durant in 3-point contest (AP)
Paul Pierce will defend his 3-point shootout title against a field that includes fellow Boston Celtics All-Star Ray Allen and NBA scoring leader Kevin Durant of Oklahoma City. Allen is on the verge of becoming the career leader in 3-pointers made. He won the title 10 years ago while playing for Milwaukee.

Rip scores 15 in return as Pistons down Bucks

Reserve Richard Hamilton scored 15 points in his first action since Jan. 10 and Tracy McGrady added 20, leading the Detroit Pistons over the Milwaukee Bucks 89-78 on Saturday night. Less than 24 hours after he said he thought he'd played his last game for Detroit because he was inactive in a win on Friday night, Hamilton looked much more like the sharpshooter who helped the Pistons win a title...

Ellis, late burst lead Warriors past sliding Bucks

Monta Ellis and Stephen Curry combined for 15 points in the final 4:38, and the Golden State Warriors rallied to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 100-94 on Thursday night.

Ellis helps Warriors rally past Bucks (AP)

Monta Ellis and Stephen Curry combined for 15 points in the final 4:38 and the Golden State Warriors rallied to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 100-94 Thursday night. Ellis hit a jumper with 17.3 seconds left to put the Warriors up by four. He scored 24 points to lead Golden State, which won its second straight after a four-game losing streak.

Bucks' skid in Phoenix extends to 23 (AP)

Marcin Gortat had 19 points and 11 rebounds and the Suns beat icy Milwaukee 92-77 on Wednesday night for the Bucks' 23rd consecutive loss in Phoenix. The depleted Bucks, with Andrew Bogut a game-time scratch because of a bruised knee and Drew Gooden out four to six weeks for foot surgery, shot a season-low 31 percent and had to heat up in the fourth quarter to get the number that high.

Drew Gooden of Milwaukee Bucks out 4-6 weeks with foot issues

Bucks forward Drew Gooden will be sidelined four to six weeks because of lingering problems with plantar fasciitis in his left foot.

Griffin, Clips run home win streak to 9 (AP)

Blake Griffin had 32 points and 11 rebounds for his 39th double-double, and the Los Angeles Clippers withstood a fourth-quarter challenge to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 105-98 Monday night for their ninth straight home win. The Clippers tied the third-longest consecutive home victory streak in franchise history set when the team was known as the Buffalo Braves and won nine in a row from Oct.

Jennings returns, Bucks beat Nets 91-81 (AP)

Andrew Bogut had 17 points and 18 rebounds and Brandon Jennings had two points in his return after missing 19 games because of a broken foot to help the Milwaukee Bucks win their third consecutive game, 91-81 over the New Jersey Nets on Saturday night. Jennings missed all three shots he took but made a pair of free throws and had one assist in 11 minutes in a game where Green Bay quarterback Aaron...

Bucks G Brandon Jennings returns from 19-game absence

Milwaukee Bucks scoring leader Brandon Jennings returned to action Saturday night after missing 19 games because of a broken left foot.

Bucks win in OT, Raptors' slide hits 10 (AP)

Andrew Bogut figured his Milwaukee Bucks were owed a lucky bounce. They got a big one Friday night. Corey Maggette hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer in the final minute of overtime and the Bucks beat Toronto 116-110, handing the Raptors their 10th straight loss. Maggette's decisive basket bounced on the rim, leaving him anxiously watching and waiting for it to fall through.

Maggette, Bucks hand Raptors 10th straight loss

Corey Maggette hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer in the final minute of overtime and the Milwaukee Bucks beat Toronto 116-110 on Friday night, handing the Raptors their 10th straight loss.

Down 11 in 4th, depleted Bucks top Hawks (AP)

Earl Boykins scored 11 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied from an 11-point deficit to start the period and beat the Atlanta Hawks 98-90 on Wednesday night. The short-handed Bucks, missing three starters, went on a 22-3 run to start the fourth and stopped Atlanta's road winning streak at six, one short of a franchise record.

Boykins rallies Bucks past Hawks in 4th quarter

Earl Boykins scored 11 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied from an 11-point deficit to start the period and beat the Atlanta Hawks 98-90 on Wednesday night.

Hawks' Horford, Williams set to return (AP)
Atlanta Hawks coach Larry Drew says Al Horford and Marvin Williams are back from their injuries. Horford missed two games with a sprained right ankle, while Williams had a back bruise that cost him 11 games. Drew says both will play Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. Milwaukee, meanwhile, is still missing Brandon Jennings (left foot surgery), John Salmons (right hip) and Drew Gooden (left...

Bucks sign G Temple to 10-day contract (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed guard Garrett Temple to a 10-day contract. The 24-year-old Temple has appeared in 30 games with San Antonio, Houston and Sacramento over the last two seasons, averaging 4.6 points and 1.1 rebounds in a little under 12 minutes. The Bucks have struggled with injuries to starters Brandon Jennings (left foot), John Salmons (right hip) and Drew Gooden (left foot).

Kurt Thomas scores 22, helps Bulls win (AP)

Kurt Thomas scored 22 points and Derrick Rose added 21 points and 10 assists to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 92-83 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. Thomas scored his most points since Jan. 25, 2005. He also had nine rebounds and five assists in the win. Chris Douglas-Roberts scored a season-high 30 points, one shy of his career high, for the Bucks.

Bogut, Bucks extend Cavs' losing streak to 15

Andrew Bogut scored 23 points, Corey Maggette added 20 and the Milwaukee Bucks took their turn beating up Cleveland with a 102-88 win Friday night over the horrible Cavaliers, who lost their 15th straight with no end to their streak in sight.

Cavs lose 15th straight, 102-88 to Bucks (AP)

Cavs owner tweets about team's troubles (AP)
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert is promising changes to his troubled team on his Twitter account. Gilbert, who famously used social media to criticize LeBron James in a letter to Cleveland fans when the superstar left for Miami last summer, sent several tweets on his cavsdan account shortly before the Cavs tried to stop a 14-game losing streak Friday night against Milwaukee.

Jennings out of dunk contest, DeRozan in
Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan is replacing Milwaukee's injured Brandon Jennings in the NBA slam dunk contest.

DeMar DeRozan replacing Brandon Jennings in NBA slam dunk contest

Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan is replacing Milwaukee's injured Brandon Jennings in the NBA slam dunk contest.

Bucks drop Wizards' road record to 0-20 (AP)

Keyon Dooling scored a season-high 23 points, Corey Maggette added 21, and the Milwaukee Bucks dropped the Washington Wizards to 0-20 on the road with a 100-87 victory on Wednesday night. The Wizards had ample opportunities to open a big lead against the short-handed Bucks early, but squandered a 12-point lead in a matter of 7 minutes in the first half as the Bucks began hitting shots despite...

Martin scores 36 as Rockets beat Bucks (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 36 points and the Houston Rockets recovered from their lowest first-half point total of the season in a 93-84 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. Luis Scola had 19 points and 14 rebounds and Jordan Hill added 10 points and 10 rebounds off the bench for the Rockets, who snapped a four-game home losing streak.

Martin's 36 help Rockets shake slow start in win

Kevin Martin scored 36 points and the Houston Rockets recovered from their lowest first-half point total of the season in a 93-84 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday.

Williams' 25, late 3 lift 76ers by Bucks (AP)

Lou Williams hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 43 seconds left and scored 25 points to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 95-94 on Friday night. The Sixers blew a 15-point lead and were on the brink of losing their third straight game as they make a push for the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference.

76ers waste big lead but hit late 3 to nip Bucks

Lou Williams hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 43 seconds left and scored 25 points to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 95-94 on Friday night.

Bogut offers NBA trip for Aussie relief (AP)
Bucks center Andrew Bogut is offering fans an "NBA Dream Package" on eBay to raise money for communities in Australia after the recent floods. The former No. 1 overall draft pick will fly four people from anywhere in the world to Los Angeles and Milwaukee. The package includes four nights in Los Angeles with tickets to a Lakers home game and Universal Studios.

Bonner chips in 17 as Spurs storm past Bucks

Reserve Matt Bonner scored all 17 of his points in the second half, Manu Ginobili added 23 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Milwaukee Bucks 91-84 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight win. The Spurs improved the NBA's best record to 33-6 despite a pace more fitting to the grinding Bucks, who came in as the worst shooting and lowest scoring team in the league.

Waiver Wire: Corey back in the house
Veteran Corey Maggette is currently making the most of his increased playing time in Milwaukee while rookie Greg Monroe is opening eyes in Detroit. Sergio Gonzalez touches on that in Playing the Waiver Wire.

Winter storm may postpone Hawks-Bucks (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks are having hourly discussions with the NBA as they consider a possible postponement of Tuesday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Ice and snow from a winter storm that hit north Georgia on Sunday night are making travel difficult around Atlanta. Portions of some roads are closed.

Bucks-Hawks game might be postponed
The Atlanta Hawks are having hourly discussions with the NBA as they consider a possible postponement of Tuesday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Bucks-Hawks game postponed
With much of Atlanta snowed in two days after a harsh winter storm slammed the South, the Hawks postponed their game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.

Milwaukee Bucks at Atlanta Hawks postponed by winter storm

Tuesday night's game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Atlanta Hawks has been postponed due to the winter storm that has locked down much of north Georgia.

Winter storm postpones Bucks-Hawks game (AP)
Tuesday night's game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Atlanta Hawks has been postponed due to the winter storm that has locked down much of north Georgia. The game has been rescheduled for March 15 at Philips Arena. Ice and snow from a winter storm that hit north Georgia on Sunday night are making travel difficult around Atlanta.

Bogut-less Bucks shoot lights out, crush Nets

Chris Douglas-Roberts celebrated his birthday by scoring 24 points against his former teammates to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 115-92 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Saturday night. Ersan Ilyasova added a season-high 22 points and 13 rebounds, and Earl Boykins had 17 points as the Bucks snapped a three-game losing streak and beat the Nets for the sixth straight time.

Virus sidelines Milwaukee Bucks' Andrew Bogut for game vs. New Jersey Nets

Milwaukee center Andrew Bogut missed the Bucks' game against the New Jersey Nets on Saturday night because of an unspecified viral infection.

Hurt Devin Harris to sit out New Jersey Nets' game against Milwaukee Bucks

Nets point guard Devin Harris will not play Saturday night against the Bucks, head coach Avery Johnson told reporters during his pregame news conference.

Heat win in OT, extend road streak to 12 (AP)

Chris Bosh had 16 points and 12 rebounds, leading the surging Miami Heat in a 101-95 overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night that extended their road winning streak to 12 games. Miami has won 20 of its last 21 after a 9-8 start, but this was by far one of the grittiest games the Heat have played as they inch closer to the 1971-72 Lakers' record streak of 16 consecutive road...

Heat escape with OT win vs. Bucks
Chris Bosh had 16 points and 12 rebounds, leading the surging Miami Heat in a 101-95 overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night that extended their road winning streak to 12 games.

Heat top Bucks in OT for 12th straight road win

Dwight Howard had 28 points and 13 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic held off the injury-depleted Milwaukee Bucks 97-87 on Wednesday night for their seventh straight victory.

Magic hold on for seventh straight win (AP)

Dwight Howard had 28 points and 13 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic held off the injury-depleted Milwaukee Bucks 97-87 on Wednesday night for their seventh straight victory. Milwaukee lost for the seventh time in 10 games, trudging on without three of its five top scorers in guard Brandon Jennings (broken left foot), guard Carlos Delfino (concussion-like symptoms) and forward Drew Gooden (plantar...

Clippers' Griffin enters dunk contest (AP)
Blake Griffin is bringing his ferocious dunks to the slam dunk contest. The Los Angeles Clippers rookie will join Milwaukee point guard Brandon Jennings and big men JaVale McGee of Washington and Serge Ibaka of Oklahoma City in next month's event at All-Star weekend, the NBA announced Wednesday. Griffin's powerful slams have made him a YouTube sensation and the leading candidate for Rookie...

Heat pull away from Bucks behind Wade
Dwyane Wade scored 34 points, LeBron James added 25 points and nine assists, and the sizzling Miami Heat pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 101-89 for their 19th win in 20 games.

Wade sparks Heat to 19th win in last 20 games

Dwyane Wade scored 34 points, LeBron James added 25 points and nine assists, and the sizzling Miami Heat pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 101-89 for their 19th win in 20 games.

Wade scores 34, Heat rally past Bucks (AP)
Throughout their sizzling turnaround of the past few weeks, the Miami Heat have made the game look absolutely easy at times. This one was different. And that thrilled Heat coach Erik Spoelstra. Dwyane Wade scored 34 points, LeBron James added 25 points and nine assists, and the Heat pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 101-89 on Tuesday night for their 19th win in 20 games.

Carlisle: Afraid it's 'potentially serious'
Dallas forward Caron Butler left the Mavericks' game against Milwaukee in the first quarter Saturday night after injuring his right knee.

Butler injured as Mavs fall to Bucks
Earl Boykins returned after a one-game suspension to score a season-high 26 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the injury-depleted Dallas Mavericks 99-87 on Saturday night.

Bucks defeat injury-riddled Mavericks (AP)

Earl Boykins returned after a one-game suspension to score a season-high 26 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the injury-depleted Dallas Mavericks 99-87 on Saturday night. Missing Dirk Nowitzki for the third consecutive game because of a sprained right knee and Shawn Marion with a thigh injury, the Mavericks suffered another blow when Caron Butler injured his right knee with 2:47 left in the...

Dallas Mavericks' Caron Butler exits Milwaukee Bucks game with knee injury

Dallas forward Caron Butler left the Mavericks' game against Milwaukee in the first quarter Saturday night after injuring his right knee.

Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, Shawn Marion to miss game against Milwaukee Bucks

Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, Shawn Marion to miss game against Milwaukee Bucks.

Bulls continue their run behind Boozer and Deng

Carlos Boozer had 24 points and nine rebounds, Luol Deng scored 24 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Milwaukee Bucks 90-77 on Tuesday night.

Rose keys pivotal run as Bulls top Bucks (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 24 points and nine rebounds, Luol Deng scored 24 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Milwaukee Bucks 90-77 on Tuesday night. Derrick Rose had 18 points, 12 assists and six assists for Chicago, who has won 11 of its last 13 games. John Salmons scored 18 points for the Bucks, who shot a season-low 32.1 percent.

Earl Boykins of Milwaukee Bucks suspended after contact with official

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Earl Boykins has been suspended for Tuesday night's game against the Chicago Bulls for making "intentional contact with a game official," according to the league.

Bucks G Boykins suspended 1 game by NBA (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks guard Earl Boykins has been suspended one game without pay by the NBA for making intentional contact with a referee. Boykins was issued a technical foul, but not ejected after bumping Brian Forte with 5.3 seconds left in the third quarter of the Bucks' 95-80 home loss to Atlanta on Monday.

Bucks' Boykins suspended for bumping ref
Milwaukee Bucks guard Earl Boykins has been suspended one game without pay by the NBA for making intentional contact with a referee.

Back in Milwaukee, Hawks end road woes
Al Horford and the Hawks opened a huge early lead by knocking down shot after shot. The Bucks tried to rally, but Atlanta responded each time.

Hawks snap road skid behind Horford, Johnson

Al Horford had 18 points and 12 rebounds, Joe Johnson added 15 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 95-80 on Monday night to snap a five-game road losing streak.

Hawks snap 5-game road losing streak (AP)

Al Horford had 18 points and 12 rebounds, Joe Johnson added 15 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 95-80 on Monday night to snap a five-game road losing streak. The Hawks (20-13) were back in Milwaukee for the first time since winning a pivotal Game 6 in the first round of the playoffs to send the series back to Atlanta where they won to advance.

Boykins, Bucks hand Kings 7th straight loss

Earl Boykins scored nine of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, rallying the Milwaukee Bucks to an 84-79 victory over the skidding Sacramento Kings on Thursday night.

Boykins rallies Bucks by reeling Kings (AP)

Earl Boykins scored nine of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, rallying the Milwaukee Bucks to an 84-79 victory over the skidding Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. The win was the second straight for the Bucks, who outscored the Kings 22-15 in the fourth period. It was the seventh consecutive loss for Sacramento.

Bucks snap Lakers' win streak in romp
Earl Boykins scored a season-high 22 points, John Salmons added 20 and the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks stunned the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, snapping the two-time defending champions' five-game winning streak with a 98-79 victory.

Bucks snap Lakers' 5-game win streak (AP)

Earl Boykins scored a season-high 22 points, John Salmons added 20 and the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks stunned the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, snapping the two-time defending champions' five-game winning streak with a 98-79 victory. Kobe Bryant scored 21 points and Pau Gasol added 15 points and 11 rebounds for the Lakers, who belly-flopped in their final tuneup before a Christmas...

Lakers' Jackson down on Christmas games (AP)
Phil Jackson says humbug to the NBA's Christmas schedule. The 11-time NBA champion coach restated his longtime opposition to Christmas games Tuesday night before his Los Angeles Lakers faced the Milwaukee Bucks in their final tuneup before Saturday's visit from the Miami Heat. Jackson said he wonders why Christian holidays mean so little to the NBA, noting the NHL and most other major...

