BUCKS RUMORS & GOSSIP
2013 Free Agency: Could J.J. Redick become a Celtic?
The latest NBA rumblings have guard J.J. Redick hitting the free agent market.
This from Racinesportszone.com:
There is growing sentiment Bucks backup guard J.J. Redick, who is an unrestricted free agent, will sign with another team in July."
The Bucks traded for Redick at February's trade deadline, along with center Gustavo Ayon and point guard Ish Smith for guards Doron...
Jerry Sloan Turns Down Bucks
Coaching legend Jerry Sloan has turned down the Milwaukee Bucks, saying through his agent that he’s not looking for a rebuilding project, but will continue to keep his ears open for the right job. Blah blah, old hat. Above, that’s Jerry trying to split a double team of Wilt Chamberlain and one of the Grateful Dead. I love these old pictures of Jerry. He just looks like the toughest...
Report: Redick Unlikely To Return To Bucks
J.J. Redick is unlikely to return to the Milwaukee Bucks, according to a report.
Redick will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.
Redick is coming off a reported 3-year, $20 million contract.
The Buck won’t stop yet: Sloan won’t coach Milwaukee
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Being a Hall of Famer has its perks. Jerry Sloan has exercised his prerogative. After interviewing with the Bucks, Sloan has decided not to take the job. Apparently, he wants to coach a playoff contender, not build one. It’s like a chicken and egg situation. You need a good coach to be a playoff contender, but you need to be a playoff contender to get a good coach...
Sloan Not Interested In Coaching Bucks
Jerry Sloan is not interested in taking the Milwaukee Bucks’ vacant head coaching position.
Sloan met with Bucks officials last week.
"The bottom line is, Jerry doesn't really feel it's the right fit for him right now," Keith Glass, Sloan’s agent, said on Thursday. "He's interested (in coaching again). He's in Chicago now watching the Pre-Draft...
Bucks Eye Jerry Sloan
Jerry Sloan (who by all accounts was a super badass on the court back in the day) interviewed with the Milwaukee Bucks and is being considered for their coaching vacancy. He’s also been recently linked to the Bobcats, though has taken himself out of the running. Because the only thing that beats working for Michael Jordan is, apparently, not working for Michael Jordan.
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Bucks' coaching change helped Ilyasova settle in
ST. FRANCIS, Wis. -- Playing scared, with one eye constantly on the coach wondering if that last miss would be a ticket to the bench is no way to play basketball at a high level.
Ersan Ilyasova learned that the hard way at the beginning of last season. It's no secret the Turkish forward didn't see eye-to-eye with former Bucks coach Scott Skiles, as Ilyasova just didn'...
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Sanders left off both NBA all-defensive teams
Though he garnered more votes than the center on the second team, Milwaukee Bucks center Larry Sanders was left off both of the NBA's all-defensive teams.
Sanders received four first team votes and 16 total points, tying him with Denver's Andre Iguodala for the most votes for a player not on either of the two teams.
Though he won the league's Defensive Player of the Year...
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Report: Bickerstaff to interview for Bucks head coaching job
A day after Kelvin Sampson interviewed with the Milwaukee Bucks for their vacant head coaching position, another Rockets assistant coach is reportedly doing the same Friday.
According to a report by Yahoo! Sports, Houston assistant J.B. Bickerstaff will meet with Bucks officials sometime Friday to interview for the team's head-coaching job.
Bickerstaff, 34, interviewed Tuesday...
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Redick Plans To Consult With Krzyzewski On Free Agency Decision
J.J. Redick plans to consult with Mike Krzyzewski before making his free agent decision.
Redick will spend the offseason in Texas as he explores his options for the future.
"I don't take anything for granted," Redick said. "If I have one option or four options this summer, I'll be excited about anything. I feel blessed that I made it through my seventh year...
NBA Season Wrap Up: Milwaukee Bucks
As we get deeper in the playoffs, we will look at the teams that have been eliminated along the way. In our most recent wrap up, we examined the Celtics 2012-13 season, what hurt them along the way, and how they might adjust going forward. Up next is our final post-mortem of Round 1.
Milwaukee Bucks:
The Bucks, who finished 38-44, got swept by Miami in the first round...
Report: Bucks’ Ellis & Sanders Nearly Got Into Fight After Game 3 Loss To Heat
Bucks’ Monta Ellis and Larry Sanders reportedly nearly got into a fight following April 25th’s Game 3 loss to the Heat when Sanders spoke out in the locker room, telling his team to start playing together and stop worrying about next year. Monta Ellis took exception, assuming Sanders was singling out himself and Brandon Jennings, who are soon-to-be free agents.
According to Ken...
Report: Kelvin Sampson to interview with Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks appear set to take the first step in finding their next head coach.According to a report in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Bucks were granted permission to speak with Houston Rockets assistant coach Kelvin Sampson and will interview him in Milwaukee on Thursday.
Thought of as one of Milwaukees top targets, Sampson just finished his second season under Kevin...
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Questions surround Bucks offseason roster moves
ST. FRANCIS, Wis. -- The only thing that was a safe bet to happen in the offseason for the Milwaukee Bucks came Wednesday when the team made it official Jim Boylan wasn't returning as head coach.
Now comes the part of the offseason where nothing is predictable. With just seven players under contract for next season, the Bucks potentially could look a whole lot different when...
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MOVING ON
Report: Monta Ellis to opt out
A report says Monta Ellis will opt out of his contract with the Milwaukee Bucks to become a free agent. He would be leaving some big money on the table.
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