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Category: Milwaukee Bucks
Bucks’ Jabari Parker on second ACL injury: “I love challenges”
Jabari Parker looked ahead to the future as he leaned up against a wall at the Milwaukee Bucks training center with the help of two metal crutches. Parker fell to floor while driving in the third quarter of a loss on Feb. 8 to Miami, making limited contact with the defender before going down.
Antetokounmpo leads Bucks to 104-93 win over Knicks
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 22 of his 32 points in the second half to help the Milwaukee Bucks overcome a third-quarter deficit and beat the New York Knicks 104-93 on Wednesday night. The Bucks extended their winning streak to four games with the win, moving to within a half-game of Chicago for the eighth playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
Schroder, Howard bicker during Atlanta’s loss to Warriors
Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder takes it to the basket past Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry for two of his 19 first period points in a NBA basketball game on Monday, March 6, 2017, in Atlanta. Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder takes it to the basket battling Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry during an NBA basketball game on Monday, March 6, 2017, in Atlanta.
Bucks sign ex-Pelicans forward Terrence Jones
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed Terrence Jones to replenish a frontcourt depleted by injuries to Jabari Parker and Michael Beasley Bucks sign ex-Pelicans forward Terrence Jones The Milwaukee Bucks have signed Terrence Jones to replenish a frontcourt depleted by injuries to Jabari Parker and Michael Beasley Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lJ6LoP MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Bucks have signed Terrence Jones, adding a double-digit scorer to replenish a frontcourt depleted by injuries to Jabari Parker and Michael Beasley. The 6-foot-9 Jones signed for the rest of the season.
Commentary: Silver linings from Duranta s MRI results should make Warriors fans feel better
Golden State’s Kevin Durant walks to the bench after injuring his left knee Tuesday night against the Washingnton Wizards. The sigh of relief from Warriors fans, when news that Kevin Durant’s knee injury wasn’t devastating, was strong enough to blow the fog off the Bay.
Jokic’s 2nd straight triple-double leads Nuggets past Bucks
Nikola Jokic had his second triple-double in two nights to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 110-98 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks Jokic’s 2nd straight triple-double leads Nuggets past Bucks Nikola Jokic had his second triple-double in two nights to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 110-98 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lBoShc Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, is defended by Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in Milwaukee. With his second triple-double in two nights, Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to a 110-98 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday.
Explaining the Warriorsa most important body part: Kevin Duranta s MCL
… But hopes were high that he return in time for the playoffs, which start in six weeks. We asked Dr. Nick Grosso, a sports medicine surgeon and president of The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics in Maryland, to walk us through the injury and help us …
Durant hyperextends left knee; Warriors to bring back Barnes
Kevin Durant has a hyperextended left knee and the Golden State Warriors are preparing for his absence even before knowing how long he could be sidelined. Durant was hurt Tuesday early in Golden State’s 112-108 loss to Washington and the Warriors said he would have an MRI exam.
Antetokounmpo scores 28, Bucks beat Suns 100-96
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points, Tony Snell made a clinching 3-pointer from the corner in the closing seconds and the Milwaukee Bucks held off the Phoenix Suns, 100-96 on Sunday. Michael Beasley added 17 points and Malcolm Brogdon had 15 as the Bucks swept the two-game season series with the Suns.
Utah Jazz 109 – Milwaukee Bucks 95: Game Recap
The Utah Jazz took care of business on game one of their three-game road trip, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks by the final score of 109-95. Before this game started we were all made well aware of the Bucks ability to cause havoc on defense, and turn that into transition scoring opportunities.
Power of science: Warriors thrive with chemistry experiment
In this Nov. 10, 2016, file photo, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, center, jokes with teammates Kevin Durant, left, and Klay Thompson during the Warriors’ NBA basketball game against the Nuggets in Denver. With all that was made before the season about adding Kevin Durant to an already star-studded roster, Golden State’s players have jelled just fine.
Hawks acquire Ersan Ilyasova from 76ers for Tiago Splitter
The Atlanta Hawks have received scoring help for their playoff push by acquiring forward Ersan Ilyasova from the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers announced Wednesday night they got center Tiago Splitter and a protected second-round draft pick from Atlanta.
On Brogdon’s big night, Cavaliers continue their slide
CHARLOTTESVILLE In the four years Malcolm Brogdon played at Virginia, the Cavaliers were in their share of low-scoring, defense-oriented, wrestling-match style of games.