Aldridge's 29 and 19 power Blazers (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge had 29 points and a career-high 19 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers shook off injury problems to rout the Milwaukee Bucks 106-80 Monday night. Wesley Matthews added 22 points for the Blazers, who have won three in a row and had only eight players dressed after losing Dante Cunningham early in the game.

Brandon Jennings of Milwaukee Bucks out 4-6 weeks with broken foot

Bucks point guard Brandon Jennings will miss four to six weeks as he recovers from surgery to repair a fracture in his left foot.

Same old song: Jazz erase deficit, defeat Bucks

Deron Williams scored 22 points and added 11 assists, leading the Utah Jazz past the Milwaukee Bucks 95-86 and overcoming a double-digit deficit for the ninth time this season on Saturday night.

Ginobili fallaway lifts Spurs at buzzer (AP)

Manu Ginobili learned his lesson about driving to the basket against the NBA's leading shot blocker. So instead of going at Andrew Bogut with the clock winding down, the San Antonio guard settled for a fallaway jumper. Smart decision. Ginobili scored the last of his 26 points as time expired, lifting the Spurs over Milwaukee 92-90 on Wednesday night for their sixth consecutive victory.

Ginobli, Spurs bury Bucks on last-second basket

Manu Ginobili hit a fallaway jumper as time expired, lifting the San Antonio Spurs over the Milwaukee Bucks 92-90 on Wednesday night.

Bucks end Mavericks' 12-game win streak (AP)

Brandon Jennings had 23 points and 10 assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied from a 20-point second-quarter deficit for a 103-99 victory over the Mavericks on Monday night to end Dallas' 12-game winning streak. Andrew Bogut had 21 points and 14 rebounds, and Keyon Dooling added 16 points for the Bucks, who won their fourth in five games.

Bucks put an end to Mavs' win streak
Brandon Jennings had 23 points and 10 assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied from a 20-point second-quarter deficit for a 103-99 victory over the Mavericks on Monday night to end Dallas' 12-game winning streak.

Milwaukee Bucks' Drew Gooden returns to lineup

Milwaukee Bucks forward Drew Gooden was back on the active list Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks after missing the previous five games with a foot problem.

Bogut's 24 points, 22 boards lift Bucks (AP)

Andrew Bogut had 24 points, 22 rebounds and blocked five shots to lead the Milwaukee Bucks over the Houston Rockets, 97-91 on Friday night to finish their homestand 3-1. It was Bogut's fourth 20-20 performance of his career and his best rebounding effort since dislocating his right elbow, breaking his hand and wrist in an eye-averting fall last April.

Rockets have no answer for Bogut in Bucks' win

Andrew Bogut had 24 points, 22 rebounds and blocked five shots to lead the Milwaukee Bucks over the Houston Rockets, 97-91 on Friday night to finish their homestand 3-1.

Bogut's tip-in at buzzer lifts Bucks (AP)

Andrew Bogut tipped in an inbounds pass from Luc Richard Mbah a Moute as time expired, lifting the Milwaukee Bucks to a 97-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. With 0.5 seconds left, Mbah a Moute made a perfect pass that just missed the rim, but allowed Bogut to deflect it in for the winning points.

Wade grabs 14 boards as Heat handle Bucks

Dwyane Wade had 25 points and a career-high 14 rebounds back in the city where his career took off and the Miami Heat beat the Milwaukee Bucks 88-78 on Monday night for their fifth straight win. LeBron James added 17 points and Chris Bosh had 16 points and 12 rebounds as Miami used a 17-2 run in the first half to take control, then weathered a late scoring drought before James, Wade and Bosh hit...

Heat beat Bucks for fifth straight win
Dwyane Wade had 25 points and a career-high 14 rebounds back in the city where his career took off and the Miami Heat beat the Milwaukee Bucks 88-78 on Monday night for their fifth straight win.

Bogut leads Bucks over depleted Magic (AP)

Andrew Bogut scored a season-high 31 points and had 18 rebounds in his return from a back injury, but still seemed upset with his play in the Milwaukee Bucks' 96-85 victory over the depleted Orlando Magic on Saturday night. Bogut missed eight consecutive free throws at one point while being fouled intentionally in the fourth quarter and was only 5 of 16 overall.

Bogut, Bucks top short-handed Magic
Andrew Bogut scored a season-high 31 points and had 18 rebounds in his return from a back injury, but still seemed upset with his play in the Milwaukee Bucks' 96-85 victory over the depleted Orlando Magic on Saturday night.

Howard, 3 Magic teammates out with virus (AP)
The Orlando Magic are without four players, including center Dwight Howard, because of a stomach virus that has left the team short-handed for its game against Detroit on Friday night. Howard and Mickael Pietrus will miss both this game and Orlando's game at Milwaukee on Saturday night. Guards Jameer Nelson and J.J.

Milwaukee Bucks waive rookie guard Darington Hobson

The Milwaukee Bucks have waived rookie guard Darington Hobson, five months after picking him in the second round of the draft.

Bucks waive 2nd-round pick Hobson (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks have waived rookie guard Darington Hobson, five months after picking him in the second round of the draft. Hobson was selected 37th overall out of New Mexico after being named Mountain West Conference Player of the Year as a junior. But a hip injury kept the 6-foot-7 Hobson out of the Bucks' summer league games.

Anthony ejected but Nuggets beat Bucks (AP)

Nene scored 24 points and the Denver Nuggets weathered the third-quarter ejection of star forward Carmelo Anthony to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 105-94 Wednesday night for their season-best fifth consecutive win. J.R. Smith had 20 points and 10 rebounds and Chauncey Billups added 16 points for the Nuggets, who defeated the only team to sweep the season series from them last year.

NBA suspends Jackson 1game for comments
The NBA has suspended Charlotte Bobcats top scorer Stephen Jackson one game for verbally abusing an official and failing to leave the court in a timely manner following his ejection from Saturday's loss to Milwaukee.

NBA suspends Charlotte Bobcats G Stephen Jackson 1 game

The NBA has suspended Charlotte Bobcats top scorer Stephen Jackson one game for verbally abusing an official and failing to leave the court in a timely manner following his ejection from Saturday's loss to Milwaukee.

Bobcats' Jackson suspended 1 game by NBA (AP)
The NBA has suspended Charlotte Bobcats top scorer Stephen Jackson one game for verbally abusing an official and failing to leave the court in a timely manner following his ejection from Saturday's loss to Milwaukee. Tuesday's penalty comes less than a month after Jackson was fined $50,000 for making inappropriate comments to the officials after a loss in Detroit.

Jazz bounce Bucks behind Jefferson's big night

Al Jefferson had 22 points, 11 rebounds and four blocked shots to lead the Utah Jazz to a 109-88 victory Monday night over injury-depleted Milwaukee.

Jazz beat hurting Bucks, extend run to 6 (AP)

Al Jefferson had 22 points, 11 rebounds and four blocked shots to lead the Utah Jazz to a 109-88 victory Monday night over injury-depleted Milwaukee. Deron Williams also scored 22 points for the Jazz (14-5), who have won six straight. Brandon Jennings led Milwaukee (6-11) with 27 points while Ersan Ilyasova added 18 for the Bucks.

Milwaukee Bucks play on without Andrew Bogut, Carlos Delfino and Drew Gooden

The Milwaukee Bucks will again be without three key players, as center Andrew Bogut and small forward Carlos Delfino did not make the road trip and power forward Drew Gooden was ruled out Monday night against the Utah Jazz because of a foot injury.

Bogut, Delfino, Gooden out for Bucks (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks will again be without three key players, as center Andrew Bogut and small forward Carlos Delfino did not make the road trip and power forward Drew Gooden was ruled out Monday night against the Utah Jazz because of a foot injury. Bucks coach Scott Skiles said forward Corey Maggette was sick most of the day with flu symptoms but was intending to play.

Jazz club Bucks to extend win streak
Al Jefferson had 22 points, 11 rebounds and four blocked shots to lead the Utah Jazz to a 109-88 victory Monday night over injury-depleted Milwaukee.

Jennings helps Bucks snap 5-game skid (AP)

Brandon Jennings helped the Milwaukee Bucks escaped with a much-needed win. Jennings scored 32 points and made two free throws with 5.7 seconds left to seal a 104-101 victory for the Bucks over the Charlotte Bobcats on Saturday night and snap a five-game losing streak. The short-handed Bucks needed everyone to step up, and they did.

Wallace day to day with elbow injury
Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace might not miss any time after injuring his left elbow in a scary fall Saturday at the end of a loss to Milwaukee.

Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace day to day with elbow injury

Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace might not miss any time after injuring his left elbow in a scary fall Saturday at the end of a loss to Milwaukee.

Bobcats F Wallace has bruised elbow (AP)

Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace might not miss any time after injuring his left elbow in a scary fall Saturday at the end of a loss to Milwaukee. The team changed the diagnosis from a hyperextension to a contusion after Wallace received ice treatment and electric stimulation Sunday. X-rays were negative and Wallace will be listed as day-to-day ahead of a game Wednesday night at New...

Jennings seals Bucks' win with pair of late FTs

Brandon Jennings scored 32 points and made two free throws with 5.7 seconds left to seal a 104-101 victory for the Milwaukee Bucks over the Charlotte Bobcats on Saturday night.

Charlotte Bobcats' Stephen Jackson ejected for arguing in first quarter

Stephen Jackson was ejected by referee Eli Roe early in the first quarter of the game between the Charlotte Bobcats and Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.

Bobcats G Jackson ejected in 1st quarter (AP)
Stephen Jackson was ejected by referee Eli Roe early in the first quarter of the game between the Charlotte Bobcats and Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. Jackson thought he was fouled as he went to the basket and lost the ball in traffic. He started arguing with Roe as the play moved toward the Bucks' end of the court.

Scott expects fine for criticizing refs (AP)

Cavaliers coach Byron Scott said he expects to be fined by the NBA after criticizing officials following a loss at Orlando. After Cleveland's 110-100 loss on Friday, Scott criticized officials Ed Malloy, Bennie Adams and Kevin Fehr. He bemoaned having to play a team where "there's five white jerseys and three with stripes.

Balanced attack helps Pistons knock off Bucks

Rodney Stuckey had 18 points and seven assists, Richard Hamilton contributed 15 points and nine assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the Milwaukee Bucks 103-89 on Friday night.

Williams' 15-footer at buzzer lifts Cavs (AP)

Mo Williams dropped a 15-foot jumper over Milwaukee's Brandon Jennings as time expired to give Cleveland an 83-81 victory over the Bucks on Wednesday night, snapping the Cavaliers' three-game losing streak. Williams, who finished with 25 points, drove left before pulling up and hitting his step-back jumper as the horn sounded.

Delfino recovering from neck sprain
Bucks forward Carlos Delfino is recovering from a neck sprain and concussion-like symptoms that has kept him out of Milwaukee's lineup.

Milwaukee Bucks' Andrew Bogut out vs. Cleveland Cavaliers with back spasms

Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut is not playing against Cleveland because of back spasms that have been bothering him for several days.

Bucks C Bogut out with back spasms (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut is not playing against Cleveland because of back spasms that have been bothering him for several days. Bogut's back began flaring up last weekend before a game against Oklahoma City. He played and finished with eight points and 12 rebounds in 28 minutes. Bucks coach Scott Skiles said the 7-footer, who did not practice earlier this week, is day to day.

Durant out again but Thunder beat Bucks (AP)

Russell Westbrook scored 18 points, making two free throws with 7.3 seconds left to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to an 82-81 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. The Thunder were again without NBA scoring leader Kevin Durant, who missed his second consecutive game with a sprained left ankle.

Westbrook, Thunder win again without Durant

Russell Westbrook sank two free throws with 7.3 seconds left to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to an 82-81 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.

Kevin Durant out as Oklahoma City Thunder play Milwaukee Bucks

Kevin Durant missed his second consecutive game with a sprained left ankle as the Oklahoma City Thunder played the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.

Young helps Sixers end 5-game skid (AP)

Thaddeus Young scored a season-high 23 points, Lou Williams added 19 and the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 90-79 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Andres Nocioni contributed 12 points and Marreese Speights had 10 rebounds for the Sixers (3-10), who won for just the second time at home this season.

Lakers avoid third straight loss (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 31 points, Shannon Brown added 16 of his 21 in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 118-107 on Tuesday night to snap a two-game losing streak. Los Angeles had started 8-0 before the consecutive losses, but Brown and Bryant sparked the Lakers on both ends of the floor against what had been the stingiest defense in the NBA.

Lakers drop Bucks to snap losing streak
Kobe Bryant scored 31 points, Shannon Brown added 16 of his 21 in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 118-107 on Tuesday night to snap a two-game losing streak.

Bucks beat cold-shooting Warriors 79-72 (AP)

John Salmons scored a season-high 26 points, including a basket with 50.8 seconds left to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 79-72 win over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night. Brandon Jennings added 19 points and Drew Gooden scored 16 as Milwaukee reached .500 for the first time this season. Monta Ellis led the Warriors with 24 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome their season-lowest...

Bucks hand Hawks third straight loss (AP)

Corey Maggette scored 20 points, Brandon Jennings added 19 and the Milwaukee Bucks continued their offensive awakening, beating the Atlanta Hawks 108-91 on Wednesday night. The Hawks have lost three straight, including two at home, after winning their first six. The Bucks struggled with their offense early in the season and were last in the league in scoring with only 89.6 points per game before...

Jennings, Bucks find offense to clobber Knicks

Brandon Jennings scored 19 points, Drew Gooden added 17 points and eight rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks broke out of an early season shooting slump to beat the New York Knicks 107-80 on Tuesday night. The Bucks (3-5) used 68 percent shooting in the first quarter to grab the lead and never trailed in defeating the Knicks (3-4) for the fourth straight time.

Hornets extend club-record start to 6-0 (AP)

The New Orleans Hornets are rolling. The Milwaukee Bucks are sputtering -- and growing increasingly frustrated. David West made 10-of-12 shots and scored a season-high 25 points, and New Orleans remained unbeaten with an 87-81 victory over Milwaukee on Saturday night. Chris Paul and Marco Belinelli each added 14 for the Hornets, who at 6-0 are off to their best start in franchise history.

West's season-best 25 keep Hornets unbeaten

David West made 10-of-12 shots and scored a season-high 25 points, and the New Orleans Hornets remained unbeaten with an 87-81 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.

Hornets extend club-record start to 6-0 (AP)
David West made 10-of-12 shots and scored a season-high 25 points, and the New Orleans Hornets remained unbeaten with an 87-81 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. Chris Paul and Marco Belinelli each added 14 for the Hornets, who at 6-0 are off to their best start in franchise history.

Arenas tires in 4th as Wizards lose (AP)

Ten months after his last appearance on the Verizon Center court, Gilbert Arenas played the entire fourth quarter on Saturday night. He didn't want to. Arenas logged 25 minutes in the Washington Wizards' 107-102 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, about what coach Flip Saunders wanted. With the game still to be decided, Saunders sat Al Thornton, who led Washington with 23 points, for the final...

Andrew Bogut returns to Bucks' lineup following migraine

Andrew Bogut has returned to the Milwaukee Bucks' lineup after missing a game because of a migraine.

Salmons scores 22 as Bucks beat Pacers (AP)

The Milwaukee Bucks barely could make a shot. They made sure the Indiana Pacers sank even fewer. The Bucks held the Pacers to 30 points in the second half of a 94-90 win on Friday night. The Pacers made just 10 of 34 shots in the last two quarters after draining 11 of 18 in the second. "We got a lot more active," said John Salmons, who led the Bucks with 22 points.

Pierce reaches 20,000 points in OT win (AP)

Paul Pierce stepped to the line, moved into NBA history and then finished off the Milwaukee Bucks. It was a moment he never would have dreamed of a few years ago. Pierce scored 12 of his 28 points in overtime to reach 20,000 points in his career, added a key steal with 27 seconds left, and helped the Boston Celtics beat the Bucks 105-102 on Wednesday night.

Pierce hits milestone as Celtics top Bucks in OT

Paul Pierce scored 12 of his 28 points in overtime to reach 20,000 points in his career, added a key steal with 27 seconds left, and helped the Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks 105-102 on Wednesday night.

Pierce's 28 carry Celtics to OT win (AP)
Paul Pierce scored 12 of his 28 points in overtime to reach 20,000 points in his career, added a key steal with 27 seconds left, and helped the Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks 105-102 on Wednesday night. Ray Allen had 23 points for the Celtics (4-1), Rajon Rondo had 17 points and 15 assists, and Kevin Garnett scored 13 and grabbed eight rebounds.

Blazers wrap road trip with victory over Bucks

Wes Matthews scored 16 of his 18 points in the first half to help the Portland Trail Blazers end their four-game road trip with a 90-76 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. Brandon Roy added 17, LaMarcus Aldridge 14, Dante Cunningham 14, Andre Miller 12 and Armon Johnson 10 for Portland, which was playing its third game in four nights.

Bucks' Jennings gets first triple-double in win

Brandon Jennings had his first career triple-double with 20 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in the Milwaukee Bucks' 98-88 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats in their home opener on Saturday night. Andrew Bogut added 14 points, eight rebounds and four blocks in his first game that counted back the Bradley Center since dislocating his right elbow, spraining his wrist and breaking his hand in...

