Episodes
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The Milwaukee Bucks season is happening, even if you're still learning the names (10.21.2026)
The Milwaukee Bucks will begin the 2026 NBA season tonight, and granted, it's a strange season in a year where the team can't be expected to be competitive, Giannis Antetokounmpo is gone and other Milwaukee sports have taken the limelight. But there's plenty to learn about this Bucks team. Bucks...
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How worried should Bucks fans be about the Gary Trent Jr. signing? (07.24.2026)
Did the Bucks commit a serious salary-cap infraction, and could they actually lose draft picks? Milwaukee Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe tackle that and other questions that have arisen in the Bucks offseason. Looking at how Giannis Antetokounmpo has addressed his new…
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How do we make sense of the Bucks roster midway through the summer? (07.13.2026)
Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski joins host JR Radcliffe to try and make sense of the Milwaukee Bucks shooting-guard madness and the roster at large. What exactly is going on with the four-year deal given to Gary Trent Jr. when they already have so many guys at the same position? What did general...
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Breaking down the Bucks' two draft picks and Jim Owczarski's story on the behind-the-scenes Giannis drama (06.24.2026)
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporters Ben Steele and Jim Owczarski join host JR Radcliffe to discuss the Milwaukee Bucks' first-round draft haul in 2026, landing Brayden Burries and Nate Ament as the team moves into a rebuilding phase. How will Burries and Ament fit, and how do they complement…
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Giannis Antetokounmpo has been traded. Let's discuss all of it (06.23.2026)
The Milwaukee Bucks have traded their franchise cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat, and there is so much to discuss. Bucks reporters Jim Owczarski and Lori Nickel join host JR Radcliffe to break down the particulars of the trade and the legacy of a man who rebuilt Milwaukee...
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Watch rolls on (06.03.2026)
Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe talk all things Giannis, discussing the advanced likelihood of a trade sometime within the next couple weeks before the NBA Draft. Is this indeed the final days of Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee? How did we get to this point, and is there…
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Does the lottery give us hints about the top potential suitors for Giannis? And what's up with that Myles Turners podcast? (05.15.2026)
Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe look at the lottery, with the Milwaukee Bucks picking 10th. How likely are they to keep that pick, and who are the names to actually consider? But more importantly, does the layout of the 2026 draft give us new insight into teams that might be…
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Recapping the Taylor Jenkins introduction and what's next for Giannis (05.07.2026)
The Milwaukee Bucks introduced new head coach Taylor Jenkins on May 6, but the subtext of the day was whether or not Giannis Antetokounmpo would be back with the franchise. Lori Nickel and Jim Owczarski join host JR Radcliffe to discuss what they heard, what they think it means, the presence of...
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Bucks hire new head coach Taylor Jenkins? Who is he, and what does it mean for Giannis? (04.24.2026)
Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski discusses the Milwaukee Bucks reportedly hiring new head coach Taylor Jenkins, what it means for the franchise and what he brings to the table, including ample coaching experience in Memphis. How will he fit, and most importantly, what does his hiring signal for…
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With Doc Rivers out, how soon before Bucks have a new head coach? (04.15.2026)
Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe give a post-mortem on the troubled 2025-26 Milwaukee Bucks season, including the departure of head coach Doc Rivers and where the Bucks turn next, and how quickly. With Giannis Antetokounmpo obviously the story line of the offseason, does that...
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Is the Giannis Antetokounmpo saga reaching a boiling point (04.09.2026)
Journal Sentinel reporters Jim Owczarski and Lori Nickel discuss their recent work documenting the rift between the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Lori talks about her multi-part interview with Giannis, asking what he wants, how he feels and his frustration with not getting cleared to...
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The tanking Bucks plod toward the finish line; can they keep Giannis happy enough to want to stay? (03.31.2026)
The Milwaukee Bucks have been an afterthought for a while, now clinching a losing record and eliminated from a playoff berth in 2025-26 for the first postseason miss in a decade. Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe examine the ashes, particularly looking for clues about whether or...
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Is there any hope left for the Milwaukee Bucks? What happened here? (03.05.2026)
The Milwaukee Bucks have lost four straight games, including dispiriting losses to Chicago and Atlanta, and now their play-in hopes are on life support. What happened here? Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe discuss the situation as best they can. Is all hope really lost? Why…
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The Bucks are en fuego even without Giannis, but there's more work left than you'd think (02.27.2026)
The Milwaukee Bucks have won eight of 10 without Giannis Antetokounmpo available, and Kevin Porter Jr. has taken center stage in a couple back-to-back wins over the Heat and Cavaliers. But everybody else in the chase for a play-in spot has been winning, too, leaving the Bucks still in need for a...
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Newcomers Ousmane Dieng and Cam Thomas give the Bucks a spark ... can it last? (02.17.2026)
Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe take a look at the suddenly hot Milwaukee Bucks, with newcomers Cam Thomas and Ousmane Dieng contributing to a revitalization that might be important with Giannis Antetokounmpo close to returning from injury. Is this for real? Could the Bucks...
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The trade deadline is behind us, and Giannis is still here! (02.06.2026)
Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe look at what the Bucks did at the trade deadline, which wasn't all that much. Notably, Giannis Antetokounmpo is still here, but what are the odds he gets moved in the offseason? Does the national media preoccupation with moving Giannis create a...
