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Bucks 2019-20 schedule released
The start of the 2019-20 NBA season is getting closer and closer. The Milwaukee Bucks have high expectations after coming two wins short of an NBA Finals appearance last season.
On Monday afternoon, Milwaukee announced their schedule for the 2019-20 campaign. The Bucks will begin their season on the road against James Harden, Russell Westbrook and the Houston Rockets on Oct. 24.
Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat will come to town on Oct. 26 for the Bucks home opener.
Plan Accordingly.
Details: https://t.co/ErSJOJrl9d#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/byviourWTr
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) August 12, 2019
The Bucks’ longest road trip of the season is a pair of four-game sets. Their longest homestand is also two different four-game sets.
Milwaukee is also getting a ton of national respect, as they should. Also, their Christmas Day game against the Philadelphia 76ers will tip off at 1:30pm on ABC.
Bucks have 4 games on ABC, 10 games on ESPN, 10 games on TNT and 10 games on NBATV.
That means over 40% of Bucks games will be nationally televised.
— Matt Velazquez (@Matt_Velazquez) August 12, 2019
You can see the full schedule on the Bucks website here.
Bucks to play 76ers in Philadelphia on Christmas Day
For the sixth time in franchise history and second straight year, the Milwaukee Bucks will be featured on Christmas Day.
Last December, the Bucks played their first Christmas Day game since 1977 in New York against the Knicks. They’ll travel out east again next season to take on the 76ers in Philadelphia. It’s great the Bucks are back playing on X-mas, but it would’ve been nice to see them host.
How are the #Bucks not hosting on Christmas?
— Cody Douglas Grant (@CodyGrant2015) August 2, 2019
The matchup features two of the best players in the NBA. The reigning MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo and center Joel Embiid are set up to have a classic battle. As for the two teams, the Bucks and 76ers are expected to be the top two competing for a trip to the NBA Finals.
There are five total games being played on the Christmas Day slate. In addition to the Bucks playing the 76ers, the day will feature four other marquee games | The Los Angeles Lakers vs Los Angeles Clippers, the New Orleans Pelicans at Denver Nuggets, the Boston Celtics at Toronto Raptors and the Houston Rockets at the Golden State Warriors.
The Bucks are 3-2 all-time on December 25th. The defeated the Knicks 109-95 on Christmas last season. The full NBA schedule is expected to be released in a few weeks.
Bucks top regular season win totals at Ceasars Sportsbook
Thanks to an NBA offseason full of player movement, the NBA is left without a clear-cut title favorite for the first time in a long time. There seems to be no more “super team” like the Golden State Warriors over the last several seasons | Or, the LeBron James led Miami Heat. Multiple teams have a chance to compete for a title.
Caesars Sportsbook did their best to predict how the regular season will play out by posting their win totals for each team. The Milwaukee Bucks are at the top of the list with 57.
The Bucks are coming off an NBA best 60-win season and are the favorites in the Eastern Conference heading into the 2019-20 season. The Philadelphia 76ers are second in the east at 54.5.
The Los Angeles Clippers lead the Western Conference at 55.5. The Utah Jazz have the second highest win total out West with 52.5. The Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets are each at 52. Also, the Los Angeles Lakers opened at 51.5.
Check out each team’s win total below:
Odds courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook
Atlanta Hawks 36
Boston Celtics 49½
Brooklyn Nets 47
Charlotte Hornets 24
Chicago Bulls 30½
Cleveland Cavaliers 24
Dallas Mavericks 41
Denver Nuggets 52
Detroit Pistons 37½
Golden State Warriors 47
Houston Rockets 52
Indiana Pacers 48½
LA Clippers 55½
LA Lakers 51½
Memphis Grizzlies 25½
Miami Heat 43½
Milwaukee Bucks 57
Minnesota Timberwolves 35
New Orleans Pelicans 39
New York Knicks 27
Oklahoma City Thunder 28
Orlando Magic 40½
Philadelphia 76ers 54½
Phoenix Suns 27
Portland Trail Blazers 47½
Sacramento Kings 37
San Antonio Spurs 43½
Toronto Raptors 45
Utah Jazz 52½
Washington Wizards 28½
Bucks announce their preseason schedule
The return of Milwaukee Bucks basketball isn’t that far away. Coming off a 60-win season which included a trip to the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, the Bucks will open the preseason of their 2019-20 campaign against the division rival Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Oct. 7.
