Warrick scores 13 points as Bucks upend Bulls 98-86October 10th, 2009 Bucks upend Bulls 98-86GREEN BAY, Wis. — Hakim Warrick had 13 points and eight rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 98-86 win over the Chicago Bulls in an exhibition game on Saturday night.
Marvin Fishman, 1 of Milwaukee Bucks' original owners, dies at Wisconsin hospital at age 84October 10th, 2009 Fishman, 1 of Bucks' original owners, dies at 84MILWAUKEE — Marvin Fishman, one of the original owners of the Milwaukee Bucks, died Friday at a southeast Wisconsin hospital following a stroke, his daughter said Saturday. He was 84. Fishman was instrumental in raising money to bring the Bucks to Milwaukee in 1968.
Gordon's 24 lead Pistons to 113-104 victory over BucksOctober 7th, 2009 Gordon's 24 lead Pistons over Bucks, 113-104AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Ben Gordon scored 24 points to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 113-104 preseason victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night.
Free throws are key as Rambis wins debut as Timberwolves coachOctober 4th, 2009 Love sparks Timberwolves in preseason openerMANKATO, Minn. — 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.
Source close to the deal says Timberwolves have signed Ramon SessionsSeptember 4th, 2009 Source: Timberwolves sign Ramon SessionsMINNEAPOLIS — 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.
Nuggets get Malik Allen from Bucks, send Sharpe and Weems to MilwaukeeJuly 31st, 2009 Nuggets get Malik Allen from Bucks for 2 playersDENVER — 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.
Bucks sign first-round draft pick Brandon Jennings to rookie scale contractJuly 29th, 2009 Bucks sign first-rounder JenningsMILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks signed first-round draft pick Brandon Jennings to a two-year contract worth almost $4.5 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.
Bucks reach agreement to bring F Ersan Ilyasova back from Spain, pending club clearanceJuly 24th, 2009 Bucks agree to bring Ilyasova back from SpainMILWAUKEE — 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.
Bucks sign 2nd round pick G Jodie Meeks to 3-year dealJuly 8th, 2009 Bucks sign 2nd round pick G MeeksMILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks have signed second-round pick Jodie Meeks to a three-year contract. Meeks is a 6-foot-4 guard who played three years at Kentucky and averaged 15.4 points in 81 games with the Wildcats.
Person with knowledge of deal: Piston agree to deals with Gordon and VillanuevaJuly 2nd, 2009 Pistons agree to deals with Gordon, VillanuevaDETROIT — A person with the knowledge of the negotiations says the Detroit Pistons have agreed in principle to contracts with free agents Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday night on the condition of anonymity because NBA rules prohibit teams from announcing free agent signings until next week.
Bucks make qualifying offers to Sessions, Ilyasova but let Villanueva walkJune 29th, 2009 Bucks make offer to Sessions but not VillanuevaMILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks have made qualifying offers to restricted free agents Ramon Sessions and Ersan Ilyasova, but will not make an offer to Charlie Villanueva. Bucks general manager John Hammond said Monday the offers to Sessions and Ilyasova give them the right to match contract offers from other teams.
Ex-Bucks star Jefferson glad to be with 'relevant' Spurs after 4-player tradeJune 25th, 2009 Jefferson glad to be with 'relevant' SpursSAN ANTONIO — When Tim Duncan found out Richard Jefferson didn't return a phone call from Gregg Popovich after the Spurs coach traded for the Bucks star, he fired a text message to his new teammate. "Don't get traded twice in one day."
Popovich, gruff? Not after this sweet of a deal for San Antonio.
Spurs acquire Jefferson from the Bucks; Milwaukee gets Amir Johnson from DetroitJune 24th, 2009 Bucks send Jefferson to Spurs in 4-player swapSAN ANTONIO — The Spurs acquired scoring swingman Richard Jefferson from Milwaukee in a four-player deal, giving San Antonio the extra offensive punch the aging former champions sorely needed. The Spurs on Tuesday sent veterans Bruce Bowen, Kurt Thomas and Fabricio Oberto to the Bucks in exchange for the 29-year-old Jefferson, who averaged 19.6 points in his one season with the Bucks.
Tulsa basketball coach Wojcik agrees to 6-year deal; runs through 2014-15 seasonJune 23rd, 2009 Wojcik agrees to 6-year contract at TulsaTULSA, Okla. — Doug Wojcik has agreed to a six-year contract to remain Tulsa's basketball coach.
Team official familiar with deal: Bucks to trade Jefferson to Spurs for Bowen, Thomas, ObertoJune 23rd, 2009 AP source: Bucks to send Jefferson to SpursMILWAUKEE — A Bucks official with knowledge of the deal says Milwaukee plans to trade scoring forward Richard Jefferson to the San Antonio Spurs for Bruce Bowen, Kurt Thomas and Fabricio Oberto. The official said Tuesday, in another move, the Bucks would send Oberto to Detroit for forward Amir Johnson.