May 2019 Milwaukee Bucks Wiretap

Bucks, Clippers Top Regular Season-Win Totals At Caesars Sportsbook

Jul 27, 2019 12:40 PM

The Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers opened with the highest win totals for next season at Caesars Sportsbook.

The Bucks opened at 57 wins, with the Sixers in second place in the East at 54.5 wins.

The Clippers opened at 55.5 wins to lead the West, followed by the Jazz at 52.5 wins.

Nearly six times the money has been bet on the Lakers to win the 2019/20 title than any other team at Caesars. The Lakers opened at 51.5 wins. 

"I think the Clippers should be the favorite but sometimes you have a better number on teams on the basis of liability, which is the case with the Lakers," said Caesars oddsmaker Alan Berg.

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Dragan Bender Agrees To Two-Year Deal With Bucks

Jul 25, 2019 12:26 PM

Dragan Bender has agreed to a two-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Bender was the No. 4 overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns.

Bender has mostly struggled during his time in the NBA.

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Bucks Waive Bonzie Colson

Jul 22, 2019 9:06 AM

The Milwaukee Bucks have waived Bonzie Colson.

Frank Mason III and Cam Reynolds have Milwaukee's Two-Way spots.

Colson averaged 4.9 points and 3.8 rebounds in eight games last season with the Bucks.

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Kyle Korver Agrees To One-Year Deal With Bucks

Jul 20, 2019 12:12 PM

Kyle Korver will sign a one-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, reported Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Korver played in 70 games with the Cavs and Jazz last season.

Korver's relationship with Mike Budenholzer played a role in his decision to pick the Bucks over the Sixers, according to Wojnarowski. 

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Frank Mason III Signs Two-Way Deal With Bucks

Jul 20, 2019 12:06 PM

Frank Mason III has agreed to a two-way contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Mason averaged 5.1 points in 38 games with the Kings last season. 

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Cam Reynolds Agrees To Two-Way Deal With Bucks

Jul 18, 2019 5:55 PM

Cam Reynolds has agreed to a Two-Way contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Reynolds appeared in 19 games with the Minnesota Timberwolves last season.

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J.R. Smith To Discuss Potential Deal With Bucks

Jul 18, 2019 12:36 PM

J.R. Smith is meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday to discuss a potential contract.

Smith was waived this week by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Bucks are in need of more wing shooting depth.

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Bucks Hire Chad Forcier As Assistant Coach

Jul 17, 2019 1:23 PM

The Milwaukee Bucks have hired Chad Forcier as an assistant coach.

Forcier spent last season as an assistant coach for the Memphis Grizzlies and was previously with the Orlando Magic for two seasons. Forcier was a longtime assistant coach with the San Antonio Spurs where he previously worked with Mike Budenholzer.

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Bucks Waive Jon Leuer

Jul 10, 2019 11:40 AM

The Milwaukee Bucks have waived Jon Leuer to create cap space to facilitate the George Hill signing.

Leuer was acquired by the Bucks as part of the Tony Snell trade with the Detroit Pistons. The Bucks attached the 30th overall pick in order to acquire the flexibility to unload Snell and eventually waive Leuer.

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Thanasis Antetokounmpo Signs Two-Year Deal With Bucks

Jul 7, 2019 3:11 PM

Thanasis Antetokounmpo signed a fully guaranteed two-year, $3 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks. 

Thanasis Antetokounmpo is the older brother of Giannis Antetokounmpo. 

The elder Antetokounmpo lead Panathinaikos to two straight Greek Basket League titles.

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Kyle Korver To Consider Lakers, 76ers, Bucks After Buyout With Suns

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Wesley Matthews Agrees To One-Year Deal With Bucks

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Robin Lopez Agrees To Two-Year, $9.8M Deal With Bucks

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