About Bucking Time! Bucks (39-43) Bucks out of the Playoffs

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Larry Sanders out with Sprained Wrist



Larry Sanders has badly sprained his right wrist. The injury occurred in the 2nd quarter in a Bucks loss to the Heat. Sanders was fouled while rebounding a defensive board, and crashed to the ground. He used his hand to break his fall and Chris Andersen fell on top of it. Sanders is expected to be out for approximately 2 weeks. John Henson is expected to slide to the center spot. Henson has been having a breakout season this year. He has regularly grabbed some double doubles. Henson and Sanders were developing a great understanding together, and were a large part of the Bucks good run this season. Ersan Ilyasova will most likely start at power forward in Henson's place, with Stephen Jackson taking the small forward spot.

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Game 11 Chicago Bulls 72 - 82 Milwaukee Bucks



Mayo throws it down over Butler.

Bulls Starters
D. Rose
J. Butler
L. Deng
T. Gibson
N. Mohammed

Bucks Starters
B. Knight
O. Mayo
S. Jackson
E. Ilyasova
J. Henson


Game Leaders
Pts - 25 - O. Mayo (Bucks)
Rebs - 10 - E. Ilyasova (Bucks)
Asts - 5 - G. Neal (Bucks)
Stls - 5 - B. Knight (Bucks)
Blks - 3 - Z. Pachulia(Bucks)

Player of the Game
O. Mayo
25pts, 6 rebs, 4 ast, 1 stl

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Game 12 Milwaukee Bucks 83 - 84 Chicago Bulls



With Boozer and Noah back, Henson had a bigger battle in the post tonight.

Bucks Starters
B. Knight
O. Mayo
S. Jackson
E. Ilyasova
J. Henson


Bulls Starters
D. Rose
J. Butler
L. Deng
C. Boozer
J. Noah


Game Leaders
Pts - 28 - O. Mayo (Bucks)
Rebs - 11- C. Boozer (Bucks)
Asts - 5 - G. Neal (Bucks)
Stls - 4 - L. Deng (Bulls)
Blks - 2 - Z. Pachulia (Bucks)

Player of the Game
D. Rose
25pts , 3 rebs, 5 asts, 2 stls

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Game 13 New York Knicks 91 - 97 Milwaukee Bucks



Henson doing some work.

Knicks Starters
R. Felton
I. Shumpert
M. World Peace
C. Anthony
T. Chandler

Bucks Starters
B. Knight
O. Mayo
S. Jackson
E. Ilyasova
J. Henson


Game Leaders
Pts - 29 - O. Mayo (Bucks)
Rebs - 11 -J. Henson(Bucks)
Asts - 7- J. Smith (Knicks)
Stls - 2 - I. Shumpert (Knicks)
Blks - 2 - J. Henson (Bucks)

Player of the Game
J. Henson
22pts, 11 rebs, 1 ast, 2 blks

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Game 14 Milwaukee Bucks 90 - 78 Minnesota Timberwolves



Knight makes another tough shot.

Bucks Starters
B. Knight
O. Mayo
S. Jackson
E. Ilyasova
J. Henson


Timberwolves Starters
R. Rubio
K. Martin
C. Brewer
K. Love
N. Pekovic


Game Leaders
Pts - 19 - K. Martin (Timberwolves)
Rebs - 12-J. Henson (Bucks)
Asts - 5 - B. Knight (Bucks)
Stls - 3 - S. Jackson (Bucks)
Blks - 2 -J. Henson (Bucks)

Player of the Game
B. Knight
15pts , 4 rebs, 5 asts, 2 stls

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Game 15 Boston Celtics 88 - 103 Milwaukee Bucks



Captain Jack with a breakaway dunk.

Celtics Starters
R. Rondo
A. Bradley
G. Wallace
J. Green
F. Melo

Bucks Starters
B. Knight
O. Mayo
S. Jackson
E. Ilyasova
J. Henson


Game Leaders
Pts - 26 - J. Henson (Bucks)
Rebs - 12 -J. Henson(Bucks)
Asts - 7- S. Jackson (Bucks)
Stls - 4 -R. Rondo (Celtics)
Blks - 2 - J. Sullinger (Celtics)

Player of the Game
J. Henson
26pts, 12 rebs, 2 ast, 1 blks

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Game 16 Milwaukee Bucks 86 - 85 New Orleans Pelicans



Ilyasova throws the alley-oop to Henson.

Bucks Starters
B. Knight
O. Mayo
S. Jackson
E. Ilyasova
J. Henson


Pelicans Starters
J. Holliday
E. Gordon
T.Evans
R. Anderson
A. Davis


Game Leaders
Pts - 21 -A. Davis (Pelicans)
Rebs - 11-R. Anderson (Pelicans)
Asts - 7 - B. Knight (Bucks)
Stls - 6 - S. Jackson (Bucks)
Blks - 3 -J. Henson (Bucks)

Player of the Game
E. Ilyasova
16pts , 9 rebs, 2 asts, 1 stls

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Game 17 Milwaukee Bucks 75 - 92 San Antonio Spurs



Jackson shows the Spurs what they are missing.