The Bucks will play a total of five preseason games, including two at Fiserv Forum.
Check out the full schedule below. The regular season schedule will be announced later.
Oct. 7 at Chicago Bulls, 7 p.m.
Oct. 9 vs. Utah Jazz, 7 p.m.
Oct. 11 at Dallas Mavericks, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 13 at Washington Wizards, 6 p.m.
Oct. 17 vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, 7 p.m.
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Free agent guard JR Smith meets with Bucks
JR Smith was recently waived by the Cleveland Cavaliers, but he may not be a free agent for very long. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Milwaukee Bucks are meeting with the 15-year NBA veteran.
JR Smith will have a free-agent meeting with the Bucks today in Milwaukee, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Bucks are searching for a wing shooter and both sides will have opportunity to sit down.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 18, 2019
Smith, who is 33 years old, played in only 11 games for the Cavs last season.
The Bucks have two roster spots to fill. One of those spots they would like to have a wing shooter. Smith is one of the NBA’s most accurate three-point shooters and he played a vital role in helping the Cavs win their first NBA Championship in 2016.
The 6-6 guard/forward has averaged 12.5 points per game in his career. He won the 2012-13 Sixth Man of the Year Award. However, what Smith is mostly known for is his personality.
The Bucks can only offer him a minimum level contract.
Bucks hire Chad Forcier as assistant coach
The Milwaukee Bucks are adding to their coaching staff for the 2019-20 season. According to league sources, the Bucks plan to hire 23-year veteran Chad Forcier as an assistant coach.
The Bucks are adding the veteran assistant Chad Forcier to Mike Budenholzer's coaching staff, league sources say
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 17, 2019
The position opened earlier in the offseason when Taylor Jenkins left to take the head coaching job with the Memphis Grizzlies. Forcier spent last season as an assistant for the Grizzlies.
Forcier has plenty of experience in the league as an assistant. The 46-year old has spent 18 years as an NBA assistant beginning under George Karl and the Seattle SuperSonics for five years in the 1990s.
Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer is familiar with Forcier as well. From 2007 until 2013, the two worked together as assistant coaches for the San Antonio Spurs. Forcier has also spent time in Detroit (2001-03), Indiana (2003-07) and Orlando (2016-18).
Giannis ranks third in NBA 2K20 ratings
The overall player ratings for top 20 players in NBA 2K20 were released Monday night. LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard lead the pack each receiving a 97 overall rating.
The reigning MVP and Milwaukee Bucks superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo comes in at third with a 96 overall rating.
The Greek Freak is third overall in @NBA2K 20.
Room to improve 😤#MondayMotivation pic.twitter.com/6K24Hvuqki
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) July 16, 2019
Gamers will have to wait until Sept. 6 to play the game. Now, fans of the basketball video game franchise can begin to strategize which player they want to use the most.
Check out the full list of the top 20 players below:
1. LeBron James, 97
2. Kawhi Leonard, 97
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo, 96
4. Kevin Durant, 96
5. James Harden, 96
6. Stephen Curry, 95
7. Anthony Davis, 94
8. Paul George, 93
9. Damian Lillard, 92
10. Joel Embiid, 91
11. Kyrie Irving, 91
12. Nikola Jokic, 90
13. Russell Westbrook, 90
14. Klay Thompson, 89
15. Karl-Anthony Towns, 89
16. Jimmy Butler, 88
17. Kemba Walker, 88
18. Donovan Mitchell, 88
19. Rudy Gobert, 88
20. Blake Griffin, 88
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