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Gustavo Ayon doesn't want to stay in the NBA and he's very happy about reaching an agreement with FC Barcelona six months ago. Encestando

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Sam Amico: Bucks G Brandon Jennings on if he wants to continue with Milwaukee: "I don't know. I can't answer that." Jennings a restricted free agent. Twitter @SamAmicoFSO

Milwaukee Bucks, Free Agency, Brandon Jennings 

"My contract's up so I'm just going to have to figure out where that leaves me," Dunleavy said. "Honestly I haven't given a lot of thought to it. "I like being here; I grew up here. I signed as a free agent here. I'm willing to come back. I've got to talk to the team and see what they want to do and go from there." Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Milwaukee Bucks, Free Agency, Mike Dunleavy 

Another candidate known to interest Detroit is Houston Rockets assistant coach Kelvin Sampson, who is also projected in coaching circles to be a candidate for the Milwaukee Bucks' job when the Rockets' playoff run is over. ESPN.com

Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks, Coaching, Kelvin Sampson 

Despite speculation surrounding his future in the NBA, Gustavo Ayon expects the Milwaukee Bucks to pick up the team option on his contract for next season and is looking forward to returning, his agent Emilio Duran told RealGM. The Bucks traded for Ayon in the deal that brought them J.J. Redick, and the organization insisted that the Orlando Magic include Ayon. From the start, the Bucks have let Ayon and his agent know that playing time would be scarce this season, but they would prioritize him long-term. “Gustavo likes Milwaukee, he just really wants to help the team and as far as we’ve been indicated he will be with the Bucks next season,” Duran said. “He wants to keep getting better there and help out.” RealGM

Milwaukee Bucks, Gustavo Ayon 

Bucks guard J.J. Redick was asked about Collins' decision to talk about his sexual preference. "I'm proud of him," Redick said. "I know it's not an easy thing to do, obviously. He showed a lot of courage to come out in the sporting world, in this environment is a very difficult thing. Props to him. "It doesn't change in any way how I view him or feel about him. If anything, it's a really good thing for our culture." Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

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Ray Allen reflected on his tenure with the Bucks and the infamous trade and said he didn’t harbor “any bitterness” toward any Bucks officials. That includes then Bucks coach George Karl, with whom he often butted heads. Allen said that he hasn’t spoken to Karl since their Milwaukee days, even though they have seen each other on numerous occasions. “We’re like ships passing in the night,” Allen said. Before signing with Heat last summer as a free agent, Allen said he also had offers on the table from Memphis and Minnesota. He said Milwaukee never contacted him. Racine Journal-Times

Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Ray Allen, George Karl 

Andrew Gruman: Ilyasova will take a few months off before returning to Milwaukee. He will play for Turkey in the European Championships in late summer. Twitter

Milwaukee Bucks, Ersan Ilyasova 

Jim Boylan probably coached his last Bucks game Sunday. Boylan replaced the fired Scott Skiles on Jan. 8 and guided the Bucks into postseason play. But the Bucks struggled down the stretch during the regular season and didn’t play particularly well in the playoffs. There is speculation Boylan could learn of his fate as soon as Monday. “He did a good job.” Bucks center Larry Sanders said of Boylan. “He did his best he could under some tough conditions.” Racine Journal-Times

Milwaukee Bucks, Coaching, Larry Sanders, Jim Boylan 

Nancy Armour: Bucks rookie John Henson says wont think differently of @jasoncollins34. "He's one of us, an NBA player, and we have to treat him like that" Twitter

Milwaukee Bucks, Washington Wizards, Jason Collins, John Henson 

Andrew Gurman: Brandon Jennings hasn't thought about what's next yet. Said he didn't change agents for no reason. Plans to head back to LA and decide. Twitter

Milwaukee Bucks, Free Agency, Brandon Jennings 

Andrew Gurman: Monta Ellis said when asked if he will be here next year: "a decision he has to make" Twitter

Milwaukee Bucks, Free Agency, Monta Ellis 

Gery Woelfel: J.J. Redick fully intends to check out free agent market. Makes no commitment to staying in Milwaukee. Twitter @GeryWoelfel

Milwaukee Bucks, Free Agency, JJ Redick 

Gery Woelfel: There are increasing whispers Jim Boylan will be relieved of his duties in the next couple of days. Twitter @GeryWoelfel

Milwaukee Bucks, Coaching, Jim Boylan 

Chris Tomasson: Jim Boylan on Brandon Jennings: "I think he'll be back, yeah.'' Twitter

Milwaukee Bucks, Free Agency, Brandon Jennings, Jim Boylan 

Charles F. Gardner: NBA Commissioner David Stern is expected to be in attendance for Bucks-Heat today at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. Twitter @cf_gardner

Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, David Stern 

Joel Przybilla barely played during the regular season and hasn’t played during the playoffs. The Bucks’ reserve center, who has overcome some serious injuries in recent years — he has twice ruptured his right patella tendon — isn’t ready to hang up the sneakers. Przybilla, who will become an unrestricted free agent July 1, said he hasn’t been this healthy in years and could still contribute to a team. “I’m definitely keeping the door open,” the 33-year-old Przybilla said. Racine Journal-Times

Milwaukee Bucks, Free Agency, Joel Przybilla 

Przybilla, who could have signed with any team last summer, said he doesn’t have any regrets about his decision to sign with the Bucks. “I knew the situation here; I knew what my role would be,” Przybilla said. “I wouldn’t mind coming back here, but I don’t know what direction they (the Bucks) are headed in, They got a lot of things to decide on this summer.” Racine Journal-Times

Milwaukee Bucks, Free Agency, Joel Przybilla 

There used to be a time when a coach, who led his team into the playoffs, would be in line for a contract extension. Not anymore. There’s a legitimate chance five coaches with teams in the playoffs could be jettisoned. They are Atlanta’s Larry Drew, Brooklyn’s P.J. Carlesimo, Vinny Del Negro of the Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis’ Lionel Holllins and Milwaukee’s Jim Boylan. Another coach, Keith Smart of the Sacramento Kings could also lose his job as part of a front office purge. Racine Journal-Times

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Bucks assistant general manager Jeff Weltman is in the mix as a strong candidate for the Phoenix Suns' general manager position. And the Bucks have granted Weltman permission to interview with the Suns, a basketball source indicated Saturday. Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

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