February 11
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Brandon Jennings is starting to think about his future and whether it will include the Milwaukee Bucks. It's not a decision the Bucks point guard has to make right now in just his third season in the National Basketball Association. But he will have an opportunity to sign a long-term extension with the Bucks this summer. If he doesn't, it could create speculation about where he ultimately wants to go and if the Bucks should trade him. Fresh off an all-star snub Thursday, Jennings said he would have "a major chip" on his shoulder the rest of the lockout-shortened season as he tries to carry the Bucks into the playoffs. The 22-year-old knows if he can lead the Bucks to the postseason for the"
February 10
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Milwaukee Bucks point guard Brandon Jennings was not chosen as one of the all-star reserves by Eastern Conference coaches. The coaches' picks were announced in a TNT telecast Thursday night before the game between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers. Jennings had put himself in the running with some striking performances, including his 31-point, eight-assist, four-steal effort against Miami on Feb. 1. But the conference coaches selected Atlanta Hawks veteran Joe Johnson and New Jersey Nets point guard Deron Williams as reserves. Also chosen for the East squad were Miami forward Chris Bosh, Boston forward Paul Pierce, Chicago forward Luol Deng, Indiana center Roy Hibbert and"
January 10
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Andrew Bogut was back with the Bucks on Tuesday morning and addressed the team before the morning shootaround at the Bradley Center. The Bucks center will be in the starting lineup Tuesday against San Antonio, coach Scott Skiles said. Bogut missed the previous four games after heading to his native Australia due to a family issue which he said involved illness. "It's a personal issue with family," Bogut said. "It's something that doesn't happen to most regular people. When it does, you have to address it. Hopefully everyone will get well from it. "I appreciate the team - Senator (Herb) Kohl and John Hammond - letting me go out there and do that. I appreciate everyone else giving me my"
January 8
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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The Bucks conclude their five-game western trip Sunday in Phoenix, and they will be trying to scratch out one victory after losing four in a row. The latest loss was a 92-86 decision to the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday at the Staples Center. Andrew Bogut's Australian representative, Bruce Kaider, weighed in with some comments to the Associated Press on Sunday regarding Bogut's absence. Bogut is in Australia taking care of some family issues. It's possible Bogut could be back with the Bucks in time for their home game against San Antonio on Tuesday, according to a source."
January 1
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Luc Richard Mbah a Moute believes he is getting closer to a return after missing the first week of the season due to patella tendinitis in his right knee. The 6-foot-8 forward was able to do everything in the Bucks' non-contact practice session Saturday at the Cousins Center, and he stayed at least a half hour after the session to work with coaches Anthony Goldwire and Bill Peterson. The Bucks practiced following their 102-81 home victory against Washington on Friday night, as they prepared to open a five-game western swing in Denver on Monday night. "I definitely feel better," Mbah a Moute said. "Good thing tomorrow we have a day off. I'm going to come in and work out. I think Monday,"
December 13
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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According to an ESPN.com story, Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard wanted Stephen Jackson on his team. That's one of the personnel moves Howard reportedly suggested to Magic management during the past few years. And the all-star center on Sunday indicated his disappointment at moves not being made led to his recent request for a trade. On Monday, Howard softened his stance considerably at the team's media day and said, "I love this city. There's no place I'd rather be but Orlando. I just want to make sure we have the right things here so we can win a championship. I'm all about change.""