Bucks Starters
B. Knight
O. Mayo
S. Jackson
E. Ilyasova
J. Henson


Spurs Starters
T. Parker
D. Green
K. Leonard
T. Duncan
T. Splitter


Game Leaders
Pts - 15 -O. Mayo (Bucks)
Rebs - 11-T. Duncan (Spurs)
Asts - 6 - M. Ginobli (Spurs)
Stls - 3 - T. Parker (Spurs)
Blks - 2 -T. Duncan (Spurs)

Player of the Game
S. Jackson
13pts , 10 rebs, 5 asts, 2 stls

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December 6th 2013

Eastern Conference


Western Conference

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NBA Trade Rumors

Kobe and Gasol unhappy in LA



The Lakers stand at 3-16 and bottom of the West. Having traded away Andrew Bynum for Dwight Howard last year, they barely made the playoffs. Howard bolted for the Houston Rockets this offseason. Coupled with the terrible tenure of Coach Mike D'Antoni, the Lakers are bottom dwellers this season. Chris Kaman, Wes Johnson, Nick Young and Jordan Farmar has not been enough to compete nightly. Gasol and Bryants contracts expire this season. Bryant has asked to be traded before, and almost wound up with the Pistons, this time around he simply doesnt have to resign next year. But Bryant walking away from the Lakers seems unthinkable.

LeBron and Carmelo may opt out



Carmelo Anthony admitted “my window is closing” and that he’s “trying to bring a championship to New York ASAP.”
But the clock is ticking on Anthony’s career as well as his time in New York. The All-Star forward can become a free agent on July 1, and he will almost certainly opt out of his contract because it makes financial sense. The Knicks can offer Anthony the most money but the Los Angeles Lakers will be players in the free-agent market next summer and there has already been talk of Anthony joining Kobe Bryant, and even Anthony and LeBron James joining forces in the purple and gold.

According to Sam Amico, LeBron James is planning to opt out of his current contract with the Miami Heat after this season and will choose between re-signing with the Heat or going back to the Cleveland Cavaliers, with the Knicks a distant 3rd. According to Amico, LeBron enjoys the recruiting process so much that he would likely opt out just for the process. LeBron can't sign a new deal until July of 2014. James took less than the maximum NBA contract to sign with the Heat after The Decision in 2010 and will make a little bit more than $19 million this season. His contract will increase to $20.59 million in 2014-15 and $22.1 million in 2015-16.

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Milwaukee Bucks sign Glenn 'Big Dog' Robinson as player development coach.



The Bucks today announced the signing of Big Dog as player development coach. The deal is expected to be a 3 year deal. Full details have not been disclosed yet. Speculation as to who Robinson will focus his work on is already boiling over. Giannis Antetokounmpo this years draft pick seems to be the most likely candidate. Although inside sources are not ruling out a trade being made for a small forward with a skill-set even more similar to Big Dog. Even more interesting rumors are the possibility that the Bucks could be ditching the Christmas color scheme in favor of the purple and green from the 90's. This color change has been spotted in several Bucks photoshoots with free agent and draft pick signings this season. The purple and green Bucks logo appears in the background, rather than the green and red one. This change could not take place officially until next season, but look out for some purple and green retros on hardwood classic nights. Here's a reminder of those uniforms...

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Game 18 Charlotte Bobcats 103 - 104 Milwaukee Bucks



Mayo drives into the heart of the defense.

Bobcats Starters
K. Walker
G. Henderson
M. Kidd Gilchrist
C. Zeller
A. Jefferson

Bucks Starters
B. Knight
O. Mayo
S. Jackson
E. Ilyasova
J. Henson


Game Leaders
Pts - 30 - J. Henson (Bucks)
Rebs - 10 -J. Henson(Bucks)
Asts - 9- K. Walker (Bobcats)
Stls - 3 -S. Jackson (Bucks)
Blks - 3 - E. ilyasova (Bucks)

Player of the Game
J. Henson
30pts, 10 rebs, 1 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk

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Game 19 Milwaukee Bucks 85 - 92 Brooklyn Nets



Henson throws it down after a great pass from Ridnour.

Bucks Starters
B. Knight
O. Mayo
S. Jackson
E. Ilyasova
J. Henson


Nets Starters
D. Williams
J. Johnson
P. Pierce
K. Garnett
B. Lopez


Game Leaders
Pts - 23 -P. Pierce (Nets)
Rebs - 13-J. Henson (Bucks)
Asts - 7 - L. Ridnour (Bucks)
Stls - 3 - L. Ridnour (Bucks)
Blks - 3 -A. Kirilenko (Nets)

Player of the Game
P. Pierce
23pts , 7 rebs, 2 asts, 1 stl, 1 blk

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Game 20 Sacramento Kings 107 - 113 Milwaukee Bucks



Sanders was back, and formed a great duo with John Henson.

