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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

Stockwatch: High flyin' Hawks
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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.




Prince, Iverson lift Pistons over Bucks (AP)

With Richard Hamilton sidelined, the Detroit Pistons abandoned their three-guard lineup and used a bigger starting unit that stifled the Milwaukee Bucks. Tayshaun Prince scored nine of his 19 points in the decisive third quarter and Allen Iverson added 18, lifting the Pistons to an 87-76 victory Saturday night.

Former Cavaliers guard Jones joins Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damon Jones rejoined the team for its game Saturday night against the Detroit Pistons.

Damon Jones rejoins Bucks (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damon Jones rejoined the team for its game Saturday night against the Detroit Pistons. Jones was obtained on Aug. 13 in a three-team trade that brought Luke Ridnour from Oklahoma City and sent Mo Williams to Cleveland. Jones was obtained from Cleveland due to salary purposes, but had never participated with the team by mutual agreement as the Bucks worked with his agent in an...

Pistons' Hamilton out vs. Bucks with groin injury
Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton missed the team's game with the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night because of a groin injury.

Redd leads Bucks over short-handed Jazz (AP)

Michael Redd scored 27 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to their fifth straight home victory, 94-86 over the short-handed Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. Milwaukee also won for the fifth time in its last six games overall and snapped an eight-game losing streak against Utah. The Jazz finished 2-3 on their five-game road trip.

Clippers G Gordon meets with Sampson (AP)
Three days after Eric Gordon said several Indiana University players used illegal drugs last season, the Los Angeles Clippers rookie met Saturday with former Hoosiers coach Kelvin Sampson -- now a Milwaukee assistant. Sampson generally has publicly declined to discuss his tenure at Indiana, and Gordon said they avoided talking about Indiana before Milwaukee faced the Clippers.

Redd's 21 help Bucks beat Knicks 105-81 (AP)

Michael Redd scored 21 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to their third win this season over the New York Knicks, 105-81 Friday night. Redd scored 12 points in a decisive 25-7 run that spanned the two halves. Richard Jefferson and Luc Mbah a Moute each had 16 points for the Bucks. Nate Robinson, inserted into the Knicks' lineup to replace Al Harrington after he got caught in traffic, had 21 points.

76ers' Brand to miss month with shoulder injury
Elton Brand, who dislocated his right shoulder against Milwaukee on Wednesday night, will miss at least a month, the 76ers said Thursday.

76ers lose Brand for a month with shoulder injury
Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand will be sidelined for a month because of a dislocated shoulder. Team officials say the Sixers' leading scorer has a fracture and tear in his right shoulder but will not need surgery. Brand was hurt Wednesday night in a 93-88 win over Milwaukee. Brand is averaging 15.9 points and 9.8 rebounds per game this season. He signed a five-year, $80 million free agent contract with the 76ers in July.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/489357390" height="1" width="1"/

Brand dislocates shoulder in 76ers' win (AP)

Lou Williams matched his career high with 25 points, Andre Miller added 19 and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame the loss of forward Elton Brand to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 93-88 on Wednesday night. Brand dislocated his right shoulder with 7:23 left in the third quarter after landing on Milwaukee's Luc Mbah a Moute.

76ers' Brand (shoulder injury) leaves game
Philadelphia forward Elton Brand dislocated his right shoulder in the third quarter of the 76ers' game against Milwaukee on Wednesday night.

Redd's hot start helps Bucks beat Heat (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks wanted a quick start to their three-game road trip, and Michael Redd delivered. Redd scored 16 of his 21 points in the first quarter, and the Bucks started fast before holding off a late rally to beat the Miami Heat 98-83 on Monday night. "I was having some fun," Redd said. "I took the challenge of Dwyane Wade and tried to contain him.

Raptors sign veteran free-agent center Voskuhl
The Toronto Raptors added some depth Sunday, signing veteran center Jake Voskuhl. Voskuhl, 31, has averaged 4.3 points and 3.6 rebounds in 412 regular-season NBA games with Chicago, Phoenix, Charlotte and Milwaukee. The 6-foot-11, 255-pound Voskuhl was chosen with the 33rd pick in the 2000 draft by the Chicago Bulls. The native of Katy, Texas, averaged 6.3 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 138 career games at Connecticut, where he helped the Huskies win the 1999 NCAA Championship.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/484959057" height="1" width="1"/

Raptors sign C Voskuhl to add depth (AP)
The Toronto Raptors added some depth Sunday, signing veteran center Jake Voskuhl. Voskuhl, 31, has averaged 4.3 points and 3.6 rebounds in 412 regular-season NBA games with Chicago, Phoenix, Charlotte and Milwaukee. The 6-foot-11, 255-pound Voskuhl was chosen with the 33rd pick in the 2000 draft by the Chicago Bulls.

Bucks blow 21-point lead but beat Pacers (AP)

Michael Redd scored 27 points and Andrew Bogut had 20 points and 20 rebounds, as the Milwaukee Bucks blew a 21-point second-half lead before scoring the game's final 19 points to beat the Indiana Pacers 121-103 Saturday night. Charlie Villanueva added 26 points, 24 in the first half, to equal a season high and help the Bucks snap a three-game losing streak.

