http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/teams/milwaukee_bucks/72 Recent articles about Milwaukee Bucks en-us The latest NBA rumblings have guard J.J. Redick hitting the free agent market. This from Racinesportszone.com: There is growing sentiment Bucks backup guard J.J. Redick, who is an unrestricted free agent, will sign with another team in July." The Bucks traded for Redick at February's trade deadline, along with center Gustavo Ayon and point guard Ish Smith for guards Doron Lamb, Beno Udrih and forward Tobias Harris. It seemed like Milwaukee was trading for a backup plan as Monta Ellis has a player option for next season that many think he will decline for a long-term deal and Jennings is a restricted free agent. So, it's a little surprising to hear they could lose all three guards with nothing to show for them. If Redick does leave the Bucks, the Celtics could be a potential landing spot. There was even some buzz about Boston targeting Redick themselves before the trade deadline. The biggest obstacle to acquiring the sharpshooter is the same as any player = money. If... Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/2013_free_agency_could_jj_redick_become_a_celtic/13661806 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/2013_free_agency_could_jj_redick_become_a_celtic/13661806 2013 Free Agency: Could J.J. Redick become a Celtic? http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/2013_free_agency_could_jj_redick_become_a_celtic/13661806 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/6/46597ed1f7abcfee654948d7dafe0bd1492f4036/mini/6941796.jpg Coaching legend Jerry Sloan has turned down the Milwaukee Bucks, saying through his agent that he’s not looking for a rebuilding project, but will continue to keep his ears open for the right job. Blah blah, old hat. Above, that’s Jerry trying to split a double team of Wilt Chamberlain and one of the Grateful Dead. I love these old pictures of Jerry. He just looks like the toughest hombre this side of the Rio Grande. If he and Deron Williams ever really fought…put it this way, I’d take Sloan over Mayweather in the 6th. So I don’t think a lead guard would be a problem. Bucks Eye Sloan Dirk Takes Pay Cut Fri, 17 May 2013 14:29:08 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/jerry_sloan_turns_down_bucks/13640161 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/jerry_sloan_turns_down_bucks/13640161 Jerry Sloan Turns Down Bucks http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/jerry_sloan_turns_down_bucks/13640161 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/e/be8a11a64cef4537bdd4cf029ccd594b3c23ba78/mini/01.jpg J.J. Redick is unlikely to return to the Milwaukee Bucks, according to a report. Redick will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. Redick is coming off a reported 3-year, $20 million contract. Fri, 17 May 2013 11:29:49 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/report_redick_unlikely_to_return_to_bucks/13638688 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/report_redick_unlikely_to_return_to_bucks/13638688 Report: Redick Unlikely To Return To Bucks http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/report_redick_unlikely_to_return_to_bucks/13638688 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/5/9547a1b6c480307d7a947dcc632bcbcb1ed4a94d/mini/6857888.jpg via nba.com Being a Hall of Famer has its perks. Jerry Sloan has exercised his prerogative. After interviewing with the Bucks, Sloan has decided not to take the job. Apparently, he wants to coach a playoff contender, not build one. It’s like a chicken and egg situation. You need a good coach to be a playoff contender, but you need to be a playoff contender to get a good coach.   per NBA.com     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 advising Sloan on potential head coaching jobs.   USA Today reported Monday that Sloan was being “seriously considered” for the position after meeting with Bucks officials. Milwaukee, which announced after its first-round playoff exit that it would not be bringing back interim coach Jim Boylan, has already interviewed former Blazers head coach Nate McMillan, Rockets assistant coaches Kelvin Samp... Fri, 17 May 2013 09:03:59 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/the_buck_wont_stop_yet_sloan_wont_coach_milwaukee/13637345 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/the_buck_wont_stop_yet_sloan_wont_coach_milwaukee/13637345 The Buck won’t stop yet: Sloan won’t coach Milwaukee http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/the_buck_wont_stop_yet_sloan_wont_coach_milwaukee/13637345 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/1/d1058a8f0b40bc34ed022f3f0c7393c3b5eb98a8/mini/a3.jpg Jerry Sloan is not interested in taking the Milwaukee Bucks’ vacant head coaching position. Sloan met with Bucks officials last week. "The bottom line is, Jerry doesn't really feel it's the right fit for him right now," Keith Glass, Sloan’s agent, said on Thursday. "He's interested (in coaching again). He's in Chicago now watching the Pre-Draft. And his name keeps popping up with every job, and he hasn't applied for anything. He had a real nice meeting with them. They came to see him on his farm (in downstate Illinois). They had a great meeting just in terms of liking each other. (Bucks general manager) John Hammond said 'I wish I could have stayed and watched