Milwaukee Bucks

Multiple Teams Eyeing Sampson, Snyder?
Onetime Indiana University coach Kelvin Sampson, fired a little more than five years ago, is in the mix for four of the six NBA head coaching openings. Sampson, 57, has interviewed for the vacant... »Read More

Jerry Sloan Not Interested in Bucks’ Job
Hall of Fame coach Jerry Sloan has decided he is not interested in the Milwaukee Bucks’ head coaching job after meeting with Bucks officials last week, according to veteran agent Keith Glass, who is... »Read More

Report: Hawks Interviewed Nate McMillan
Nate McMillan interviewed for the Atlanta Hawks’ coaching job on Wednesday, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Atlanta general manager Danny Ferry is going through the unorthodox process of conducting a coaching search while his... »Read More
NBA AM: Top Five Free Agent Point Guards
Ranking the top free agent point guards for the summer of 2013... NBA champs coasting to another NBA Finals appearance. »Read More

Lakers’ Assistant Interviewed for Bucks’ Job?
Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Steve Clifford is interviewing with the Milwaukee Bucks for their head-coaching job on Monday, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Milwaukee has interviewed Nate McMillan and Houston Rockets assistants Kelvin... »Read More

Sources: Bucks Interview Sloan for Coach
According to two people with knowledge of the situation, the former Utah Jazz Head Coach Jerry Sloan, who resigned abruptly in Feb. 2011, has already met with the Milwaukee Bucks about their vacant coaching position and... »Read More

Bucks to Interview J.B. Bickerstaff as Coach
Houston Rockets assistant J.B. Bickerstaff is interviewing Friday for the Milwaukee Bucks head coaching job, a source confirmed. Bickerstaff’s interview comes one day after another Rockets assistant, former Bucks assistant Kelvin Sampson, had an... »Read More

Redick Seeks Coach K for Free Agent Advice
Unrestricted free agency is an exciting time for a player who has spent the majority of his career with one team. The Milwaukee Bucks will certainly show interest in free agent guard J.J. Redick... »Read More

Hawks Pursue Stan Van Gundy as Head Coach?
The Atlanta Hawks are aggressively pursuing Stan Van Gundy for the franchise’s head-coaching job, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. General manager Danny Ferry has made Van Gundy his top target to replace Larry Drew,... »Read More

Kings to Offer Ellis Under New Ownership?
A member of the proposed ownership group trying to keep the Kings in Sacramento has done some background checking on Milwaukee Bucks guard Monta Ellis as a possibility for the Kings if the team decides to... »Read More
NBA AM: The Offseason’s Most Dangerous Team?
One team could be a sleeper to land the most talented free agents in the summer of 2013 ... Mike Conley a top-five NBA point guard? »Read More

Bucks to Interview McMillan, Sampson?
The Milwaukee Bucks are planning interviews with Nate McMillan and Kelvin Sampson this week for the franchise’s head-coaching job, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. McMillan and Sampson, a Houston Rockets assistant, are two of... »Read More

Bucks’ Sanders to Sit Out Summer League
Bucks center Larry Sanders, who played in NBA Summer League a year ago, won’t this summer. via Gery Woelfel via Twitter »Read More

Sources: Bucks Eye Van Gundy, Sampson
As the Milwaukee Bucks start the process of hiring a new head coach, Stan Van Gundy has emerged as the franchise’s top target, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Houston Rockets assistant coach Kelvin Sampson... »Read More

Milwaukee Bucks, Jim Boylan Part Ways
BREAKING: Jim Boylan Will Not Return as Head Coach via Bucks twitter »Read More
The Great NBA Referee Conspiracy
Dr. Travis Heath takes a look at officiating in the NBA and the self-serving bias that comes out in force during the playoffs. »Read More
NBA AM: The Playoff Free Agent Centers
No position in the NBA changes the game quite like the center spot and there are some quality bigs hitting free agency in July and some of them are still alive in the post-season...... »Read More

Mike Dunleavy Open to Returning to Bucks
Mike Dunleavy has served as a valuable sixth man for the Bucks during the past two seasons. And the 32-year-old guard-forward said Monday he would be open to returning. “My contract’s up so I’m... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Playoff Edition
Two teams have already advanced. Can the Golden State Warriors upset the Denver Nuggets? NBA Rankings, playoff edition. »Read More

Bucks’ Przybilla Not Ready to Retire?
The Bucks center Joel Przybilla, who has overcome some serious injuries in recent years — he has twice ruptured his right patella tendon — isn’t ready to hang up the sneakers. Przybilla, who will... »Read More

