Junior Bridgeman, who played 10 seasons with the Bucks across the 1970s and 1980s and has his number retired, is buying a 10% stake in the Bucks. CNBC cited three sources familiar with the deal.

The Bridgeman family confirmed their commitment to the Milwaukee Bucks following the death of Junior Bridgeman. The family intends to continue Junior's legacy and support the Bucks' growth.

Junior Bridgeman, a former NBA player who played from 1975 to 1987, has died at the age of 71 after suffering a heart attack during an event in Louisville, Kentucky, according to multiple reports.