Kings Starters
G. Vasquez
B. McLemore
l. Mbah A Moute
C. Landry
D. Cousins

Bucks Starters
L. Ridnour
O. Mayo
S. Jackson
J. Henson
L. Sanders


Game Leaders
Pts - 36 - O. Mayo (Bucks)
Rebs - 12 -D. Cousins (Kings)
Asts - 7- G. Vasquez (Kings)
Stls - 3 -L. Ridnour (Bucks)
Blks - 3 - L. Sanders (Bucks)

Player of the Game
O. Mayo
36pts, 4 rebs, 4 ast, 1 stl

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Game 21 Milwaukee Bucks 86 - 102 Cleveland Cavaliers



Ridnour blows past Waiters to lay it in.

Bucks Starters
L. Ridnour
O. Mayo
S. Jackson
J. Henson
L. Sanders


Cavs Starters
K. Irving
D. Waiters
E. Clark
A. Bennett
A. Bynum


Game Leaders
Pts - 32 -D. Waiters (Cavs)
Rebs - 17 -J. Henson (Bucks)
Asts - 9 - L. Ridnour (Bucks)
Stls - 4 - K. Irving (Cavs)
Blks - 3 -A.Bynum (Cavs)

Player of the Game
D. Waiters
32pts , 5 rebs, 3 asts, 2 stls

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Game 22 Los Angeles Clippers 96 - 93 Milwaukee Bucks



Delfino finds some space to shoot a jumper against Jared Dudley.

Clippers Starters
C. Paul
J. Redick
J. Dudley
B. Griffin
D. Jordan

Bucks Starters
L. Ridnour
O. Mayo
C. Delfino
J. Henson
L. Sanders


Game Leaders
Pts - 28 - B. Griffin (Clippers)
Rebs - 13 -B. Griffin (Clippers)
Asts - 5- -L. Ridnour (Bucks)
Stls - 3 -L. Ridnour (Bucks)
Blks - 3 -J. Henson (Bucks)

Player of the Game
B. Griffin
28pts, 13 rebs, 2 asts

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Jackson tears Achilles during rehab, out for season.



Having strained his achilles tendon last week, Jackson had missed the last game. He took part in a 5 on 5 scrimmage today, and while jumping for a rebound, went down in pain. Torn Achilles tendon and out for the season. A similar injury to Kobe Bryant last season, but I doubt Jackson has as quick a recovery as Bryant. Jackson decided against the advice of the teams doctors, to rest his achilles for one more week before rehab. " I needed to get back on the court, the team needed me". Jackson wont be able to help the team out now. Jackson is said to be inconsolable at the moment. The Bucks will be expected to waive Jackson tomorrow. Although Jackson is keen to hang around and help out as a de-facto coach. "I aint gonna bail on these guys. Its the least I can do for the team, the guys, the organisation".

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Bucks and Timberwolves Roll the Dice


Derrick Williams is heading to Milwaukee

The Minnesota Timberwolves stand at 6-15 and 2nd last in the West. Flip Saunders has just been hired as GM this offseason, and is instantly under pressure. He had to make a move to improve his bench. The Bucks standing at 13-9, 5th in the East, and are performing above expectations. Do they stick or move? Flip Saunders seen some unwanted but solid bench players on a tough eastern conference team, and decided he wants them. Gary Neal, Ekpe Udoh and Rookie Giannis Antetokounmpo will give the T Wolves some strong bench depth. The Bucks give up all that bench depth for a player who may or may not live up to his potential. Derrick Williams has struggled to find his role with the Wolves, Playing PF and SF, and mostly off the bench, he has struggled to beat out Kevin Love, Corey Brewer and Shabazz Muhammed for a starting spot. Maybe a change of scenery is whats needed. The Bucks also gave up a 2014 2nd round draft pick. If this pans out for the Bucks they have an extremely athletic front court in Williams, Henson and Sanders. Defense and Dunks, we could see Lob City Light in Milwaukee.

Bucks Trade:
Gary Neal
Ekpe Udoh
Giannis Antetokounmpo
2014 2nd Rd Pick

Timberwolves Trade:
Derrick Williams
Ronny Turiaf

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Game 23 Indiana Pacers 106 - 120 Milwaukee Bucks



Derrick Williams takes flight to score his first points as a Buck.

