Milwaukee Bucks Daily: Bucks/Knicks reportedly set for Christmas Day on MSG

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 7: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks signs autographs for fans before the game against the New York Knicks on April 7, 2018 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 7: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks signs autographs for fans before the game against the New York Knicks on April 7, 2018 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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The latest Milwaukee Bucks Daily is here as the Bucks are reportedly set for a Christmas Day matchup with the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

In today’s edition of Milwaukee Bucks Daily, we get the details on the Bucks’ long overdue return to the NBA’s marquee Christmas Day schedule, the latest in roster moves that may affect the Bucks and Wisconsin Herd, and much more.

The presence of Milwaukee on the Christmas Day schedule will be warmly received by ownership and the franchise’s key personnel, as it marks an opportunity for really significant global exposure and the latest step up the ladder on the Bucks’ return to NBA prominence.

To get the latest coverage, analysis and offseason developments that relate to the Bucks, the Wisconsin Herd and Bucks Gaming, keep on checking in with us here at Behind the Buck Pass as we’ll help you to stay on top of all of that every single day.

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Back to the present, let’s look at today’s Bucks stories.

Best of Behind The Buck Pass From 8/7/18

Milwaukee Bucks: Brook Lopez‘s post scoring provides a new option (read here): Jordan Treske examined how on top of his ability to space the floor, Brook Lopez will also provide the Bucks with a contingency plan via his post play.

Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo stars in NBA 2K19 trailer (read here): I wrote about the first gameplay trailer for NBA 2K19, and the starring role cover star Giannis Antetokounmpo takes in that trailer.

Milwaukee Bucks: Will team rebounding finally change for the better? (read here): I explored the potential positives and negatives that could alter the Bucks’ rebounding this season, as they desperately need to improve from an NBA worst ranking.

Best of Bucks Around The Internet From 8/7/18

2018-19 NBA Christmas Day Schedule: Warriors-Lakers, Celtics-Sixers, Bucks-Knicks highlight holiday slate report says (read here): Colin Ward-Henninger of CBS Sports rounded up the various reports surrounding the NBA’s Christmas Day schedule, including the news of the Bucks’ visit to Madison Square Garden to play the Knicks. This will mark the first time in over 40 years that the Bucks will play on the NBA’s marquee slate.

Bucks sign Jordan Barnett to training camp contract (read here): Bucks.com announced the addition of Jordan Barnett on a training camp contract, following the former Missouri Tiger’s intriguing play with the organization in Summer League.

Blackmon Jr. decides to play in Italy (read here): Dylan Sinn of The Journal Gazette spoke to former Wisconsin Herd wing James Blackmon Jr. last week, who revealed he would be playing in Italy next season, and that news was officially confirmed by his new club on Monday.

Fiserv put its name on the new Milwaukee Bucks arena. Will it also move its headquarters next door? (read here): Tom Daykin, James B. Nelson and Paul Gores of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel wrote about the potential for Fiserv to follow up their deal for the Bucks’ new arena’s naming rights by relocating to a new downtown location in close proximity to the Bucks.

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That’s it for today’s roundup, but we’ll be back to do it all again tomorrow.