Paul's 17 and 16 get Hornets by Bucks (AP)
Chris Paul spent the past couple months dismissing the trade talk swirling around him and insisting that he was committed to giving the Hornets' new regime a fair chance. In the regular season opener, he played like he meant it. Paul had 17 points and 16 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets gave Monty Williams a victory in his NBA head coaching debut, 95-91 over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday...

Paul's 17 points, 16 assists lead Hornets to win

Chris Paul had 17 points and 16 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets gave Monty Williams a victory in his NBA head coaching debut, 95-91 over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night.

Paul's 17 and 16 get Hornets by Bucks (AP)

Monty Williams convinced Chris Paul to give the Hornets' new regime a chance, and Paul helped Williams win his debut as a head coach. Paul had 17 points and 16 assists, and New Orleans held on for a 95-91 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night in the regular season opener for both clubs.

Milwaukee Bucks exercise GM John Hammond's option, extend coach Scott Skiles' contract through 2012-13 season

The Bucks have exercised the option on general manager John Hammond's contract and extended coach Scott Skiles' original four-year contract through the 2012-13 season.

Milwaukee Bucks exercise third-year option on Brandon Jennings' contract

The Milwaukee Bucks have exercised the third-year option on Brandon Jennings' rookie contract. The option for the 2011-12 season is worth about $2.5 million.

Bucks pick up 2011-12 option on Jennings (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks have exercised the third-year option on Brandon Jennings' rookie contract. The option for the 2011-12 season is worth about $2.5 million. Jennings was selected 10th in last year's NBA draft. He started all 82 games for the Bucks last year and finished third among rookies with 15.5 points, 5.7 assists and 1.3 steals.

Heat sign veteran G Stackhouse (AP)
Jerry Stackhouse has joined the Miami Heat one day after the NBA championship hopefuls learned they'll be without injured swingman Mike Miller until possibly January. The Heat announced Stackhouse's signing Saturday. Miami is Stackhouse's sixth NBA club. Stackhouse, who turns 36 next month, averaged 8.5 points in 42 games as a reserve for the Milwaukee Bucks last season.

Wolves' Webster has MRI on back injury (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Martell Webster will travel to Milwaukee for the preseason finale because of a back injury. The team says Webster had an MRIand they are awaiting the results of a second opinion before they make a diagnosis. Webster says he was injured in the playoffs last year with Portland.

Bucks waive G Kramer on Wednesday - Chris Kramer (G) Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks waived guard Chris Kramer on Wednesday.

Love's 32 and 13 power Timberwolves (AP)
Kevin Love had 32 points and 13 rebounds to help the Minnesota Timberwolves improve to 5-1 with a 114-109 exhibition victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night. Love and Wayne Ellington hit three consecutive late 3-pointers to give the Timberwolves the lead for good. Love was 12 of 17 from the field, hitting three 3-pointers.

Love's 32 and 13 power Timberwolves (AP)
Kevin Love had 32 points and 13 rebounds to help the Minnesota Timberwolves improve to 5-1 with a 114-109 exhibition victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night. Love and Wayne Ellington hit three consecutive late 3-pointers to give the Timberwolves the lead for good. Love was 12 of 17 from the field, hitting three 3-pointers.

Love, Ellington help T'wolves improve to 5-1

Kevin Love had 32 points and 13 rebounds to help the Minnesota Timberwolves improve to 5-1 with a 114-109 exhibition victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night.

Grizzlies improve to 6-0 in preseason (AP)

Rudy Gay had 17 points and nine rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies improved to 6-0 in preseason play with a 91-77 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. Mike Conley and Darrell Arthur added 14 points, and Marc Gasol had 10 points for Memphis. Drew Gooden led the Bucks (3-2 )with 13 points, while Chris Douglas-Roberts and Brandon Jennings added 12 points each.

Bogut sidelined by migraine headache
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut's return from injuries to his right arm and hand was delayed Saturday night because of a migraine headache.

Bogut's return delayed by migraine (AP)
Australian center Andrew Bogut's return to the Milwaukee Bucks from injuries to his right arm and hand was delayed Saturday because of a migraine headache. Bogut was expected to start in the Bucks' exhibition game against the Memphis Grizzlies, but ran off the floor less than an hour before game time.

Bucks C Andrew Bogut sidelined by migraine headache

Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut's return from injuries to his right arm and hand was delayed Saturday night because of a migraine headache.

Arenas leaves with real groin injury (AP)
In his first game at the Verizon Center in more than nine months, Gilbert Arenas was gone in a flash. Two nights after he admitted faking a left knee injury, Arenas played just three minutes before exiting the Washington Wizards' 96-88 preseason loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night with a strained right groin.

Arenas leaves with real groin injury (AP)

Gilbert Arenas made his return to the Verizon Center court, and it wasn't a long one. Two nights after he admitted he faked a left knee injury, Arenas played just three minutes before exiting the Washington Wizards' 96-88 preseason loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night with strained right groin.

Wizards' Arenas leaves with groin injury (AP)
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas left his first home game since being suspended for bringing guns to the Verizon Center last season with a strained right groin. Arenas didn't start Thursday night's preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks, two days after faking a knee injury to miss a home game.

Milwaukee Bucks rookie G Darington Hobson has hip surgery

The Milwaukee Bucks say rookie guard Darington Hobson has undergone successful surgery on his left hip.

Ilyasova helps Bucks defeat Bobcats (AP)

Ersan Ilyasova scored 11 of his 15 points in the third quarter, helping the Milwaukee Bucks pull away for an 86-78 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats in a preseason game on Saturday night. Ilyasova was scoreless on 0-for-3 shooting in the first half but found his range in the third quarter, making 4-of-6 shots as Milwaukee turned a one-point halftime deficit into a 67-57 lead entering the fourth...

Gordon, Daye lead Pistons by Bucks in OT (AP)

Austin Daye scored 21 points, Ben Gordon added 19 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Milwaukee Bucks 115-110 in overtime Friday night. Brandon Jennings, Chris Douglas-Roberts and Ersan Ilyasova all had 18 for the Bucks. Milwaukee led 77-72 going into the fourth quarter, but the Pistons answered with a 18-5 run to start the period.

Pistons' Richard Hamilton, Tracy McGrady out against Bucks

Richard Hamilton and Tracy McGrady will both miss the Detroit Pistons' preseason game Friday against Milwaukee.

Bucks cut 2nd-round pick Gallon (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks waived forward Keith "Tiny" Gallon on Wednesday, less than four months after selecting him late in the second round of June's draft. Gallon was the 47th overall pick. He did not play in Milwaukee's first preseason game Tuesday night against Chicago. "We wanted to do what's right for the organization and for the player," said general manager John...

Scola, Argentina win consolation game (AP)
Luis Scola scored 27 points, Carlos Delfino added 26 and Argentina pulled away late for a 73-61 win over Russia in a consolation game at the world championship. Argentina led 58-56 with 6:11 left before Delfino and Scola combined for 13 points during a 15-5 run that sealed the win. Delfino plays for the Milwaukee Bucks and Scola is on the Houston Rockets.

Brezec, Dragic key Slovenia's easy win (AP)
Jaka Lokovic scored 19 points and Slovenia hit 16 of 33 3-pointers to eliminate Australia 87-58 Sunday in the round of 16 at the basketball world championship. Lokovic's corner 3-pointer in the game's opening seconds sparked a 12-0 run. Primoz Brezec of the Milwaukee Bucks had 12 points and Goran Dragic added 10 points and eight assists for Slovenia.

Milwaukee Bucks lock in second-round draft pick Darington Hobson

The Milwaukee Bucks have signed second-round draft pick Darington Hobson.

Bucks sign 2nd-round pick Hobson (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed second-round draft pick Darington Hobson. The 6-foot-7, 210-pound junior was taken 37th overall out of New Mexico in this year's draft. Terms were not disclosed when the signing was announced Friday. Hobson averaged 16.4 points, 8.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists over three college seasons, the first two at Eastern Utah.

Turkoglu helps Turkey remain perfect (AP)
Host Turkey maintained its perfect record at the basketball world championship by narrowly beating Puerto Rico 79-77 Wednesday, despite trailing its rival in the first three quarters. Hidayet Turkoglu of Phoenix Suns led Turkey (4-0) with 16 points and Ersan Ilyasova of the Milwaukee Bucks had double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds as the host team pulled away in the last quarter.

Delfino, Scola lead Argentina by Germany (AP)
Carlos Delfino made three free throws in the last 10 seconds to secure Argentina's 78-74 victory over Germany in the opening game for both teams at the basketball world championship. Delfino, who plays for the Milwaukee Bucks, finished with 27 points and Luis Scola, who plays for the Houston Rockets, added 20.

Milwaukee Bucks sign Earl Boykins to one-year, $1.3M contract

Free agent point guard Earl Boykins has signed a one-year, $1.3 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Bucks sign PG Boykins to 1-year contract (AP)
Free agent point guard Earl Boykins has signed a one-year, $1.3 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. Agent Mark Termini said the 11-year veteran had offers from other teams but was comfortable with Milwaukee, one of nine teams the 5-foot-5 Boykins has played for previously. Boykins has averaged 9.3 points and 3.4 assists per game during his NBA career.

Bucks sign PG Boykins
Free agent point guard Earl Boykins has signed a one-year, $1.3 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Gallon may be headed for Europe - Tiny Gallon (F) Milwaukee Bucks
Bucks second-round PF Keith "Tiny" Gallon has yet to sign his rookie contract and may be headed for Europe.

Thunder sign free agent G Ivey (AP)
The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed free agent Royal Ivey to add depth to their backcourt. General manager Sam Presti announced Wednesday that Oklahoma City had signed the 6-foot-4 guard, who has averaged 3.6 points in six NBA seasons with Atlanta, Milwaukee and Philadelphia. Presti says Ivey will bring a defensive mentality, competitive nature and professionalism to the team.

Bucks, Kings cap Brockman-Jackson trade (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks acquired a fan favorite when they completed a trade Wednesday for Sacramento Kings forward Jon Brockman. Bucks general manager John Hammond said he thinks Bucks fans will love Brockman, too. "Any fan base anywhere will appreciate a player who plays with the type of energy he does," Hammond told The Associated Press.

Kings deal Brockman to Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks acquired a fan favorite when they completed a trade Wednesday for Sacramento Kings forward Jon Brockman.

Milwaukee Bucks acquire Jon Brockman from Sacramento Kings for Darnell Jackson, draft pick

The Milwaukee Bucks have completed a trade with the Sacramento Kings for forward Jon Brockman in exchange for forward Darnell Jackson and a 2011 second-round pick.

Report: Sacramento Kings, Milwaukee Bucks close to trade

The Milwaukee Bucks have signed guard Keyon Dooling and two people with knowledge of other talks told The Associated Press on Monday that the team is in trade discussions with the Sacramento Kings to obtain forward Jon Brockman.

Bucks close to acquiring Kings' Brockman (AP)
Two people with knowledge of the talks told The Associated Press on Monday that the Milwaukee Bucks are in trade discussions with the Sacramento Kings to obtain forward Jon Brockman. Both people spoke on condition of anonymity because the talks had not been completed. The deal would send forward Darnell Jackson and a second-round pick to Sacramento as part of a sign-and-trade arrangement for...

Report: Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Redd may not return until at least February 2011

Michael Redd is being cautious in his recovery from a second major knee operation and may return until February 2011, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Saturday.

2010 NBA free agents: John Salmons, Drew Gooden officially introduced by Milwaukee Bucks

The Bucks formally introduced free agents John Salmons and Drew Gooden on Thursday after agreeing to deals with both players last week.

Salmons expected to sign with Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks general manager John Hammond says he expects to sign guard John Salmons to a new deal next week.

Bucks expect to sign Salmons next week (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks general manager John Hammond says he expects to sign guard John Salmons to a new deal next week. Hammond said Friday that the team is negotiating with Salmons and intends to sign him as soon as free agents are allowed to on July 8. The 6-foot-6 Salmons arrived in a trade with Chicago last season and played a critical role in the Bucks' playoff push.

Milwaukee Bucks, John Salmons agree on 5-year deal, sources say

The Bucks have verbally agreed to a five-year, $39 million deal with free agent John Salmons, according to league sources. Sources say that the last year of the deal is only partially guaranteed.

Sources: Drew Gooden to sign 5-year deal with Bucks

Drew Gooden is headed to the Milwaukee Bucks for a five-year, $32 million deal, two league sources told ESPN's Ric Bucher.

Bucks agree to $32M deal with PF Gooden (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks have agreed in principle to a five-year, $32 million deal with free agent forward Drew Gooden. Agent Stu Lash tells The Associated Press that Gooden agreed Thursday to sign with the Bucks for the mid-level exception. Gooden is represented by Lash and Dan Fegan of Lagardere-Unlimited.

Nets trade G Douglas-Roberts to Bucks (AP)
The New Jersey Nets have traded guard Chris Douglas-Roberts to Milwaukee Bucks for a second-round draft pick in 2012. The Nets announced the deal on Friday, saying they will receive a pick the Bucks obtained from the Chicago Bulls. Before making the trade, the Nets picked up the $854,839 option on Douglas-Roberts' contract for next season.

Jerome Jordan unlikely to remain with Bucks - Jerome Jordan (C) Milwaukee Bucks
Jerome Jordan was selected in the second round by the Milwaukee Bucks but is likely to have been involved in an undisclosed trade.

Sources: New York Knicks trade for No. 44 Milwaukee Bucks pick Jerome Jordan of Tulsa Golden Hurricane

Sources say the New York Knicks traded for Tulsa Golden Hurricane's Jerome Jordan, the 44th overall pick, from the Milwaukee Bucks.

Hey now: Larry Sanders drafted by Bucks - Larry Sanders (F) Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks took VCU forward Larry Sanders with the 15th pick in the draft.

Sources: New Jersey Nets trade Chris Douglas-Roberts to Milwaukee Bucks

The New Jersey Nets have agreed to send Chris Douglas-Roberts to the Milwaukee Bucks for a 2012 second round pick, according to two league sources.

Bucks get F Maggette from Warriors
Seeking a scoring threat and willing to take on a significant contract, the Milwaukee Bucks acquired forward Corey Maggette in a trade with the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday.

Golden State Warriors trade Corey Maggette, draft pick to Milwaukee Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks traded Dan Gadzuric and Charlie Bell to the Golden State Warriors for Corey Maggette and the 44th pick in the draft.

Bucks acquire F Maggette from Warriors (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks have acquired forward Corey Maggette in a trade with the Golden State Warriors, sending them guard Charlie Bell and center Dan Gadzuric in return. The Bucks also get a second-round pick from the Warriors in Thursday night's NBA draft, leaving them with three selections in the second round.

Former center Manute Bol has kidney failure - Manute Bol (C) Milwaukee Bucks
Former NBA center Manute Bol has reportedly suffered kidney failure and is in very serious condition in a Kansas Hospital.

Bogut won't play for Australia in worlds (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut will sit out the world championships for Australia after being ruled out of the tournament due to injuries. Basketball Australia said Monday that Bogut, who sustained a season-ending injury to his right arm in a game against the Phoenix Suns last month, was forced to withdraw from the Australia squad that will play at the world titles in Turkey beginning in...

Bucks' patchwork approach to continue (AP)
Bucks general manager John Hammond says he began to worry as soon as he boarded a plane bound for Milwaukee after a Game 7 loss to the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the playoffs. Hammond, a self-described "Nervous Nellie" who won the NBA's Executive of the Year award this season, is not sure how the Bucks will be able to replicate the success of a surprising 46-36 campaign and...

General manager John Hammond says Milwaukee Bucks' patchwork approach to roster will continue next season

Bucks general manager John Hammond relied on Brandon Jennings, Andrew Bogut and 17 other players to make the playoffs for the first time in four years. He says that patchwork approach will have to continue next season.

Milwaukee Bucks' John Salmons likely to opt out of contract

The Bucks' John Salmons has a player option for next season, or he can opt out of his contract to become a free agent. Salmons acknowledged that opting out was "a pretty good option" but wasn't by any means ruling out a return.

Two wild deer crash Bucks playoff party
The Milwaukee Bucks' rallying cry - "fear the deer" - turned into a punchline Sunday afternoon when two deer burst through the glass doors of a Menomonie restaurant as patrons watched a Bucks playoff game.

Andrew Bogut of Milwaukee Bucks active for Game 7 but won't play

Andrew Bogut was activated for Sunday's Game 7 against the Atlanta Hawks, but coach Scott Skiles said there was no chance Bogut would play.

Bucks G Bell benched for Game 7 (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks guard Charlie Bell won't play in Game 7 of the NBA playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks for disciplinary reasons. Coach Scott Skiles isn't discussing the reasons for the punishment, saying he doesn't want that to be the focus heading into the decisive game of the series. Bell has barely played against the Hawks, anyway -- a total of eight minutes in three games.