the game with him.' It's just not the right fit for Jerry, from Jerry's point of view. That's not a negative thing; that's just the reality."Glass said that Sloan would be interested in coaching a playoff-level team."Jerry probably is a lot like Scott, in tha... Thu, 16 May 2013 21:21:41 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/sloan_not_interested_in_coaching_bucks/13635113 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/sloan_not_interested_in_coaching_bucks/13635113 Sloan Not Interested In Coaching Bucks http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/sloan_not_interested_in_coaching_bucks/13635113 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Jerry Sloan (who by all accounts was a super badass on the court back in the day) interviewed with the Milwaukee Bucks and is being considered for their coaching vacancy. He’s also been recently linked to the Bobcats, though has taken himself out of the running. Because the only thing that beats working for Michael Jordan is, apparently, not working for Michael Jordan. Marc Gasol in HS The Golden Child Wed, 15 May 2013 13:15:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/bucks_eye_jerry_sloan/13623344 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/bucks_eye_jerry_sloan/13623344 Bucks Eye Jerry Sloan http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/bucks_eye_jerry_sloan/13623344 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/0/904c0ef3d8e5f93cca36a3e84012f36b15c9c174/mini/BASKETBALL_HALL_OF_b135.jpg ST. FRANCIS, Wis. -- Playing scared, with one eye constantly on the coach wondering if that last miss would be a ticket to the bench is no way to play basketball at a high level. Ersan Ilyasova learned that the hard way at the beginning of last season. It's no secret the Turkish forward didn't see eye-to-eye with former Bucks coach Scott Skiles, as Ilyasova just didn't respond well to Skiles' style of coaching. Nobody benefited from the coaching change more than Ilyasova, as Jim Boylan not only immediately inserted him back into the starting lineup, but more importantly played Ilyasova extended minutes throughout the course of the rest of the season. As he was able to calm his worries about minutes, Ilyasova, who will turn 26 on Wednesday, became the player the Bucks rewarded with a five-year contract after a breakout season in 2011-12. "At the beginning of the season I was not in a rhythm," Ilyasova said. "The coach changed, and I kind of found myself. It was always tough for m Tue, 14 May 2013 13:10:22 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/bucks_coaching_change_helped_ilyasova_settle_in/13615352 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/bucks_coaching_change_helped_ilyasova_settle_in/13615352 Bucks' coaching change helped Ilyasova settle in http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/bucks_coaching_change_helped_ilyasova_settle_in/13615352 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/2/92041bad06308c19acc7a0f944a2a9c0ec9fe2de/mini/6921838.jpg ST. FRANCIS, Wis. -- Playing scared, with one eye constantly on the coach wondering if that last miss would be a ticket to the bench is no way to play basketball at a high level. Ersan Ilyasova learned that the hard way at the beginning of last season. It's no secret the Turkish forward didn't see eye-to-eye with former Bucks coach Scott Skiles, as Ilyasova just didn't respond well to Skiles' style of coaching. Nobody benefited from the coaching change more than Ilyasova, as Jim Boylan not only immediately inserted him back into the starting lineup, but more importantly played Ilyasova extended minutes throughout the course of the rest of the season. As he was able to calm his worries about minutes, Ilyasova, who will turn 26 on Wednesday, became the player the Bucks rewarded with a five-year contract after a breakout season in 2011-12. "At the beginning of the season I was not in a rhythm," Ilyasova said. "The coach changed, and I kind of found myself. It was always tough for m Tue, 14 May 2013 13:10:22 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/bucks_coaching_change_helped_ilyasova_settle_in/13615355 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/bucks_coaching_change_helped_ilyasova_settle_in/13615355 Bucks' coaching change helped Ilyasova settle in http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/bucks_coaching_change_helped_ilyasova_settle_in/13615355 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/2/92041bad06308c19acc7a0f944a2a9c0ec9fe2de/mini/6921838.jpg Though he garnered more votes than the center on the second team, Milwaukee Bucks center Larry Sanders was left off both of the NBA's all-defensive teams. Sanders received four first team votes and 16 total points, tying him with Denver's Andre Iguodala for the most votes for a player not on either of the two teams. Though he won the league's Defensive Player of the Year honors, Memphis center Marc Gasol garnered just five first team votes and 12 total points. The only explanation for Gasol making the second team over Sanders is that Milwaukee's big man had to have been listed on the ballot as a forward. The media votes on Defensive Player of the Year, while NBA coaches vote for the all-defensive teams. Gasol is just the fourth player in 31 years to win Defensive Player of the Year and not make the first team, as Tyson Chandler (2012), Dikembe Mutombo (1995) and Alvin Robertson (1986) suffered a similar fate. Sanders, 24, finished second in the league in blocked shots per game, averaging 2.86 Mon, 13 May 2013 15:02:25 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/sanders_left_off_both_nba_all_defensive_teams/13607999 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/sanders_left_off_both_nba_all_defensive_teams/13607999 Sanders left off both NBA all-defensive teams http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/sanders_left_off_both_nba_all_defensive_teams/13607999 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/b/4bb2fee827a4a3bcc51356d12b53c0ceafc2ce0f/mini/6710740.jpg A day after Kelvin Sampson interviewed with the Milwaukee Bucks for their vacant head coaching position, another Rockets assistant coach is reportedly doing the same Friday. According to a report by Yahoo! Sports, Houston assistant J.B. Bickerstaff will meet with Bucks officials sometime Friday to interview for the team's head-coaching job. Bickerstaff, 34, interviewed Tuesday with the Detroit Pistons and is the third candidate to interview with the Bucks this week, as Nate McMillan and Sampson were in town earlier this week. The son of former NBA head coach and longtime assistant Bernie Bickerstaff, J.B. Bickerstaff played two seasons at Oregon State before finishing his collegiate career at the University of Minnesota. Following his playing career, Bickerstaff joined the Gophers as the program's director of operations. After spending the 2003-04 season as a radio analyst for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Bickerstaff joined his father's coaching staff with the Charlotte Bobcats in 2004 and stay Fri, 10 May 2013 15:32:05 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/report_bickerstaff_to_interview_for_bucks_head_coaching_job/13591955 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/report_bickerstaff_to_interview_for_bucks_head_coaching_job/13591955 Report: Bickerstaff to interview for Bucks head coaching job http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/report_bickerstaff_to_interview_for_bucks_head_coaching_job/13591955 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png A day after Kelvin Sampson interviewed with the Milwaukee Bucks for their vacant head coaching position, another Rockets assistant coach is reportedly doing the same Friday. According to a report by Yahoo! Sports, Houston assistant J.B. Bickerstaff will meet with Bucks officials sometime Friday to interview for the team's head-coaching job. Bickerstaff, 34, interviewed Tuesday with the Detroit Pistons and is the third candidate to interview with the Bucks this week, as Nate McMillan and Sampson were in town earlier this week. The son of former NBA head coach and longtime assistant Bernie Bickerstaff, J.B. Bickerstaff played two seasons at Oregon State before finishing his collegiate career at the University of Minnesota. Following his playing career, Bickerstaff joined the Gophers as the program's director of operations. After spending the 2003-04 season as a radio analyst for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Bickerstaff joined his father's coaching staff with the Charlotte Bobcats in 2004 and stay Fri, 10 May 2013 15:32:05 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/report_bickerstaff_to_interview_for_bucks_head_coaching_job/13591982 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/report_bickerstaff_to_interview_for_bucks_head_coaching_job/13591982 Report: Bickerstaff to interview for Bucks head coaching job http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/report_bickerstaff_to_interview_for_bucks_head_coaching_job/13591982 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png J.J. Redick plans to consult with Mike Krzyzewski before making his free agent decision. Redick will spend the offseason in Texas as he explores his options for the future. "I don't take anything for granted," Redick said. "If I have one option or four options this summer, I'll be excited about anything. I feel blessed that I made it through my seventh year, and I'm healthy and in one piece. I'm excited about the future. It's probably my only chance to be unrestricted during the prime of my career. It's exciting." Redick shot just 31.8 percent from beyond the arc after being acquired by the Milwaukee Bucks at the trade deadline. Thu, 09 May 2013 22:08:34 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/redick_plans_to_consult_with_krzyzewski_on_free_agency_decision/13587191 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/redick_plans_to_consult_with_krzyzewski_on_free_agency_decision/13587191 Redick Plans To Consult With Krzyzewski On Free Agency Decision http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/redick_plans_to_consult_with_krzyzewski_on_free_agency_decision/13587191 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/f/5f646dc62a20dd0b3166c36597486dd924014461/mini/6941660.jpg As we get deeper in the playoffs, we will look at  the teams that have been eliminated along the way.  In our most recent wrap up, we examined the Celtics 2012-13 season, what hurt them along the way, and how they might adjust going forward.  Up next is our final post-mortem of Round 1. Milwaukee Bucks: The Bucks, who finished 38-44, got swept by Miami in the first round and are now  in the midst of a coaching search, really had no business in the playoffs.  