Greivis Vasquez

Bucks will focus on three-point shooting in the offseason

April 15, 2016 By Bill Scott

Khris Middleton – Photo Courtesy of the Milwaukee Bucks

Three-point shooting has become a must for NBA teams and the Milwaukee Bucks fell well short in that department this season.

General Manager John Hammond and coach Jason Kidd both say job-one will be to bring in shooters during the draft and free agency.

Kidd said he was hoping to have as many as four outside threats this past year, but O-J Mayo, Jerryd Bayless and Greivis Vasquez were hurt for much of the season as Khris Middleton was forced to take on a larger role.

As a result, the Bucks made 440 three-pointers for the season. To put that number into perspective, Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors made 402 three-pointers all by himself.

The Bucks were also hoping veteran Steve Novak would help, but the former Marquette Golden Eagle and Brown Deer native only played three games before his season ended with a knee injury.

Bucks snap five-game skid

March 31, 2016 By Bill Scott

The Milwaukee Bucks snapped a five-game losing streak with a 105-94 home win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.

The game was tied with about ten minutes left when Khris Middleton got hot, scoring nine of his team-high 26 points in the final 7 1/2 minutes when Milwaukee pulled away. Jabari Parker added 21 points for the Bucks as well.

The Bucks also stepped things up defensively, forcing 24 Phoenix turnovers. It is the fourth straight game that the Suns have committed 20 turnovers or more.

P-J Tucker had 20 points, ten rebounds and seven assists to lead the Suns. Former Bucks guard Brandon Knight had 17 points in his first game in Milwaukee since the Bucks traded him more than a year ago.

Bucks guard Greivis Vasquez returned after being out 56 games with an injured ankle in which he had surgery. He finished with three rebounds and three assists in 12 minutes.

The Bucks host Orlando on Friday night. They have seven games left in their season.

Bucks drop 10th straight road game

December 16, 2015 By Bill Scott

The Milwaukee Bucks just beat the best team in the N-B-A on Saturday night, handing Golden State their first loss of the season. Last night, the Bucks turned around and lost to one of the worst teams in the league, falling to the Los Angeles Lakers 113-95 at Staples Center.

The Bucks dropped their 10th straight road game, playing without center Greg Monroe, who injured his left knee at the Tuesday morning shoot-around.

Kobe Bryant had 22 points and six assists to lead the way for the Lakers (4-21). D’Angelo Russell scored 19 off the bench.

Without Monroe, the Bucks were out-rebounded 52-38. John Henson, who started in his place, finished with six points and four rebounds. [Read more…]

Bucks rebound with strong performance against Detroit

November 24, 2015 By Bill Scott

The Milwaukee Bucks, who lost by 37 points at Indiana on Saturday, put an end to their three-game losing streak, upending the Detroit Pistons 109-88 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on Monday night.

Greg Monroe scored 20 points and pulled down 13 rebounds for the Bucks. He also held Pistons center Andre Drummond scoreless in the third quarter as the Bucks were up 88-62 entering the fourth quarter.

Drummond had 15 points and 14 rebounds at halftime. He finished with 15 points and 15 rebounds.

A total of seven players scored in double figures for the Bucks (6-8). Giannis Antetokounmpo added 17 points, Khris Middleton had 16, Jerryd Bayless 14, Jabari Parker and Michael Carter Williams with 12 each and Greivis Vasquez finished with ten.

Defensively, the Bucks held Detroit to 34% shooting from the field and 6 of 28 from three-point range.

The Bucks return to action on Wednesday night against Sacramento at the Bradley Center.

Bucks open their season tonight

October 28, 2015 By Bill Scott

Jason Kidd

The Milwaukee Bucks won 41 regular season games a year ago, a 26-game improvement from the previous season. So the natural question is what kind of improvement will this young team have in store for their fans this season?

Last season, the Bucks lost their top pick Jabari Parker 25-games into the season. Parker won’t play tonight when the Bucks open up against the New York Knicks at the Bradley Center, but he is expected to make his debut sometime in early November.

The Bucks have made improvements in the offseason, signing free agent center Greg Monroe. They also added forward Chris Copeland and guard Greivis Vasquez, both of whom should allow the Bucks to improve their three-point shooting. [Read more…]

Bucks welcome Vasquez, deal Dudley (AUDIO)

July 3, 2015 By Bill Scott

Greivis Vasquez meets with reporters on Thursday. – Photo Courtesy of Milwaukee Bucks.

The Milwaukee Bucks introduced one of their recent acquisitions, point guard Greivis Vasquez to the media on Thursday.

The Bucks gave up a protected future first-round pick to get the 6’6 native of Venezuela.

When asked what makes him a good fit with the Bucks, Vasquez said, “I can start, I can come off the bench. Playing with young guys, I can bring that toughness, that leadership, the passion. I’m not afraid.”

Vasquez also said he welcomes the competition with 23-year-old point guard Michael Carter-Williams.

“When you go into practice thinking you’ve got to play against the other guy, then your team gets better,” Vasquez said. “That’s the mind-set I’m bringing. I want to go out there and compete and make him better.”

With the Bucks trading for Vasquez and adding Greg Monroe in free agency, they traded veteran Jared Dudley to the Washington Wizards for a future second round draft pick.

Dudley was a leader both on and off the court for the Bucks last season, but the Bucks gained some salary cap relief by making the deal.

Washington was looking for help at forward after losing Paul Pierce to the Los Angeles Clippers in free agency.

AUDIO: Vasquez is asked what makes him a good fit in Milwaukee :21

AUDIO: Vasquez says it’s great to be a Buck :22

AUDIO: Vasquez on being acquired by the Bucks :21