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2009-10 Season Preview: Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks are a playoff longshot, but they have a solid core in Brandon Jennings and Andrew Bogut to build around if they end up dealing Michael Redd to a contender.

30 Teams, 30 Days: Milwaukee Draft Preview
The revolving door at the point guard position continues for the Bucks and will likely draft one this season.

Team Columns
Myrtle Beach's Best
Ramon Sessions is accustomed to being overlooked and is doing an excellent job keeping the Bucks afloat since the Michael Redd injury.

Demanding Attention
The Bucks had been missing a talented defender who has the ability to defend a wide variety of different players. Night in and night out, Luc Richard Mbah a Moute is given the order to defend the opponent's go to guy.

Auditing The Bucks 2007-08 Season
The Milwaukee Bucks were the worst defensive club in the NBA in 2007-08. They yielded 109.8 points per 100 possessions and opponents shot 48% from the floor, both were dead last in the NBA.

Lottery Summit: Milwaukee Bucks
GM John Hammond has given Milwaukee fans some confidence heading into the offseason.

Bucks Need To Make Their Move
The Bucks have suffered some injuries but this team has enough skill and talent that they should be in the top eight in their conference and have a much better record than their current of 22-35 mark. Why have they had such failure with a highly talented team?

Yi Rolls A Six
Yi Jianlian, the newest member of the NBA’s Chinese contingent, was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks this June with the sixth pick in the Draft. You’d think that a man who spent the first twenty-two years of his life as a Chinese citizen would embrace such an omen. Especially since six is supposed to symbolize that “everything will go smoothly.”

Summer League Analysis: Yi Jianlian
Although Yi has the athleticism and game of a small forward, he can do more than he showed against Memphis. When it comes to passing, Yi has a keen sense on where everyone’s at. There were some instances where, after passing it, he would get lost within the offense, but he made some spectacular plays. Overall, he is gifted when the ball is in his hands.

30 Teams, 30 Days: Milwaukee Draft Preview
The Bucks are limited as the small forward position and there are a few that will be available to them with the sixth spot.

Bucks Looking To Hit The Jackpot In The Lottery
Every championship team can point to a day when its fortunes were reversed and along came a player that eventually took the franchise to the promised land. It’s that special moment that be can precisely pinpointed and celebrated when looking back in the annals of NBA history.

Bogut's Injury A Major Blow To Bucks Playoff Hopes
With the Brewers missing the playoffs for the 24th consecutive season, and the Packers mired in a 1-4 start, it seemed like it was finally the time for the Bucks to shine in the sports spotlight of the city of Milwaukee. Then it happened...

RotoFreak.com: Charlotte Bobcats Fantasy Preview
It's sad to see Charlie Villanueva leaving the run-and-gun Raptors, as his no-defense, all-offense game seemed to fit right in there. Obviously, the Bucks' offense isn't exactly stale and there's a wide open spot for Charlie in the starting lineup; so, this isn't going to stunt his growth as a fantasy player.

The Bucks Blew It Big Time With Magloire Trade
After months of speculation, the Milwaukee Bucks officially dealt center, Jamaal Magloire. What did the Bucks get in return for their starting center? Well, not very much; essentially a trio of role players in Steve Blake, Brian Skinner, and Ha Seung-Jin. I’m sure most Bucks fans are thinking, “Wow, this is a terrible deal.” You know what, they’re absolutely right.

Just Like Dallas
Milwaukee Bucks General Manager Larry Harris must have been playing the “what if” game throughout Wednesday night’s NBA Draft. Back in late October when Harris traded starting small forward Desmond Mason and the Bucks first round selection to the New Orleans Hornets for center Jamaal Magloire, it seemed like a brilliant move.

Ford’s Trade Signals A Change In Team’s Direction
T.J. Ford's biggest weakness is the ability to consistently hit the outside shot. Now, with Charlie Villanueva, the Bucks can surround Andrew Bogut with four players that are a threat from behind the arc in the starting lineup.