Sorry, Bucks fans. The good news for Milwaukee in 2012-13 was the emergence of Larry Sanders as one of the up and coming defensive big men in the league.  Sanders finished second in the NBA in blocks per game, 12th in rebounds per game, and his defensive rating was the sixth highest of any player in the league.   Sanders was a big reason why the Bucks finished with the 12th best Defensive Rating.  Ekpe Udoh, Samuel Dalembert, and John Henson also provided length on defense and helped the Bucks finish second in the le... Thu, 09 May 2013 19:18:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/nba_season_wrap_up_milwaukee_bucks/13586444 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/nba_season_wrap_up_milwaukee_bucks/13586444 NBA Season Wrap Up: Milwaukee Bucks http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/nba_season_wrap_up_milwaukee_bucks/13586444 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Bucks’ Monta Ellis and Larry Sanders reportedly nearly got into a fight following April 25th’s Game 3 loss to the Heat when Sanders spoke out in the locker room, telling his team to start playing together and stop worrying about next year. Monta Ellis took exception, assuming Sanders was singling out himself and Brandon Jennings, who are soon-to-be free agents. According to Ken Berger, CBS Sports: After the Bucks lost 104-91 to the Heat in Milwaukee on April 25, Sanders vented in the locker room and said in a fiery speech, “We need to start playing together as a team and stop worrying about next year,” according to one of the people briefed on the confrontation. “We need to stop being selfish and start worrying about right now.” Ellis “took umbrage,” according to another person with knowledge of the situation. Correctly assuming that Sanders’ comments were directed primarily at him and backcourt mate Brandon Jennings, who both are prospective free agents, Ellis approached Sanders an... Thu, 09 May 2013 12:46:19 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/report_bucks_ellis_sanders_nearly_got_into_fight_after_game_3_loss_to_heat/13583645 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/report_bucks_ellis_sanders_nearly_got_into_fight_after_game_3_loss_to_heat/13583645 Report: Bucks’ Ellis & Sanders Nearly Got Into Fight After Game 3 Loss To Heat http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/report_bucks_ellis_sanders_nearly_got_into_fight_after_game_3_loss_to_heat/13583645 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/b/1bbbb8b951d157e6f826bf6540042879f27e12f3/mini/6935216.jpg Milwaukee Bucks: Regular Season Review and Awards Record: 38-44: 8th in East Review: The Bucks may have made the playoffs, but they were dominated by the Heat and quickly swept as was expected. The Bucks should not have even made the playoffs with their record, but the bottom of the East playoff bracket is a joke. Although, since they did make the playoffs, the season has to be considered a success, since they missed out last year. Coach Scott Skiles quit half way through the season and interim coach, Jim Boylan was inept as a replacement. Their high scoring backcourt of Monta Ellis and Brandon Jennings, was incredibly inefficient, but that was how the team played, through those guards and how they played, so went the team. Larry Sanders broke out and is the franchise center going forward, but other than that, the team is a mystery, with Ellis, Jennings, JJ Redick and Mike Dunleavy, 5 of the team’s top 6 scorers all now free agents. MVP: Larry Sanders: 9.8 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2... Tue, 07 May 2013 21:44:29 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/milwaukee_bucks_season_review_and_awards/13571069 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/milwaukee_bucks_season_review_and_awards/13571069 Milwaukee Bucks: Season Review and Awards http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/milwaukee_bucks_season_review_and_awards/13571069 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Milwaukee Bucks appear set to take the first step in finding their next head coach.According to a report in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Bucks were granted permission to speak with Houston Rockets assistant coach Kelvin Sampson and will interview him in Milwaukee on Thursday. Thought of as one of Milwaukees top targets, Sampson just finished his second season under Kevin McHale in Houston, as the Rockets finished 45-37 and took top-seeded Oklahoma City to Game 6 before falling Friday night at home to end their season. Prior to joining the Rockets, Sampson spent three seasons as an assistant coach with the Bucks, joining Scott Skiles staff prior to the 2008-09 season. Sampson headed to the NBA after his long college coaching career ended poorly. With head coaching experience at Montana Tech, Washington State and Oklahoma, Sampson was named the head coach at Indiana University in 2006. The Hoosiers went 22-11 and advanced to the second round of the NCAA tournament in Sampsons first season and were 22 Mon, 06 May 2013 15:22:36 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/report_kelvin_sampson_to_interview_with_bucks/13561418 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/report_kelvin_sampson_to_interview_with_bucks/13561418 Report: Kelvin Sampson to interview with Bucks