Shaq helps Suns extend mastery of Bucks (AP)

Shaquille O'Neal scored a season-high 35 points and the Phoenix Suns beat Milwaukee 125-110 on Tuesday night, extending their domination of the Bucks in Arizona. The Suns beat Milwaukee in Phoenix for the 21st straight time, matching the San Antonio Spurs' string of 21 straight home victories over Golden State for the longest active streak.

Lakers improve to 17-2, defeat Bucks (AP)

Kobe Bryant had 20 points and a season-high eight assists, Derek Fisher added 19 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat Milwaukee 105-92 on Sunday, improving their record to 17-2 and equaling the best 19-game start in the franchise's 61-year history. The Lakers also started the 1985-86 season 17-2. This was the sixth time the team has won 17 of its first 20 games, including the championship seasons...

LeBron's late run leads Cavs past Bucks (AP)

LeBron James expects his team to look to him late in close games. The Cleveland Cavaliers certainly did Saturday night. James scored 11 straight points for Cleveland late in the fourth quarter and finished with 32 in the Cavaliers' 97-85 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. "They should," James said. "I have done it in the past, and I'm going to continue to do it in the future.

Punished Iverson has 17 off bench in win (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 17 points in his first game as a reserve this season, leading the Detroit Pistons to a 107-97 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Iverson was benched by Pistons coach Michael Curry to begin the game, punishment for missing a mandatory team practice on Thanksgiving. He apologized Friday morning, then sat on the bench for almost 10 minutes as Rodney Stuckey started...

Iverson sorry for missing Thanksgiving practice
Allen Iverson apologized Friday for skipping a Detroit Pistons practice on Thanksgiving and insisted it won't happen again. The standout guard was the only player who didn't show up when the Pistons worked out Thursday. "First of all, I have no excuses," Iverson said after Detroit's shootaround for its game against the Milwaukee Bucks. "It was a personal matter, but I just handled it the wrong way. I didn't call and let them know what was going on.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/468847857" height="1" width="1"/

Pistons punish Iverson after missing practice
Allen Iverson apparently chose family and food over practice - and he'll be fined for it. Iverson was the only player who didn't show up when the Detroit Pistons worked out on Thanksgiving. Coach Michael Curry confirmed Iverson will be fined, will not start Friday night against the Milwaukee Bucks and might not play in the game for missing the practice.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/467663597" height="1" width="1"/

Iverson skips practice, fined by Pistons (AP)
Allen Iverson apparently chose family and food over practice -- and he'll be fined for it. Iverson was the only player who didn't show up when the Detroit Pistons worked out on Thanksgiving. Coach Michael Curry confirmed Iverson will be fined, will not start Friday night against the Milwaukee Bucks and might not play in the game for missing the practice.

Bogut to miss time with bruised knee
Bucks center Andrew Bogut of Australia will be sidelined for a week to 10 days after sustaining a bone bruise to his left knee Monday in a loss at Orlando. The announcement from Milwaukee general manager John Hammond said the injury was revealed in an MRI scan taken Tuesday in Atlanta, where the Bucks play the Hawks on Wednesday. Bogut, who left Monday night's game in the third quarter after getting hurt, is averaging 11.4 points and 10.9 rebounds in 16 games this season.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/467765077" height="1" width="1"/

Horford helps Hawks hold off Bucks (AP)

Joe Johnson was the center of the Atlanta offense, even as the team's fifth-leading scorer. Johnson scored only 15 points, but his nine assists helped set up Al Horford and other scorers as the Hawks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 102-96 on Wednesday night. Horford scored 21 points, one of five scorers in double figures, and converted a key three-point play late in the game.

Bucks C Bogut out vs. Hawks, PG Ridnour returns
Milwaukee center Andrew Bogut missed Wednesday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks with a bruised knee, but point guard Luke Ridnour returned after missing a game.

Bucks C Bogut held out with bruised knee (AP)
Milwaukee center Andrew Bogut missed Wednesday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks with a bruised knee, but point guard Luke Ridnour returned after missing a game. Dan Gadzuric started for Bogut. Coach Scott Skiles said he liked the 6-foot-11 Gadzuric's size. "We don't want to start games too small," Skiles said before the game.

Howard's 24 and 13 lead Magic past Bucks (AP)

Dwight Howard had 24 points and 13 rebounds to help the Orlando Magic beat the Milwaukee Bucks 108-101 on Monday night. Hedo Turkoglu and Rashard Lewis each added 22 points for the Magic. Richard Jefferson scored 25 points to lead Milwaukee, which lost Andrew Bogut to a left knee bruise in the third quarter.

Bucks hand Bobcats fourth straight loss (AP)

With Milwaukee clinging to a three-point lead in the final minute, Richard Jefferson threw the ball into the backcourt and Tyronn Lue stepped on the baseline on consecutive possessions. The key mistakes that cost the Bucks a victory? Nope. Not when the Charlotte Bobcats were even worse on offense. The Bucks held on for a 79-74 victory Saturday night in a game where both teams were without their top...

