Bucks forward Jon Brockman loves wearing adult onesies (Ball Don’t Lie)

Jon Brockman had kind of a rough third year in the NBA, you guys. The 24-year-old forward appeared in only 35 games for a Milwaukee Bucks team that missed the playoffs, averaging just under seven minutes a contest and taking a definitive step backward in his NBA career. After a season like that, sometimes [...]

Nash, Rivers honored for being media-friendly (The SportsXchange)

Suns point guard Steve Nash and Celtics head coach Doc Rivers were honored Monday by the Professional Basketball Writers Association for their cooperation with media and fans.
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‘Average’ defense doing job for top-seeded Spurs (The Associated Press)

SAN ANTONIO (AP) Gregg Popovich doesn’t remember calling these San Antonio Spurs the worst defensive bunch in his 16 seasons.
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Bucks F Mbah a Moute has successful knee surgery (The Associated Press)

MILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Bucks say forward Luc Mbah a Moute (look EHM’-bah ah MOO’-tay) has undergone successful surgery for tendinitis in his right knee.
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It Could Have Been a Wild Knick Ride: A Fan’s Perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Can you imagine how exultant New York Knick fans would be right about now if their team held the three-to-one game advantage the Philadelphia 76ers enjoy over the Chicago Bulls?
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Ryan Anderson won the Most Improved Player award (Ball Don’t Lie)

Every year, same noise. The Basketball Jones’ J.E. Skeets famously hates the award. The well-respected Tom Ziller of SB Nation called it a “sham” on Friday . Nobody seems to want to get it right, and yet it exists. And, on Friday, it’ll be handed out again — as Orlando Magic forward Ryan Anderson [...]

Brandon Jennings has a Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles tattoo (Ball Don’t Lie)

On average, NBA players have lots of tattoos. It’s part of the culture, for one thing, but also an opportunity for players to bring attention to people or places that have played a central role in getting them to where they are. Think Stephon Marbury’s “Coney Island’s Finest” ink or Kevin Durant’s large show [...]

Bucks’ Delfino has sports hernia surgery (The Associated Press)

MILWAUKEE (AP) Milwaukee Bucks swingman Carlos Delfino has had successful surgery for a sports hernia related to his right groin injury.
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Skiles to return for final year of Bucks contract (The Associated Press)

MILWAUKEE (AP) Scott Skiles will return to coach the Milwaukee Bucks next season.
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Bucks miss playoffs; Skiles’ future unclear (The Associated Press)

For the moment, Scott Skiles remains the Milwaukee Bucks’ head coach.
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NBA ratings improved this season (Ball Don’t Lie)

Any work stoppage is a risk for a professional sports league. Missing games gets fans made, at which point they usually stop attending games or buying merchandise. Franchises end up losing money, and the reasons they had for wanting the lockout in the first place often end up being counterproductive.
In most cases, general [...]

76ers Need to Clinch Playoff Spot Against Nets: A Fan’s Look (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Philadelphia 76ers can wrap up a playoff berth when they visit the New Jersey Nets on Monday, April 23. The 76ers are currently 33-30 and hold a three game lead over the Milwaukee Bucks for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. With one more win or one loss by the Bucks, the [...]

Warriors’ Curry, Bogut to have ankle surgery (The Associated Press)

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Golden State Warriors had big offseason plans for Stephen Curry and Andrew Bogut.
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Pacers G Collison out, could lose starting job (The Associated Press)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indiana Pacers point guard Darren Collison will miss Thursday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks because of a sore groin, and his starting job is in jeopardy.
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Bucks-Wizards Preview (AP)

It’s been a rare luxury to have three consecutive days off during this condensed NBA season. The Milwaukee Bucks’ layoff may have come at the perfect time to gear up for one final, frantic postseason push.
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Hibbert leads Pacers past Bucks, 105-99 (AP)

MILWAUKEE (AP) The Indiana Pacers couldn’t make a basket in the final 4 minutes against the Milwaukee Bucks. However, they did plenty of other things well enough to win their fourth consecutive game.
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Knicks Meet Latest Challenge: A Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The New York Knicks specialize in roller coaster rides, and there was never a better example of their topsy-turvy nature than the results of the current week.
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Charlotte’s Eduardo Najera is out for the year following yet another scary hit (VIDEO) (Ball Don’t Lie)

Just over 13 years ago, with his Oklahoma Sooners playing in the Regional Semifinals of the NCAA tournament, forward Eduardo Najera set a blind screen on Michigan State guard Mateen Cleaves that resulted in a scary collision that knocked Najera completely out with a concussion. In a move that thankfully wouldn’t be replicated today, Najera [...]

