Dan Le Batard apparently thinks market size and a national fan base dictate whether an NBA team can compete with his God-blessed Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference. On Monday's episode of Pardon the Interruption, Le Batard continued a time honored ESPN tradition of ignorance towards small markets by claiming the Milwaukee Bucks would be no match for the Heat during the … [Read more...] about Dan Le Batard doesn’t Fear the Deer
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The Milwaukee Bucks’ top free agent targets
Update: Drew Gooden signed a 5 year, $32 million contract Thursday morning with the Milwaukee Bucks Be sure to read post-draft profiles of the Milwaukee Bucks first and second round picks. If you were unfortunate enough to pay attention to the ESPN commentary last Thursday during the NBA Draft, you'd swear that Lebron James is the only free agent that matters. For the … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Bucks’ top free agent targets
Milwaukee Bucks GM isn’t sleeping on 2009-10 successes
By Jake McCormick In his end of the year press conference, Milwaukee Bucks GM John Hammond was quick to deflect his NBA Executive of the Year accomplishments onto coach Scott Skiles and his players. “Obviously, it was a very enjoyable season, any time you have a season where you overachieve, those are the most fun,” Hammond said. “I think Scott Skiles, his staff, and the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks GM isn’t sleeping on 2009-10 successes
Milwaukee Bucks players, coach reflect on the 2009-10 season
By Jake McCormick The Milwaukee Bucks season ending media session Monday afternoon included discussions about the past, present, and future direction of a team that shocked the NBA world with a 46-win regular season and came within a game of advancing their improbable run into the second round of the playoffs. … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks players, coach reflect on the 2009-10 season
It’s official: The Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics don’t like each other
By Jake McCormick It’s looking more and more likely that the Milwaukee Bucks will face off against the Boston Celtics in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. If that happens, Saturday night’s game was an indication that the series will be a Gladiator-esque battle. … [Read more...] about It’s official: The Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics don’t like each other
The Milwaukee Bucks are still the hottest team in the NBA
By Jake McCormick Walking through Grand Avenue Mall on Saturday, I saw a hefty stock of Milwaukee Bucks merchandise displayed in the front of a sporting goods store. A year ago, the Bucks weren't even a blip on Wisconsin's sports radar. The city has started to believe in their 36-29 record and it's only a matter of time before the rest of the NBA catches on. … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Bucks are still the hottest team in the NBA
Milwaukee’s Skiles already NBA coach of the year
By Jake McCormick The NBA's coach of the year resides in a city known more for beer, brats and baseball than basketball. But that's just one reason Milwaukee Bucks coach Scott Skiles deserves the award. … [Read more...] about Milwaukee’s Skiles already NBA coach of the year
Salmons, Ilyasova carry Bucks to victory over the disarmed Wizards
By Jake McCormick After the Milwaukee Bucks' overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks Sunday to cap off a 2-1 road trip that boosted the team above .500, I Tweeted and Facebooked that the bandwagon for casual Bucks fans is now officially boarding. After tonight's 100-87 win against the Washington Wizards, the wagon should be selling tickets faster to a Coheed and Cambria concert, … [Read more...] about Salmons, Ilyasova carry Bucks to victory over the disarmed Wizards