Bucks' Redd might miss another week with ankle
Milwaukee Bucks leading scorer Michael Redd could be out another week as he continues a slow recovery from a right ankle injury. Redd has not played since sustaining a high-ankle sprain at New York on Nov. 2. He did not travel with the team for the start of the Bucks' four-game road trip at Charlotte, and coach Scott Skiles said he doesn't expect Redd to join the team on the road. The Bucks also visit Orlando, Atlanta and Detroit before returning home on Nov. 29 to face Cleveland.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/462335648" height="1" width="1"/

Redd's slow return to the Bucks suffers setback
Milwaukee Bucks leading scorer Michael Redd could be out another week as he continues a slow recovery from a right ankle injury.

Bucks G Redd likely to miss another week (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks leading scorer Michael Redd could be out another week as he continues a slow recovery from a right ankle injury. Redd has not played since sustaining a high-ankle sprain at New York on Nov. 2. He did not travel with the team for the start of the Bucks' four-game road trip at Charlotte, and coach Scott Skiles said he doesn't expect Redd to join the team on the road.

Dear Mr. Fantasy: Junior achievement?
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Miles, Boozer rally Jazz past Bucks (AP)

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

Nuggets score season high, beat Bucks (AP)

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

SEC charge could hurt Cuban's reputation (AP)

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

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

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

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

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

James scores 41 again as Cavs beat Bucks (AP)

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

Shaq returns to lead Suns past Bucks (AP)

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

Cavaliers rally past Pacers, 111-107 (AP)

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

Celtics shake off slow start, beat Bucks (AP)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rookie Rose solid in debut as Bulls win (AP)

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

Bucks' Skiles loses in return to Chicago (AP)

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

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

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

Bogut leads Bucks by Warriors in China (AP)

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

Rookie Love scores 13 in Wolves' debut (AP)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bulls outscore Bucks 151-135 (AP)

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

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

Jefferson, Carter lift Nets by Bucks (AP)

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

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

Celtics ease past Bucks 102-86 (AP)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pacers beat Bucks, boost playoff hopes (AP)

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

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

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

Pacers win, maintain playoff hopes (AP)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arenas returns, but Bucks edge Wizards (AP)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Magic notch club record 24th road win (AP)

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

Hawks win, maintain eighth place in East (AP)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Celtics roll past Bucks 99-77 (AP)

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

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

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

Rockets extend win streak to 21 (AP)

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

Williams helps Jazz hold off Bucks (AP)

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

Rockets third team to win 20 straight (AP)

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

Rookie Young rallies Wizards past Bucks (AP)

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

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

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

Aldridge's late jumper rescues Blazers (AP)

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

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

Villanueva's 32 lead Bucks past Sonics (AP)

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

Dunleavy scores 36 again in Pacers' win (AP)

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

Ginobili helps Spurs win eighth straight (AP)

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

Harris a winner in debut with Nets (AP)

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

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

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

Redd's 42 rally Bucks past Nuggets (AP)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Clips end road trip with win over Bucks (AP)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Anthony returns, Nuggets beat Bobcats (AP)

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

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

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

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

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

Sixers earn biggest Wachovia Center win (AP)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short-handed Bucks beat Wizards in OT (AP)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Harrington's 27 help Warriors by Bucks (AP)

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

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

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

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

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

Williams helps Jazz win fourth straight (AP)

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

Kobe shakes off illness in Lakers' win (AP)

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

Suns extend home dominance of Bucks (AP)

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

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

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

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

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

Bucks stretch road win streak to 4 games (AP)

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

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

Reserve Charlie Bell scored 27 points and Andrew Bogut added 25, including a short hook shot with 19 seconds left, to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 93-89 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Sunday. Bogut's hoop capped Milwaukee's comeback from an eight-point deficit with 3:51 remaining. Mo Williams scored 17 for the Bucks.

Wizards defeat listless Bucks 101-77 (AP)

Antawn Jamison scored 24 points and the Washington Wizards shot 55 percent from the field to beat the listless Milwaukee Bucks 101-77 on Friday night. The game wasn't competitive from the start with the Bucks missing leading scorer Michael Redd, who was kneed in the left thigh against Miami on Wednesday night and is day-to-day.

Bucks end 9-game road skid, beat Heat (AP)

Mo Williams reminded the Miami Heat why they wanted him during the offseason, scoring 25 points with nine assists and leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 103-98 victory Wednesday night. Charlie Villanueva scored 15 points, Andrew Bogut finished with 13 points and 12 rebounds and Charlie Bell scored 12 for the Bucks, who snapped a four-game skid and improved to 3-15 on the road.

O'Neal, Williams sit out again for Heat (AP)
The Miami Heat were again without injured starters Shaquille O'Neal and Jason Williams for Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. O'Neal missed his third straight game with bursitis in his left hip and Williams missed his fourth straight with left knee tendinitis. Forward Dorell Wright (ankle) also was among Miami's inactives.

