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Bucks Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 14 May 2008 01:06:58 PDT

After John Hammond became the Bucks' general manager on April 11, he could have taken his time in hiring a new head coach for the team. After all, Hammond was acutely aware there would be several coaching changes and he would have a broader field of candidates. But Hammond chose to act swiftly and decisively.

Just 10 days after assuming the GM reins, Hammond hired Scott Skiles. Hammond said he was convinced Skiles was the right guy at the right time for the Bucks, who suffered through a 26-56 season.

"We identified Scott as the right candidate for this job," Hammond said. "So there wasn't any reason to wait. We went after him right away.

"I couldn't be happier to have Scott Skiles as our coach."

Hammond, who had been the vice president of basketball...

Ask Sam Smith: Hornets-Spurs could indicate of shift in power in West (SportingNews.com)

Fri, 09 May 2008 11:06:27 PDT

Veteran NBA writer Sam Smith, a frequent contributor to SportingNews.com, answers e-mails about the playoffs,...

Bucks G Mo Williams undergoes thumb surgery (AP)

Thu, 08 May 2008 13:07:48 PDT

Bucks point guard Mo Williams had surgery to repair ligament damage in his right thumb and is expected to be ready for training camp in October. New general manager John Hammond said Thursday that Williams had the surgery on Wednesday. He will have to wait six weeks before beginning basketball-related activity with a splint.

Bucks G Williams has surgery (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:50:06 PDT

Milwaukee Bucks guard Mo Williams had successful surgery to repair ligament damage in his right thumb, the team announced Thursday.

Don't fault McGrady for his one-and-done legacy (Yahoo! Sports)

Sat, 03 May 2008 13:36:00 PDT

Tracy McGrady has yet to make it out of the first round of the playoffs, but look at his competition. Should we have expected otherwise?

AP source: Sampson to become Bucks assistant (AP)

Fri, 02 May 2008 10:37:14 PDT

Former Indiana University coach Kelvin Sampson has agreed to become a Milwaukee Bucks assistant under Scott Skiles, a person with knowledge of the hiring told The Associated Press on Friday. The person requested anonymity because Sampson has not yet signed a contract, although the signing could come later in the day.

The 10-man rotation, starring Dalembert's new mohawk (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:30:26 PDT

A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and...

Four years should be enough for Skiles and Bucks (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:34:00 PDT

The Bucks made a great hire in Scott Skiles. If history is any indicator, he'll make them a better team before wearing out his welcome.

Skiles takes over as Bucks coach (AP)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:45:43 PDT

The Milwaukee Bucks need to play tougher defense, and start sharing the ball on offense. So they're turning to Scott Skiles, the man who owns the NBA's single-game assist record -- and who once got into a fight with Shaquille O'Neal during his playing days and lived to tell the tale. The Bucks introduced Skiles as their new coach Monday, signing the former Chicago Bulls and Phoenix Suns coach to a...

Bucks hire Scott Skiles as new coach (PA SportsTicker)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:41:18 PDT

The Milwaukee Bucks did not have to wait long to find another coach, and Scott Skiles did not have to wait long to land another job.

Walsh, Knicks target Jackson to be next head coach (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:16:51 PDT

Jeff Van Gundy may be onto something when he says Donnie Walsh's coaching search is a "one-horse...

Bucks fire Krystkowiak, eyeing Skiles as replacement? (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:34:40 PDT

John Hammond didn't waste any time once the Milwaukee Bucks ' dismal season came to a conclusion.

Walsh closing in on Jackson as Knicks coach (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:30:00 PDT

The Knicks' Donnie Walsh is leaning toward replacing Isiah Thomas with ex-New York star Mark Jackson.

Bucks fire Larry Krystkowiak as coach (AP)

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:23:36 PDT

Larry Krystkowiak showed up at the Milwaukee Bucks' practice facility early Thursday morning, sweating through his T-shirt during a rigorous workout as Neil Young music blared in the background. A few hours later, he was gone for good. Krystkowiak might indeed have a heart of gold, as his choice of workout music would suggest.

Bucks fire Krystkowiak (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:12:23 PDT

Larry Krystkowiak's first full season as coach of the Milwaukee Bucks was his last.

T-Wolves close season with win (AP)

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:54:02 PDT

Randy Foye took full advantage of the five extra minutes added to his injury-shortened season, helping the Minnesota Timberwolves finish a forgettable season on a winning note. "I'm definitely glad it's in the rearview mirror," said Foye, who scored 10 of his career-high 32 points in overtime. Ryan Gomes added 17 points and 10 rebounds and the Timberwolves blew by the Bucks 110-101 on Wednesday...

Bucks' Ivey suspended 3 games (AP)

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:43:45 PDT

Milwaukee's Royal Ivey was suspended for three games without pay by the NBA on Wednesday for punching Chicago's Aaron Gray in the groin. The altercation happened with 10:48 left in the second quarter of the Bucks' 151-135 loss Monday night. Ivey was barred from the Bucks' season finale against Minnesota on Wednesday and the first two regular-season games he is eligible to play next season.

Bucks G Ivey suspended (PA SportsTicker)

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:34:17 PDT

Milwaukee Bucks guard Royal Ivey was suspended for three games Wednesday for punching Chicago Bulls center Aaron Gray in Monday's contest.

Deng scores 32, Gordon 29 in Bulls 151-135 offensive explosion against Bucks (AP)

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:56:47 PDT

The Chicago Bulls couldn't miss, thanks to the defensively inept Milwaukee Bucks, who haven't been able to stop anyone all season. Luol Deng scored 32 points and Ben Gordon added 29 as the Chicago Bulls barely fell short for most points in franchise history in a 151-135 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night.