http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/report_kelvin_sampson_to_interview_with_bucks/13561418 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/8/f81d89f6d7ebcc284ef0b1e840f6d99844c81f9d/mini/6818756.jpg ST. FRANCIS, Wis. -- The only thing that was a safe bet to happen in the offseason for the Milwaukee Bucks came Wednesday when the team made it official Jim Boylan wasn't returning as head coach. Now comes the part of the offseason where nothing is predictable. With just seven players under contract for next season, the Bucks potentially could look a whole lot different when it begins training camp in the fall. With so many potential free agents, Milwaukee will have its fair share of cap room as well. If the Bucks choose to use the amnesty clause on forward Drew Gooden, they could have close to 35 million in cap space to rebuild a roster that last year finished 38-44 and was swept in the first round of the playoffs by Miami. "I don't think we are starting from scratch at all," Bucks general manager John Hammond said. "If you look at our roster from the four and five spots, we have some nice pieces there. In the backcourt, we can address that as needed. We are in a position where we c Wed, 01 May 2013 22:01:42 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/questions_surround_bucks_offseason_roster_moves/13532024 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/questions_surround_bucks_offseason_roster_moves/13532024 Questions surround Bucks offseason roster moves http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/questions_surround_bucks_offseason_roster_moves/13532024 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png ST. FRANCIS, Wis. -- The only thing that was a safe bet to happen in the offseason for the Milwaukee Bucks came Wednesday when the team made it official Jim Boylan wasn't returning as head coach. Now comes the part of the offseason where nothing is predictable. With just seven players under contract for next season, the Bucks potentially could look a whole lot different when it begins training camp in the fall. With so many potential free agents, Milwaukee will have its fair share of cap room as well. If the Bucks choose to use the amnesty clause on forward Drew Gooden, they could have close to 35 million in cap space to rebuild a roster that last year finished 38-44 and was swept in the first round of the playoffs by Miami. "I don't think we are starting from scratch at all," Bucks general manager John Hammond said. "If you look at our roster from the four and five spots, we have some nice pieces there. In the backcourt, we can address that as needed. We are in a position where we c Wed, 01 May 2013 22:01:42 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/questions_surround_bucks_offseason_roster_moves/13532051 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/questions_surround_bucks_offseason_roster_moves/13532051 Questions surround Bucks offseason roster moves http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/questions_surround_bucks_offseason_roster_moves/13532051 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Milwaukee Bucks front office has seen enough.  After trading for J.J. Reddick and having their interim head coach not play him, Bucks brass felt a permanent change was needed. RealGM is reporting that the Milwaukee Bucks have relieved interim coach Jim Boylan of his duties, and will target Stan Van Gundy and Kelvin Sampson early on in their head coach search. Boylan went 22-28 as head coach, helping the Bucks secure the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. Wed, 01 May 2013 14:32:43 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/bucks_to_target_stan_van_gundy_kelvin_sampson_in_coaching_search/13529324 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/bucks_to_target_stan_van_gundy_kelvin_sampson_in_coaching_search/13529324 Bucks To Target Stan Van Gundy, Kelvin Sampson In Coaching Search http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/bucks_to_target_stan_van_gundy_kelvin_sampson_in_coaching_search/13529324 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/b/7b333613a5f795ca76d981d1157aa70cf4c88a8a/mini/Magic_coach_Van_9c3b.jpg Monta Ellis’ time with the Bucks may come to an end at season’s end as it is being reported that he is leaning towards opting out of his contract and becoming a unrestricted free agent. Ellis has averaged 19.3 points, 6.2 assists and 3.9 rebounds a game in his first year with the team. According to the Racine-Journal Times: As the Milwaukee Bucks season winds down, it appears Monta Ellis’ days in a Bucks uniform are numbered as well. At least, that’s the prevailing sentiment of some Ellis acquaintances. They claim Ellis, the Bucks’ potent-scoring guard, has indicated to them that he intends on opting out of his contract after the season and becoming an unrestricted free agent. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 17:38:34 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/report_monta_ellis_plans_to_opt_out_of_bucks_contract/13391524 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/report_monta_ellis_plans_to_opt_out_of_bucks_contract/13391524 Report: Monta Ellis to opt out http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/report_monta_ellis_plans_to_opt_out_of_bucks_contract/13391524 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/2/82f0a00bac8f4c4e7206ce975260db67084ab5a4/mini/me.jpg