Takes a village: ‘Greek Freak’ got many assists growing up
In this Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, photo, graffiti by artist Same84 depicting Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetonkoumpo covers the basketball field in Athens, Greece, of Tritonas, the first team of Giannis Antetokounmpo. From a scrawny, literally hungry kid kicking a ball around in an open field in the Athens neighborhood of Sepolia to a starter in the NBA All-Star Game, Antetonkoumpo has come a very long way.
NBA Celebrity Game 2017: Top Moments, Video Highlights and Twitter Reaction
Moving back to a traditional East vs. West matchup for the 2017 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, the East side rode a commanding first half to an easy 88-59 Last year’s MVP of the celebrity game, Win Butler, got off to a dazzling start for the East with six points in the first quarter, pushing his team out to a 20-12 lead early. Jonah Keri of CBS Sports, not surprisingly, praised Butler’s efforts on and off the court with a stellar Arcade Fire pun thrown in to make it the perfect tweet from Canada’s favorite sportswriter: Win Butler not only providing points and boards in celebrity game.
Bucks Outlast Pacers 116-110
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 20 points with 10 assists and eight rebounds as the Bucks topped the Indiana Pacers on the road 116-110. Mirza Teletovic scored 19 in 17 minutes off the bench.
Giannis Antetokoumpo leads Bucks past Pacers, 116-100
Milwaukee Bucks’ Rashad Vaughn, right, is defended by Indiana Pacers’ Monta Ellis during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Indianapolis. Milwaukee Bucks’ Rashad Vaughn, right, is defended by Indiana Pacers’ Monta Ellis during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Indianapolis.
Bucks’ Jabari Parker hurts left knee again, out for year
The Milwaukee Bucks say Jabari Parker has suffered a season-ending left ACL injury for the second time in three years. Parker will need surgery after tearing the ACL in the third quarter of the Bucks’ 116-88 loss to Miami on Wednesday.
Bucks’ Jabari Parker tears ACL, out for full year
Bucks forward Jabari Parker suffered a left knee injury during the third quarter of last night’s game vs. Miami at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. This morning, Parker underwent an MRI that revealed a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
Warriors break out highlight reel in Bulls slaughter
Four days ago Kevin Durant was shooting 2-of-10, scoring just 10 points and getting yelled at by Draymond Green against the Kings. It didn’t hurt that Golden State were playing against an undermanned Bulls team with no answer for Durant, or basically anyone.
Bulls vs. Warriors: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2017 Regular Season
The Chicago Bulls would have had a hard enough time beating the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night even with Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler in the starting lineup. Matched up against a Warriors team that was determined to get back in the win column following an overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings , the Bulls were bested by the defending Western Conference champs 123-92 Speaking of making amends for Saturday’s loss to the Kings, Kevin Durant looked far more aggressive after he fell flat to the tune of 10 points on 2-of-10 shooting versus Sacramento.
Miles Plumlee delighted to go from insurance policy to important part …
When Miles Plumlee came over from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Charlotte Hornets last week in a trade, he’d been the equivalent of a highly-paid insurance policy. The Bucks had given Plumlee a four-year, $50 million free agent contract last summer but had rarely played him as he was averaging 9.7 minutes per game while playing in 32 of Milwaukee’s first 48 games.
Waiters benefiting from lessons learned in past career stops
Dion Waiters is quick to point out that he has learned plenty in a short time from Miami coach Erik Spoelstra and the assistants on the Heat staff. Waiters has been sensational for Miami during its 10-game winning streak, one that has vaulted the Heat right back into the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Warriors’ Shaun Livingston to return vs. Kings
Golden State Warriors’ Shaun Livingston dribbles next to Miami Heat’s Dion Waiters during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. less Golden State Warriors’ Shaun Livingston dribbles next to Miami Heat’s Dion Waiters during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Oakland, Calif.
Warriors waive centre Anderson Varejao to clear roster room
The Golden State Warriors have waived centre Anderson Varejao to clear a roster spot on the NBA’s top team as it deals with depth issues and injuries. Golden State announced the move Friday, a day after the Brazilian big man played eight-plus minutes in a road win at the Clippers.
