SCOTT SKILES RUMORS & GOSSIP

Scott Skiles amazing kept his job in Milwaukee but reportedly wants the Orlando Magic job

After leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 31-35 record this season and missing the playoffs for the second straight season, most people thought it was a wrap for Scott Skiles in Milwaukee. Skiles himself reportedly thought it was a rap as well because according a NBA official, Skiles “cleaned out his office after the season.” But alas, Skiles somehow was not fired and the Bucks...
Via No Guts, No Glory  |  7 days ago

Skiles opts to return to Bucks

Scott Skiles will return to coach the Milwaukee Bucks next season. Skiles told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Tuesday that he would be back as the team's coach. His agent, Keith Glass, confirmed the decision in a telephone interview with The Associated Press. Glass said Skiles would not necessarily receive an extension before next season. Skiles has a year left on his contract...
Via AP on Fox  |  28 days ago

Report: Skiles will return to coach Bucks

MILWAUKEE The Milwaukee Bucks' season ended amid rumors that coach Scott Skiles was seeking a buyout from the final year of his contract, but Skiles did Tuesday what he wasn't ready to do in his season-ending press conference: quash speculation that he wouldn't return for 2012-13. "We want to hit the ground running, Skiles told Charles Gardner of the Milwaukee...
Via Fox Sports Wisconsin  |  28 days ago

Skiles to return for final year of Bucks contract

Scott Skiles will return to coach the Milwaukee Bucks next season. Skiles told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Tuesday that he would be back as the team's coach. His agent, Keith Glass, confirmed the decision in a telephone interview with The Associated Press. Glass said Skiles will not necessarily receive an extension before next season. Skiles has a year left on his contract...
Via AP on Fox  |  28 days ago

Skiles accepts responsibility for early end

ST. FRANCIS, Wisc. Just 12 hours or so after the Milwaukee Bucks' season had ended -- one coaches and players alike described most often with one word: "disappointing" -- Bucks coach Scott Skiles stood on the court of the team's practice facility, responding to questions about what to expect of his team next season and whether he'd even be there to see it....
Via Fox Sports Wisconsin  |  April 27, 2012

Bucks miss playoffs; Skiles' future unclear

For the moment, Scott Skiles remains the Milwaukee Bucks' head coach. Speaking to reporters at the Bucks' training facility Friday morning, Skiles said he will meet soon with Sen. Herb Kohl, the team's owner, to discuss a disappointing end to what had been a promising season after a blockbuster trade. Beyond that, Skiles wouldn't speculate on his future in Milwaukee...
Via AP on Fox  |  April 27, 2012

Skiles frustrated by close call vs. lowly Bobcats

MILWAUKEE Even with a win, Bucks coach Scott Skiles did not leave the arena Friday night in good spirits. With the league's worst team -- the 7-46 Charlotte Bobcats -- in Milwaukee, the Bucks were losing with less than four minutes remaining. Though a 12-6 run the rest of the way gave Skiles' group a much-needed win as they chase the Eastern Conference's final playoff...
Via Fox Sports Wisconsin  |  April 07, 2012

Skiles wants Bucks to show 'will' on defense

ST. FRANCIS, Wis. Since Milwaukee Bucks coach Scott Skiles arrived in Milwaukee three-plus seasons ago, he has said that if his team's offense can consistently score in the mid- to upper 90s, his team will be in good shape. This assumes, of course, that Skiles' perennially stifling defense is playing up to its usual standards. Unfortunately for the Bucks, that hasn'...
Via Fox Sports Wisconsin  |  February 14, 2012
ALL THE RIGHT REASONS

Bucks coach gets tossed intentionally

Milwaukee Bucks coach Scott Skiles says he got ejected from his team's game against the Cavs on purpose. Stephen Jackson says it sparked the team's overtime win.

Via Crossover Chronicles  |  February 11, 2012

Bucks putting the clamps down defensively

As much as the Bucks have struggled this season, especially in the second half, there is reason for optimism as the team continues its west coast road trip tonight against the Los Angeles Clippers.Once again, head coach Scott Skiles' team is among the league's best defensive squads. The Bucks are second in turnovers forced (19.2 per game), third in opponents' field goal...
Via Fox Sports Wisconsin  |  January 07, 2012
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