Hawks rip Bucks in Game 7, to meet Magic (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks weren't going to let another game slip away on their home court. After keeping their season alive with a gutty win in Milwaukee, the Hawks made sure the Bucks were in no position to duplicate their improbable Game 5 upset. Jamal Crawford scored 22 points, Al Horford put up a double-double and Atlanta pulled away for a 95-74 win Sunday that gave the Hawks a 4-3 triumph in the...

Hawks stifle Bucks on road, force Game 7 (AP)
Jamal Crawford saw the end to his series-long shooting slump coming, making a promise after the pregame shootaround: It'll be back tonight. Crawford then went out and finally played like the NBA's sixth man of the year in the playoffs, scoring 24 points to help the Atlanta Hawks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 83-69 on Friday night to force a seventh game in the first-round series.

Hawks bury Bucks to force Game 7 in Atlanta

Jamal Crawford broke out of a slump with 24 points, Joe Johnson added 22 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 83-69 on Friday night to force a seventh game in the first-round series.

Milwaukee Bucks' Jerry Stackhouse sings National Anthem

Milwaukee Bucks forward Jerry Stackhouse sang a soulful renedition of the National Anthem before Milwaukee took on the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 on Friday night.

Evans wins NBA Rookie of the Year honor
Sacramento point guard Tyreke Evans beat out Golden State's Stephen Curry and Milwaukee's Brandon Jennings to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award.

Sacramento Kings point guard Tyreke Evans wins NBA Rookie of Year award

Sacramento point guard Tyreke Evans beat out Golden State's Stephen Curry and Milwaukee's Brandon Jennings to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award.

Kings' Evans wins NBA Rookie of the Year (AP)
Sacramento point guard Tyreke Evans beat out Golden State's Stephen Curry and Milwaukee's Brandon Jennings to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award. Evans received the honor Thursday after becoming the fourth rookie ever to average at least 20 points, five rebounds and five assists per game. He joined an illustrious club that includes Oscar Robertson, Michael Jordan and LeBron James.

Underdog Bucks put Hawks closer to elimination

With Andrew Bogut cheering from the bench while Brandon Jennings teamed with Kurt Thomas in a duo for the ages, the Milwaukee Bucks pulled within one win of an improbable first-round upset.

Bucks stun Hawks with 14-0 run, lead 3-2 (AP)
With Andrew Bogut cheering from the bench while Brandon Jennings teamed with Kurt Thomas in a duo for the ages, the Milwaukee Bucks pulled within one win of an improbable first-round upset. Jennings scored 25 points, Thomas drew a crucial charging foul against Joe Johnson and the Bucks stunned the home team with a 14-0 run late in the game, beating the favored Hawks 91-87 on Wednesday night for a...

Bucks get even with Hawks thanks to Delfino

Carlos Delfino scored 22 points with six 3-pointers and the Milwaukee Bucks pulled off their second straight playoff surprise, beating the Atlanta Hawks 111-104 Monday night to draw even in the first-round series.

Delfino's 6 3s help Bucks knot series (AP)
Carlos Delfino scored 22 points with six 3-pointers and the Milwaukee Bucks pulled off their second straight playoff surprise, beating the Atlanta Hawks 111-104 Monday night to draw even in the first-round series. Brandon Jennings scored 23 points and John Salmons added 22 for the Bucks, who survived a fourth-quarter surge led by Atlanta stars Joe Johnson and Josh Smith.

Hawks players OK after car crashes into team bus
A car collided with the Atlanta Hawks' bus as the team was leaving a shootaround session in downtown Milwaukee early Monday afternoon. A team spokesman says no one was injured.

Atlanta Hawks' team bus collides with car in Milwaukee; none injured

A car collided with the Atlanta Hawks' bus as the team was leaving a shootaround session in downtown Milwaukee early Monday afternoon. A team spokesman says no one was injured.

Hawks' bus in accident, no injuries (AP)
A car collided with the Atlanta Hawks' bus as the team was leaving a shootaround session in downtown Milwaukee early Monday afternoon. A team spokesman says no one was injured. Hawks spokesman Arthur Triche says the accident happened around 12:30 p.m. Monday as the team was leaving the Bradley Center.

Bucks roll past Hawks, trail series 2-1 (AP)
John Salmons let out a huge sigh at his locker before a wide grin crept across his face. The questions of whether the Milwaukee Bucks can hang with the Atlanta Hawks are over. Salmons scored 22 points on 9-of-11 shooting, Kurt Thomas had eight points, 13 rebounds and four stitches, and the Bucks never let up after a hot start in a 107-89 Game 3 victory on Saturday night after a three-day layoff.

Bucks roll past Hawks in Game 3
John Salmons scored 22 points on 9-of-11 shooting and the Milwaukee Bucks never let up after a hot start in a 107-89 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night.

Salmons, Bucks ground Hawks in Game 3

John Salmons scored 22 points on 9-of-11 shooting and the Milwaukee Bucks never let up after a hot start in a 107-89 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night.

Milwaukee Bucks general manager John Hammond wins executive of year award

Bucks general manager John Hammond has been selected as the NBA executive of the year after the Bucks finished the regular season with 12 more wins than last year and earned their first playoff berth since 2006.

Hawks F Smith takes shot at Milwaukee (AP)
First, Joakim Noah. Now, Josh Smith. The Atlanta forward is taking a jab at Milwaukee, saying "everybody knows there's nothing to do" in the city that will host the Hawks in Games 3 and 4 of the playoffs. Smith made his comments Thursday when someone asked him what he planned to do after the series shifted to the Bucks' home court.

Jennings: Bucks will fix flaws back home (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks are certainly happy to be back home. Brandon Jennings hopes to benefit the most as Milwaukee tries to dig out of its 0-2 hole against Atlanta. The rookie point guard was phenomenal in Game 1 with 34 points, then crashed back down in Game 2 with nine points on 3 of 15 shooting from the field.

Johnson, Smith help Hawks take 2-0 lead (AP)
With Joe Johnson and high-flying Josh Smith leading the way, the Atlanta Hawks avoided another Game 2 letdown. Johnson took control in the fourth quarter to finish off a 27-point effort, Smith finished one assist shy of a triple-double and the Hawks ran away from the pesky but outmanned Milwaukee Bucks for a 96-86 victory in the Eastern Conference playoffs Tuesday night.

Hawks start fast, withstand Bucks' 2nd-half push

Led by Joe Johnson and getting production from all their key players, the Hawks blitzed the Bucks early, survived a lackluster showing after halftime and held off Milwaukee 102-92 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs Saturday.

Hawks start fast, get by Bucks in Game 1 (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks are off to a good start in the playoffs, even though they barely showed up for the second half. The Milwaukee Bucks are short-handed but at least showed a little fight. Led by Joe Johnson and getting production from all their key players, the Hawks blitzed the Bucks early, survived a lackluster showing after halftime and held off Milwaukee 102-92 in Game 1 of the Eastern...

Injured Bogut to support Bucks on road (AP)
Andrew Bogut's season is over, but the Milwaukee Bucks' big man still is hitting the road to support his teammates in their first-round playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks beginning Saturday. In his first formal comments to reporters since being hurt earlier this month, Bogut says that as a leader, it's important for him to travel with the team and show support.

Bucks win as Celtics rest Big 3 (AP)
Jerry Stackhouse and Luke Ridnour scored 17 points apiece, and the Milwaukee Bucks won their regular-season finale 106-95 on Wednesday night as the Boston Celtics rested their Big Three in preparation for the playoffs. With Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen sitting out to avoid possible injury, the lack of defense and excitement had spectators moving toward the exits midway through the...

Celtics rest Big 3 for finale (AP)
The Boston Celtics are resting Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen to avoid possible injuries before the playoffs. The team's Big Three were not in the starting lineup against the Milwaukee Bucks in Wednesday night's regular-season finale, and coach Doc Rivers said they would not play. Rivers said a fourth regular starter, center Kendrick Perkins, wouldn't play either to make sure...

Hawks strengthen hold on No. 3 spot (AP)
If this was a preview of Atlanta's first-round playoff series, Joe Johnson gave the Milwaukee Bucks plenty to worry about. And he's certainly not the only concern for the Bucks, who have lost two straight games to potential first-round opponents and might finally be starting to feel the loss of injured center Andrew Bogut.

Johnson too much for Bucks; Hawks eye 3-spot

Joe Johnson scored 31 points to help the Atlanta Hawks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 104-96 in a matchup between potential first-round playoff opponents Monday night.

Pierce's second-half surge paces Celts by Bucks

Paul Pierce scored 18 of his 24 points in the second half and the Boston Celtics beat Milwaukee 105-90 on Saturday night without Kevin Garnett, pushing the Bucks around in the process.

Celtics handle Bucks without Garnett
Paul Pierce scored 18 of his 24 points in the second half and the Boston Celtics beat Milwaukee 105-90 on Saturday night without Kevin Garnett, pushing the Bucks around in the process.

Celtics roll past Bucks in chippy game (AP)
Paul Pierce scored 18 of his 24 points in the second half and the Boston Celtics beat Milwaukee 105-90 on Saturday night without Kevin Garnett, pushing the Bucks around in the process. After a rough-and-tumble game in Milwaukee last month, this one featured more pushing and shoving late and could be a sign of things to come in a first-round matchup in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Boston Celtics decide to give Kevin Garnett a rest vs. Milwaukee Bucks

Celtics forward Kevin Garnett missed Boston's game against the Bucks on Saturday night to get some rest.

Celtics hold out Garnett against Bucks (AP)
Celtics forward Kevin Garnett missed Boston's game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night to get some rest. Coach Doc Rivers says nothing is wrong with Garnett, but that he looked sluggish in Boston's 106-96 loss to Washington on Friday night. Garnett was 3 of 12 from the field in 25 minutes, finishing with eight points with four rebounds.

Bucks win, stay in chase for 5th in East (AP)
Carlos Delfino scored 23 points and Luke Ridnour had 18 to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 95-90 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. The Bucks are jostling for playoff position and entered the game tied for fifth with Miami in the Eastern Conference. They've won four straight games and have remained in the hunt for the No.

Bucks turn back 76ers for fourth straight win

Carlos Delfino scored 23 points and Luke Ridnour had 18 to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 95-90 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.

With overall top record, Cavs rest James (AP)
With the league's best record locked up and their eyes on a playoff run, the Cleveland Cavaliers held LeBron James out of Thursday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Coach Mike Brown said James has "some bumps and bruises" and acknowledged that recent injuries to Milwaukee's Andrew Bogut and Toronto's Chris Bosh weighed on his mind.

Still rolling: Bucks improve to 2-0 without Bogut

John Salmons scored 22 points on 10 of 13 shooting and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night after clinching a playoff berth a day earlier.

Chicago Bulls' forward James Johnson is a game-time decision vs. Milwaukee Bucks

Bulls' forward James Johnson is a game-time decision vs. Bucks.

Salmons helps Bucks clinch playoff spot (AP)
John Salmons scored 26 points against his former team and the Milwaukee Bucks clinched a playoff spot Tuesday night with a 79-74 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Playing for the first time since center Andrew Bogut was injured, the Bucks wrapped up their first playoff berth since the 2005-06 season. They are tied with Miami for fifth place in the Eastern Conference.

Bogut to have surgery, status unclear (AP)
Before an ugly injury to center Andrew Bogut, the Milwaukee Bucks were regarded as a potentially dangerous first-round playoff opponent. Fans adopted "fear the deer" as their rallying cry, and the Bucks had knocked off several of the NBA's top teams in recent weeks. Now instead of patrolling the paint for Milwaukee, Bogut will be recovering from multiple injuries and surgery while his...

Chicago Bulls forward James Johnson is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks

Chicago Bulls forward James Johnson is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Milwaukee Bucks' Andrew Bogut scheduled for surgery on Monday

Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut is scheduled to have surgery two days after he broke his right hand, sprained his wrist and dislocated his elbow.

Bucks C Bogut set for surgery after gruesome injury
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut is scheduled to have surgery two days after he broke his right hand, sprained his wrist and dislocated his elbow.

Bucks' Bogut suffers major arm injuries
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut has a broken hand, dislocated elbow and sprained wrist that will keep him out indefinitely after a hard fall in Saturday night's victory over the Phoenix Suns.

Bucks' Bogut out with multiple injuries (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut has a broken hand, dislocated elbow and sprained wrist that will keep him out indefinitely after a hard fall in Saturday night's victory over the Phoenix Suns. The team said Sunday it does not know when he will return, but the injuries leave his availability for a potential playoff run in doubt.

Bucks end Suns' 10-game streak, lose Bogut

Brandon Jennings scored 23 points, helping the Milwaukee Bucks end the Phoenix Suns' 10-game winning streak with a 107-98 victory Saturday night.

Bogut hospitalized with elbow injury (AP)
Brandon Jennings scored 23 points, helping the Milwaukee Bucks end the Phoenix Suns' 10-game winning streak with a 107-98 victory Saturday night. Now the Bucks must wait to see if they'll have to face life without Andrew Bogut after their standout center sustained an elbow injury. Bogut, Milwaukee's leading scorer and rebounder, was taken to the hospital for tests after hurting his...

Milwaukee Bucks' Andrew Bogut helped off court after awkward fall

Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut has been helped off the court after falling hard to the floor and awkwardly twisting his right elbow Saturday night against the Phoenix Suns.

Details of frightening fall hazy for Milwaukee Bucks' Carlos Delfino

Carlos Delfino still doesn't remember all the details about a frightening injury that left him lying motionless on the court last week.

Jackson carries Bobcats past Bucks in overtime

Stephen Jackson scored 32 points and hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with a minute left in overtime to lead the Charlotte Bobcats to an 87-86 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks and further crowd the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Jackson's 3 helps Bobcats by Bucks in OT (AP)
Stephen Jackson scored 32 points and hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with a minute left in overtime to lead the Charlotte Bobcats to an 87-86 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks and further crowd the Eastern Conference playoff race. Jackson won a scoring duel with John Salmons, who had 28 points and whose 3-pointer in the closing second of regulation tied it.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Carlos Delfino makes returns to starting lineup

Milwaukee Bucks forward Carlos Delfino is in the starting lineup against Charlotte for his first game back after a scary head injury.

Bucks' Delfino returns after head injury (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks forward Carlos Delfino is in the starting lineup against Charlotte for his first game back after a scary head injury. Coach Scott Skiles says Delfino has been symptom-free the past two days after lingering headaches and jaw and neck pain. Skiles says Delfino was cleared by doctors after looking good in practice Thursday and in a shootaround before Friday's game at the Charlotte...

Cavs squeak past improved Bucks 101-98 (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks have climbed in the standings -- and in stature. In fact, they've risen so far, so fast that their confident coach felt as if his young squad handed a victory to the NBA's best team. "We should have won that game," Scott Skiles said following a tough, 101-98 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night.

Cavs narrowly beat improved Bucks (AP)
Mo Williams made four free throws in the final 12.8 seconds as the Cleveland Cavaliers held on for a 101-98 win Wednesday night over the vastly improved Milwaukee Bucks, who showed they might be a dangerous team in the playoffs. LeBron James scored 23 points and Williams 21 for the Cavs, who have won 10 of their past 11 and are closing in on the league's best record and home-court advantage...

Williams' late FTs give Cavs edge vs. hot Bucks

Mo Williams made four free throws in the final 12.8 seconds as the Cleveland Cavaliers held on for a 101-98 win Wednesday night over the vastly improved Milwaukee Bucks, who showed they might be a dangerous team in the playoffs.

Jennings, Bogut help Bucks cruise past Clippers

Brandon Jennings scored 17 points and went the extra distance to protect Bucks big man Andrew Bogut, leading Milwaukee past the Clippers 107-89..

Jennings leads Bucks past Clippers (AP)
Rookie Brandon Jennings scored 17 points and went the extra distance to protect Bucks big man Andrew Bogut, leading Milwaukee past the Los Angeles Clippers 107-89 on Tuesday night. Bogut scored 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds in his second straight game since missing one with a sore back, and Jennings, who added six assists and five rebounds, came to the 7-footer's aid late in the third...

Clippers PG Davis to miss 3-game trip (AP)
Point guard Baron Davis will miss the Los Angeles Clippers' upcoming three-game road trip because of back spasms. The team says Davis didn't make the trip that begins with a game in Milwaukee on Tuesday night and continues with games against Toronto and Denver. Davis is averaged 15.2 points and 7.9 assists.

Bucks rally in fourth, beat Grizzlies in overtime

ohn Salmons scored 10 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 108-103 on Sunday.

Salmons leads Bucks past Grizzlies in OT (AP)
John Salmons scored 10 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 108-103 on Sunday. Salmons twice put the Bucks ahead in the extra period with baskets, including the lead for good when he drained a fading 14-foot jumper with 1:35 left.

Andrew Bogut of Milwaukee Bucks, Marc Gasol for Memphis Grizzlies return to action

Bucks center Andrew Bogut is back in the starting lineup against Memphis and the Grizzlies got center Marc Gasol back after he missed five games.

Milwaukee Bucks' Carlos Delfino's X-rays negative; listed as day to day

X-rays on Carlos Delfino's head and neck are negative and the Bucks forward is day-to-day with neck and jaw soreness a day after being taken from the court on a stretcher.