Pistons win ninth straight, pound Bucks (AP)

The Detroit Pistons have put on several impressive performances during their recent run atop the Eastern Conference. They've never looked better than this. Richard Hamilton scored 22 points and Chauncey Billups added 13 points and 12 assists, helping the Pistons rout the Milwaukee Bucks 114-69 Monday for their ninth straight win and 17th in 19 games.

Bucks' Williams misses game vs. Pistons (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Mo Williams will miss Monday's game against the Detroit Pistons with tendinitis in his left Achilles tendon. Williams, Milwaukee's second-leading scorer, was averaging 21.3 points and 9.3 assists in his last four games. He was replaced in the starting lineup by Charlie Bell.

Carter, Kidd rally Nets by Bucks 97-95 (AP)

Vince Carter scored eight of his 23 points in the final four minutes, Jason Kidd added 11 of his 17 in the fourth quarter, and the New Jersey Nets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 97-95 on Saturday night. Richard Jefferson had 19 for the Nets, who have won four of five. Kidd finished with 15 assists but six turnovers.

Bulls win Boylan's debut as head coach (AP)

Ben Gordon scored 19 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter and the Chicago Bulls beat the Milwaukee Bucks 103-99 Friday night to give Jim Boylan a win in his debut as interim coach. Boylan was promoted from his assistant's role Thursday, replacing Scott Skiles, who was fired on Christmas Eve after the Bulls' horrendous start.

Camby, Anthony lead Nuggets past Bucks (AP)

The stat sheet and smiles told the story: The Denver Nuggets are finally at full strength. In their best all-around effort of the season, the Nuggets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 125-105 on Wednesday night behind a triple-double by Marcus Camby, Carmelo Anthony's fourth straight double-double, Allen Iverson's spectacular 24-point performance and the much-awaited return of power forward Nene.

Yi helps Bucks beat road-weary Bobcats (AP)

Rookie Yi Jianlian scored a season-high 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Michael Redd added 27 points to help the Milwaukee Bucks outlast the road-weary Charlotte Bobcats 103-99 on Saturday night. The game was delayed 15 minutes after the Bobcats needed nearly 11 hours to get to Milwaukee after their flight left Charlotte at 9 a.m.

Fog shuts down Milwaukee airport
Charlotte's game at Milwaukee on Saturday night was delayed 15 minutes after weather problems wreaked havoc on the Bobcats' travel plans. Dense fog closed the airport in Milwaukee, preventing the Bobcats from leaving Charlotte immediately after their 105-95 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night. Instead, the Bobcats decided to leave the next morning.

Mason undergoes surgery on thumb
Milwaukee Bucks forward Desmond Mason had surgery Saturday to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb. Mason, injured Wednesday night against Sacramento, is expected to miss six to eight weeks, general manager Larry Harris said. Mason has played 25 games this season, averaging eight points and 3.9 rebounds.

Bucks' Mason out 6-8 weeks with thumb injury
Milwaukee Bucks forward Desmond Mason was scheduled to have surgery Saturday to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb.

Bucks' Mason to have surgery Saturday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Desmond Mason was scheduled to have surgery Saturday to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb. Mason, injured Wednesday night against Sacramento, is expected to miss six to eight weeks, general manager Larry Harris said Friday. Mason has played 25 games this season, averaging 8.0 points and 3.9 rebounds.

Bucks F Mason to miss 6-8 weeks (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks forward Desmond Mason was scheduled to have surgery Saturday to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb. Mason, injured Wednesday night against Sacramento, is expected to miss six to eight weeks, general manager Larry Harris said Friday. Mason has played 25 games this season, averaging 8.0 points and 3.9 rebounds.

Artest, Udrih lead Kings over Bucks (AP)

Ron Artest scored 26 points and had eight assists and Beno Udrih hit a career-high six 3-pointers to help the Sacramento Kings beat the Milwaukee Bucks 102-89 Wednesday night to finish 3-2 on its five-game road trip. Udrih, traded to and released by Minnesota on Oct. 29, and signed by the Kings on Nov.

Cavs top Bucks in OT thriller
Cleveland outlasted Milwaukee in double overtime for a much-needed win at home. Hear from LeBron James after Cleveland's second win in their last ten games.

James, Ilgauskas lead Cavs to win in 2OT (AP)

Zydrunas Ilgauskas scored Cleveland's first six points in the second overtime to lead the Cavaliers to a 104-99 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. LeBron James, who became the youngest player to score 9,000 career points earlier in the game, led Cleveland with 31 points. James played 51 of 58 minutes in the marathon game.

Celts rout Bucks without Ray Allen (AP)

Paul Pierce scored a season-high 32 points and Kevin Garnett had an easy 15 with seven rebounds on Friday night as the Boston Celtics overcame Ray Allen's absence to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 104-82 and match the franchise record with a 12-0 start at home. With Allen sitting out a game or two to rest a sore ankle, Tony Allen started and scored 11 with four steals while holding Michael Redd to seven...