HEAT Players LeBron, Allen Have Special Bond
Despite one teammate being nine years older than the other, who have appeared in harmony all season, even before Miami HEAT guard Ray Allen scored 23 and forward LeBron James added 22 in a Game 3... »Read More

HEAT’s Dwyane Wade May Rest for Game 4?
The Miami HEAT are keeping a close eye on guard Dwyane Wade and his aching knee. Wade planned to spend “a couple of hours” getting treatment on his right knee Friday. He is still... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Jabari Parker Ready for Duke
Top recruit Jabari Parker talks Duke and the NBA... Does Toronto have a shot at Phil Jackson?... Who are the other top coaching candidates for this offseason's imminent coaching carousel? »Read More
NBA AM: The Playoff Free Agent Shooting Guards
Earlier in the week we looked at the pending free agent point guards, today we look at the pending free agent two guards playing in the post season.... Andrew Harrison could be one of... »Read More
NBA AM: The Playoff Free Agent Point Guards
Free Agency opens in July however some of the best free agent guards are playing in the playoffs, who can be had?... 2014 is not just Wiggins And Parker... Is Bledose being shoved... »Read More

Dalembert May Favor HEAT in Free Agency
Samuel Dalembert is now facing the Miami Heat. Next season, he has interest in playing for them. The Milwaukee Bucks center becomes a free agent this summer. Dalembert, who had discussions about joining the... »Read More

Milwaukee Bucks Plan New Arena in 2017
The Milwaukee Bucks have told NBA Commissioner David Stern that when the team’s lease at the BMO Harris Bradley Center expires in 2017 the franchise will have a plan that includes a new arena.... »Read More

Bucks’ Ersan Ilyasova to Start Game 1
“I have a deep bruise,” said (Ersan) Ilyasova, whose wrist is slightly swollen. Ilyasova, who has an elastic wrap on his wrist, was delighted to know he didn’t have a serious injury. At the... »Read More

Bucks’ Ilyasova Awaits MRI, Good For Sunday?
Ersan Ilyasova has wrap on right wrist: intends on having MRI later today. Insists he’ll play Sunday no matter the results. via Gery Woelfel via Twitter »Read More
NBA Coaches, Executives On The Way Out
Now that the regular season has ended, which coaches and executives may be on the way out? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week 24
Fifteen teams have locked in playoff berths. Will the LA Lakers or Utah Jazz make it sixteen? The NBA , 24 weeks in . . . »Read More
Grading the NBA Coaches: The East
Frank Vogel, Tom Thibodeau, Erik Spoelstra and Mike Woodson all had successful seasons on the bench, all things considered. But what grades did they earn from HOOPSWORLD? »Read More
NBA PM: Rocky Road To Playoffs For Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks GM John Hammond talks about his team's rocky season ... Up Close: Mouphataou Yarou ... David Stern's most important legacy? »Read More
NBA AM: John Henson’s Big Night
John Henson had a career-night against the Orlando Magic ... Down goes Anthony Davis ... Breaking down the latest on the Sacramento Kings situation ... Kobe Bryant and Damian Lillard have a shootout »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 23
Thirteen teams have clinched including all eight in the Eastern Conference - the NBA Power Rankings 23 weeks in . . . »Read More
If The NBA Playoffs Started Today: East
The eight teams in the Eastern Conference playoffs have been finalized, but the seedings are still fluid with only nine games left. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 22
After a lengthy slump, the N.Y. Knicks are suddenly hot, winners of eight straight - now sixth in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 22 »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 21
The Houston Rockets are climbing up the NBA Power Rankings while the Boston Celtics are starting to fade. The NBA 21 weeks in . . . »Read More

Report: Bucks GM Scouting Gigi Datome
John Hammond, GM of the Milwaukee Bucks, was in Roma on Sunday to watch the Serie A game between Virtus Roma and Virtus Bologna. Hammond was in the Italian capital to scout the captain... »Read More
If The NBA Playoffs Started Today: East
The top seed and the eighth seed are set, but everything in between is still very much up in the air in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 20
The Denver Nuggets are the hottest team in the NBA, climbing to four in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 20. »Read More

Bucks’ Sanders Fined $50K After Ejection
The NBA has fined Milwaukee Bucks forward Larry Sanders $50,000 for using offensive language and criticizing officials. Sanders was displeased after getting whistled for a foul on Miami’s forward LeBron James with 2:44 left... »Read More

