Milwaukee Bucks general manager Ernie Grunfeld has not talked to other teams about employment possibilities, but he is not ruling out doing so in the future if the circumstances are right.
It's not that Grunfeld wants to leave the Bucks, but if the team is sold, it only stands to reason that he may have to seek employment elsewhere. Grunfeld did acknowledge that an unspecified number of teams have asked permission to speak to him but that the Bucks had not, as of yet, granted that permission.
"I'm flattered that people have called to ask permission, that I am well-regarded," Grunfeld said. "We've had a good run here and I have every intention of being back with the Bucks. But in this business, it never hurts to talk to people if the timing is right."
The Bucks have issued a statement saying that Grunfeld had not been granted permission to talk to other teams "to this point."
Via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Milwaukee Bucks, Portland Trail Blazers, Washington Wizards
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The new name with Laker management is Gary Payton, who is most definitely not a power forward, but is a free agent, and represents the range of off-season philosophies for a franchise still measuring the magnitude of its recent playoff failure.
The Lakers hope to rework their roster with a combination of their mid-level salary-cap exception (about $4.7 million), the lower exceptions (the highest of which is $1.4 million), trades and draft picks (Nos. 24 and 32).
They expect to do it around Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant, cornerstones of an organization that won three consecutive titles but stumbled in this month's Western Conference semifinals against the San Antonio Spurs, and perhaps with a subtle offensive shift that would emphasize Bryant rather than O'Neal, depending on O'Neal's physical condition come October.
The mid-level exception likely will buy the Lakers a very good power forward or a very good guard, but not both.
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Michael Jordan is unemployed, at least for now.
When you have one of the world's most famous athletes looking for work, inevitably his name will surface when jobs or opportunities in the basketball world become available.
Which brings us to the Milwaukee Bucks.
Ever since Jordan was dumped by the Washington Wizards, he has been linked to possible positions with the Chicago Bulls, the new Charlotte expansion franchise and the Bucks.
In recent days, two newspapers, citing anonymous sources, reported that Jordan is looking into the possibility of buying the Bucks.
Via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Bucks May 2003 Archive
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Washington Post | May 28, 2003
The Bucks have denied the Wizards permission to speak to GM Ernie Grunfeld about Washington's vacant president of basketball operations job.
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Chicago Sun-Times | May 25, 2003
Michael Jordan is attempting to form a group of investors to buy the Milwaukee Bucks, according to league sources, who confirmed an ESPN Radio report.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | May 24, 2003
Toni Kukoc fit in nicely with Milwaukee last season, making the Bucks look good for the off-season deal that sent veteran forward Glenn Robinson to the Atlanta Hawks
Today, the trade looks even better, thanks to the Hawks' miserable season and their lack of luck in the NBA draft lottery on Thursday.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Columnist Michael Hunt | May 24, 2003
Congratulations to the Milwaukee Bucks for getting the eighth pick in the NBA draft to complete the Glenn Robinson heist.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | May 24, 2003
The streaking New Jersey Nets, in their own way, would like to offer up a word of thanks to the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | May 23, 2003
Decked out in Chicago Bulls practice gear, with sweat pouring down his face, Dwyane Wade on Thursday began living his dream of playing in the National Basketball Association.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution | May 22, 2003
Who can help the Hawks more: high school phenom LeBron James, Final Four Most Outstanding Player Carmelo Anthony or Yugoslavian youngster Darko Milicic? Hawks director of basketball operations Billy Knight would be happy to get any of them.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | May 22, 2003
On Wednesday morning, Bucks guard Gary Payton informed Turner Sports he could not participate as a guest studio analyst for Game 2 in the San Antonio-Dallas series on TNT.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | May 22, 2003
By one measure at least, the Milwaukee Bucks finished 19th in the National Basketball Association this season.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | May 22, 2003
Henry Thomas is shopping Dwyane Wade.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | May 22, 2003
George Karl will be an interested observer when the NBA draft lottery airs at 7 p.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | May 21, 2003
Guard Gary Payton of the Milwaukee Bucks has not said what team or kind of team he intends to play for next season, but he will get a few chances to make himself clearer with upcoming appearances on national cable television.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | May 21, 2003
Ernie Grunfeld, the general manager of the Milwaukee Bucks, has been mentioned as a candidate for the vacant general manager's position with the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | May 11, 2003
The Milwaukee Bucks attendance for this season was down 10.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | May 10, 2003
So Michael Jordan is looking for work.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | May 9, 2003
One week after getting criminally assaulted at home by the New Jersey Nets, the Milwaukee Bucks continue to improve in their own minds.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | May 9, 2003
The Milwaukee Bucks plan to pursue their options for improvement this summer through the trade market, free agency and the college draft, but should nothing strike their fancy, they feel perfectly content to field the same team again next season.
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Chicago Tribune | May 5, 2003
You've got to hand it to the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel writer Tom Enlund | May 4, 2003
For all their efforts and accomplishments this season, the Milwaukee Bucks have graded out at an "A" level.
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Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel writer Michael Hunt | May 3, 2003
Although the temporary responsibilities don't come with the princely salary or the really cool office overlooking the practice floor, I've appointed myself general manager of the Milwaukee Bucks for a day.
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Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel | May 2, 2003
The night was a frustration-filled one for the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel | May 2, 2003
When Gary Payton walked off the Bradley Center floor Thursday night, he might have been making his last appearance in a Milwaukee Bucks uniform.
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Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel | May 2, 2003
When the Milwaukee Bucks traded for Gary Payton in mid-February, the expectation was for the development of a tougher, more defensive-minded team, preferably in time for the playoffs.
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New York Times | May 2, 2003
In the morning, Kenyon Martin sat slumped in a locker stall, a baseball cap pulled nearly over his eyes, and explained away his latest disappointment.
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New York Times | May 2, 2003
Kenyon Martin saw the towels printed with purple and green lettering that read "Yes We Can" adorning the 18,717 seats at the Bradley Center tonight.
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Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel | May 1, 2003
Fortunately, a majority of the Milwaukee Bucks have experienced this during their respective National Basketball Association careers.
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New York Daily News | May 1, 2003
Why play.
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New York Times | May 1, 2003
Gary Payton walked gingerly along the sideline of the Milwaukee Bucks' practice court today, heading to the locker room for treatment as his teammates completed what could be their final practice of the season.
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Newsday | May 1, 2003
Forget any talk of kicking back and relaxing.