Celts G Ray Allen out with ankle injury (AP)
Celtics guard Ray Allen was not expected to play in Friday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks because of a sore right ankle -- the first time any of Boston's new Big Three has been out of the starting lineup. Allen was injured against Charlotte on Nov. 24 but had started all 20 games this season, along with Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce.

Redd helps Bucks end skid, beat Magic (AP)

Michael Redd had 27 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to help the Milwaukee Bucks snap a four-game losing streak with a 100-86 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. Yi Jianlian scored 18 points, Mo Williams had 17 and Andrew Bogut had 11 before fouling out in the fourth quarter for the Bucks, who were coming off a five-game road trip that ended with four straight losses.

Kings rally past slumping Bucks 96-93 (AP)

Facing an unfriendly road trip, the Sacramento Kings felt an urgent need to depart Arco Arena with a victory Monday night. It almost didn't happened for the mostly lethargic Kings, who rallied in the fourth quarter behind John Salmons' 22 points for a 93-90 victory over the slumping Milwaukee Bucks. Trailing in a back-and-forth final quarter that saw nine lead changes, Ron Artest made a driving...

Kings rally past slumping Bucks 96-93 (AP)
Facing an unfriendly road trip, the Sacramento Kings felt an urgent need to depart Arco Arena with a victory Monday night. It almost didn't happen for the mostly lethargic Kings, who rallied in the fourth quarter behind John Salmons' 22 points for a 96-93 victory over the slumping Milwaukee Bucks. Trailing in a back-and-forth final quarter that saw nine lead changes, Ron Artest made a driving layup...

Weather causes difficulty for Bucks' return off trip
The decision by Milwaukee Bucks officials to delay their flight home from California because of a winter storm in the Midwest left them with more hassles on Tuesday.

Roy helps Blazers beat Bucks in OT (AP)

Brandon Roy scored 26 points, including a go-ahead layup in overtime, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 117-113 on Sunday. LaMarcus Aldridge had 24 points for the Blazers, who won their third straight. But it wasn't easy. The Bucks went up 112-107 in the extra period after Andrew Bogut made a pair of free throws.

Bucks beat Clippers to end 4-game skid (AP)

Michael Redd scored 10 of his 25 points in the final 3:36, Andrew Bogut had 19 points and 12 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied from a 15-point second-quarter deficit to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 87-78 Tuesday night. No one else scored in double figures for the Bucks, who snapped a four-game losing streak.

Prince, Pistons keep Bucks reeling (AP)

Tayshaun Prince scored 20 points and the Detroit Pistons put away the Milwaukee Bucks early in a 117-91 victory on Saturday night. Chauncey Billups added 18 points and nine assists, Rasheed Wallace had 15 points and 10 rebounds, and reserve Jason Maxiell scored 13 points. Bobby Simmons and Charlie Villanueva led the Bucks with 13 points, but they all came with the game already decided.

Knicks bounce back, beat Bucks 91-88 (AP)

No questioning the Knicks' effort on this night. Jamal Crawford made the go-ahead basket with 28 seconds left, and New York erased a 17-point deficit to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 91-88 on Friday. One night after they were accused of quitting during a 104-59 loss in Boston, the Knicks surged back in the fourth quarter to win for the third time in four games.

Knicks try to move on after 45-point loss
The Knicks say they haven't quit, but somebody at Madison Square Garden has given up. "We're coming into the building today and employees (were saying), 'Oh, you'll beat them by 40. You'll beat them by 50,"' Milwaukee coach Larry Krystkowiak said Friday after the Bucks' morning shootaround. "That's ridiculous." Maybe not. It just happened a night earlier. New York lost 104-59 Thursday night in Boston, its third-worst loss and second-worst scoring performance of the shot-clock era.

76ers hand Bucks first home loss, 114-99 (AP)

Kyle Korver waited patiently at his locker, glancing at his teammates and prepared to start a game. If it wasn't for ice on both knees, it would have been hard to tell the 76ers' forward had already finished one. "I'm glad to be back," said Korver, who missed the previous four with a groin injury. "I feel like I'm in good shape.

Bucks beat Mavs to stay unbeaten at home (AP)

Michael Redd scored 27 points and made five late free throws to lead the Milwaukee Bucks over the Dallas Mavericks, 97-95 on Saturday night. Andrew Bogut had 16 points and 14 rebounds, and Mo Williams added 19 points as the Bucks won their fifth straight overall and improved to 6-0 at home.The win also snapped a three-game losing streak to Dallas.

Redd limits Bryant, Bucks top Lakers (AP)

Michael Redd scored 26 points and helped hold Kobe Bryant in check as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 110-103 Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory. The Bucks held Bryant to a relatively quiet 27 points on 7-of-18 shooting, including only six points in the fourth quarter. After a slow start, Bryant scored 15 points in the third, ending the quarter with a 3-pointer and...

Bucks snap 7-game skid vs. Cavs 111-107 (AP)

Michael Redd scored a season-high 34 points, Mo Williams added 20 and the Milwaukee Bucks ended a seven-game losing streak against Cleveland with their first road win this season, 111-107 over the Cavaliers on Tuesday night. The Bucks hadn't beaten the Cavs since Dec. 10, 2005. They also snapped an eight-game losing streak in Cleveland, where they had been winless since Jan.

