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2012 Player Capsules: John Henson

2012 Player Capsules: John Henson

| October 8, 2012 | 1 Reply

From every indication, John Henson is ready to play defense in the NBA. For his sake, I hope that’s true. Because his capability to play defense this year could have quite an impact on his career. Henson is probably going to land on his feet no matter what. He was a very highly regarded high [...]

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The Best of a Bad Situation: 20 Bucks in 20 Years

The Best of a Bad Situation: 20 Bucks in 20 Years

| August 23, 2011 | 8 Replies

The immortal tandem of Blue Edwards and Brad Lohaus represented the Milwaukee Bucks in the original NBA Jam They weren’t particularly apt at three of the four things required to win at NBA Jam: shooting threes, dunking, or requiring the assistance of firemen. Computer-controlled Lohaus was great at the fourth thing: getting conspicuous no-calls on [...]

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Buzzer beaters and the days after

Buzzer beaters and the days after

| December 9, 2010 | Reply

Last second victories are sweet.  They’re more exciting, fun to watch and dramatic.  They’re everything kids dream about as they grow up. But are they the magic elixirs many hope they will end up being? Common thought is that a win like the Bucks thrilling win over the Pacers last night gives the players something [...]

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Game Two Preview: Bucks at Timberwolves

Game Two Preview: Bucks at Timberwolves

| October 29, 2010 | 3 Replies

Milwaukee Bucks (Scott Skiles) 0-1 Inactive: Chris Douglas Roberts, Michael Redd, Darington Hobson at Minnesota Timberwolves (Kurt Rambis) 0-1 Inactive: Martell Webster, Johnny Flynn, Maurice Ager Date: 10/29/2010 Game Time: 7:00 PM (CST) TV: FS Wisconsin The Other Guys: A Wolf Among Wolves Point Guard Brandon Jennings vs. Luke Ridnour They got to spend a [...]

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Things to look at on October 1st

Things to look at on October 1st

| October 1, 2010 | 1 Reply

I thought this was pretty cool.  That new scoreboard at the Bradley Center sure looks like an improvement. ******** If you haven’t checked out John Hollinger’s extended Bucks season preview yet, take the time to do so.  It’s very, very thorough and well thought out.  What I thought especially seemed on point was his failure [...]

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Bucks sign Keyon Dooling

Bucks sign Keyon Dooling

| July 19, 2010 | 4 Replies

The Milwaukee Bucks have signed Keyon Dooling to a two-year-deal to backup Brandon Jennings. After the departure of Luke Ridnour, backup point guard was the last hole on a roster that’s become incredibly deep this off-season. Heading into his 11th season, the 6-foot-3, 195 pound Dooling brings a different dimension to the point guard spot [...]

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The arrival of free agency and what it means for the Milwaukee Bucks

The arrival of free agency and what it means for the Milwaukee Bucks

| June 30, 2010 | 4 Replies

Beginning at 12:01 AM Thursday morning, NBA teams will be doing all kinds of embarrassing things in an attempt to lure free agents of varying talents to come spend their next three to five years with a brand new team. Email accounts for fans to write in saying how much they wish Player A would [...]

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A Preview of the Milwaukee Bucks and Free Agency

A Preview of the Milwaukee Bucks and Free Agency

| May 12, 2010 | 4 Replies

Salary returning for Milwaukee: $56,068,163 (Kudos to ShamSports.com for the numbers) Salary Cap: $58-60 million Luxury Tax Level: Between $70-75 million (Probably at least. The NBA out did their projections it sounds like, so I’d expect the luxury tax not to fall from its current amount: $69.920 million.) Resignable Free Agents Luke Ridnour John Salmons [...]

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2010 Haiku Review: Guards

2010 Haiku Review: Guards

| May 10, 2010 | 2 Replies

After a few days off to recharge my battery, I’m back with the final segment of the Haiku Reviews. Coming in the next week will be more on potential free agent targets and a draft page. Stay tuned this week. Jodie Meeks Shots caromed off rim Motor never stopped running It paid off later. Meeks [...]

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