Delfino takes blow to head as Bucks fall (AP)
Dwyane Wade had 30 points, seven assists and seven rebounds, leading the Miami Heat to an 87-74 victory over Milwaukee on Friday night in a game overshadowed when Bucks forward Carlos Delfino was taken from the court on a stretcher after a blow to the head. Heat center Jermaine O'Neal also left in the first quarter after hyperextending his right knee.

Milwaukee Bucks' Carlos Delfino exits on stretcher without moving

Milwaukee's Carlos Delfino has been taken off the court in a stretcher late in the second quarter against the Miami Heat after Udonis Haslem landed on the forward's neck and head.

Bucks' Delfino taken off on stretcher (AP)
Milwaukee's Carlos Delfino has been taken off the court in a stretcher late in the second quarter against the Miami Heat after Udonis Haslem landed on the forward's neck and head. Delfino drove for a layup with 2:29 left in the first half and fell face down to the floor. On the ensuing scramble for the rebound, Haslem jumped and got it, appearing to land on Delfino's neck or the lower...

Miami Heat's Jermaine O'Neal leaves after hyperextending knee

Heat center Jermaine O'Neal was helped off the court in the first quarter Friday night against Milwaukee after hyperextending his right knee.

Heat C O'Neal hyperextends right knee (AP)
Heat center Jermaine O'Neal was helped off the court in the first quarter Friday night against Milwaukee after hyperextending his right knee. O'Neal's return is questionable. He was called for traveling with 5:20 left in the quarter and while Bucks center Primoz Brezec was nearby, the two didn't appear to make contact.

Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut out with middle back pain

Bucks center Andrew Bogut is out for Milwaukee's game against the Miami Heat on Friday night because of middle back pain.

Holiday, 76ers end Bucks' 8-game home streak

Rookie Jrue Holiday had 15 points and seven assists, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 101-86 victory over the Bucks on Wednesday night that snapped Milwaukee's longest home winning streak in six years at eight games.

Sixers end Bucks' home win streak at 8 (AP)
Rookie Jrue Holiday had 15 points and seven assists, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 101-86 victory over the Bucks on Wednesday night that snapped Milwaukee's longest home winning streak in six years at eight games. It was a dismal display for Milwaukee, which had won 15 of the last 17 to virtually assure a postseason berth for the first time since 2006.

Salmons' 32, late FTs get Bucks by Hawks (AP)
John Salmons scored 32 points, including the tiebreaking free throws with 21.8 seconds remaining, to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a come-from-behind 98-95 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night. In a matchup of possible first-round playoff opponents, Salmons and Hawks All-Star Joe Johnson went back and forth down the stretch until the Milwaukee guard, who scored 16 in the fourth quarter,...

Bucks surge past Nuggets with Bogut limited

Even with Andrew Bogut ineffective and in foul trouble, the Milwaukee Bucks secured their signature road victory, beating the Denver Nuggets 102-97 on Saturday night.

Sacramento Kings' Tyreke Evans skips trip to play Los Angeles Clippers after concussion, lacerations

Rookie scoring leader Tyreke Evans did not make the trip to Los Angeles for the Sacramento Kings' game against the Clippers because of a slight concussion and facial injuries he sustained in a double-overtime loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

Kings rookie Evans out against Clippers (AP)
Rookie scoring leader Tyreke Evans did not make the trip to Los Angeles for the Sacramento Kings' game against the Clippers because of a slight concussion and facial injuries he sustained in a double-overtime loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Evans missed his sixth game of the season on Sunday. The point guard's injuries -- including a bruised jaw, lacerated gums and chipped teeth -- resulted...

Jennings hits eight 3s as Bucks top Kings in 2OT

Brandon Jennings scored 35 points, hit a career-high eight 3-pointers and added eight assists in the Milwaukee Bucks' 114-108 double-overtime victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.

Jennings shines, Bucks top Kings in 2OT (AP)
Brandon Jennings scored 35 points, hit a career-high eight 3-pointers and added eight assists in the Milwaukee Bucks' 114-108 double-overtime victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. Jennings' points total was the rookie's highest since he had 55 in a Nov. 14 game at Golden State.

Bucks beat Nuggets despite late night (AP)
The fans sure expected a bleary-eyed, weary-legged Milwaukee Bucks team to show up at the Pepsi Center, where the Denver Nuggets were 30-5. Chauncey Billups swears he knew better, even though he and his Denver teammates were powerless to do anything about it in a 102-97 loss Saturday night to the Bucks, who didn't arrive in their hotel rooms until 3 a.m.

Denver Nuggets' George Karl misses seventh game for cancer treatment

Denver coach George Karl is skipping the Nuggets' game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night as he continues cancer treatment.

Kaman's 20 help Clippers down Bucks, end skid

Chris Kaman had 20 points and seven rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped an eight-game losing streak, recovering after squandering a big second-half lead to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 101-93 on Wednesday night.

Clippers end 8-game skid, cool off Bucks (AP)
Chris Kaman had 20 points and seven rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped an eight-game losing streak, recovering after squandering a big second-half lead to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 101-93 on Wednesday night. Drew Gooden added 16 points and 11 rebounds, Baron Davis had 14 points and seven assists, and Eric Gordon had 14 points for the Clippers, 5-15 since Kim Hughes took over as interim...

Pacers PG Ford out 7-10 days (AP)
Pacers point guard T.J. Ford is expected to miss seven to 10 days with a sore left groin. Coach Jim O'Brien made the announcement before Indiana played the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. Ford was injured early in the first quarter of a loss to the Celtics in Boston on Friday night. He was averaging 10.3 points and 3.8 assists in 41 games, including 10 starts.

Bucks win sixth straight, defeat Pacers (AP)
Scott Skiles warned the Milwaukee Bucks about not taking the Indiana Pacers for granted. The team listened just well enough. Jerry Stackhouse tied his season high with 20 points and the Bucks survived a late rally from the short-handed Indiana Pacers for a 98-94 victory Sunday, their sixth straight win.

Bucks withstand rally from shorthanded Pacers

Jerry Stackhouse tied his season-high with 20 points and the Milwaukee Bucks survived a late rally from the short-handed Indiana Pacers for a 98-94 win on Sunday.

Bucks keep rolling, beat Jazz 95-87 (AP)
Ersan Ilyasova scored on a putback with 27.2 seconds remaining for the lead and the Milwaukee Bucks knocked off yet another NBA powerhouse, holding on to beat the Utah Jazz 95-87 on Friday. John Salmons had 24 points and Brandon Jennings added 23 for the Bucks, who have won five straight games and 11 of their last 12 -- including home wins over Eastern Conference powerhouses Cleveland and Orlando...

Bucks knock off Jazz with putback in last minute

Ersan Ilyasova scored on a putback with 27.2 seconds remaining for the lead and the Milwaukee Bucks knocked off yet another NBA powerhouse, holding on to beat the Utah Jazz 95-87 on Friday.

Surging Bucks rally past Celtics in 4th (AP)

Andrew Bogut had 25 points and 17 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks knocked off another Eastern Conference heavyweight, making a fourth-quarter comeback to beat the Boston Celtics 86-84 on Tuesday night. Carlos Delfino added 19 points for Milwaukee in a game that featured a heated on-court confrontation between Bucks rookie Brandon Jennings and the Celtics' Glen Davis midway through the fourth...

Surging Bucks top Cavs while James sits (AP)

The sellout crowd expected to see LeBron James. Instead, rookie Brandon Jennings, sporting a new dyed red mohawk that makes him look a little like a rooster, did all the strutting. The 20-year-old point guard scored 25 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat Cleveland 92-85 on Saturday night, with James reduced to a spectator on the bench and limping noticeably when he walked from it.

Jennings, Bucks defeat James-less Cavaliers
Rookie Brandon Jennings scored 25 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 92-85 on Saturday night while LeBron James watched from the bench and limping noticeably off it.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James given night off against the Milwaukee Bucks
Cavaliers coach Mike Brown says he's sitting his superstar, calling it "just a coach's decision" to keep him out of Cleveland's game against Milwaukee on Saturday night.

Bogut's 19 and 10 lift surging Bucks (AP)

Before the game, Washington Wizards coach Flip Saunders called Milwaukee's Andrew Bogut "maybe the best center in the Eastern Conference." During the game, Bogut showed why he earns such praise. Bogut led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds despite sitting out the fourth quarter, and the Bucks beat the Wizards 102-74 on Friday night for their eighth victory in their last nine...

Milwaukee Bucks guard Scott Skiles calls Brandon Jennings' postgame attitude 'defeatest'
Milwaukee Bucks coach Scott Skiles says he has spoken to Brandon Jennings about the slumping rookie guard's recent lament that he doesn't "even know if I want to shoot the ball."

Pierce's 27 points help Celtics beat up Bobcats
John Salmons scored 16 of his 22 points in the second half and the Milwaukee Bucks continued their post-All-Star break surge with a 100-87 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.

Salmons' big 2nd half sparks Bucks (AP)

John Salmons scored 16 of his 22 points in the second half and the Milwaukee Bucks continued their post-All-Star break surge with a 100-87 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. Salmons is averaging 20.4 points and has scored in double figures in all eight games he's played in since a trade deadline deal with Chicago.

Bucks bounce back, ride Salmons past Wizards
John Salmons scored 16 of his 22 points in the second half and the Milwaukee Bucks continued their post-All-Star break surge with a 100-87 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.

Bucks' Redd scheduled for knee surgery Tuesday
Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Redd is scheduled to have surgery on his injured left knee Tuesday.

Milwaukee Bucks' Michael Redd to undergo knee surgery Tuesday
Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Redd is scheduled to have surgery on his injured left knee Tuesday.

Bucks' Redd to have knee surgery Tuesday (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Redd is scheduled to have surgery on his injured left knee Tuesday. The veteran is out for the season after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament in a game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Jan. 10. It's the second major injury to his left knee in less than a year.

Johnson takes over in OT to drive Hawks to win
Joe Johnson scored nine of his 24 points in overtime, Josh Smith had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks ended Milwaukee's winning streak at six with a 106-102 victory Sunday night.

Hawks snap Bucks' win streak in OT (AP)

Joe Johnson scored nine of his 24 points in overtime, Josh Smith had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks ended Milwaukee's winning streak at six with a 106-102 victory Sunday night. The Bucks lost for the first time since trading for John Salmons, who finished with a season-high 32 points, including a straightaway 3-pointer that cut it to 103-102 with 9.7 seconds left in the extra...

Bucks win again, rout Wade-less Heat (AP)

The Milwaukee Bucks gave the Miami Heat another thumping Saturday, this time with Dwyane Wade watching from the bench. John Salmons scored 18 points and the Bucks took advantage of the injured Wade's absence to win their sixth game in a row, 94-71. Milwaukee improved to 3-0 this season against Miami, winning by a total of 50 points.

Bucks pull away late to stay perfect vs. Pacers
John Salmons scored 20 points, and Brandon Jennings had 18 points and seven assists to help the Milwaukee Bucks win their fifth straight game, 112-110 over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night.

Bucks beat Pacers for fifth straight win (AP)

John Salmons scored 20 points, and Brandon Jennings had 18 points and seven assists to help the Milwaukee Bucks win their fifth straight game, 112-110 over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night. Andrew Bogut added 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Bucks, 29-28 overall and 3-0 against the Pacers this season.

Bucks ride Bogut again, beat Hornets (AP)

Andrew Bogut had 26 points and 13 rebounds to continue his string of dominant performances, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 115-95 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. Fresh off his 24-point, 20-rebound performance in a rout of the Knicks on Monday night, Bogut had his fourth straight double-double in Milwaukee's fourth straight win.

Bogut's 24 points, 20 boards lift Bucks (AP)

Andrew Bogut had 24 points and 20 rebounds in his third career 20-20 game, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the New York Knicks 83-67 on Monday night for their third straight victory. Limited to just 5 1/2 minutes at Madison Square Garden three weeks ago because of a migraine, Bogut played 36 this time and overwhelmed the Knicks' smaller front line.

New York Knicks celebrate 40th anniversary of title team

Willis Reed was to make the walk onto the Madison Square Garden floor again Monday when the Knicks celebrated the 40th anniversary of their first championship team at halftime of their game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Bucks pull within game of playoff spot (AP)

Brandon Jennings and John Salmons each scored 19 points to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Charlotte Bobcats 93-88 on Saturday night. Andrew Bogut added 18 points and 13 rebounds in the Bucks' fifth win in their last seven games. The win pulled the Bucks within one game of Charlotte for the eighth playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Jennings, Salmons push surging Bucks by Cats

Brandon Jennings and John Salmons each scored 19 points to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Charlotte Bobcats 93-88 on Saturday night.

Chicago Bulls trade John Salmons to Milwaukee Bucks for Hakim Warrick and Joe Alexander

Chicago Bulls trade John Salmons to Milwaukee Bucks for Hakim Warrick and Joe Alexander.

Report: Bulls deal Salmons to Bucks, get Warrick
The Milwaukee Bucks have agreed in principle to a trade that would send forwards Hakim Warrick and Joe Alexander to the Chicago Bulls for guard John Salmons, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.

Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers agree to four-player deal, sources say

The Bucks have agreed to a trade that will send Jodie Meeks, Francisco Elson and a second-round draft pick to the 76ers for Primoz Brezec and Royal Ivey, two league sources told ESPN.com NBA Insider Chad Ford.

Bulls agree to send Salmons to Bucks (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks have agreed in principle to a trade that would send forwards Hakim Warrick and Joe Alexander to the Chicago Bulls for guard John Salmons, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke Thursday and requested anonymity because the deal is not yet complete.

1,016 fans watch Nets lose to Bucks (AP)

Andrew Bogut scored 22 points and Ersan Ilyasova added 18 as the Milwaukee Bucks sent the New Jersey Nets into the All-Star break with loss No. 48, a 97-77 rout Wednesday night in front of about 1,000 fans. A storm that dumped more than a foot of snow on the New York region kept the crowd at the IZOD Center to a turnstile count of 1,016, most of whom moved to the courtside seats and the first few...

Bogut's 21 help surging Bucks by Pacers (AP)

Andrew Bogut scored 21 points and Luc Mbah a Moute added 18 points to help the Milwaukee Bucks hold off the Indiana Pacers 93-81 Saturday. One night after leaving the game against the New York Knicks in the first quarter with a migraine headache, Bogut dominated the inside as he hit 9 of 15 shots and grabbed 8 rebounds.

Jennings' 2nd half gets Bucks by Knicks (AP)

Brandon Jennings will never understand why the New York Knicks didn't draft him. "No, and I'm not going to ask anymore," he said. "It's over and done with and we're moving on. That's life. Everybody makes mistakes." This mistake came back to haunt the Knicks on Friday night.

Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut leaves game because of migraine
Andrew Bogut left Milwaukee's game against the Knicks in the first quarter Friday night because of a migraine and the Bucks said he would not return.

Bucks C Bogut leaves game with migraine (AP)
Andrew Bogut left Milwaukee's game against the Knicks in the first quarter Friday night because of a migraine and the Bucks said he would not return. Bogut was off to a strong start, making all three shots and scoring six points in 6 minutes before departing.

Carter lifts short-handed Magic by Bucks (AP)

Vince Carter had 17 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists to lead the short-handed Orlando Magic to an easy 99-82 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. The struggling shooting guard had by far his most efficient game in more than a month, giving Orlando its seventh win in eight games. Charlie Bell and Luke Ridnour had 13 points apiece for the Bucks, who had their three-game winning...

Magic G Nelson, F Pietrus to miss game (AP)
Orlando Magic point guard Jameer Nelson and forward Mickael Pietrus were sidelined against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night with injuries. Nelson hyperextended his left knee in the Magic's win at Detroit on Sunday. He is day to day. Jason Williams started in Nelson's place. Nelson had surgery to repair torn cartilage in the knee in November.

Bogut, Bucks cut gap to 2 games behind Heat
Andrew Bogut had 22 points and 11 rebounds, Carlos Delfino finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks beat Miami for the second time in three nights, 97-81 Monday to climb within two games of the slumping Heat.

Bogut has 22 and 11 as Bucks top Heat (AP)

Andrew Bogut had 22 points and 11 rebounds, Carlos Delfino finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks beat Miami for the second time in three nights, 97-81 Monday to climb within two games of the slumping Heat for the Eastern Conference's final playoff spot. Charlie Bell and Hakim Warrick each scored 12 for the Bucks, who outscored Miami 54-27 over the final 19 1/2 minutes...

Michael Beasley returns for Miami Heat; Jermaine O'Neal (back) sits out
Heat forward Michael Beasley returned to the Miami lineup for Monday night's game against Milwaukee after missing two games with a hyperextended right knee, while center Jermaine O'Neal sat out with back stiffness.

Heat F Beasley returns, C O'Neal sits (AP)
Heat forward Michael Beasley returned to the Miami lineup for Monday night's game against Milwaukee after missing two games with a hyperextended right knee, while center Jermaine O'Neal sat out with back stiffness. Beasley was wearing a large brace to support the knee, but Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said the second-year player from Kansas State was cleared after evaluation.