Bucks hand Hawks 17th straight road loss (AP)

Despite not being able to stop Josh Smith, the Milwaukee Bucks found a way to keep Atlanta struggling on the road. Andrew Bogut and Michael Redd each scored 21 points to lead the Bucks to a 105-96 victory over Atlanta on Saturday night, extending the Hawks' road losing streak to 17 games. Smith, who missed Wednesday's game against Seattle with a left quadriceps strain, started at center against the...

Ginobili scores 21 as Spurs blast Bucks
Manu Ginobili scored 21 points and the San Antonio Spurs routed the Milwaukee Bucks 113-88 on Sunday night. Michael Finley added 17 points and Tim Duncan had 16 points for the Spurs, who led by double digits for the last three quarters. Mo Williams scored 17 points for the Bucks and Michael Redd had 14 points. The Bucks had lost four of their last five in San Antonio heading into Sunday's matchup, but won both games against the Spurs last season.

Ginobili helps Spurs rout Bucks 113-88 (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 21 points and the San Antonio Spurs routed the Milwaukee Bucks 113-88 on Sunday night. Michael Finley added 17 points and Tim Duncan had 16 points for the Spurs, who led by double digits for the last three quarters. Mo Williams scored 17 points for the Bucks and Michael Redd had 14 points.

Yao's Rockets beat Yi's Bucks 104-88 (AP)

When it comes to basketball in China, Yao Ming is still the king. But Yi Jianlian's time could be coming soon. Yao and Yi each had their share of highlights in the much-anticipated first matchup of the country's greatest player and its top rising star, and Yao's Houston Rockets beat Yi's Milwaukee Bucks 104-88 on Friday night.

Yao vs. Yi likely to dwarf even Super Bowl ratings
In China, Friday night's game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Houston Rockets is expected to draw TV ratings that would put even a Super Bowl to shame.

Yao-Yi matchup could set ratings record (AP)
Patriots vs. Colts? That's nothing. In China, Friday night's game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Houston Rockets is expected to draw TV ratings that would put even a Super Bowl to shame. It's Yao Ming vs. Yi Jianlian, the nation's greatest player facing his highly touted rookie countryman for the first time.

Mason a perfect '10' for Bucks in rout (AP)

Desmond Mason was 10-for-10 from the field and scored 21 points as the Milwaukee Bucks cruised to a 112-85 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. Milwaukee, a team that didn't shoot 60 percent or better from the field in a game all last season, shot 60.3 percent and held Toronto star Chris Bosh to one point.

Krystkowiak misses game to be with wife (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks coach Larry Krystkowiak will miss Tuesday night's game against the Toronto Raptors after his wife, Jan, went into labor with twins a few hours before the opening tip. Bucks assistant Tony Brown said he was buying groceries around 3 p.m. Tuesday when he got a text message from Krystkowiak asking him to take over.

Redd, Yi lead Bucks over winless Bulls (AP)

Michael Redd scored 27 points and rookie Yi Jianlian added 16 to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Chicago Bulls 78-72 on Saturday night for their first victory of the season. With the win, Milwaukee snapped a 15-game losing streak to Central Division opponents dating back to last season, and kept the Bulls winless through the first week of the season.

Felton helps Bobcats hold off Bucks (AP)

Raymond Felton had 26 points and 12 assists, and hit two free throws with 0.1 seconds left to preserve Charlotte's 102-99 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Gerald Wallace added 22 points and 10 rebounds, and Jason Richardson had 21 points in his first game with Charlotte to help the Bobcats win their opener despite hitting just 22 of 43 free throws.

Lewis' strong debut powers Magic to win (AP)

Rashard Lewis scored 26 points and Hedo Turkoglu had 24 to lift the sharp-shooting Orlando Magic to a 102-83 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in the teams' season opener Wednesday night. Behind Turkoglu and Lewis, making his Eastern Conference debut, the Magic buried Milwaukee from behind the arc. Orlando was 12-of-22 from there, compared with 4-of-17 for the Bucks.

Lewis, Turkoglu lead Magic 3-point barrage
Rashard Lewis scored 26 points and Hedo Turkoglu had 24 to lift the sharp-shooting Orlando Magic to a 102-83 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in the teams' season opener Wednesday night. Behind Turkoglu and Lewis, making his Eastern Conference debut, the Magic buried Milwaukee from behind the arc. Orlando was 12-of-22, compared with 4-of-17 for the Bucks. Lewis was 4-of-5 and Turkoglu 3-for-5. The Magic actually shot better from 3-point range (54 percent) than from the field (44 percent).

Bogut's left wrist sprained, not broken
Andrew Bogut has a sprained left wrist, the Milwaukee Bucks said Thursday after the 7-foot center had more tests to determine the severity of the injury. Bogut left the Bucks' exhibition game at Denver on Tuesday night in the third quarter. X-rays after the game were negative, and an MRI exam on Wednesday revealed no broken bones or other serious problems. The team said Bogut, the No. 1 pick of the 2005 draft, will not be available for the Bucks' final two exhibition games.

