The Milwaukee Bucks start the regular season tonight.

A lot has changed on this team since last season. Gary Payton and Sam Cassell are both gone. The team is much younger, and they have a new coach in Terry Porter. The Bucks made a good move this week by signing a three year contract extension with Desmond Mason. In his short time with the Bucks, he has thrilled crowds with his ability to score, and rebound the ball.

This team will miss Cassell more than any other player they've lost in the past year. He was the heart of the team, and was a primary reason they made the playoffs over the seasons under former coach George Karl. Cassell now plays for Minnesota, and the Bucks will get a chance to see him tonight when they play the Timberwolves up in the cities.