Milwaukee Bucks center Francisco Elson to miss 6 weeks after hernia surgery
Bucks center Francisco Elson will miss six weeks after having surgery to repair a hernia.

Bucks C Elson out 6 weeks after surgery (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks center Francisco Elson will miss six weeks after having surgery to repair a hernia. The 7-foot backup center has been used sparingly for the Bucks, playing 60 minutes over 11 games. The 33-year-old Elson has 10 points and 13 rebounds this season, his seventh in the NBA. General manager John Hammond confirmed Monday that Elson had surgery on Friday.

Warrick catches fire late to fuel Bucks past Heat
Hakim Warrick scored 10 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter and the Milwaukee Bucks held off the short-handed Miami Heat for a 95-84 win on Saturday.

Bucks hold off short-handed Heat 95-84 (AP)

Hakim Warrick scored 10 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter and the Milwaukee Bucks held off the short-handed Miami Heat for a 95-84 win on Saturday. Andrew Bogut and Brandon Jennings each had 17 points for Milwaukee. Dwyane Wade led the Heat with 21 points, but was in foul trouble most of the game.

Mavericks hold on to beat Bucks 108-107 (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 28 points, Jason Terry added 21 and the Dallas Mavericks held on late to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 108-107 Tuesday night. Carlos Delfino missed a running 10-footer in the lane before the buzzer. Andrew Bogut hit his first nine shots from the floor and scored a career-high 32 points on 13 of 14 shooting.

Dallas Mavericks' Jason Kidd, Erick Dampier return against Milwaukee Bucks
Jason Kidd and Erick Dampier were back on the court for the Mavericks on Tuesday.

Jack's season-high 27 lift Raptors (AP)

Jarrett Jack scored a season-high 27 points, Chris Bosh added 17 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Milwaukee Bucks 101-96 on Friday night. Marco Belinelli scored 16 points and DeMar DeRozan had 12 for the Raptors, who avenged a 113-107 loss in Milwaukee on Wednesday night. Luke Ridnour scored a season-high 27 points and Andrew Bogut added 22 for the Bucks, who have lost three of four.

Bogut, Bucks survive Bosh's 44 to sink Raptors
Andrew Bogut had 27 points and 12 rebounds before fouling out and the Milwaukee Bucks held on to beat the Toronto Raptors 113-107 on Wednesday night, overcoming Chris Bosh's career-high 44 points.

Bucks overcome Bosh's 44, top Raptors (AP)
Andrew Bogut had 27 points and 12 rebounds before fouling out and the Milwaukee Bucks held on to beat the Toronto Raptors 113-107 on Wednesday night, overcoming Chris Bosh's career-high 44 points. The Bucks, leading 103-100, appeared to be in big trouble after Bogut picked up his sixth foul on the offensive end with 4:11 left when Jarrett Jack slipped in behind him and drew a foul.

Jerry Stackhouse says he'll be ready for Milwaukee Bucks debut Wednesday
Jerry Stackhouse says he'll be fresh and ready when he makes his debut for the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night.

Stackhouse ready to play for Bucks (AP)
Jerry Stackhouse says he'll be fresh and ready when he makes his debut for the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. But the 15-year veteran forward isn't sure exactly what he'll be able to provide or how many minutes he'll play against Toronto. Stackhouse was limited by injuries and played only 10 games last year in Dallas before his contract was bought out following an offseason...

Scola's 27 and 15 lift Rockets in OT (AP)

Luis Scola scored a season-high 27 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, Aaron Brooks dished out 10 assists to offset a bad shooting game and the Houston Rockets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 101-98 in overtime Monday. Carl Landry and Chase Budinger scored 12 points apiece for the Rockets, who have won the last 10 meetings with the Bucks in Houston.

Former star Stackhouse eyes comeback with Bucks
Jerry Stackhouse will join the Bucks when they return to Milwaukee and may see action in their next game on Wednesday.

Bucks close to signing Stackhouse (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks are close to signing forward Jerry Stackhouse for the rest of the season. Stackhouse is expected to sign sometime in the coming days, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the contract hasn't been finalized pending a physical.

Sources: Milwaukee Bucks set to sign veteran Jerry Stackhouse
The Milwaukee Bucks will sign veteran guard Jerry Stackhouse to a contract for the rest of the season, according to NBA front-office sources.

Bucks hold off undermanned Warriors (AP)

Brandon Jennings scored 25 points, including a pivotal 3-pointer with 18.9 seconds left, Andrew Bogut added 15 points and 16 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks held on to beat Golden State 113-104 on Friday night. The Warriors, who entered the game with just eight players in uniform, lost Anthony Morrow to a knee injury and had three others foul out, leaving coach Don Nelson with only four players.

Williams returns, rallies Jazz to defeat of Bucks
C.J. Miles scored 19 points, Deron Williams had 18, and the Utah Jazz beat the Milwaukee Bucks 112-95 on Saturday night for their season-best fourth win in a row.

Jazz beat Bucks for fourth straight win (AP)

C.J. Miles scored 19 points, Deron Williams had 18, and the Utah Jazz beat the Milwaukee Bucks 112-95 on Saturday night for their season-best fourth win in a row. Williams, who aggravated a wrist injury and missed the dramatic end of Utah's 97-96 victory over Cleveland on Thursday, was a game-time decision but showed little effect as he sparked the Jazz to a quick start and the Jazz never...

Roy hurting, but Blazers beat Bucks (AP)

Brandon Roy scored 22 points before sitting much of the second half with a tight right hamstring and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 120-108 on Wednesday night. Roy, who has been working overtime for the injury-depleted Blazers, went to the locker room with a little more than six minutes left in the game for treatment.

Redd, Skiles out as Bucks fall to Suns (AP)

It was a tough day for the Milwaukee Bucks. First the Bucks found out that guard Michael Redd would be sidelined for the remainder of the season with a knee injury. Then, right before the start of the game, coach Scott Skiles was hospitalized with an irregular heartbeat. Without its coach and star guard, Milwaukee seemed lost in the first half as the Bucks found themselves down by 24 points to...

Milwaukee Bucks' Scott Skiles in hospital with irregular heartbeat
Bucks coach Scott Skiles was hospitalized with an irregular heartbeat on Monday.

Report: Milwaukee Bucks' Michael Redd tears ACL, MCL
Michael Redd is out for the season with a torn ACL and torn MCL in his left knee, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Lakers lead wire-to-wire, snap two-game skid
Andrew Bynum had 17 points and a career-high 18 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers led all the way in beating the Milwaukee Bucks 95-77 Sunday night to avoid their first three-game losing streak in nearly two years.

Lakers avoid rare 3-game skid, top Bucks (AP)

Andrew Bynum had 17 points and a career-high 18 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers led all the way in beating the Milwaukee Bucks 95-77 Sunday night to avoid their first three-game losing streak in nearly two years. Shannon Brown added 19 points, Jordan Farmar scored of his 15 of his 17 in the second half, Kobe Bryant had 12 points on 4 of 21 shooting, and Derek Fisher 11 for the defending NBA...

Bucks earn rare road win, beat Nets (AP)
Andrew Bogut scored 14 of his 18 points in the second half and the Milwaukee Bucks scored a rare road win with a 98-76 decision over the woeful New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night. Carlos Delfino, who had scored 10 points in the Bucks' last five games, added 17 points as the Bucks won for only the fourth time in 15 road games.

Redd lifts Bucks over Thunder in OT (AP)

Michael Redd scored six of his 27 points in overtime to help the Milwaukee Bucks snap a four-game losing streak with a 103-97 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night. The loss snapped a five-game winning streak for Oklahoma City. Luc Richard Mbah a Moute made one of two free throws with 14.6 seconds left in the extra period to give Milwaukee a 101-97 lead.

Redd's OT heroics help Bucks end 4-game slide
Michael Redd scored six of his 27 points in overtime to help the Milwaukee Bucks snap a four-game losing streak with a 103-97 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night.

Carter rallies Magic after collision (AP)

Vince Carter overcame a hard collision to score 25 points, rallying the Orlando Magic for a 117-92 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. Carter was thrust under the courtside seats on a hard hit by Ersan Ilyasova late in the third quarter that gave Orlando a brief scare. The Magic's star shooting guard shook off the pain and never exited, igniting a 17-2 run that helped them pull...

Skiles benches Redd, Bogut as Cats drop Bucks
Gerald Wallace had 21 points and 14 rebounds and the Charlotte Bobcats beat Milwaukee 94-84 on Monday night, a miserable performance for the Bucks that prompted coach Scott Skiles to bench Michael Redd and Andrew Bogut.

Redd, Bogut benched in Bucks' loss (AP)

Gerald Wallace had 21 points and 14 rebounds and the Charlotte Bobcats beat Milwaukee 94-84 on Monday night, a miserable performance for the Bucks that prompted coach Scott Skiles to bench Michael Redd and Andrew Bogut. Flip Murray added 16 points for the Bobcats in a one-sided matchup of teams that figure to contend for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Spurs cruise past slumping Bucks 112-97 (AP)

Tim Duncan scored 26 points and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed in a 112-97 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. The Spurs opened a 20-point lead in the second quarter and Milwaukee never got within single digits in the second half. Tony Parker had 16 points and eight assists for San Antonio, which has won four of five.

Magic's Van Gundy jollier this Christmas (AP)

One thing that will be a little jollier this Christmas for the Orlando Magic is Stan Van Gundy. Players say he has changed since Dwight Howard asked the coach last month to limit the negativity. Van Gundy even sent out holidays cards complete with a candy apple to every member of the organization. "He's making a big effort to be a little more positive, and we appreciate that," point...

Bogut's 31 points jump-start Bucks past Pacers
Andrew Bogut scored a career-high 31 points and grabbed 18 rebounds, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to an 84-81 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.

Bogut's 31 and 18 help Bucks top Pacers (AP)

Andrew Bogut scored a career-high 31 points and grabbed 18 rebounds, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to an 84-81 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. Rookie guard Brandon Jennings had 16 points and six assists and Michael Redd scored 14 for the Bucks, who snapped a three-game skid and won their first road game since Nov.

Evans' last-second layup lifts Kings (AP)

Tyreke Evans made a reverse layup around Andrew Bogut with 0.9 seconds left, lifting the Sacramento Kings to a 96-95 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in a game that featured the NBA's top two rookies. Bogut's baseline jumper hit the side of the backboard as time expired, allowing Sacramento to improve to 2-11 on the road.

Bucks G Jennings fined $7,500 for tweet (AP)
Bucks rookie Brandon Jennings has been fined $7,500 for posting a message on his Twitter account after Milwaukee's 108-101 double overtime win over Portland last weekend. Jennings was fined for the timing of his post, not the content when he tweeted: "Back to 500. Yess!!! "500" means where doing good.

Cavaliers survive Bucks despite going cold late
LeBron James scored 26 points, Mo Williams added 17 and the Cleveland Cavaliers, despite playing poorly on offense down the stretch, hung on to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 85-82 on Friday night for their fifth straight win.

James' 26 help Cavs hold off Bucks 85-82 (AP)

LeBron James scored 26 points, Mo Williams added 17 and the Cleveland Cavaliers, despite playing poorly on offense down the stretch, hung on to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 85-82 on Friday night for their fifth straight win. James finished with 10 rebounds and eight assists as the Cavs won their ninth straight game at home and left Cleveland with some momentum to begin a four-game road trip that will...

Bucks rookie Jennings fined $7,500 for Tweet
Bucks rookie Brandon Jennings has been fined $7,500 for posting a message on his Twitter account after Milwaukee's 108-101 double overtime win over Portland last weekend.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Brandon Jennings fined $7.5K for Twitter post
Bucks rookie Brandon Jennings has been fined $7,500 for posting a message on his Twitter account after Milwaukee's 108-101 double overtime win over Portland last weekend.

Lakers win on Bryant's OT buzzer-beater (AP)

Kobe Bryant reverted to an old habit when he missed a potential game-winning shot. Given a second opportunity, he stuck with the change he's made since breaking his right index finger. Bryant hit a 15-footer as time expired and scored the game's final seven points over the last 1:18 of overtime to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 107-106 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night.

Ridnour carries Bucks by Blazers in 2OT (AP)

Luke Ridnour scored six of his 20 points in the second overtime, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a hard-fought 108-101 victory over the injury-riddled Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. Andrew Bogut made two free throws, but LaMarcus Aldridge, who scored a season-high 31 for Portland, matched him with two of his own to tie it at 97.

Jennings' 22 help Bucks snap 4-game skid (AP)

Rookie Brandon Jennings scored 22 points, lifting the slumping Milwaukee Bucks to a 117-95 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Milwaukee, losers of eight of 10, snapped a four-game skid by controlling this game from the start. The Bucks scored over 100 points for just the second time in the 10-game stretch to end Toronto's three-game winning streak.

Rondo leads late push as Celtics win 8th straight
Rajon Rondo had 13 assists and nine rebounds and scored all of his 11 points in the fourth quarter on Tuesday night as the Boston Celtics pulled away to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 98-89 and win their eighth straight game.

Rondo leads Celts to eighth straight win (AP)

Rajon Rondo had 13 assists and nine rebounds and scored all of his 11 points in the fourth quarter on Tuesday night as the Boston Celtics pulled away to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 98-89 and win their eighth straight game. Kevin Garnett scored 25 to go with nine boards, and Paul Pierce scored 15 points.

West drives early 29-0 run as Cavs drop Bucks
Delonte West scored 14 of his season-high 21 points in a 29-0 first-half run to lead the streaking Cleveland Cavaliers to a 101-86 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday.

West scores 21 as Cavs rout Bucks (AP)

Delonte West scored 14 of his season-high 21 points in a 29-0 first-half run to lead the streaking Cleveland Cavaliers to a 101-86 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. LeBron James had 14 points and 10 assists for his fourth straight double-double. After opening the season 3-3, the Cavaliers have gone 12-2 to improve to 15-5.

Stuckey, Jerebko lead Pistons past Bucks (AP)

Rodney Stuckey scored 19 points and rookie Jonas Jerebko added 16 to help the Detroit Pistons beat the Milwaukee Bucks 105-96 on Friday night. The Pistons, with Charlie Villanueva returning from a broken nose, won for just the second time in 10 games. The Bucks have lost six of their last seven. Ben Wallace added 11 points and 11 rebounds for the Pistons, and Ben Gordon scored 16.

Bucks coach suspended for arguing with refs
The NBA has suspended Milwaukee Bucks coach Scott Skiles one game without pay for arguing with an official during a loss to Washington earlier this week. The NBA said the suspension would be served Friday night, when Milwaukee plays at Detroit. Skiles was given two quick technical fouls and ejected late in the first quarter of Wednesday's 104-102 loss to the Wizards in Milwaukee. After the first technical, Skiles charged on the court to continue his protest.

NBA suspends Milwaukee Bucks coach Scott Skiles 1 game for arguing with official
The NBA has suspended Bucks coach Scott Skiles one game without pay for arguing with an official during a loss to Washington earlier this week.

NBA suspends Bucks coach Skiles 1 game (AP)
The NBA has suspended Milwaukee Bucks coach Scott Skiles one game without pay for arguing with an official during a loss to Washington earlier this week. The NBA said the suspension would be served Friday night, when Milwaukee plays at Detroit. Skiles was given two quick technical fouls and ejected late in the first quarter of Wednesday's 104-102 loss to the Wizards in Milwaukee.

Boykins' surge helps Wizards top Bucks (AP)

Earl Boykins scored 11 of his 13 points in the final 10 minutes, including the winning free throws with a second left, to lead the Washington Wizards to a 104-102 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. Boykins had a hand in the Wizards' final eight points. Gilbert Arenas led Washington with 22 points, and Nick Young scored 21.

Bucks guard Redd still out with sore knee
Bucks guard Michael Redd is not traveling with the team on a two-game trip because his left knee continues to bother him. Redd strained a ligament in his surgically repaired knee in Milwaukee's win over Detroit on Oct. 31. Redd missed nine games, returned for three and has missed the previous two after soreness returned following a loss at Oklahoma City on Nov. 27. The Bucks have been hit hard by injuries despite a 9-7 start.

Michael Redd of Milwaukee Bucks has sore knee, skipping two-game road trip
Bucks guard Michael Redd is not traveling with the team on a two-game trip because his left knee continues to bother him.

Bogut back with 22 and 15 to lift Bucks (AP)

Andrew Bogut returned with 22 points, 15 rebounds and two big blocks in the closing minutes to rally the Milwaukee Bucks to a 99-97 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night after squandering a big lead. Brad Miller missed a shot at the buzzer that would've tied it after Derrick Rose, who had 17 of his 19 points in the second half, decided to pass up the final opportunity as Chicago lost...

Bucks' Bogut returning from leg injury
Milwaukee Bucks coach Scott Skiles says center Andrew Bogut will return to the court for Monday night's game against the Chicago Bulls. Skiles says Bogut's left leg began feeling better late last week, and Skiles plans to ease him back into the rotation. Bogut was kicked in the leg during a Nov. 18 game against New Jersey and originally was expected to miss two to four weeks. Bogut says he's "pretty much" pain-free and eager to return to help the Bucks, who have lost four straight games.

Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut to return from leg injury against Chicago Bulls
Bucks coach Scott Skiles says center Andrew Bogut will return to the court for Monday night's game against the Bulls.

Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich is likely to miss Monday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks
Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich is likely to miss Monday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Magic's Carter has 25 points, 4 stitches (AP)

Vince Carter scored 19 of his 25 points in the second half after getting four stitches and Dwight Howard added 25 points and 20 rebounds to rally the Orlando Magic to a 100-98 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. Orlando, winners of seven of the last eight and best in the Eastern Conference at 13-4, trailed by 15 midway through the third quarter before Carter helped the...

Westbrook, Thunder get best of Jennings, Bucks
Kevin Durant had 33 points and 12 rebounds, Russell Westbrook outplayed rookie Brandon Jennings, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Milwaukee Bucks 108-90 on Friday night.

West leads Hornets over Bucks in OT (AP)
David West had 27 points and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 102-99 in overtime Wednesday night. Rookie point guard Darren Collison scored 18 points, including a 3-pointer to tie it with 7.5 seconds left in regulation. Collison also stole the ball from fellow rookie Brandon Jennings and drew a foul late in overtime, then hit two free throws to help New Orleans...

Spurs stop Bucks' run, get back to .500
Tim Duncan had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs halted the Milwaukee Bucks' three-game winning streak with a 112-98 victory Monday night.

Duncan's 24 and 12 lift Spurs by Bucks (AP)

Tim Duncan had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs halted the Milwaukee Bucks' three-game winning streak with a 112-98 victory Monday night. Matt Bonner had 23 points off the bench and the Spurs won consecutive games for only the second time this season. They also finally took advantage of a big night from Duncan, having previously been 0-4 when the All-Star scored 20 or more.

Jennings scores 26 to lead Bucks over Grizzlies
Rookie Brandon Jennings scored 24 of his 26 points in the second half, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 103-98 on Saturday night for their third straight victory.

Jennings' 26 rally Bucks past Grizzlies (AP)

Rookie Brandon Jennings scored 24 of his 26 points in the second half, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 103-98 on Saturday night for their third straight victory. Charlie Bell added 19 for Milwaukee, which has won seven of its last eight. Ersan Ilyasova finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds, and reserve Luke Ridnour contributed 13 points and 12 assists.

Bucks ride Jennings to another win (AP)

Bucks coach Scott Skiles rarely gives glowing compliments. Even he's having a tough time containing his excitement for rookie Brandon Jennings. "You'd be hard pressed to find a rookie's first 10 games better than this," Skiles said. "Maybe somebody has, but he's had as good a 10-game start as anybody I've been aware of in my 20-plus years in the league."...

Bogut out 2 to 4 weeks with leg injury
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut (BOH'-gut) will be out for two to four weeks with a left leg injury. General manager John Hammond said late Thursday that Bogut suffered a leg strain and contusion in Wednesday's 99-85 win against New Jersey. Bogut scored 21 points and 11 rebounds before leaving the game in late in the fourth quarter. An MRI revealed the injury on Thursday. The 24-year-old Bogut, now in his fifth season, is averaging 16.1 points and 9.2 rebounds per game.

Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut sidelined 2-4 weeks with leg strain
Bucks center Andrew Bogut will be out of action for two to four weeks after suffering a leg muscle strain and contusion during Wednesday's 99-85 win against New Jersey.

Bogut helps Bucks drop Nets to 0-12 (AP)

Andrew Bogut and Carlos Delfino each scored 21 points, Bogut also grabbed 11 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the winless New Jersey Nets 99-85 on Wednesday night. The short-handed Nets have lost 12 straight for their longest single-season losing streak in more than 19 years. This one was painful because Chris Douglas-Roberts scored a career-high 31 points and had 10 rebounds, but the Nets...

Mavs' Nowitzki hits jumper for OT winner (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki thought his shot was perfect when it left his hand. He'll definitely take the lucky overtime bounce. Nowitzki hit a fallaway 18-footer with a hand in his face as time expired to give the Dallas Mavericks a 115-113 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. "I thought it was going straight in.

Sprained ankle forces Dallas Mavericks' Shawn Marion to leave vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Shawn Marion left the Mavericks' game at Milwaukee with a sprained ankle and will not return.

Marion leaves game with sprained ankle (AP)
Shawn Marion has left the Dallas Mavericks' game at Milwaukee with a sprained ankle and will not return. Marion departed with 2:19 to go in the first half Monday night and the team said early in the third quarter he would not return. The forward finished with six points. The 31-year-old Marion was acquired from Toronto in a four-team, eight-player deal in July.

Dampier to rejoin Mavs after illness (AP)
Mavericks center Erick Dampier is flying to Milwaukee to rejoin the team, a night after being hospitalized for an unspecified illness before Dallas' game against Detroit. Dampier was taken to a Detroit-area hospital after warmups ahead of Sunday night's 95-90 victory over the Pistons. The Mavericks did not release any information Monday about why Dampier needed to be taken to the hospital.

Bucks rookie Jennings scores 55 in win (AP)

Brandon Jennings scored 55 points, breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's franchise rookie record, to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a come-from-behind 129-125 victory Saturday over the Golden State Warriors. Jennings poured in 29 points in the third quarter, then scored 10 in the final 2:15 to hold off the Warriors and become only the third Bucks player to score more than 50.

Jennings torches Warriors for 55 to spark Bucks
Rookie Brandon Jennings scored a career-high 55 points, including 29 in the third quarter, to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a come-from-behind 129-125 victory Saturday over the Golden State Warriors.

Jennings rallies Bucks past Nuggets (AP)

Brandon Jennings never expected to start his NBA career this way. The rookie point guard scored 14 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, and Andrew Bogut added 23 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 108-102 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. "I came in here, wanted to learn and take (it) step-by-step," Jennings said.

Jennings nets 32, helps Bucks upset Nuggets
Rookie Brandon Jennings scored 14 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, and Andrew Bogut added 23 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 108-102 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.

Bogut leads Bucks' attack against lowly Knicks
Andrew Bogut scored a season-high 22 points and had eight rebounds to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the New York Knicks 102-87 on Saturday night.

Bogut scores 22 as Bucks beat Knicks (AP)

Andrew Bogut scored a season-high 22 points and had eight rebounds to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the New York Knicks 102-87 on Saturday night. Jodie Meeks, Milwaukee' second-round pick in June, added 19 points, and rookie point guard Brandon Jennings, who had just nine points in the Bucks' 87-72 victory at Minnesota on Friday night, had 17 points.

Deng's career night boosts Bulls past Bucks
Luol Deng scored 24 points while grabbing a career-high 20 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls rallied from 18 down to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 83-81 on Tuesday night.

Deng has 24 and 20 to lead Bulls' rally (AP)

Luol Deng scored 24 points while grabbing a career-high 20 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls rallied from 18 down to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 83-81 on Tuesday night. The Bucks had a chance to win it after Joakim Noah missed two free throws, but Ersan Ilyasova missed a 3-pointer, the ball landing out of bounds with 1.8 seconds left.

Milwaukee Bucks' Michael Redd to miss at least two weeks
Michael Redd of the Milwaukee Bucks will miss at least two weeks after experiencing soreness in his surgically repaired left knee, a source told ESPN.com on Monday.

Pistons plan to rest Hamilton for another game
Richard Hamilton will miss a third straight game with a sprained right ankle Tuesday when the Detroit Pistons host the Orlando Magic. Hamilton was injured in last week's season-opening win at Memphis and X-rays on the ankle were negative. He scored a team-high 25 points in the victory and the Coatesville, Pa., native has led Detroit in scoring for seven straight seasons. The Pistons struggled offensively without him in losses to Oklahoma City and Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Bucks opt not to pick up option on Joe Alexander
Bucks GM John Hammond said Monday he's decided not to pick up a $2.76 million option on forward Joe Alexander's first NBA contract.

Bucks star Redd will miss at least 2 weeks
Bucks guard Michael Redd is out for at least two weeks after straining a tendon in his left knee during Milwaukee's home opener. Redd tore two ligaments in the same knee on Jan. 24 and missed the rest of last season, but said he felt healthy and stronger than ever coming into training camp. Redd scored nine points in 23 minutes against Detroit on Saturday night before leaving in the third quarter. He underwent an MRI on the knee on Sunday.

Jennings leads Bucks to victory in home opener
Rookie Brandon Jennings scored 21 of his 24 points in the second half, Hakim Warrick came off the bench to add 21 points and the Milwaukee Bucks won their home opener with a 96-85 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.

Jennings' 24 rally Bucks past Pistons (AP)

Rookie Brandon Jennings scored 21 of his 24 points in the second half, Hakim Warrick came off the bench to add 21 points and the Milwaukee Bucks won their home opener with a 96-85 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. Tayshun Prince's 11-foot jumper from the baseline pulled the Pistons to 81-77 with 5:51 to play, but Warrick made two free throws and Jennings hit a runner in the...

76ers bounce back from opener, top Bucks (AP)

The 76ers have almost been forgotten by a city whipped into a World Series frenzy. Andre Iguodala and Elton Brand gave a reminder why they might be worth watching long after fans have put away the Phillies T-shirts for the winter. Iguodala scored 19 points, Brand had 17 and the Philadelphia 76ers bounced back from a dismal opener to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 99-86 on Friday night.

Iguodala posts 19 points as 76ers bounce Bucks
Andre Iguodala scored 19 points, Elton Brand had 17 and the Philadelphia 76ers bounced back from a dismal opener to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 99-86 on Friday night.

Pistons' Hamilton out 2 games with sprained ankle
Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton will miss at least two games because of a sprained right ankle. Pistons coach John Kuester says Ben Gordon will start in Hamilton's spot Friday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder and Chucky Atkins was activated to add depth. Hamilton also will not play Saturday night at Milwaukee. He was injured late in Wednesday night's season-opening win at Memphis. Postgame X-rays on the ankle were negative.

Pistons G Hamilton out at least 2 games (AP)
Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton will miss at least two games because of a sprained right ankle. Pistons coach John Kuester says Ben Gordon will start in Hamilton's spot Friday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder and Chucky Atkins was activated to add depth. Hamilton also will not play Saturday night at Milwaukee.

Bobcats' Bell could need surgery for wrist injury
Charlotte Bobcats starting shooting guard Raja Bell has a partially torn ligament in his left wrist and will soon decide whether to have surgery which would sideline him up to four months. The severity of Bell's injury, announced after he sat out Charlotte's 94-87 exhibition win over Milwaukee on Tuesday, is a major blow for the Bobcats, who could be without their best defensive player and team leader.

Bobcats G Bell has torn wrist ligament (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats starting shooting guard Raja Bell has a partially torn ligament in his left wrist and will soon decide whether to have surgery which would sideline him up to four months. The severity of Bell's injury, announced after he sat out Charlotte's 94-87 exhibition win over Milwaukee on Tuesday, is a major blow for the Bobcats, who could be without their best defensive player and...

Chandler quiet in Cats debut but Charlotte wins
Tyson Chandler was quiet in his Bobcats debut, but Charlotte still beat Milwaukee on Tuesday.

Sore Achilles still bothers T-Wolves star Jefferson
Minnesota's Al Jefferson is still bothered by Achilles' tendinitis. Jefferson did not participate in Tuesday morning's shootaround in Denver, where the Timberwolves were playing an exhibition. Team spokesman Mark Rosenberg says Jefferson is also fighting a cold, unsure if the star forward would suit up against the Nuggets. Jefferson sat out during the fourth quarter Saturday against Milwaukee because of soreness in the tendon, and he didn't practice Monday.

Jennings shines for Bucks in first start (AP)

Rookie Brandon Jennings made the most of his first preseason start, scoring 16 points and handing out seven assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 101-87 victory over the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. Michael Redd, who missed the final 35 games of last season with torn anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his left knee, added 15 points for the Bucks.

Milwaukee Bucks free-agent guard Damon Jones headed to Italy
Veteran guard Damon Jones, who made a habit over the years of calling himself the "best shooter in the world," is going international.

Noah's 20 and 16 lead short-handed Bulls (AP)

Joakim Noah is the Chicago Bulls' energy guy, and if this is the kind of boost he's going to provide, they'll certainly take it. Noah had 20 points and 16 rebounds to lead the short-handed Chicago Bulls to an 87-86 preseason victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. "I'm trying to be more aggressive, but at the same time, not do too much," said Noah, who finished...

Redd continues return from knee surgery (AP)

With every shot in the preseason, Michael Redd feels a little more like himself again. Redd scored 18 points, Carlos Delfino added 16 points and eight rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Houston Rockets 96-92 in a preseason game on Monday night. Redd says he's still moving cautiously after undergoing knee surgery in March.

Daye, Delfino suspended 1 game for melee (AP)
Detroit Pistons forward Austin Daye and Milwaukee Bucks guard Carlos Delfino have each been suspended one game without pay for their roles in an altercation during Wednesday night's preseason game. Daye has been suspended for striking Delfino in the face, and Delfino has been suspended for retaliating by swinging at Daye.

NBA suspends Detroit Pistons' Austin Daye, Milwaukee Bucks' Carlos Delfino
Pistons forward Austin Daye and Bucks guard Carlos Delfino have each been suspended one game without pay.

Marvin Fishman, one of Milwaukee Bucks' original owners, dies
Marvin Fishman, one of the original owners of the Bucks, has died at the age of 84.

Fishman, 1 of Bucks' first owners, dies (AP)
Marvin Fishman, one of the original owners of the Milwaukee Bucks, has died at the age of 84. Rabbi David Cohen will conduct Fishman's funeral. Cohen says Fishman died at a hospital in southeastern Wisconsin on Friday night. He would not give the cause of death. Fishman helped raise money to bring the Bucks to Milwaukee in 1968.

Refs fumble free throws as Pistons down Bucks
The replacement referees caused confusion in the first quarter of the Pistons' 113-104 preseason win over the Milwaukee Bucks Wednesday night.

Replacement refs call 73 fouls in game (AP)
Kevin Love had 17 points and Minnesota made a whopping 50 of 56 free throws to beat Milwaukee 117-103 on Sunday night, making a winner out of coach Kurt Rambis in his preseason debut. "It's about what I expected," Rambis said. "We did a lot of good things, and we did a lot of poor things.

Wolves drop Bucks in Rambis' preseason debut
Kevin Love had 17 points and Minnesota made a whopping 50 of 56 free throws to beat Milwaukee 117-103 on Sunday night, making a winner out of coach Kurt Rambis in his preseason debut.

Bucks cut G James, saying he has European offer
The Milwaukee Bucks have cut Dominic James to allow the former Marquette standout the chance to play in Europe. Bucks general manager John Hammond said Friday that James has an offer to play professionally overseas. Hammond did not name the European club, but said the Bucks were pleased with his performance this summer and in training camp so far. James was one of four point guards in Bucks camp and the only one without a guaranteed contract.

Bucks let Dominic James leave for Europe - Dominic James (G) Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks have cut Dominic James to allow the former Marquette standout the chance to play in Europe.

Bucks cut James, say he has Europe offer (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks have cut Dominic James to allow the former Marquette standout the chance to play in Europe. Bucks general manager John Hammond said Friday that James has an offer to play professionally overseas. Hammond did not name the European club, but said the Bucks were pleased with his performance this summer and in training camp so far.

Agent: Bogans to sign 1-year deal with Spurs
Guard Keith Bogans is the latest newcomer to the San Antonio Spurs. Bogans' agent, Michael Harrison, says he is set to sign a guaranteed one-year deal with the Spurs before training camp starts next week. San Antonio will be Bogan's fifth team in seven seasons. The 29-year-old Bogans averaged 5.6 points playing for Orlando and Milwaukee last season. His biggest asset to the Spurs will be on defense after the Spurs traded away Bruce Bowen this summer. Bowen has since retired.

Agent: G Bogans to sign with Spurs (AP)
Guard Keith Bogans is the latest newcomer to the San Antonio Spurs. Bogans' agent, Michael Harrison, says he is set to sign a guaranteed one-year deal with the Spurs before training camp starts next week. San Antonio will be Bogan's fifth team in seven seasons. The 29-year-old Bogans averaged 5.6 points playing for Orlando and Milwaukee last season.

Spurs' Jefferson dislocates thumb; X-rays negative
Spurs forward Richard Jefferson could miss the start of training camp after dislocating his right thumb. Jefferson was injured Tuesday while working out at the Spurs' practice facility. X-rays were negative, and the 29-year-old swingman is expected to be re-examined next week. The Spurs called the injury minor. Training camp begins Sept. 29. Jefferson was the marquee addition in a busy offseason for San Antonio, coming to the Spurs in a four-player deal with Milwaukee.

Bucks decline to match Wolves' offer to Sessions
The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed guard Ramon Sessions, after the Milwaukee Bucks declined to match their $16 million, four-year contract offer to the restricted free agent. The 6-foot-3 Sessions averaged 12.4 points, 5.7 assists and 27.5 minutes last season for the Bucks. The 23-year-old had 12 20-point games, and his assist-to-turnover ratio was ninth best in the NBA.

Milwaukee Bucks won't match Minnesota Timberwolves' offer sheet to Ramon Sessions
General manager John Hammond confirmed that the Bucks will not match the four-year, $16.4 million offer sheet restricted free agent Ramon Sessions received earlier this month from the Timberwolves.

