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Ranking FA bargains by Win Shares and Real Plus-Minus Wins.

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Both of the Bucks signings were cheap by "win shares." Matthew Dellavedova was cheap by "RPM," and Mirza Teletovic was average.

Dwayne Wade going to Chicago!

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I did not see that coming!

Contract Value

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There's been a lot of discussion lately on roster building and contract values. Thought this was interesting... "It’s not always about getting the best deal possible. Sometimes, it’s about getting the player that your team needs."

VIDEO: Giannis is dunking on Macedonia

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After a slow start in their EuroBasket opener against Macedonia, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Greece are starting to find their legs -- and nearly hitting their heads on the rim.

Report: Bucks to unveil new arena design by the end of the month

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According to Rich Kirchen of the Milwaukee Business Journal by way of WISN's Mike Gousha, the Bucks may be ready to unveil the design plan for the new downtown by the end of August. Bucks President Peter Feigin was recently on Gousha's show "Up Front with Mike Gousha" and did not provide any details, but Bucks spokesman Jake Suski said more details would be shared in the coming weeks, according to Kirchen. Back in April, the Bucks unveiled preliminary renderings of the arena and entertainment plaza as well as additional ancillary development including a new practice facility and commercial and residential properties. The proposed ancillary development would be built in various phases over the next decade and privately financed at a cost of roughly $500 million. The Bucks hope to get a shovel in the ground for the new arena by October or November, so an end-of-August release for a design seems right on schedule.

Giannis talks to SI about Jason Kidd, Jabari, and his offseason

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While in Vegas for Summer League, Giannis Antetokounmpo sat down with Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix to chat about his offseason, as well as Jason Kidd, Jabari Parker, and Greg Monroe. It's a short video well worth your time.

Final push for arena votes as Assembly expected to vote Tuesday

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The Wisconsin State Assembly is expected to vote on the arena bill as soon as Tuesday, July 28, and as usual Save Our Bucks has all the information you need to call your legislators and let them know your opinions of the deal. Passing the bill as-is would allow Gov. Scott Walker to sign it into law, while any changes would require another Senate approval. While Republicans have a 63-36 majority in the Assembly, it's been estimated that 15 Democratic votes could be needed to pass the bill. As a result, legislators were planning to work the weekend in order to finalize the details of a package that could go to a vote on Tuesday.

Greg Monroe is already taking in Milwaukee

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Greg Monroe has been in Milwaukee less than 12 hours and he's already taking in the city scene. Monroe snapped this pic with a fan at Milwaukee's Bastille Days festival. I think he's going to fit in just fine here.

Charleston native Khris Middleton writes for the Players' Tribune

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Born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, Milwaukee Bucks guard Khris Middleton was deeply affected by the tragedy that took place there on June 17. He shared his feelings in a piece for the Players' Tribune, published on Tuesday. Please be mindful of comments on this sensitive subject.