December 11
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Defense is never optional for coach Scott Skiles and the Milwaukee Bucks. So it's no surprise the Bucks did what it took to hang on to one of their elite defensive players. According to league sources, Milwaukee matched a four-year, $18.7 million offer by the Denver Nuggets on Saturday and retained restricted free agent Luc Richard Mbah a Moute. The 6-foot-8 forward and former UCLA player is considered a valuable member of the Bucks' rotation and has started 166 games over the past three seasons. Denver made its offer Saturday morning to Mbah a Moute, who was selected 37th overall by the Bucks in the 2008 draft. The Bucks had a three-day period to match but made the decision in a matter of"
December 9
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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The Milwaukee Bucks are hoping for more than a wing and a prayer when it comes to their offense this season. And they are doing something about it by adding a veteran wing player to the roster. A league source indicated Thursday the Bucks will sign veteran free-agent guard Mike Dunleavy Jr. when the signing period opens Friday afternoon. According to the source, Dunleavy will sign a two-year deal in the $7.5 million range. Dunleavy is expected to arrive Friday morning and have his physical in time to participate in the opening day of the Bucks' training camp. The 31-year-old Dunleavy averaged 11.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 61 games with the Indiana Pacers last season. The"
December 8
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Sources indicated Thursday the Bucks were prepared to sign forward Mike Dunleavy Jr. when contracts can officially be offered to free agents Friday. The deal is expected to be for two years and in the $7.5 million range, meaning the Bucks are using some of their mid-level exception on the veteran, who is an unrestricted free agent. Dunleavy averaged 11.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 61 games with the Indiana Pacers last season"
December 2
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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The doors opened at the Cousins Center on Thursday, the first time NBA players were allowed to use the Milwaukee Bucks' team facility since the lockout started July 1. It was a quiet opening, with newly acquired guard Beno Udrih the first player on the roster to appear for the 2011-'12 season. And free agent and former Marquette University star Steve Novak also showed up to use the weight room and hoist a few shots. But the scene will get a bit more hectic in a few days as Bucks players start arriving from all points - center Andrew Bogut from Australia, forward Carlos Delfino from Argentina, point guard Brandon Jennings from Los Angeles via Atlanta and Baltimore and forward Drew Gooden"
October 31
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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In the mid-1990s, the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce launched an ambitious and costly campaign to show doubters that the Milwaukee Brewers were important to the local economy and the region's national image. The group guaranteed that it would sell $6.15 million worth of tickets, lobbied the state to provide funding for what later became Miller Park, and lent the Brewers at least $14 million. Last week, a small group of influential business leaders and the MMAC began talking in earnest about a more modest campaign to provide support for the Bradley Center and its biggest and most important tenant, the Milwaukee Bucks. At this stage, any formal campaign in behalf of the"
October 4
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Bucks center Andrew Bogut is getting close to signing a deal to play in Australia's NBL, according to the Canberra Times. The newspaper quoted Bogut's Australian-based agent, Bruce Kaider, as saying insurance issues were still be worked out. The Sydney Kings are said to be the leading candidate to land Bogut, and he also has had discussions with two other NBL teams (Gold Coast and Adelaide)."
September 23
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Andrew Bogut says his right elbow feels better than it did a year ago, when he was trying to recover from the terrible fall he took at the Bradley Center in an April 2010 game against Phoenix. The Milwaukee Bucks center played in 65 games last season and posted career-high numbers in rebounds (11.1 average) and blocks (2.6 average), but his offensive game suffered due to the severe injuries to his right hand and right elbow. The 7-foot Bogut underwent additional surgery to remove bone chips from the elbow at the end of last season. And he is working to be ready whenever he plays competitively again, whether it is with a team in the Australian league or rejoining the Bucks when and if a new"
September 11
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Chris Douglas-Roberts' rookie contract was up and it was clear he would not return to the Bucks this season, regardless of the lockout situation between players and owners. Now it appears the 6-foot-7 guard will play with Virtus Bologna in Italy, according to a report on sportando.net. Douglas-Roberts averaged 7.3 points and 2.0 rebounds in 44 games with the Bucks last season, after arriving from New Jersey in a trade for a 2012 second-round draft pick."
June 30
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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The Bucks announced Wednesday afternoon they have exercised the fourth-year contract option on point guard Brandon Jennings and the third-year option on forward Larry Sanders. There's no surprise in that announcement. Jennings is scheduled to make an estimated $2.5 million in the third year of his rookie deal next season and the fourth-year option is worth about $3.2 million."