Bucks C Bogut has sprained left wrist (AP)
Andrew Bogut has a sprained left wrist, the Milwaukee Bucks said Thursday after the 7-foot center had more tests to determine the severity of the injury. Bogut left the Bucks' exhibition game at Denver on Tuesday night in the third quarter. X-rays after the game were negative, and an MRI exam on Wednesday revealed no broken bones or other serious problems.

Bulls C Wallace sprains left ankle (AP)

Kirk Hinrich scored 20 points and Ben Wallace scored eight points before leaving late in the second quarter with a sprained left ankle as the Chicago Bulls defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 97-81 on Thursday night. In their final preseason game, the Bulls also lost forward Tyrus Thomas in the third quarter with a right foot injury and rookie forward Joakim Noah went down in the fourth quarter with what...

Lewis scores 16 points as Magic top Spurs
Rashard Lewis scored 16 points in his first preseason game in three weeks, lifting the Orlando Magic over the San Antonio Spurs 99-90 Thursday night. It was the last chance for Lewis and the rest of the Magic lineup to find rhythm before starting the regular season Wednesday against Milwaukee. The All-Star forward played 31 minutes, slightly more than the 30 minutes in his only two preseason games before getting hurt.

Big Ben helped off court after injury
Chicago Bulls center Ben Wallace was helped off the court after injuring his left ankle late in the second quarter in a preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich scored on a driving layup with 9.1 seconds left in the second quarter. Wallace, who was battling for position with Bucks center Dan Gadzuric, got his foot tangled up with Gadzuric's and fell to the floor. Wallace stayed on the floor for the final nine seconds holding his left ankle.

Bulls C Wallace injures left ankle (AP)
Chicago Bulls center Ben Wallace was helped off the court after injuring his left ankle late in the second quarter in a preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich scored on a driving layup with 9.1 seconds left in the second quarter. Wallace, who was battling for position with Bucks center Dan Gadzuric, got his foot tangled up with Gadzuric's and fell to...

Yi puts up 15 and 12 with 6 assists
Mo Williams had 20 points and 12 assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 106-97 in a preseason game on Saturday night. Michael Redd added 18 points, Andrew Bogut and rookie forward Yi Jianlian each had 15 and Bobby Simmons 10 in what could be a preview of Milwaukee's starting lineup. Yi, the sixth overall selection in the 2007 NBA draft, had his best game so far. In 28 minutes, he was 6-of-9 from the floor and grabbed 12 rebounds in his third start for the Bucks (3-2).

Yi scores 15 as Bucks beat Wolves 106-97 (AP)

Yi Jianlian finally had a game to smile about. Yi, the sixth overall selection in the 2007 NBA draft, had his best game so far. He scored 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting, hustled at both ends of the floor and grabbed 12 rebounds in his third start as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 106-97 Saturday night.

Magic defeat Yao-less China all-stars
Carlos Arroyo scored 25 points to help the Orlando Magic rout the China all-stars 116-92 in an exhibition game Thursday at the Chinese casino city of Macau, known as Asia's Las Vegas. The game might have been closer if China's roster included the country's two biggest stars: Yao Ming of the Houston Rockets and the newest Chinese NBA player: Yi Jianlian, a 7-foot power forward with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Magic rout China All-Stars in Macau (AP)
Carlos Arroyo scored 25 points to lead the Orlando Magic past the China all-Stars 116-92 in an exhibition game Thursday at the casino city of Macau. The game might have been closer if China's roster included the country's two biggest stars: Yao Ming of the Houston Rockets and Yi Jianlian, a 7-foot power forward with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Bucks waive Samaki Walker
The Milwaukee Bucks have requested waivers on forward Samaki (suh-MAH-kee) Walker, General Manager Larry Harris announced today. Walker, 31, signed a free agent contract with Milwaukee on September 25, but did not appear in a game during the pre-season. The Bucks roster is at 15 players.

Bucks release forward Samaki Walker (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks waived Samaki Walker on Wednesday. The 31-year-old Walker signed a free-agent contract with Milwaukee three weeks ago, but did not appear in a game during the preseason. Walker, a 10-year veteran and former first-round pick by Dallas, has also played for San Antonio, the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami, Washington and Indiana.

Iverson helps Nuggets rip Bucks 104-78 (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 22 points to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 104-78 exhibition victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night at Green Bay's Resch Center. Carmelo Anthony added 16 points for the Nuggets, who never trailed. Denver led 55-50 early in the third quarter before going on a 15-0 run. Charlie Bell led Milwaukee with 17 points, all in the first half.

Yi inconsistent in first preseason start (AP)

Ronnie Brewer scored 20 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Utah Jazz to a 92-78 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. Milwaukee rookie Yi Jianlian started for the first time in the NBA and scored 13 points in 28 minutes. He also had eight of the Bucks' 30 turnovers. Mo Williams, who signed a six-year, $51.5 million contract in the summer, led the Bucks with 22 points.

