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Skiles emphasizes defense
Scott Skiles believes in setting a few concrete goals for his basketball team.
The Milwaukee Bucks coach met with his players before training camp opened Tuesday, and he challenged them with a very lofty goal...
Living out his dream
He's a normal 20-year-old who likes to spend time wandering around the Bayshore Town Center. Nothing strange about that, right? But that same 20-year-old will step on the practice court Tuesday at the Cousins Center, and he will leap into a different world.
Ready to lend pointers
Ever wonder what it's like to be the starting point guard on a NBA team only to have your team draft another point guard in the first round of the college draft? Just ask veteran Luke Ridnour of the Bucks.
Skiles' hook keeps Bucks on their toes
Bucks players learned quickly last season that mental mistakes would not be tolerated by their hard-driving new coach. Now, as the team approaches its second training camp under Scott Skiles' direction, returning players say they know a bit more what to expect.
Fresh feeling: Bucks need to gel quickly, Redd says
Training camp is less than a week away for the Milwaukee Bucks, and veteran guard Michael Redd figures it will be a critical time for the team's reshuffled roster.
Gone are Richard Jefferson, Charlie Villanueva and Ramon Sessions, all of whom filled starting roles at some point...
Bogut takes it slow as he rehabs back
With a week to go until the start of training camp, the Milwaukee Bucks are taking a cautious approach with center Andrew Bogut as he continues to rehabilitate his ailing lower back in preparation for the upcoming season.
Getting ready for the big test
Summer school is almost over for point guard Brandon Jennings and it will be on to fall classes when training camp opens on Sept. 29. The education of the 6-foot-1 Jennings, whom the Bucks chose with the 10th overall pick in the June draft, will continue throughout his rookie year in the NBA.
Recalling 'His Airness'
Some ESPN broadcasters were asked to comment on or share a memory about Michael Jordan, on the occasion of Jordan's induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday night.
A few of them were particularly compelling...
Ball is in Jennings' court
The message came through loud and clear Friday, when the Bucks said goodbye to point guard Ramon Sessions. Brandon Jennings, the 19-year-old from Compton, Calif., and the team's first-round draft pick, represents the present and future at the position for a young Bucks squad.
Decision on Sessions looms
Ramon Sessions could be headed to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, if the Milwaukee Bucks do not match a four-year, $16.4 million offer sheet to the restricted free agent.
The Bucks are facing a 4 p.m. (Milwaukee time) deadline to make a decision on the 23-year-old Sessions,...
Minnesota makes a pitch
All it took was Ricky Rubio deciding to stay in Spain.
That opened the door for Milwaukee Bucks point guard Ramon Sessions to receive a four-year, $16 million offer sheet on Friday from the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Milwaukee sets 70-game TV lineup
The Milwaukee Bucks announced they will have a 70-game telecast schedule on Fox Sports Wisconsin, beginning with the season opener at Philadelphia on Oct. 30.
Jennings sees his season shaping up
Brandon Jennings wants to be in tip-top shape when training camp rolls around about one month from now on Sept. 29. So he's already toiling daily at the Bucks' training facility, spending plenty of time on the court and in the weight room.
Going back to root of dreams
Next week, Luc Richard Mbah a Moute will become the NBA's first player to make the jump from camper to counselor in the seven years the league has been involved with Basketball Without Borders, the three-continent program from which gifted players throughout the world have a chance...
Bogut slowly progressing
Andrew Bogut expressed cautious optimism about his comeback from a serious back injury, saying he was hopeful about being at full strength when the Bucks open training camp on Sept. 29.
Delfino's arrival helps Bucks transform
John Hammond talked earlier this summer about the need for roster flexibility and having movable parts. And the Bucks GM has practiced what he was preaching, acquiring low-risk, short-term contracts and making his fair share of trades.
Bucks trade Amir Johnson, acquire Carlos Delfino
In a sign-and-trade deal worked out between the Bucks and Raptors, Amir Johnson and Sonny Weems will head to Toronto, while Milwaukee will receive Carlos Delfino and Roko Ukic, a team source confirmed Monday.
The road to recovery
Michael Redd is approaching his 30th birthday later this month, and he's facing a turning point in his career.
Becoming the new point man
Milwaukee native Devin Harris isn't bashful when it comes to talking about his role with the New Jersey Nets.
Vince Carter is gone, sent to Orlando this summer in a cost-cutting trade that has left the Nets with zero members of their former Big Three.
Before Carter left the Meadowlands...
Bucks set exhibition games
The Milwaukee Bucks will open their exhibition season on Oct. 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Mankato, Minn., one of eight tune-up games for the 2009-'10 season.
The Bucks will play three pre-season home games in October, including the annual MACC Fund Game on Oct. 23...
Bucks may gain their balance
One glance at last year's schedule had Milwaukee Bucks coach Scott Skiles shaking his head. Next season a more balanced start could help a young Bucks team as it plays 16 of its first 30 games at home over the first two months.
Play time: Warrick likes what he sees with young club
Hakim Warrick never dreamed he would be wearing a Milwaukee Bucks uniform.
But the 27-year-old forward believes he landed in the right place after signing a one-year deal worth more than $3 million.
Bucks will get some early home cooking
Last season, Milwaukee Bucks coach Scott Skiles knew that playing 20 of the first 33 games on the road presented a major challenge. A more balanced schedule early next season could help a young Bucks team.
Jumping at opportunity
Hakim Warrick had a number of willing suitors, but the unrestricted free agent decided to take a chance on the Milwaukee Bucks.
The athletic 6-foot-9 forward agreed to a one-year deal with the Bucks, team officials confirmed.
Jennings signs deal with Bucks
Bucks point guard Brandon Jennings has signed his rookie-scale contract and will earn $3.75 million over his first two seasons in the NBA.
The signing was completed Tuesday after the Bucks finished paperwork with FIBA (the International Basketball Federation).
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