Milwaukee Bucks 2012-13 Season Recap - kunner's Blog

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Milwaukee Bucks 2012-13 Season Recap

Posted on February 8, 2013 at 01:18 AM.

When the Bucks traded Andrew Bogut for Monta Ellis, the playoffs became the goal. After coming up short in the lockout 2011 season, the Bucks shocked the NBA and took the central division by a game over the Chicago Bulls. Brandon Jennings made the all-star team, and was also named to the 2nd team All-NBA team.

Finishing with a 43-39 record, the Bucks faced the Philadelphia 76ers in the opening round. After winning game one, the Bucks dropped the next 4 and were knocked out.

Philadelphia would go on to lose the NBA Finals to the eventual Champion LA Lakers in six games, where Kobe Bryant was named MVP.

Jim Boylan was replaced by Dorell Seymour as head coach.

Monta Ellis exercised his player option to remain with the Bucks.

In the NBA draft, the Bucks picked James McAdoo from North Carolina with the 19th overall pick, and selected Christian Watford from Indiana with their 2nd round pick.

Mike Dunleavy, Joel Pryzbilla and Marquis Daniels were not offered contracts. Drew Gooden was released for cap space.

Beno Udrih re-signed with the Bucks, along with Samuel Dalembert.

D.J. Augustin was signed as insurance at the starting point guard spot in case Brandon Jennings signed elsewhere.

Jennings decided to sign with the Bucks.

The Bucks 2013-2014 roster currently sports:

PG- Jennings, Augustin
SG- Ellis, Lamb
SF- McAdoo, Harris, Watford
PF- Ilyasova, Henson
C- Sanders, Udoh, Dalembert

Reserve/injured- Mbah a Moute, Jeffries, Udrih

Mbah A Moute is expected to miss half the season as he recovers from a torn ACL.