Yi stays in game, scores 12 points
Rookie Yi Jianlian's second exhibition game was a lot different from his first. The first-year forward scored 12 points - and committed just four fouls - as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Utah Jazz 90-81 on Wednesday night. Jianlian, who came off the bench in the second quarter, went 4-for-11 from the field, including 1-for-2 from 3-point range, for the Bucks (2-0).

Yi plays better in 2nd game as Bucks win (AP)

Rookie Yi Jianlian's second exhibition game was a lot different from his first. The first-year forward scored 12 points -- and committed just four fouls -- as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Utah Jazz 90-81 on Wednesday night. Jianlian, who came off the bench in the second quarter, went 4-for-11 from the field, including 1-for-2 from 3-point range, for the Bucks (2-0).

Bucks rookie Yi flops in debut (AP)
Rookie Yi Jianlian will have to adjust to the pace and physicality of the NBA. The 6-foot-11 power forward from China struggled in his debut with Milwaukee, fouling out after 16 minutes and scoring three points in the Bucks' 93-88 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night. The sixth overall pick in the draft couldn't handle the energetic Joakim Noah, who scored six points with four rebounds...

Bulls waive Joseph Blair
The Chicago Bulls announced today the team has waived forward/center Joseph Blair. Blair (6-10, 265) a 10-year veteran of international play, signed with the Bulls on October 2.  Last evening, in his lone preseason appearance with Chicago, Blair scored one point and grabbed three rebounds in 11:10 of play against the Milwaukee Bucks. Chicago’s roster now stands [...]

Yi flops in debut, has to break bad habits
Rookie Yi Jianlian will have to adjust to the pace and physicality of the NBA. The 6-foot-11 power forward from China struggled in his debut with Milwaukee, fouling out after 16 minutes and scoring three points in the Bucks' 93-88 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night.

Noah outplays Yi, but Bucks top Bulls (AP)

Yi Jianlian made his debut for the Bucks, but fellow rookie Joakim Noah looked more like a polished pro in Milwaukee's 93-88 victory over the Chicago Bulls in the exhibition opener on Tuesday night. Noah, who led Florida to back-to-back titles in college, was just as intense as he had been in his final game with the Gators when he entered late in the first quarter.

Local Chinese community welcomes Yi
About 300 members of Wisconsin's Chinese community welcomed the Milwaukee Bucks' top draft choice, Yi Jianlian, several days after his arrival from China. They jammed into an atrium at the Bradley Center for Sunday's ceremony. "This is as special as it gets," said U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl from the state of Wisconsin, the team's owner. Yi was met with screams and loud applause.

Bucks coach says Yi's playing time not guaranteed
The Milwaukee Bucks have not given first-round pick Yi Jianlian any guarantees of playing time, coach Larry Krystkowiak said Friday.

Bucks coach: Yi not guaranteed PT
The Milwaukee Bucks have not given first-round pick Yi Jianlian any guarantees of playing time, Milwaukee Bucks coach Larry Krystkowiak said Friday. "It would be unfair to Yi, unfair to Charlie Villanueva, unfair to a lot of people because nothing is being handed to anyone coming into training camp," Krystkowiak said during the Bucks' annual media day.

Yi practices with Bucks for first time
Yi Jianlian, Milwaukee's top draft pick, declined to answer whether he was actually 19 or 22 years old on Thursday, again dodging a question that's hounded him since announcing he was coming to the NBA. Yi's birth certificate lists him as being born Oct. 27, 1987, but he's long been rumored older. About 50 reporters - including a contingent of Chinese media - spoke with Yi (EE') for the first time since he joined the Milwaukee Bucks.

Bucks' Yi practices, dodges age question (AP)

Yi Jianlian, Milwaukee's top draft pick, declined to answer whether he was actually 19 or 22 years old on Thursday, again dodging a question that's hounded him since announcing he was coming to the NBA. Yi's birth certificate lists him as being born Oct. 27, 1987, but he's long been rumored older. About 50 reporters -- including a contingent of Chinese media -- spoke with Yi (EE') for the first time...

Bucks sign Samaki Walker
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed forward Samaki (suh-MAH-kee) Walker to a free agent contract, General Manager Larry Harris announced today.  Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Originally drafted by Dallas with the ninth overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft, Walker (6-9, 250) has spent time with six separate teams during his 10-year playing career.  [...]

Bobcats hire Mike Sanders as assistant coach
The Charlotte Bobcats announced that Mike Sanders will join the team as an assistant coach. Sanders joins the Bobcats after spending two seasons as an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks.  Prior to that, he spent four seasons as an assistant coach and Director of Player Personnel for the Asheville Altitude of the NBA Development League, [...]

Bucks waive Lynn Greer
The Milwaukee Bucks have requested waivers on guard Lynn Greer, General Manager Larry Harris announced today. Greer (6-1, 175) appeared in 41 games with the Bucks last season and posted averages of 4.1 points and 1.3 assists per game.  Greer had a career-high 19 points and 4 assists vs. the Hornets on April 3.  He also [...]