Bucks Take Game 3 In Dominating Fashion
The Bucks sent a message on Saturday that they will not go quietly into the night. If Detroit wants this series, they will have to take it, starting with Monday’s Game 4. It will be up to the Bucks to keep up their intensity and unselfish play in order to send the series back to Detroit tied at 2 games apiece.

Don't Call It A Comeback
It all started in TJ Ford's first pro NBA season in 2003-2004. The Bucks, who at the time were carrying a 29-26 record, were the surprise of the year, and TJ was the starting point guard on a young team.

First Week Impressions
Was Micheal Redd worth 90 million dollars? Well in the first two games it appears like the answer is yes. Redd has scored 30 points and 41 points (a career high) in his first two outings.

Welcome back Ervin
Ervin "Don't call me Magic" Johnson's hardnosed attitude showed true during his tenure as the Bucks captain in their remarkable 2001 run to the Eastern Conference Finals. He brought respectability to the team that was missing before his presence and lost after his first departure.

In The Meantime
In an attempt to raise spirits about the weeks ahead before the Bucks first game, here is a little list of things Milwaukee fans can attempt to get involved in to pass the time.

The Flying Dutchman Has Landed
With Gadzuric, the Bucks now have a center that could fill in nicely for an injured starter.

Looking Ahead At The Bucks Schedule
With the 2005-06 season schedules already released, Bucks fans, and players alike, were able to take a look at the marquee games for the upcoming season.

Balance Of Power
Letting Zaza walk away for nothing just doesn’t make sense. Big Men are hard to come by in the NBA and surely the Bucks could have gotten something in return from somebody!

Bucks Lose Zaza Pachulia To Atlanta
In Atlanta, Pachulia will in all likelihood become a starter and receive a significant increase in playing time, neither of which was going to happen had he chose to remain in Milwaukee.

Meet A Flintstone
Zach Eisendrath examines the perceived lack of real interest in the Milwaukee Bucks franchise.

Keeping Zaza A Big Deal
The Bucks have been busy this off-season with the re-signing of Michael Redd being move #1. Now that Redd is taken care of, keeping Zaza Pachulia in Milwuakee has become the Bucks priority.

How Good Will Bogut Make The Bucks?
On draft night, there wasn’t a clearer pick as to who was going #1. He was from Austrailia, a player of the year award winner, and was the next big thing to hit Milwaukee. He goes by Andrew. Andrew Bogut.

Bucks Must Take a Color Blind Approach with Bogut
If picked first in the 2005 draft, Andrew Bogut would be the first white player to be taken at #1 since the Bucks selected Kent Bensen in the top spot in 1977.

Bucks Should Consider Trading Down With Charlotte
Will they Buck the trend and grab a player who will provide an immediate impact, or will they follow in the footsteps of the Magic and select the best player regardless of how it will affect Redd’s decision?

Redd Is Key To The Bucks Future
Ray Allen is the reason I didn’t get much sleep on Saturday night. Michael Redd, on the other hand, will be the reason I will be able to sleep soundly from now on.

Bucks Still Searching For Answers
I was as big of a fan of George Karl as anybody when he held the Bucks to the Eastern Conference Finals. I was one of his biggest nemesis when the team failed to make the playoffs the following year.

Slow Start Leaves Bucks Searching For Answers


Bucking the Trend


Aaron Lilach


While Allen Steals Spotlight, Cassell Quietly Has Career Season


Contenders? Or Just Plain Contentious?


Mason Signing A Mistake?


Conversations with Mr. G


Mid Season Grades and Awards


Tim Thomas is like...


The Battle for the Central Title is on.


Who will get what seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs?


West Coast Trip May Be Crystal Ball to Bucks Playoff Hopes


What about Bobby Jackson?


Key To Bucks Playoff Fate is the Frontcourt


This Wasn't Supposed to Happen


Keep Cassell


Sammy's Gotta Bounce


All Hail King George!


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