By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Bob Lanier felt his trade to the Milwaukee Bucks on Feb. 4, 1980 was meant to be. The Detroit Pistons had hastily mismanaged the Lanier era, letting All-NBA teammate Dave Bing walk after the 1974-75 season and failing to acquire any All-Stars to replace him. Detroit never made a conference final in the St. Bonaventure alumnus's nine full seasons there, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks one win away from title that eluded Lanier and Co.
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Jaylen Adams sees Bucks contract as opportunity for more growth in 2020-21
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Jaylen Adams remembers waking up from his routine pregame nap on Aug. 26 and unlocking his phone to check the Milwaukee Bucks-Orlando Magic score. “The game said postponed,” the 2018 St. Bonaventure alumnus recalled, “and then I looked at the Rockets-Thunder game and it said postponed too. I actually sent the little eye (emojis) in the group chat, like, … [Read more...] about Jaylen Adams sees Bucks contract as opportunity for more growth in 2020-21
Thomas Bryant double-doubles in best game since return from injury
Thomas Bryant backs down Wesley Matthews on Tuesday night. (Jeff Hanisch | USA Today Sports) By BILLY HEYEN Late in Tuesday's game, Thomas Bryant received a dump-off pass from Bradley Beal. Brook Lopez chose to try and block Bryant's shot, but the Washington Wizards center wasn't having any of that. He threw it down on Lopez with two hands to punctuate Bryant's best game in a … [Read more...] about Thomas Bryant double-doubles in best game since return from injury
Knicks drop must-win in Milwaukee
By Dave Holcomb Despite J.R. Smith's 30 points and Carmelo Anthony's strong fourth quarter, New York loses to NBA-worst Milwaukee Bucks There never really is such a thing as a must-win game the first week of February in the NBA, but with Knicks still a game out of eighth place after winning four of its last five, and facing the Milwaukee Bucks, the only team in the league … [Read more...] about Knicks drop must-win in Milwaukee
Guard Brandon Jennings to Detroit, Pistons a year away
By Dave Holcomb Point Guard Brandon Jennings finally decided to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks, but he won’t be staying there very long. A week after Milwaukee lost their best baseball player to a season ending suspension, their best basketball player is traded to Detroit. The Pistons acquired Jennings through a sign-and-trade deal with the Bucks that will send Brandon … [Read more...] about Guard Brandon Jennings to Detroit, Pistons a year away