Milwaukee Bucks forward helps man make marriage proposal (VIDEO) (Ball Don’t Lie)

Over at The Basketball Jones , Trey Kerby showed us that love was in the air across the Association on Wednesday night. But romance was also alive and well in the Bradley Center before the Milwaukee Bucks took on the Cleveland Cavaliers, thanks to the help of one dove of a Deer.
I know who [...]

Washington Wizards Loss to Milwaukee Bucks Shows Lack of Effort, Motivation: First-Person Perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Milwaukee Bucks are fighting for their playoff lives — fortunately, they ran into the Washington Wizards on Monday night and collected a much-needed win. The 112-98 loss is typical of the team from the nation’s capital.
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NBA Roundup: Report: Hill’s surgery could end his season (Yahoo! Sports)

Phoenix Suns forward Grant Hill reportedly will face a second surgery in the past six months on his right knee and could be out for the year. Hill’s season could be over, but he might be able to return within a few weeks, as he will need surgery to repair a meniscus tear,…
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Knicks’ Stoudemire out indefinitely with back injury (Yahoo! Sports)

New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire will be sidelined indefinitely after an MRI exam revealed a bulging disk in his lower back, the team announced Monday. As of Monday, Stoudemire is not considering surgery, although that could change.
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Warriors owner Joe Lacob fiercely booed by fans (PA SportsTicker)

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer
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Abdul-Jabbar talks education to Chicago students (AP)

When 15-year-old Fred Coffey heard NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar would be visiting his Chicago school during the NCAA tournament, he expected the former Los Angeles Lakers star to talk about the game. Instead, the Hall of Famer spoke to hundreds of students Sunday about black inventors and encouraged them to seek careers in science, technology, [...]

Andrew Bogut trade could pay off for the Warriors (Yahoo! Sports)

The Warriors have long needed a franchise center. Andrew Bogut could be that guy if he stays healthy.
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Bucks look to push tempo after trade for Ellis (AP)

It’s probably going a step too far to say the Milwaukee Bucks are trying to bring showtime to the shores of Lake Michigan with the addition of guard Monta Ellis. Still, getting a top-10 scorer in a five-player trade with Golden State will be a significant addition for a team that already was trying to [...]

NBA roundup: T.J. Ford retires (Yahoo! Sports)

After more than 400 games for four teams in eight seasons, T.J. Ford is retiring from the NBA. The Spurs guard announced his retirement via his Twitter account (@tj_ford), saying “It’s official. ‘I retire from the NBA’ as of today.” Ford, who will turn 29 later…
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Bucks Move Closer to Playoff Spot with Win Over Knicks (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Milwaukee Bucks got their first taste of Linsanity and they passed the test. The rest of the world may have anointed the New York Knicks in February when Jeremy Lin moved into the starting lineup last month, but with the season reaching the critical stage the Bucks are trying…
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NBA roundup: Kobe dealing with neck pain (Yahoo! Sports)

Lakers: Bryant sees neurologist; still playing Friday Kobe Bryant visited a neurologist instead of attending Friday morning’s shootaround, but was still expected to play Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers said. Bryant saw Dr.
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Video: Ersan Ilyasova gives the Bucks a tip-in win over the Wizards ()

The Milwaukee Bucks entered the All-Star break as losers of six of their last seven, a dry spell that dropped them to 13-20 and put them on the outside of the Eastern Conference playoff picture. When they got back to work, they had to be excited to see the Washington Wizards as their first [...]

Milwaukee Bucks March 2012 National and Local TV Schedule (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Milwaukee Bucks are doing all they can to make it through this season. Don’t expect the likes of Brandon Jennings, Drew Gooden, and Stephen Jackson to give up the fight. With a strong month of March, they just might have a very slim shot at making it to the NBA Playoffs.
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Blazers sign center Przybilla (Yahoo! Sports)

The Portland Trail Blazers signed center Joel Przybilla on Monday, giving them some frontcourt depth. The team released second-year guard Armon Johnson to make room for Przybilla on the roster. The 7-foot-1 Przybilla, 32, had received interest from the Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls and…
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Bucks: Bogut won’t need surgery (Yahoo! Sports)

