As Mike Brown looks to form his New York Knicks coaching staff over the coming months, he reportedly won't have the chance to hire Milwaukee Bucks assistant Darvin Ham.

The Milwaukee Bucks missed out on an opportunity to land an All-Star guard on Wednesday. The Phoenix Suns and Bradley Beal finally agreed to a contract buyout, however, the Los Angeles Clippers were quick to sign the star to a contract as he became a free agent.

Apr 29, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) defends during game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

To stay relevant in the Eastern Conference, the Bucks took a massive swing — though they may have mortgaged their future in the process. Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report called the team’s efforts “desperate,” with Milwaukee frantically trying to keep its title window intact.

Oscar Robertson received the ESPN Arthur Ashe Award for Courage due to efforts to establish free agency for NBA players.

According to a recent report from Marc J. Spears on SportsCenter, the Bucks are reportedly interested in former Boston Celtics big man and a player who hit many big shots against them, Al Horford.

Hall of Famer and Milwaukee Bucks legend Oscar Robertson added another award to his long list of accolades on July 16 at the ESPYS. This time, though, it was for his work off the court. The 1963-64 MVP and 12-time All-Star helped bring the Milwaukee Bucks their first NBA championship in 1971.

The Clippers (2-0) were led by Patrick Baldwin Jr., who tallied 22 points, 13 rebounds and three steals. Cam Christie compiled 21 points, three rebounds and three assists. Jordan Miller had 21 points and three assists, while Trentyn Flowers led the bench with 15 points, four rebounds and two steals.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/bucks as Bucks' Doc Rivers Says the NBA is Wide Open Right Now to Win Title . Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers believes that the NBA is open in terms of competition and any team can win the title each season.

After 10 years with the Pacers, NBA two-time blocks leader Myles Turner joins the Milwaukee Bucks, citing "alignment issues" with Indiana after Tyrese Haliburton's injury.

The Milwaukee Bucks make a roster move immediately after missing out on signing Bradley Beal after his contract buyout with the Phoenix Suns.