by Bill Scott | Feb 7, 2019
It turns out the deal that sent Thon Maker to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday had more to it. In the deal, Detroit sent 22-year-old forward Stanley Johnson to the Bucks, but Milwaukee turned out to be just a resting spot for Johnson. Today, the deal turned into a...
by Bill Scott | Feb 6, 2019
The Milwaukee Bucks have reportedly agreed to trade forward Thon Maker to the Detroit Pistons for Stanley Johnson, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Maker, through his agent, requested a trade back in January, citing a lack of playing time with the Bucks. ...
by Bill Scott | Jan 8, 2019
The Milwaukee Bucks used a 31-point fourth quarter to pull away for a 114-102 win over the Utah Jazz at Fiserv Forum on Monday night. The Bucks (28-11) held the Jazz to 40 points in the second half and 16 points in the fourth quarter. Utah led 62-58 at the half,...
by Bill Scott | Dec 26, 2018
The Milwaukee Bucks managed to hit just six of their 32 three-point shots and missed 17-straight during one stretch. But their defense was solid and their work in the paint was more than enough to pull out a 109-95 win over the New York Knicks at Madison Square...
by Bill Scott | Oct 31, 2018
The Milwaukee Bucks picked up the fourth-year option on Thon Maker’s contract and the third-year option on D.J. Wilson’s deal yesterday. Maker will earn $3.6 million next season and Wilson will earn around $3 million. Maker was the 10th overall pick in...
by Bill Scott | Oct 30, 2018
With Giannis Antetokounmpo in the teams concussion protocol, the Milwaukee Bucks knocked off the Toronto Raptors 124-109 in a battle of the league’s final two unbeaten at Fiserv Forum on Monday night. Ersan Ilyasova led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds,...
by Bill Scott | Apr 25, 2018
The Milwaukee Bucks return to the BMO Harris Bradley Center on Thursday night facing a must win in game six of their opening round playoff series against the Boston Celtics. Boston jumped out to an early lead and stayed their, pulling out a 92-87 win over the Bucks at...
by Bill Scott | Apr 24, 2018
The Milwaukee Bucks look to become the first team in their series with the Boston Celtics to pick up a road victory when the two teams hook up tonight at TD Garden in Boston. The Celtics won the first two games of the series in Boston. The Bucks returned the favor by...
by Bill Scott | Dec 5, 2017
The Milwaukee Bucks dug a big hole early and saw their three-game win streak come to an end, falling to the Boston Celtics 111-100 on Monday night at TD Garden in Boston. The Bucks fell behind by 20 points, got to within seven but would get no closer. Giannis...
by Bill Scott | Nov 23, 2017
Playing shorthanded, the Milwaukee Bucks knocked off the Phoenix Suns 113-107 in overtime on Wednesday night, ending a two game losing streak. The Bucks played without starters Giannis Antetokounmpo and John Henson, as well as reserves Mirza Teletovic and Matthew...
by Bill Scott | Nov 16, 2017
The Milwaukee Bucks (8-6) struggled to defend the three-point shot as the Pistons hit 15 of their 37 attempts, but inside the three-point line was a different story. The Bucks blocked an NBA season high 16 shots, challenging almost every Detroit shot near the basket...
by Bill Scott | Oct 14, 2017
The Milwaukee Bucks closed exhibition play with a 107-103 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. The win gave the Bucks a 1-3 record during the preseason. Thon Maker made his preseason debut, playing 25 minutes and finishing...
by Bill Scott | Oct 3, 2017
The Milwaukee Bucks let a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter get away, falling to the Dallas Mavericks 106-104 in their preseason opener. Dallas rookie Johnathan Motley scored the game winning basket for the Mavericks with 4.7 seconds left. Rashad Vaughn’s...
by Bill Scott | May 24, 2017
Milwaukee Bucks general manager John Hammond is leaving his job in Milwaukee to take the GM post with the Orlando Magic. Hammond gets a five-year deal with the Magic and joins former co-worker Jeff Weltman in Orlando. The two worked together in Detroit for a year...
by Bill Scott | Apr 21, 2017
The Milwaukee Bucks jumped out to a big lead and cruised to a 104-77 win over the Toronto Raptors, winning game three of their best-of-seven series at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. The Bucks took a 2-1 advantage in the series and will host the Raptors in Game 4 on...
by Bill Scott | Apr 16, 2017
The Milwaukee Bucks defense has been hit and miss this season. When they decide to defend, the result is usually very good. Such was the case in their Eastern Conference playoff opener in Toronto on Saturday. The Bucks pulled away in the second half for a 97-83 win...
by Bill Scott | Apr 1, 2017
With Malcolm Brogdon sidelined with back tightness, fellow rookie Thon Maker turned in a clutch performance in his absence. Maker scored a career high 23 points to help the Milwaukee Bucks knock off the Detroit Pistons 108-105 in overtime at the BMO Harris Bradley...
by Bill Scott | Feb 24, 2017
Roy Hibbert hadn’t played a single minute since coming to the Milwaukee Bucks in a February 2nd trade with Charlotte. The Bucks sent Hibbert to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for a heavily protected 2019 second round draft pick. Hibbert wasn’t going to get...
by Bill Scott | Oct 9, 2016
Jabari Parker scored 21 points in 24 minutes to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 88-74 preseason win over the Dallas Mavericks at the Kohl Center in Madison on Saturday night. Parker hit nine of his 14 field goal attempts, including eight of nine in the second and third...
by Bill Scott | Sep 28, 2016
Milwaukee Bucks rookie forward Thon Maker suffered a sprained wrist (right) in the first training camp practice on Tuesday. Maker was sent back to Milwaukee to undergo an MRI and wasn’t with the team during their practice on Wednesday. The 7’1 Maker was...