Andrew Bogut’s left ankle is healing correctly, so he won’t need surgery, the Milwaukee Bucks announced this weekend. The center will still be out for 8-12 weeks though. A CT scan showed Bogut was on schedule, general manager John Hammond told reporters, and Bogut will have…
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NBA Great Debates: the Five Most Underrated Players Ever (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Everyone loves to discuss the All-Time greats. We love paying homage to those who paved the way for today’s young superstars, and forming “best of” and “greatest ever” type of lists are fun for fans and sports writers alike.
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Dwight Howard picks a strange time to ask for more fourth-quarter shots (Yahoo! Sports)

Pretty good get, Fox Sports Wisconsin’s Paul Imig, scoring an exclusive interview with Orlando Magic All-Star Dwight Howard following his team’s victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night, complaining about how he wants the ball more late in games. … Continue reading →
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Varejao out with fractured wrist (Yahoo! Sports)

Center Anderson Varejao fractured his right wrist Friday night and will be out indefinitely, the Cleveland Cavaliers announced Saturday. Varejao sustained the injury in the third quarter of Friday night’s 113-112 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, when an attempt to slap the ball…
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Nets’ Bogans fractures ankle, needs surgery (Yahoo! Sports)

New Jersey Nets guard Keith Bogans will undergo surgery after fracturing his left ankle and tearing his deltoid ligament Wednesday night against the Detroit Pistons. Bogans will need the surgery after a MRI showed the fracture and tear, the Nets announced Thursday.
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Lakers show interest in Cavs’ Sessions (Yahoo! Sports)

The Lakers have had talks with the Cavaliers about acquiring guard Ramon Sessions.
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Bucks’ Jackson suspended 1 game for verbal abuse (AP)

The NBA has suspended Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Stephen Jackson one game for verbal abuse of an official and failure to leave the court in a timely manner in Friday night’s loss at Chicago. The league announced the suspension Saturday afternoon, a few hours before the Bucks were set to play the Los Angeles Lakers in [...]

Bucks’ Bogut out indefinitely with ankle injury (AP)

Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut is out indefinitely after fracturing his left ankle Wednesday in Houston. It’s another injury setback for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2005 draft. Bogut’s left foot came down awkwardly on a Houston player’s foot after the Australian tried to block a shot in the first quarter.

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Bucks Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Andrew Bogut just can’t escape the dark, ominous cloud that has followed him the last two seasons.
After suffering serious wrist and elbow injuries two seasons ago that required surgery, Bogut was never 100 percent healthy last season and struggled.
This season, Bogut has had more issues. First, he missed four games because of an unspecified family [...]

Australia’s NBL wants Andrew Bogut, and Andrew Bogut Tweets right back (Yahoo! Sports)

Yesterday we told you about the Australian National Basketball League’s interest in signing Aussie center Andrew Bogut to a deal, and how the Adelaide 76ers were leading the charge. Now a bigger, badder NBL crew apparently wants to hire Bogut’s … Continue reading →
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Report: Corey Maggette expected to sign in Greece (Yahoo! Sports)

Corey Maggette has been in the league since 1999 when the Seattle SuperSonics drafted him 13th overall and soon…
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Corey Maggette signing in Greece? (Yahoo! Sports)

Corey Maggette has been in the league since 1999 when the Seattle SuperSonics drafted him 13th overall and soon…
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Brandon Jennings says Kobe Bryant shouldn’t play in the Drew League (Yahoo! Sports)

If you walk around a random three-block area of the greater Los Angeles area, you are likely to see at least one Kobe Bryant jersey. He is the current icon of the city’s sporting scene, a figure who will go … Continue reading →
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NBA changing age limit? (Yahoo! Sports)

The NBA and its players are slowly haggling over a new collective bargaining agreement and Yahoo!
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The NBA’s players can win the PR war, but they should attempt to end the mess (Yahoo! Sports)

The kids are back in school, the NFL is about to spark up, and the NCAA isn’t far off from tipping off its own hoops season. September is a few days, and the NBA has made absolutely no inroads or … Continue reading →
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Thunder’s Perkins pleads not guilty (PA SportsTicker)

By JEFF LATZKE AP Sports Writer
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Michael Jordan briefly mentions an NBA player, will definitely be fined (Yahoo! Sports)

Though no fines have either been levied or made public yet, the NBA has gotten the word out that any unapproved contact between team employees or players, or any on record discussion of NBA players (including Tweeting) will result in … Continue reading →
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Five ridiculously great basketball records that will never be broken (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

We all know that eras can’t be truly compared and that rules were different way back when. All reasonable fans also know that it is cool to look back at some great numbers and simply appreciate the men who created them. Depending upon the length of the National Basketball…
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