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The Milwaukee Bucks’ Drew Gooden signing will gain perspective over time

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The first (recognizable) NBA free agent signed was not LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh, Amare Stoudemire, Carlos Boozer, Joe Johnson, David Lee, or even Dirk Nowitzki. The kick off signing of the 2010-11 NBA Summer of Free Agent Love belonged to the Milwaukee Bucks and power forward/center Drew Gooden, who will come to Brew City on a five year, $32 million deal. Raise … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Bucks’ Drew Gooden signing will gain perspective over time

Milwaukee Bucks get an offensive upgrade with Corey Maggette

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Only a few hours after John Salmons informed the Milwaukee Bucks he was going to opt out of his contract and enter free agency, the Bucks pulled the trigger on a trade that will bring small forward Corey Maggette to Milwaukee in exchange for the Dan Gadzuric and Charlie Bell's expiring contracts. By acquiring the physical forward and the 44th overall pick in this year's draft, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks get an offensive upgrade with Corey Maggette

Bucks Draft Report: Why is Luke Babbitt’s stock rising?

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On Thursday, the Milwaukee Bucks hosted their third pre-NBA draft workout in a row, headlined by Nevada sophomore and potential lottery pick Luke Babbitt. Milwaukee Bucks scouting director Billy McKinney, and to some extent Babbitt himself, gave a few hints why the tweener guard/forward has (literally and figuratively) shot up draft boards, and why he would be an asset to … [Read more...] about Bucks Draft Report: Why is Luke Babbitt’s stock rising?

Milwaukee Bucks GM isn’t sleeping on 2009-10 successes

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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

Bucks/Hawks series moves to Atlanta for Game 7

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By Jake McCormick Up 3-2 in their first round Eastern Conference series against the Atlanta Hawks and coming home after a stunning road win on Wednesday, the Milwaukee Bucks went into halftime with a 34-31 lead. It wasn’t pretty, but the Bucks had clipped the Hawks’ wings inside and were hitting shots when they were needed. And then the third quarter happened, and the … [Read more...] about Bucks/Hawks series moves to Atlanta for Game 7

The Milwaukee Bucks are still the hottest team in the NBA

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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

Salmons, Ilyasova carry Bucks to victory over the disarmed Wizards

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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