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Giannis Antetokounmpo is unhappy with the direction of the Bucks, but what does that mean for the offseason and what changes? Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins host JR Radcliffe to examine the latest on Antetokounmpo's state of mind. He hasn't asked for a trade, but are we sure he's back in 2025? Is there a deal out there that could really help the Bucks stay afloat? What do the Bucks have to do to satisfy his concerns?
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What's the likelihood that Giannis Antetokounmpo is back next season, and is there any way the Bucks can compete for a title? The answers to those questions might surprise you. Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins host JR Radcliffe to examine the big decisions looming for the Bucks this offseason. How do the Bucks define "competitive," and are we sure a re-tooled team with Giannis can't meet that definition in the years ahead? Will Doc Rivers be back as coach? Which players will be Milwaukee's priority in free agency?
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Damian Lillard left Game 4 with what looks like a devastating injury, one that unquestionably makes a series win over the Pacers harder but also one that puts his 2025-26 season in jeopardy.
Host JR Radcliffe and Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski discuss the heartbreaking development for Milwaukee and where they go from here. Can they still somehow prevail in this series? How does it change the outlook for next year? Will Giannis Antetokounmpo be traded? What's the level of surprise that the franchise re-upped general manager Jon Horst? -
We assumed the Milwaukee Bucks would be without Damian Lillard for, at the very least, the first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. Maybe we were wrong? News came Thursday that Lillard is cleared for basketball activity and is no longer on blood-thinning medication, part of a rapid recovery that could have him available very early in the playoffs. Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe chat about the development and what it means for the Bucks.
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Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski, Indy Star reporter Dustin Dopirak and host JR Radcliffe discuss the upcoming playoff series between the Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers. Will we see a different result after last year's playoff matchup between the two teams? Who has to rise up with Damian Lillard sidelined for Milwaukee? How big of a deal is the rivalry between the two teams? Is Tyrese Haliburton still the same player he was last year?
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Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe reflect on a great closing run for the Bucks, including a wild comeback Tuesday over Minnesota. Could this team win a first-round playoff series? It's looking like Indiana will be the opponent, and that creates a reasonable path. But what about Damian Lillard? Is the Kyle Kuzma deal shaping up to be the worst of Jon Horst's tenure? Is Doc Rivers the right coach for the team going forward?
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Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe take inventory of the Bucks recent woes, even after a win over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. Is there hope that they dig themselves out of the sixth seed? Actually, there might be. Can Giannis Antetokounmpo simply will the Bucks to a first-round series win? Is there any hope Damian Lillard returns? What's with the Bucks not showing a tribute video to Mike Budenholzer upon his return to Fiserv Forum? And what's the ripple effects into the offseason if this goes badly?
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A calf injury to Bucks star Damian Lillard has cast a pall over the home stretch of the 2024-25 season. Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe discuss the outlook for the Bucks and the ominous signs around the ailment. Plus, what's up with Kyle Kuzma? Another Brook Lopez renaissance? Could the Bucks win a theoretical first-round series without Dame? No questions allowed to Mike Budenholzer?
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After three straight losses, the Bucks are left looking like a team that can't work deep into the postseason. What's missing? Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe try to assess the issues facing the Bucks and also dive into the sudden loss of former Bucks star and current team minority owner Junior Bridgeman.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo reached 20,000 points on March 5 for the surging Bucks, a career milestone that places him in elite company yet again. How big a benchmark is this one? Will history remember him as the definitive player of an era, or is he destined to only share the stage in history with Nikola Jokić? How the midrange jumper has changed his approach, and what he said to the Journal Sentinel when he was again asked about his own legacy in Milwaukee.
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Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe discuss recent Bucks happenings on the Point Forward Podcast. What do people still need to know about the Bobby Portis suspension, and how badly will the Bucks eventually feel his absence? Even though Kevin Porter has a dubious history, Jim discusses what's made his time in Milwaukee work thus far. The Bucks get an immediate glimpse of Khris Middleton in a new uniform, and the team is on a bit of a hot run heading into back-to-back showdowns against elite Western Conference teams.
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Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski joins host JR Radcliffe to check in on the Milwaukee Bucks at the all-star break. How concerning are injuries to Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard? How has Kyle Kuzma and Kevin Porter looked in their first games with Milwaukee? What did Jon Horst say about the team's bevy of acquisitions at the trade deadline, including the past incidents involving Porter?
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In this emergency podcast, Bucks reporters Jim Owczarski and Lori Nickel join host JR Radcliffe to discuss Milwaukee's trade of postseason hero Khris Middleton to Washington in exchange for Kyle Kuzma, a deal that marks the end of a decade-long Middleton era in a Bucks uniform. How big a deal are the financial considerations? What did the Bucks gain, and what did they lose?
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The Milwaukee Bucks have hit a rough patch; is there anything the trade deadline can do to alleviate what ails them? Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and host JR Radcliffe discuss the current state of the team, why the recent slump might not be as bad as it seems and what approach might best suit the Bucks at the trade deadline. Jimmy Butler? Also, given the wild Mavericks-Lakers trade, is it suddenly more plausible to see Giannis Antetokounmpo dealt in the not-too-distant future?
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The Bucks have won four straight after a disappointing loss in New York, making them a top-four team in the East at the moment, so are they back to being a threat? Damian Lillard is cooking, Giannis is playing at an elite level and we're seeing the stars work well together. Plus: Checking in on the rumors of Jimmy Butler to the Bucks.
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The Milwaukee Bucks just won impressive back-to-back games, including against San Antonio and star Victor Wembanyama. But it's been tough sledding before that. What's the deal with Khris Middleton coming off the bench? Are Giannis and Dame actually clicking together on the floor? Are some struggles a question of effort? Could Jimmy Butler become a member of the Bucks? Journal Sentinel Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski discusses it with host JR Radcliffe.
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The Milwaukee Bucks are still in playoff position but have struggled to hit a second gear late in the 2024 calendar, with injuries and illness playing a role. Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe discuss how Khris Middleton has looked in his return, the state of the team and the trade deadline looming in February.
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Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe discuss a Bucks team that has won 8 of 10 games, including a win over Orlando on Tuesday that put the Bucks into the NBA Emirates Cup semifinals in Las Vegas. How has Damian Lillard changed his game to accommodate his new surroundings, and how has Giannis adjusted in turn? How big will this NBA Cup opportunity be for the Bucks? What's the review of Khris Middleton's first three games back? What's the deal with Andre Jackson Jr. starting but only playing a minimal amount of minutes.
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Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe discuss the return of Khris Middleton; how slowly will he be eased back into the fold, and what does it mean for the Milwaukee Bucks? Plus: The Bucks have been strong lately, how the NBA Cup resonates with players in Year 2 and the surprisingly quiet rumblings around an MVP case for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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The Milwaukee Bucks are on fire and back to .500 after a win over Miami on Tuesday, but they had to do it with Giannis Antetokounmpo. Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski has the latest on injuries to Giannis and recovering Khris Middleton ... could we see Middleton on the floor soon? They chat about the recent successes and the plight of Pat Connaughton, who worked his way back into some prominent minutes.
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