Kuchar starts hot in Arizona
Matt Kuchar eagled the par-5 13th and added two late birdies and a big par save on the rowdy par-3 16th hole to take the first-round lead in the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Kuchar shot a 7-under 64 in perfect afternoon conditions at TPC Scottsdale for a one-stroke lead over defending champion Hideki Matsuyama and Brendan Steele.
Golden State Warriors defeat Los Angeles Clippers for ninth straight time
The shorthanded Golden State Warriors had no trouble dispatching of the Los Angeles Clippers for a ninth straight time on Thursday night. The Los Angeles Clippers, have found themselves on the losing end to the Golden State Warriors for a ninth straight time.
It’s Official. The Warriors Have the Clippers Number
Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant, left, looks to pass as Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, in Los Angeles. The Splash Brothers dropped 50 points and the Warriors blew out Los Angeles, 133-120, for their ninth consecutive victory over the Clippers.
How the Plumlee trade affects Milwaukee’s Cap
When Milwaukee signed Miles Plumlee to a 4-year/$50 million dollar contract this summer, many raised their eyebrows not at a re-signing, but at the pricey figure they had to pay. As Plumlee’s remained either chained to the bench or as noticeable as a gnat while on court, the combination of years and heavy cap hit was putting a strain on Milwaukee’s salary cap going forward.
Who’s the Charlotte Hornets Most Expendable Player Ahead of the Trade Deadline?
As the trade deadline draws closer, more and more rumors will begin to surface. I decided to rank the Charlotte Hornets’ players based on their trade value.
Bucks vs. Rockets Final Score: Milwaukee Shimmies to Offensive Outburst in win, 127-114
A perplexing Bucks season only added to its confusing legacy tonight, snapping a five-game losing streak with an offensive explosion in a 127-114 against Houston. Milwaukee shook up its starting lineup, inserting Miles Plumlee for John Henson , giving Plumlee his first start since November 25th against the Raptors .
Antetokounmpo scores 31 in Bucks’ 127-114 win over Rockets
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points, Jabari Parker had 28 and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a five-game losing streak with a 127-114 victory over the Houston Rockets on Monday night. James Harden just missed a triple-double with 26 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds for Houston, which fell to 1-1 on its five-game road trip.
Kerr Calls Some Players’ All-Star Votes a ‘Mockery’
Golden State coach Steve Kerr wishes players had taken their voting for the NBA All-Star Game more seriously, calling it a “mockery” after nearly 300 players in the league wound up on at least one ballot. Players had a say in deciding starters for next month’s game in New Orleans, with their selections accounting for 25 percent of someone’s total score in the balloting.
Kerr calls some players’ All-Star votes a ‘mockery’
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr calls out instructions during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr calls out instructions during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017.
Eric Bledsoe scores 40 points as Suns hand Raptors third straight loss
Eric Bledsoe poured in 40 points and Devin Booker added 20 more as the Phoenix Suns beat Toronto 115-103 on Sunday to hand the Raptors their first three-game losing skid in over a year. Toronto led by eight points in the fourth quarter but the Suns used a 20-7 run to take control of the game.
Stars Shine as Suns shock Knicks Late
Although the Phoenix Suns are in rebuilding mode, the stars are becoming a force to be reckoned with, especially on the offensive end. And although the New York Knicks are a struggling team barely finding their way after their own re-tooling this past off-season, tonight’s game was still in the Mecca of sports – Madison Square Garden – one of the most exciting and difficult venues to play, regardless of how the talent on the home team’s roster has been performing.
MVP Ladder: Giannis’ Arrival
Sidney Moncrief is the last starter to represent the Milwaukee Bucks in an All-Star Game. That drought that will come to an end next month in New Orleans, when Giannis Antetokounmpo will hit the floor at the Smoothie King Center with nine of the other most recognizable faces in basketball.
Warriors Assaulted, Insulted and Upset Russell Westbrook
… rk, Stephen holds a master’s degree in public communications. Money well spent? I’d say so. These days he jokes about sports on the Internet. Professionally.
Durant dazzles against former Oklahoma City team once more
Kevin Durant dazzled against his old team once again with a season-best 40 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat Oklahoma City 121-100 on Wednesday night despite Russell Westbrook’s 21st triple-double for the Thunder. Westbrook had 27 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists in an improved showing from his 20-point outing on 4-for-15 shooting when OKC first faced Durant in the other jersey here 2 1/2 months ago and watched him dismantle the Thunder from every which way.