Milwaukee Bucks Thread

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Bucks parted ways with Brandon Jennings last night. They made official with a sign and trade with the Pistons as Jennings gets to start anew with Detroit and the Bucks getting three players in Brandon Knight, Khris Middleton and center Slava Krastov.

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The Bucks and bigman Larry Sanders are nearing a deal with regards to a contract extension. It seems they like his shot-blocking well enough.

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Larry Sanders contract extension is reported to be around $44 Million and is said to be expected to be closed within this week.

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Larry Sanders, after signing a contract extension, told the Journal Sentinel that head coach Larry Drew talked to him and the conversation was about dealing with breaks of the game and the frustration that comes with it. Sanders said that the NBA can expect a much matured Sanders.

Sanders share a similar route with Demarcus Cousins and both are actually got to know each other more and became pals after the Team USA mini camp this summer.

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Bucks receive veteran forward / guard Caron Butler from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for point guard Ish Smith and center Slava Kravtsov.

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After the Sacramento Kings franchise, the Milwaukee Bucks will soon be in the boiling pot for a new arena that is under the operating standards of the NBA.

Incoming NBA commissioner Adam Silver sounds the alarm: ‘We need a new arena in Milwaukee’

Adam Silver is chiming the news this early.

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This hardly impresses Adam Silver. State of the Art Flooring needs State of the Art Stadium and Bradley Center looks really old.

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Contracts of Brandon Knight and John Henson have been exercised for next year.

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Bucks former all-star guard Michael Redd has announced his retirement. Redd's growth has allowed the Bucks to trade Ray Allen to the defunct Seattle Sonics over a decade ago. For six seasons, Redd was the leading scorer for the Bucks. A member of the 2008 Redeem Team USA.

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Larry Sanders will be out of action for six weeks due to a fractured thumb incurred at a fight.

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The new court design looks amazing. But the Bucks are tanking since offseason.

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Bucks winning in OT against the Wizards. Fine scoring game by Khris Middleton and in particular, John Henson who produced a solid double double of 19 points and 17 rebounds. A good filler for Larry Sanders who is still out.

Milwaukee can have a nice young solid starting five once Ilyasova returns to form and Sanders back in. Challenge will be in sharing the ball.

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Swingman Carlos Delfino is out for eight weeks after undergoing surgery on his right foot.

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Owner Herb Kohl was reported to be seeking partners in building a new arena for the Bucks.

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Larry Sanders began practicing yesterday and could return mid January.