June 27
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl (D-Wis.), the owner of the Milwaukee Bucks, borrowed at least $55 million last year from the National Basketball Association's credit facility, according to his Senate financial disclosure form. Disclosure rules in the Senate do not require senators to disclose the exact amount of their investments, assets and liabilities. But the records indicate that Kohl borrowed at least $55 million in three separate loans in behalf of the Bucks. The records also indicate that Kohl used some of the proceeds for investments by two of his trusts. That is allowable under NBA rules for those borrowing from the $2 billion credit facility. It is not uncommon for NBA owners to borrow from"
June 23
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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In Tuesday's web chat it was clear plenty of Bucks fans were wondering about the Jimmer Fredette snub of the Bucks. The Brigham Young guard held an interview with the Bucks at the draft combine in Chicago but later declined to work out for the team. So I asked director of scouting Billy McKinney his take on Fredette's decision and whether the Bucks might still pick him. "I'd say it would be very difficult," McKinney said. "(General manager) John Hammond's policy in the past is it would be very difficult to draft him. "And the other part of that is, and we talked to him in Chicago, is that Jimmer in his mind believes he's a starter. And we have a very good, young starting point guard here"
June 22
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Marshon Brooks is getting a close look from the Bucks as draft day approaches, and it's possible the Providence guard is putting himself in contention to be selected at the No. 10 spot Thursday. The Bucks worked out an interesting group of players on Tuesday, including the 6-foot-5 Brooks, 6-9 forward Chris Singleton of Florida State; 6-11 forward Jon Leuer of Wisconsin; 6-10 forward Chandler Parsons of Florida; 6-8 forward Tobias Harris of Tennessee; and 6-3 guard Josh Selby of Kansas. Small forward Kawhi Leonard of San Diego State initially was expected to be part of the workout session, but he was not able to participate after suffering an injury in Detroit on Monday. Bucks director of"
June 22
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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The Bucks have one final workout scheduled Tuesday afternoon, and it should be a good one. San Diego State forward Kawhi Leonard originally was scheduled to work out but canceled because he apparently has a promise from another team. Leonard, who worked out Monday in Detroit, also canceled a workout in Utah last weekend. Florida forward Chandler Parsons will replace Leonard in the workout, according to sources. University of Wisconsin forward Jon Leuer also will be in the workout. The Bucks tried unsuccessfully to land Marquette guard-forward Jimmy Butler for a workout spot. The Bucks also will get a look at two other intriguing prospects - defensive stopper and small forward Chris"
June 22
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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The Bucks made a qualifying offer to forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute on Tuesday, a move that will allow them to match any contract offers made by other teams. Mbah a Moute will be a restricted free agent, but his status could be in limbo if the owners lock out NBA players when the current collective bargaining agreement expires on June 30. In a usual year Mbah a Moute would be able to receive offers from other teams as of July 1, but that may not be the case, depending on the result of negotiations between players and owners. "It's always good to get the (qualifying) offer," Mbah a Moute said. "It just means you're appreciated and your work is valued." Mbah a Moute, who was a second-round"
June 21
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Bucks general manager John Hammond told me a few minutes ago that trade rumors circulating about center Andrew Bogut are not accurate. "There's no truth to any of these false rumors that have been reported," Hammond said. One report said the Bucks were considering a deal that would send Bogut and their No. 10 pick in Thursday's draft to Minnesota for the No. 2 overall pick. Hammond said the Bucks "have not" talked with the Timberwolves about a deal. It's worth noting that Bogut was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2005 draft. And while the 7-foot center was limited while recovering from major injuries to his right hand and right elbow last season, he continued to anchor the Bucks defense."
June 21
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Two international men of mystery are centers of attention in the National Basketball Association draft. Big men Enes Kanter of Turkey and Jonas Valanciunas of Lithuania should be among the names called early in the proceedings Thursday night. But just where they will land remains a puzzle, due to the questions surrounding each player. The 6-foot-11, 260-pound Kanter did not play at Kentucky last season after the NCAA ruled him ineligible for receiving excess benefits from a professional team in Turkey. But he scored 34 points in an impressive performance at the Nike Hoop Summit in 2010, one of the few opportunities NBA scouts have had to see him. And he did it despite taking painkillers"
June 16
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Klay Thompson can flat shoot it. So it wouldn't be a shock if the Milwaukee Bucks call his name next week when their turn comes to choose with the 10th overall pick in the NBA draft. The 6-foot-7 Thompson, who averaged nearly 22 points a game as a junior at Washington State, was the featured performer in a six-player workout at the Cousins Center on Wednesday. "I watch a lot of NBA, so I know about all the NBA teams," Thompson said after the workout session. "I think I'd be a perfect fit, playing alongside Brandon (Jennings), a kid who is great with the ball, a great passer. "I don't need the ball in my hands to be effective, so I think I'd be a great asset to any team. I think here I'd be"