-
NBA Rumors – Milwaukee Bucks Promise Jabari Parker They’ll Draft Him
The big names of free agency seem to be stealing the thunder from the NBA draft. However, players like Jabari Parker are going to be the focus of draft night, although it look like the Milwaukee Bucks have made up their minds about their selection (second overall), which means Parker had no motivation to work out for other teams.
-
Indiana Pacers – Who Needs Starters?
The Indiana Pacers looked at their recent struggles and decided that resting their starters will fix everything, deciding that a game against the Milwaukee Bucks is the perfect opportunity to test the theory. Evan Turner and Luis Scola carried the offense throughout, and Chris Copeland scored a game winning shot to come through 104-102.
-
Miami Heat – LeBron James Appreciates an Easy Game
Things haven’t been going in the smoothest or easiest way for the Miami Heat this season, so LeBron James and the NBA champions are understandably happy to face a team like the Milwaukee Bucks and beat them 96-77, helping them recharge their batteries and keep their lead in the Eastern conference intact.
-
Miami Heat – Barely, But Still Standing
There’s a feeling that the Miami Heat are close to running on empty. For these situations, it’s good to play a team like the Milwaukee Bucks, which leads to a 88-67 win to end a road trip, not needing anything special from LeBron James once again, being able to give their MVP a bit more rest.
-
Golden State Warriors – Stephen Curry Saves the Day Again
Sometimes it’s not just about winning the game, but also about avoiding the humiliation involved, especially when it’s losing at home to tanking team like the Milwaukee Bucks. The Golden State Warriors have Stephen Curry to get them out of these sort of jams, and the best shooter in the NBA came through with flying colors to bring them to the promised land with a tough 120-115 win.
-
Portland Trail Blazers – Looking Nice While Stopping the Slide
Win or lose, the Portland Trail Blazers are a fun team to watch, and it’s a good thing to have them back in the playoffs, trying to succeed with the odds stacked against them because their playing style, especially when LaMarcus Aldridge isn’t playing, simply isn’t going to be good enough to make it far in the postseason. At least Damian Lillard, Wesley Matthews and Nicolas Batum make it worth watching.
-
New York Knicks – The Season Saving Streak Continues
The New York Knicks are making the most of a very soft spot in their schedule, this time having no trouble beating the Milwaukee Bucks 115-94, inching a bit closer towards the playoffs with a very good game from Carmelo Anthony, Amare Stoudemire, J.R. Smith and Tim Hardaway Jr.
-
NBA Rumors – Miami Heat & San Antonio Spurs Interested in Signing Caron Butler & Danny Granger
After the trade deadline passes comes the buyout and free agency period. Contending teams like the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs are looking to sign free agents who can help them win an NBA championship, while players like Caron Butler and Danny Granger are trying to get a buyout from their current teams in order to join a team they can win with.
-
NBA Rumors – Chicago Bulls, Golden State Warriors, Denver Nuggets, Washington Wizards & Sacramento Kings Interested in Trade for Luke Ridnour
The Milwaukee Bucks are pretty much open to offers for each and every one of their players aside for a couple of young ones, making Luke Ridnour a highly coveted option for teams to use as a backup point guard for the remainder of the season in their push for the playoffs, as the Chicago Bulls, Golden State Warriors, Denver Nuggets, Washington Wizards & Sacramento Kings have already shown some sort of interest.
-
NBA Rumors – Houston Rockets Interested in Trade for Ersan Ilyasova
It seems that Ersan Ilyasova has had enough of the tanking season for the Milwaukee Bucks and is asking for a trade to get him out of there in the next few days. He hasn’t been that great himself, but he should pick up some interest, including from the Houston Rockets, who are actively looking for a stretch-four power forward, with Ilyasova fitting the description.