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Boylan To Join Skiles In Milwaukee?

Former Bulls' Interim Coach Jim Boylan is believed to be the leading candidate to become Scott Skiles' lead assistant in Milwaukee, Tom Enlund of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel is reporting.

Boylan served as Skiles' lead assistant for four seasons in Chicago before taking over when Skiles was dismissed on December 24, 2007.

Via Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel


Sources: Sampson Likely Headed To Milwaukee

Former Indiana coach Kelvin Sampson appears to be headed for Milwaukee to become an assistant coach for Scott Skiles with the Bucks, according to a report by Marc Stein from ESPN.

According to Stein, Skiles has targeted Sampson and University of New Mexico associate head coach Craig Neal to be part of his coaching staff.

Sources say Wisconsin native and former Bucks forward Joe Wolf, who has coached two teams in the D-League, is another candidate.

Via ESPN


Bogut Close To Extension With Bucks

Andrew Bogut is close to coming to terms on a contract extension with the Milwaukee Bucks, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.

He averaged 14.3 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game for the Bucks this season.

"It is my hope and desire to remain in a Bucks' uniform for many years to come," said Bogut.

"I like what I heard from John Hammond about the direction the Bucks are moving towards. We all want to win next year, and I know the fans want to win."

"I have come to love Milwaukee and its fans, I have adopted it as my home, and I would like to be here long-term," he added.

Via The Sydney Morning Herald


Bucks Apr 2008 Archive

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  • Durant And Sessions Earn April Rookie Honor

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  • Skiles To Coach Bucks?

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  • Hammond Says He's Inheriting Talented Roster

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  • Could Billy King Land Milwaukee Gig?

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  • Williams Re-Injures Abdomen, Sits Out

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  • Yi's Rookie Year Is Over

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