Pacers Starters
G. Hill
P. George
D. Granger
L. Scola
R. Hibbert

Bucks Starters
B. Knight
O. Mayo
D. Williams
J. Henson
L. Sanders


Game Leaders
Pts - 33 - D. Granger(Pacers)
Rebs - 10 -J. Henson (Bucks)
Asts - 10- B. Knight (Bucks)
Stls - 3 -D. Granger (Pacers)
Blks - 3 -R. Hibbert (Pacers)

Player of the Game
D. Williams
20pts, 9 rebs, 2 asts, 2 stls, 1 blk

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Game 24 Milwaukee Bucks 86 - 92 Memphis Grizzlies



Sanders and Henson battle Gasol in the post.

Bucks Starters
B. Knight
O. Mayo
D. Williams
J. Henson
L. Sanders


Grizzlies Starters
M. Conley
T. Allen
T. Prince
Z. Randolph
M. Gasol


Game Leaders
Pts - 21 -O. Mayo (Bucks)
Rebs - 11 -J. Henson (Bucks)
Asts - 8 - B. Knight (Bucks)
Stls - 3 - M. Conley (Grizzlies)
Blks - 2 M. Gasol (Grizzlies)

Player of the Game
M. Gasol
19pts , 10 rebs, 5 asts, 2 stls, 2 blks

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Game 25 Milwaukee Bucks 90 - 87 Boston Celtics



Williams drains the open shot.

Bucks Starters
B. Knight
O. Mayo
D. Williams
J. Henson
L. Sanders


Celtics Starters
R. Rondo
C. Lee
G. Wallace
K. Humphries
B. Bass


Game Leaders
Pts - 27 -O. Mayo (Bucks)
Rebs - 11 -D. Williams (Bucks)
Asts - 10 - B. Knight (Bucks)
Stls - 3 - C. Lee (Celtics)
Blks - 3 - L. Sanders (Bucks)

Player of the Game
D. Williams
14pts , 11 rebs, 3 asts, 1 stl

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Bucks Sign Michael Redd



With the trade of Gary Neal in the Derrick Williams deal, the Bucks had a spot to fill at the 2 guard. OJ Mayo is having a stellar season so far, so a solid vet to give him some spot minutes of the bench was needed. So who better to sign up than ex Bucks legend, Michael Redd. Redd signed a 1 yr vet deal, with a team option for a 2nd year. Redd who was unattached so far this season is relishing the chance to head back to Milwaukee and pull on the number 22 uniform again. " I'm delighted to be a Buck once again. This is where it all began for me in the NBA, and I'm happy to join such a competitive squad this season. The loss of Gary Neal has created a great opportunity for me. I want to use all my veteran savvy to help solidify the bench squad. The bench is a vital component to a winning team."

Redd is expected to make his re-debut against the Cavs tomorrow night.

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Game 26 Cleveland Cavaliers 84 - 76 Milwaukee Bucks



Derrick Williams cuts through the defense to lay it up.

Cavs Starters
K. Irving
D. Waiters
A. Bennett
A. Varejao
A. Bynum

Bucks Starters
B. Knight
O. Mayo
D. Williams
J. Henson
L. Sanders


Game Leaders
Pts - 20 - D. Waiters (Cavs)
Rebs - 15 -A. Bynum (Cavs)
Asts - 6- K. Irving (Cavs)
Stls - 3 -D.Waiters (Cavs)
Blks - 3 -L. Sanders (Bucks)

Player of the Game
D. Waiters
20pts, 3 rebs, 3 asts, 3 stls

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Game 27 Brooklyn Nets 86 - 84 Milwaukee Bucks



Mayo blows by the Jet for 2pts.

Nets Starters
D. Williams
J. Terry
P. Pierce
A. Kirilenko
B. Lopez

Bucks Starters
B. Knight
O. Mayo
D. Williams
J. Henson
L. Sanders


Game Leaders
Pts - 23 - B. Lopez (Nets)
Rebs - 13 -L. Sanders (Bucks)
Asts - 8- D. Williams (Nets)
Stls - 3 -D.Williams (Nets)
Blks - 3 - M. Plumlee (Nets)

Player of the Game
D. Williams (Nets)
21pts, 3 rebs, 8 asts, 3 stls

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Game 28 Miami Heat 80 - 107 Milwaukee Bucks



Sanders and Henson outworked and out-rebounded the Heat.

Heat Starters
M. Chalmers
D. Wade
L. James
U. Haslem
C. Bosh

Bucks Starters
B. Knight
O. Mayo
D. Williams
J. Henson
L. Sanders


Game Leaders
Pts - 25 - O. Mayo (Bucks)
Rebs - 14 -D. Williams, L. Sanders (Bucks)
Asts - 7- J. Henson (Bucks)
Stls - 4 - J. Henson (Bucks)
Blks - 3 - J. Henson (Bucks)

Player of the Game
D. Williams
21pts, 14 rebs, 4 asts, 2 stls