Wolves sign PG Sessions to offer sheet (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed restricted free agent point guard Ramon Sessions to an offer sheet, a person close to the deal says. The person told The Associated Press about Friday's signing on condition of anonymity because it has not been officially announced. The Milwaukee Bucks will have seven days to match the offer.

Timberwolves sign Sessions to offer sheet
The Minnesota Timberwolves wasted little time moving on after being rebuffed by Ricky Rubio. Two days after the 18-year-old point guard backed out of a deal to join the Timberwolves this season, Minnesota signed restricted free agent Ramon Sessions to an offer sheet Friday. The Milwaukee Bucks will have seven days to match the four-year, $16 million offer.

Grizzlies won't confirm offer to Iverson (AP)

The Memphis Grizzlies general manager refuses to confirm whether the team has made a formal offer to Allen Iverson. Iverson tweeted Wednesday that Memphis had made him an offer, and ESPN.com reported general manager Chris Wallace confirmed the Grizzlies had made a formal offer. But Wallace Thursday through a team spokesman would only say he did not confirm an offer to ESPN.com.

Bogut's back better, Bucks welcome Delfino
Argentine guard Carlos Delfino trusted Milwaukee Bucks general manager John Hammond to pave the way for his return to the NBA. All the Bucks must trust that Andrew Bogut's injured back will be ready for training camp. Bogut, rehabbing from a stress fracture that wiped out his second half of last season, said on Thursday his goal was to be ready for camp. "I think it's on pace," the Australian center said. "If I can be ready to go then, the goal will be achieved.

Milwaukee Bucks' Carlos Delfino jumps back in game; Andrew Bogut needs more time to heal his back
Carlos Delfino says his return to NBA happened very quickly. For the Bucks, it's going to take more time for Andrew Bogut to return from his sore back.

Milwaukee Bucks finish deal to get Carlos Delfino from Toronto Raptors
The Bucks officially acquired Carlos Delfino from the Raptors in a four-player deal.

Bucks, Raptors complete four-player deal
The Toronto Raptors completed a trade with the Bucks on Tuesday, sending Carlos Delfino to Milwaukee as part of a four-player deal. Toronto acquired forward Amir Johnson and guard-forward Sonny Weems and sent Roko Ukic to Milwaukee along with Delfino, who spent last season in Russia. "Carlos made it clear he would prefer to play elsewhere if he were to return to the NBA," Raptors president Bryan Colangelo said in a statement.

Report: Raptors agree to deal Delfino to Bucks
The Toronto Raptors have agreed to send swingman Carlos Delfino to Milwaukee in exchange for power forward Amir Johnson as part of a four-player trade, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The deal would also send guard Roko Ukic to Milwaukee in exchange for Bucks guard Sonny Weems. The person spoke to AP on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been completed. The deal was first reported by ESPN.com.

Raptors agree to deal Delfino to Bucks (AP)
A person with direct knowledge of the deal says the Toronto Raptors have agreed to send forward Carlos Delfino to Milwaukee in exchange for Amir Johnson as part of a four-player trade. The deal would also send guard Roko Ukic to Milwaukee in exchange for Bucks guard Sonny Weems. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been completed.

Euro league player dies after shooting
A 29-year-old European league basketball player was in critical condition Thursday with a gunshot wound to the head after he was attacked leaving a gas station in his hometown of Milwaukee, officials said. Lavelle Felton played for Paderborn last season in Germany's top league, Bundesliga, the team said. A guard, he played in 34 games, averaging 10.4 points and 2.4 assists per game as he helped the club reach the Bundesliga playoffs.

Euro league player Felton shot in Milwaukee
A 29-year-old European league basketball player was in critical condition Thursday with a gunshot wound to the head after he was attacked leaving a gas station in his hometown of Milwaukee, officials said. Lavelle Felton played for Paderborn last season in Germany's top league, Bundesliga, the team said. A guard, he played in 34 games, averaging 10.4 points and 2.4 assists per game as he helped the club reach the Bundesliga playoffs.

German League G Felton shot in head (AP)
A German basketball team says one of its players, guard Lavelle Felton, was shot in the head at a gas station in his hometown of Milwaukee. Felton, 29, played for Paderborn last season in Germany's top league, Bundesliga. Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital spokeswoman Kim Wick said Felton was in critical condition Thursday.

Forward Hakim Warrick agrees to 1-year deal with Milwaukee Bucks
Forward Hakim Warrick has agreed to a one-year contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Warrick agrees to 1-year deal with Bucks
Forward Hakim Warrick has agreed to a one-year contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. His agent, Bill Duffy, announced the deal on Friday. The former Syracuse star played the last four seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies, averaging 11.6 points and 5.0 rebounds in 82 games last season. Duffy said the Grizzlies' decision to rescind a tender offer they made to Warrick as a restricted free agent is a sign of tough economic times for NBA teams.

Warrick agrees to 1-year deal with Bucks (AP)
Forward Hakim Warrick has agreed to a one-year contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. His agent, Bill Duffy, announced the deal on Friday. The former Syracuse star played the last four seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies, averaging 11.6 points and 5.0 rebounds in 82 games last season. Duffy said the Grizzlies' decision to rescind a tender offer they made to Warrick as a restricted free agent is a...

Milwaukee Bucks release Bruce Bowen after trade attempts fail
Bruce Bowen has been released by the Bucks and will be an unrestricted free agent next week if he clears waivers, team sources confimed Friday.

Nuggets get PF Allen from Bucks for 2 players
The Denver Nuggets have acquired Malik Allen from the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Walter Sharpe and Sonny Weems. The Nuggets announced the deal Friday. Allen played in 49 games for Milwaukee last season, averaging 3.2 points and 2.1 rebounds. In 409 games over an eight-year career, he has averaged 5.4 points and 3 rebounds. He also played for Miami, Charlotte, Chicago, New Jersey and Dallas.

Denver Nuggets get Malik Allen from Milwaukee Bucks for Walter Sharpe, Sonny Weems
The Denver Nuggets have acquired Malik Allen from the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Walter Sharpe and Sonny Weems.

Nuggets acquire Malik Allen from Bucks (AP)
The Denver Nuggets have acquired Malik Allen from the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Walter Sharpe and Sonny Weems. The Nuggets announced the deal Friday. Allen played in 49 games for Milwaukee last season, averaging 3.2 points and 2.1 rebounds. In 409 games over an eight-year career, he has averaged 5.4 points and 3 rebounds.

Bucks sign 10th overall pick Jennings (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks signed first-round draft pick Brandon Jennings to a two-year contract worth at least $3.75 million on Tuesday. Jennings was picked 10th overall in June and signed the rookie-scale deal that includes team options for 2011-12 and 2012-13. The slot for the 10th pick pays at least $1.8 million this season and $1.9 million in 2010-11, but teams can sign players for a little more than...

Bucks sign first-round pick Jennings
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed first-round pick Brandon Jennings to a multiyear contract. Jennings was picked 10th overall in June's draft. The 19-year-old chose not to play in college, instead playing in Italy last season. Playing for the Bucks' summer league team in Las Vegas, Jennings was Milwaukee's third-leading scorer at 14.6 points per game. Jennings was the 2008 Naismith Player of the Year as a senior at Oak Hill Academy in Virginia and committed to play at Arizona.

Milwaukee Bucks' first-round pick Brandon Jennings signs contract
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed first-round pick Brandon Jennings to a multiyear contract.

Bucks agree to terms with F Ilyasova (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to contract terms with Ersan Ilyasova, potentially bringing the forward back to Milwaukee after two seasons overseas. The Bucks took Ilyasova in the second round of the 2005 draft, and he appeared in 66 games for Milwaukee in the 2006-07 season before playing the past two seasons with Spain's Regal FC Barcelona.

Ilyasova signs contract to rejoin Bucks - Ersan Ilyasova (F) Milwaukee Bucks
Ersan Ilyasova has agreed to a three-year, $7 million contract to rejoin the Bucks after playing in Europe for the last few seasons.

Bucks sign rookie Meeks for three years - Jodie Meeks (G) Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed second-round pick Jodie Meeks to a three-year contract.

Spurs sign former 1st-rounder Haislip (AP)
The San Antonio Spurs have signed former first-round pick Marcus Haislip. The 6-10 forward spent the past two seasons in Spain after being drafted 13th overall by Milwaukee in 2002. The former Tennessee star also played for Indiana in 2004-05 before going overseas to improve his game. Haislip could provide needed size and depth to the Spurs frontcourt after San Antonio lost Fabricio Oberto and Kurt...

Milwaukee Bucks sign second-round pick Jodie Meeks to three-year deal
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed second-round pick Jodie Meeks to a three-year contract.

Jennings: YouTube incident was lesson (AP)
First-round draft pick Brandon Jennings has yet to break a sweat in practice for the Milwaukee Bucks, and he's already doing a little backpedaling on defense. Speaking after the Bucks' pre-summer league practice Monday, Jennings expressed regret for drawing unwanted attention when his profanity-laced and provocative telephone conversation with a rapper was videotaped and posted on YouTube...

Jennings says he'll learn from YouTube incident
First-round draft pick Brandon Jennings has yet to break a sweat in practice for the Milwaukee Bucks, and he's already doing a little backpedaling on defense. Speaking after the Bucks' pre-summer league practice Monday, Jennings expressed regret for drawing unwanted attention when his profanity-laced and provocative telephone conversation with a rapper was videotaped and posted on YouTube last week. "I'm pretty glad that it happened now, something that I can learn from," said Jennings, the No.

Milwaukee Bucks' Brandon Jennings sorry about YouTube comments
Bucks draft pick Brandon Jennings said he will learn from controversial comments he made on YouTube.

Oden breaks out with best game of career (AP)
Greg Oden challenged himself. Weary of play even he perceived as inconsistent, the Trail Blazers' 7-foot center made a conscious decision to break out. The result was Monday night, when he scored a career-high 24 points and had 15 rebounds in Portland's victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. "I just wanted to start stepping up my game," he said.

Oden has 24 and 15 as Blazers beat Bucks (AP)

Greg Oden had a career-high 24 points and added 15 rebounds in the Portland Trail Blazers' 102-85 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. It was Oden's team-high 12th double-double of the season. The 7-foot center, the top pick in the 2007 draft, is playing as a rookie after missing all of last season because of microfracture surgery on his knee.

Redd scores 44 as Bucks hold off Kings (AP)

Michael Redd's scoring binge through three quarters helped the Milwaukee Bucks assume a big lead Friday night, but it was teammate Charlie Villanueva carrying the load in the fourth quarter when the advantage nearly evaporated. Redd scored a season-high 44 points and Villanueva had 15 of his 24 points in the final period for the Bucks, who held off the Kings for a 129-122 victory.

Spurs sign F Croshere to 10-day contract (AP)
The Spurs signed veteran forward Austin Croshere to a 10-day contract Friday. Croshere was waived by Milwaukee on Jan. 6 after appearing in 11 games. He averaged 3.3 rebounds and 2.2 rebounds. The 12th pick by Indiana in the 1997 draft, Croshere had his best season in 1999-2000, averaging 10.3 points and 6.4 rebounds as the Pacers reached the NBA finals.

Cook makes 6 3s as Heat top Bucks 102-99 (AP)

Reserve Daequan Cook hit six 3-pointers en route to a career-high 24 points, and Dwyane Wade overcame a 5-for-20 shooting night with 17 points and 13 assists in the Miami Heat's 102-99 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. The Heat improved to 3-2 on a seven-game trip even as Wade struggled, starting 0-for-6 from the field, but contributing by distributing the ball.

Redd, Bogut rally Bucks past Wizards (AP)

Michael Redd scored 29 points, a healthy Andrew Bogut added 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied to beat the no-lead-is-safe Washington Wizards 97-91 on Monday night. Trading baskets down the stretch with Wizards guard Nick Young -- who scored a career-high 30 -- Redd helped Milwaukee overcome a deficit that was 13 points in the second quarter, 11 at halftime and five...

Bucks' Bogut back in starting lineup (AP)
Center Andrew Bogut returned to the Milwaukee Bucks' starting lineup Monday night for the first time since Jan. 2. Bogut scored eight of Milwaukee's first 17 points against the Washington Wizards. After back spasms sidelined Bogut for four games, he returned to action as a reserve against Minnesota on Saturday.

Wolves move to 5-0 in '09, defeat Bucks (AP)

Randy Foye scored 10 of his 11 points in the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied from 13 points down in the second half for a thrilling 106-104 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. Rodney Carney scored 22 points, and Sebastian Telfair added 17 points and 11 assists for the Wolves, who have won five in a row for the first time since December 2005.

Bucks C Bogut returns against Wolves (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut returned to action Saturday night against Minnesota after missing four games because of a back injury. Bogut experienced back spasms after taking a charge against Houston on Dec. 31. The team simply waited it out until he started feeling better, and Bogut came to Target Center on Saturday night and said he felt good enough to play.

Yi breaks pinkie in Nets' loss to Bucks (AP)
Nets forward Yi Jianlian will miss three to four weeks after breaking the pinkie finger on his right hand late in the third quarter in New Jersey's 104-102 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Yi said he hurt himself playing defense when he reached for the ball and got his finger caught. He said he heard it pop after trying to take the ball from Michael Redd.

Bucks top Nets on Ridnour's late floater (AP)

Luke Ridnour's 5-foot floater with 0.5 seconds left lifted the Bucks to a 104-102 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Friday night in the first meeting between the teams since a draft day trade sent Richard Jefferson to Milwaukee for Yi Jianlian and Bobby Simmons. Simmons, who finished with 15 points, made a 3-pointer with 9 seconds left that tied it at 102 as he gestured toward the Bucks' bench...

Nets G Harris, Bucks C Bogut out Friday (AP)
Nets point guard Devin Harris and Bucks center Andrew Bogut missed Friday night's game between New Jersey and Milwaukee with lingering injuries. Harris aggravated his injured right hamstring on Monday night against Sacramento and did not return. He also missed Wednesday night's win over Memphis. Nets coach Lawrence Frank said Harris, who grew up in Milwaukee and is averaging a team-best 23.1 points...

Sixers rain 3s on Bucks in 110-105 win (AP)

Andre Miller hit a 3-pointer with 28 seconds left, finishing with 28 points and nine rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers held on for a rare road win Wednesday night, 110-105 over the Milwaukee Bucks. Philadelphia coach Tony DiLeo challenged his team to make at least five 3s one game after he thought the Sixers were being tentative because they were the worst long-distance shooting team in the...

Bogut shelved by back spasms, no timetable set
Milwaukee center Andrew Bogut missed the Bucks' game Wednesday night against Philadelphia because of back spasms that coach Scott Skiles acknowledged aren't getting much better.

Redd, Villanueva help Bucks top Raptors (AP)

Michael Redd had a season-high 35 points and Charlie Villanueva scored 13 of his 25 in the fourth quarter, leading Milwaukee to its first win without Andrew Bogut in 21 months, 107-97 over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night. Milwaukee, which finished the game on a 13-0 run, lost its previous nine games -- including four this season -- without Bogut, the former No.

No O'Neal, Bogut in Raptors-Bucks (AP)
Raptors center Jermaine O'Neal and guard Jose Calderon were not with the team when Toronto began a two-game road trip Monday night against the Bucks. Milwaukee was without center Andrew Bogut for the second straight game because of back spasms, and coach Scott Skiles didn't sound optimistic he'd have his big man back before the Bucks' next game Wednesday night.

Parker's shot at buzzer boosts Spurs (AP)

Tony Parker hit a high-arching 15-footer at the buzzer and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-106 on Saturday night after blowing an early 21-point lead. Parker finished with 15 points and 10 assists to help the Spurs win for seventh time in eight games and rebound from a 100-98 loss Tuesday night to Milwaukee.

Bobcats snap 3-game skid, beat Bucks (AP)

Gerald Wallace scored 24 points, Boris Diaw added 21 and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Milwaukee Bucks 102-92 on Saturday night to snap a three-game losing streak. The league's lowest-scoring team shot 47 percent and took advantage of Bucks center Andrew Bogut's absence to control the inside and avenge a Friday night loss in Milwaukee.

Yao, Scola lead Rockets over Bucks 85-81 (AP)

Yao Ming had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Luis Scola added 11 points and 10 boards, and the Houston Rockets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 85-81 on Wednesday night. Ron Artest had 15 points and reserve Carl Landry added 14 as the Rockets beat the Bucks for the eighth straight time, bouncing back from an embarrassing loss to Washington on Monday.

Bucks end Spurs' 5-game streak, 100-98 (AP)

Michael Redd had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks hung on for a 100-98 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night when Tim Duncan missed a layup with 3.8 seconds to go. Luke Ridnour scored 21 and Andrew Bogut added 20 points and 14 rebounds for the Bucks, who won for the sixth time in eight games and snapped San Antonio's five-game winning streak.

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Stockwatch: High flyin' Hawks
Our Jeff Lippman helps explain the early-season success of the Atlanta Hawks and the struggles of Richard Jefferson in Milwaukee in his latest Fantasy Stockwatch.