Bucks’ Sanders Can’t Control Temper?
The first really big temper tantrum from Bucks center Larry Sanders came last season, when he nearly started a melee in a game against the Indiana Pacers. Sanders was suspended two games by the... »Read More
Fantasy Focus: The Overachievers
Each season, there are players who perform much better than projected in fantasy basketball. HOOPSWORLD takes a look at those overachievers in the 2012-13 NBA season. »Read More
Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Centers
Seemingly a dying position in today's NBA, HOOPSWORLD takes a look at the top centers in the game for the 2012-13 season. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 19
The Miami HEAT continue to dominate. The LA Lakers step into the West's top eight & 15 overall in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 19 »Read More

Bucks’ Ellis Unlikely to Opt-Out of Contract
Milwaukee Bucks guard Monta Ellis is expected by many teams to give strong consideration to opting in for next season at $11 million despite the longstanding presumption in Brewtown that he’s determined to opt... »Read More
The Obtainable 2013 NBA Free Agents
Chris Paul is more likely than not to return to the L.A. Clippers this summer. Which big-name free agents are actually attainable? »Read More

Redick Happy to be in Winning Environment
With (J.J.) Redick, the Bucks have won four of five games. With the Bucks, Redick is relevant again. “There’s been a number of moments since I’ve been here – in the fourth quarter, in... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 18
The Golden State Warriors take a sizable dip in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 18 »Read More
NBA AM: Looking Ahead To The NBA Draft Lottery
The NBA Draft is roughly 115 days away, but with NBA teams settling into playoff roles, some teams are going to be looking to the March Madness tournament and the draft. What's the lottery... »Read More

Hawks Almost Traded J-Smoove to Bucks?
The Hawks wanted to trade Josh Smith to Milwaukee on deadline day. They fully expected to, frankly. But Atlanta, from the start, wanted Monta Ellis back from Milwaukee. The only Buck with long-term money they were willing to... »Read More
NBA PM: Dallas Dodged A Bullet with Williams?
Did the Dallas Mavericks dodge a bullet when Deron Williams chose the Brooklyn Nets? ... J.J. Redick looks back on all the drama in Orlando ... Stan Van Gundy empathizes with Dwight Howard »Read More
The NBA’s Dead Money Dilemma
The NBA has done its best to institutionalize away dead-money contracts, but a number of bad deals are still on the books. »Read More

Source: Bucks Not Buying Out Dalembert
Bucks C Samuel Dalembert will not be receiving a buyout, a source told Y! Sports. He’s suspended vs Dallas tonight for violating team policy via Marc J. Spears via Twitter »Read More

Beno Udrih More “At Home” with Magic
Udrih said he was thrilled that the Milwaukee Bucks included him in the trade that also sentTobias Harris and Doron Lamb to the Orlando Magic for J.J. Redick, Gustavo Ayón and Ish Smith. In Milwaukee, Udrih’s playing time was limited because point guard Brandon Jennings and shooting... »Read More
NBA PM: Are Playoff Teams Already Set?
It seems there will be a lot less drama down the stretch this season in the NBA ... Jason Kidd's impact on Carmelo Anthony ... The annual trade deadline hangover »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 17
Behind LeBron James, the Miami HEAT are dominating - climbing to the top of the NBA Power Rankings through Week 17. »Read More
The Race for the NBA’s Eighth Seeds
The Los Angeles Lakers aren't currently in the playoff picture. L.A. and a few other teams are scrambling to get there. Who will make it in? »Read More

Jennings Hoping for Deal with Dallas Mavs?
Now that J.J. Redick is a Buck and is going to get a long-term deal from the team this summer, what happens to Monta Ellis and Brandon Jennings? They could be gone. Jennings hopes... »Read More
NBA Saturday: The Best Teams in 5 Years
Which NBA teams have the brightest futures? These five teams could be the most dominant five years down the road... What the J.J. Redick trade really means for the Milwaukee Bucks. »Read More

Can Redick Push Bucks to Higher Seed?
On an NBA trade deadline that lacked star-power, the Bucks believe they made a deal that will help them lock down a playoff spot and move up the Eastern Conference ladder. The move, general... »Read More
Grading the 2013 NBA Trade Deadline Deals
One of the most uneventful trade deadlines in recent memory, J.J. Redick was the most high-profile trade acquisition while the many teams made only minor deals. »Read More
Nine Trade Exceptions to Expire if Unused
Nine trade exceptions will functionally expire if unused by Thursday's NBA trade deadline. »Read More

Pierce, Smith Top NBA Rumor News
As the final 24 hours before the NBA trade deadline wind down, there are two names that continue to surface amongst league sources. Yahoo! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski tweets that Boston’s Paul Pierce and Atlanta’s... »Read More






































