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Peter Vecsey: And another thing; report on line that Bucks and Wizards are discussing Ersan-No. 3 swap is crazy wrong. Herb Kohl likes Ersan more than me. Twitter @PeterVecsey1

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Kohl is confident a new arena will be built to replace the $91 million Bradley Center, which opened on Oct. 1, 1988. Kohl said it was matter of when a new arena will be built, not if it will be built. "We have to find a way and we will find a way," Kohl said. "We know we have to find a way to a new facility and we will. The question is when and how. But we will because that is the future of not only the Bucks ... Milwaukee and Wisconsin need a 21st century sports and entertainment complex." Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Milwaukee Bucks, Herb Kohl 

Herb Kohl is confident a new arena will be built to replace the $91 million Bradley Center, which opened on Oct. 1, 1988. Kohl said it was matter of when a new arena will be built, not if it will be built. "We have to find a way and we will find a way," Kohl said. "We know we have to find a way to a new facility and we will. The question is when and how. But we will because that is the future of not only the Bucks ... Milwaukee and Wisconsin need a 21st century sports and entertainment complex." Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Milwaukee Bucks, Owners, Herb Kohl 

Kohl said repeatedly during his remarks that the new facility is not just for his basketball team — in a manner Miller Park is for the Brewers and Lambeau Field is for the Packers — but a multiple-purpose entertainment center. "The Bucks are part of it, and they are a key part of it, one of the anchor tenants," Kohl said. "But we take 40 or 41 or 42 dates a year. And a facility holds upwards of 200 events in a year. So it's really important not just for basketball but for the community, for economic development, to get a 21st century facility that is comparable to what is found in many, many other medium and large cities in this country." Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Milwaukee Bucks, Owners, Herb Kohl 

Charles F. Gardner: #Bucks owner Herb Kohl said he established a rapport with new coach Larry Drew from first interview. Twitter @cf_gardner

Milwaukee Bucks, Coaching, Larry Drew, Owners, Herb Kohl 

Charles F. Gardner: "He wanted to be in Milwaukee from the first day we spoke to him," Kohl said. "That's very important." Twitter @cf_gardner

Milwaukee Bucks, Coaching, Larry Drew, Owners, Herb Kohl 

The Milwaukee Bucks have told NBA Commissioner David Stern that when the team's lease at the BMO Harris Bradley Center expires in 2017 the franchise will have a plan that includes a new arena. Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Milwaukee Bucks, David Stern, Herb Kohl 

Asked whether the NBA had imposed a hard deadline of 2017 to have a new arena in place in Milwaukee, Stern said: "The Bucks came to us and said we will have a plan that will have a new arena at the end of this extension of this lease. 'And will you please give us an extension and approve it?' And we did. That's the current state of the record." Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Milwaukee Bucks, David Stern, Herb Kohl 

Kohl, who purchased the Bucks in 1985 from Jim Fitzgerald for approximately $19 million, is apparently still receptive to bringing on an additional business partner. The possibility of the 76-year-old Heisley re-entering the Bucks’ picture is highly unlikely. Heisley suffered a debilitating stroke in February and remains in a Chicago-area hospital. I’ve been told he’s been in a coma for more than a month and the prospects of a recovery are extremely bleak. Racine Journal-Times

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Aaron Bruski: Bucks owner Herb Kohl, in the market for an arena subsidy in MIL, in Sacramento to take in the Bucks/Kings game. #dots Twitter @aaronbruski

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Bucks general manager John Hammond confirmed this morning that he is in discussions with team owner Herb Kohl over a contract extension. Hammond spoke to reporters at the BMO Harris Bradley Center to discuss the exit of coach Scott Skiles. Hammond described it as a mutual decision after a meeting Monday and said he did not expect it to happen when he went to work Monday. Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Milwaukee Bucks, John Hammond, Herb Kohl 

Yet, there have been rumblings Hammond may actually receive an extension — whether Kohl is or isn’t the majority owner next season. While the Bucks have made the NBA playoffs just once in the last four seasons under the Hammond-Skiles regime, Hammond was the 2010 NBA Executive of the Year and is highly respected by his peers. Hammond refused to comment on whether there have been any talks about an extension for him. Racine Journal-Times

Milwaukee Bucks, Herb Kohl 

But the chatter among NBA insiders has intensified in recent months with many believing Kohl could sell the team outright or bring on board a partner who would eventually become the Bucks’ primary owner. One well connected individual who has his finger on the pulse of the Bucks’ ownership situation insisted just a few weeks ago that Kohl would sell his NBA franchise, which he has owned since March 1985, to Michael Heisley, a billionaire from Chicago. Racine Journal-Times

Milwaukee Bucks, Michael Heisley, Herb Kohl 

But when recently asked about buyging the Bucks, Heisley said, “It’s a false rumor.” Some Heisley associates said Heisley has deep concerns about the viability of the Bradley Center, which opened in 1988. Additionally, I was told Heisley had inquired about the availability of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Racine Journal-Times

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Attanasio is also part owner of the Milwaukee Admirals, an American Hockey League team, and was a major sponsor in the Andy Warhol exhibition at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Kohl, who is incredibly guarded about his personal dealings, has been mum about any potential sale. Instead, Kohl said he still derives much pleasure from owning the Bucks and now that his senatorial duties are done, intends on being even more involved with the team. Racine Journal-Times

Milwaukee Bucks, Herb Kohl 

The Bucks, sources say, have told Skiles to keep an open mind, and in case he has a change of heart, they would be willing to talk about another deal. Usually, teams that really want someone back -- a player, a coach, whomever -- figure out a way to make it happen. But the Bucks have done nothing substantive toward offering Skiles a new deal. Both sides appear willing to play out the season, and there is no animosity either way, sources said; Skiles is fond of owner Herb Kohl, and vice versa. NBA.com

Milwaukee Bucks, Herb Kohl 

We haven't necessarily seen the last of former Memphis Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley. Not if you buy what's circulating with increasing volume about Heisley's interest in eventually buying the Milwaukee Bucks from Herb Kohl. Sale speculation about the Bucks has been a staple for years, but the latest scenario has the Chicago-based Heisley making a serious bid to buy the franchise if Sen. Kohl can secure the new building (or Bradley Center refurbishment) that would cement the team's future in Wisconsin. ESPN.com

Milwaukee Bucks, Michael Heisley, Herb Kohl 

Milwaukee Bucks owner Herb Kohl has had several offers to buy his NBA franchise over the years but, for the last year or so, he has had a standing offer on the table from an out-of-state entrepreneur. In other words, if Kohl was inclined to sell the Bucks right now, he could. Racine Journal-Times

Milwaukee Bucks, Herb Kohl 

"I expected to have at least a conversation [with Milwaukee]," Delfino told HoopsHype. "I ended up aggravating my injury because I wanted to play with the Bucks. It hurts me a little bit that they have not even reached out to me. That's life, things happen. I learned from the experience. Coach Scott [Skiles] and the owner [Herb Kohl] have been very good to me. The rest... I expected a little bit more. HoopsHype

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MJ4 has learned the Milwaukee Bucks will make a big announcement Monday concerning the Bradley Center's future. Sources say several local businesses are stepping up to make a financial committment to the Bradley Center. The Bradley Center is considered the oldest and smallest NBA facililty in the league despite being nearly 25 years old. Just this month, Bucks owner Herb Kohl told TODAY'S TMJ4's Lance Allan it's time for a new stadium. "I think its worth the effort, it's been worth the effort that we put into keeping our team here over the years," Kohl says. "I believe it's worth the effort in trying to keep the team here in the years to come." Today's TMJ4

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