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Takeaways from a 1-on-1 conversation with Giannis Antetokounmpo (02.03.2026)
Giannis Antetokounmpo spoke to Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Jim Owczarski at length Feb. 3, less than two days before the NBA trade deadline. What were Jim's thoughts on those comments after asking what Giannis himself wanted? How is he negotiating the duality of wanting to stay in…
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Giannis hurt again and the Bucks season is circling the drain ... so now what? (01.27.2026)
Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss another injury to Giannis Antetokounmpo, one that's likely to keep him out for well over a month. The Bucks season is completely sunk, right? What does that mean for Antetokounmpo's future in Milwaukee, especially with the trade...
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Has the dynamic between Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bucks fans changed? (01.15.2026)
Bucks reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jim Owczarski, and host JR Radcliffe dive into the incident Jan. 13 when the Milwaukee Bucks took a lopsided loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Giannis Antetokounmpo took exception to some fan booing. Has the dynamic with the fan base…
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The Bucks show signs of life after limping into 2026 (01.07.2026)
Could this possibly be a glimmer of hope for the Milwaukee Bucks? After a humbling loss to the Washington Wizards on New Year's Eve, Milwaukee has won two straight and four of five as it looks to right the ship and move toward a playoff spot in a friendly Eastern Conference. Bucks reporter Jim...
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SPECIAL BADGERS PODCAST: What went wrong with UW football? (12.04.2025)
We'll get back to Milwaukee Bucks content soon enough, but here's a special episode marking the re-launch of the Journal Sentinel podcast covering the University of Wisconsin, primarily football and basketball. Host JR Radcliffe and Badgers reporters Mark Stewart and John Steppe look at the...
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Does Giannis Antetokounmpo want out? What are we supposed to make of Bucks current situation? (12.04.2025)
A surreal Dec. 3 included word that Giannis Antetokounmpo was once again considering his future in Milwaukee, an injury that is going to force him to miss weeks and an 18-point comeback against the best team in the Eastern Conference with him off the floor. Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host…
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Giannis Antetokounmpo injured; just how much trouble are the Bucks in? (11.18.2025)
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Jim Owczarski joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury, one that forced him from a game in Cleveland and leaves the immediate future cloudy for the Milwaukee Bucks star. It's not as if the team had been thriving with him either, having...
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How worried should we be about the Bucks injuries and recent play?
Milwaukee Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski joins host JR Radcliffe on the Point Forward Podcast, discussing the Bucks recent rash of injuries (Taurean Prince, AJ Green, Kevin Porter still, Giannis to some degree) and their so-so play, including a loss to Charlotte without Giannis and a narrow win…
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Will Giannis ever get a consistent whistle? Plus: A thriller in Indiana and letdown in Toronto (11.06.2025)
The Bucks had a couple uplifting victories (without Giannis Antetokounmpo against Golden State and with his buzzer-beater in Indiana) but also a couple clunkers (Sacramento and Toronto) over the past week. Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins host JR Radcliffe to...
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Giannis Antetokounmpo torches the Knicks; does that mean trade talk can die? LOL. (10.29.2025)
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been unbelievable through the first four games of the season, including an impressive win over the Knicks on Oct. 28. Does that mean we can table trade talk to New York for a while? Sure, but not for long. Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe discuss the...
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Bucks enjoy strong debut against Khris Middleton and Wizards, but injury to Kevin Porter looms (10.24.2025)
The Milwaukee Bucks opened the 2025-26 season with a bang, a 133-120 win over the Washington Wizards and a celebration of Khris Middleton. But Kevin Porter Jr. left the game with an injury, leaving an early hole for a team that entered the season pretty healthy. Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and...
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The Bucks are back! What's worth paying attention to in the Giannis Antetokounmpo offseason rumors? (10.16.2025)
Milwaukee Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski joins host JR Radcliffe on the Point Forward Podcast, discussing just how much fire there is surrounding the offseason smoke of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Is there really a chance he leaves the Bucks in the near future? What's worth paying attention to, and…
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Bucks waive Damian Lillard, sign Myles Turner in surprise free-agency maneuver (07.01.2025)
Free agency has arrived! The Milwaukee Bucks made a splash on July 1, signing Myles Turner and waiving Damian Lillard to make it work. Lillard, who wasn't due back until late in the 2025-26 season, if at all, now becomes a free agent after two years with the Bucks. Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee...
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What's different this time around for the Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo? (05.14.2025)
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…
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Can the Bucks stay competitive if Giannis Antetokounmpo stays? A look at Milwaukee's offseason (05.02.2025)
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…
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Damian Lillard's major injury: What does it mean for now and for next year? Here come Giannis rumors. (04.28.2025)
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...
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Emergency podcast: Damian Lillard gets wildly encouraging health news before playoffs start (04.17.2025)
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...
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Previewing the Milwaukee Bucks against the Indiana Pacers
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...
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The Bucks are closing strong; how do we feel about a first-round playoff series in Indiana? (04.09.2025)
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...
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Just how worried should we be about the Bucks tumble to the sixth seed? (04.02.2025)
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...
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Damian Lillard's injury leaves Bucks in a tough spot with playoffs looming
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?...
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What's been ailing the Milwaukee Bucks during three straight losses? Plus: The tragic loss of Junior Bridgeman (03.12.2025)
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...
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How will NBA history remember Giannis Antetokounmpo? (03.06.2025)
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...
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The Bobby Portis suspension, Kevin Porter's ascension, Khris in D.C. and more (02.24.2025)
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...
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The Bucks at the break: Giannis injury, new players on the court, All-Star Game (02.13.2025)
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...
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How did trading Khris Middleton help -- or hurt -- the Milwaukee Bucks? (02.05.2025)
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...
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The trade deadline looms; is there anything out there that can help the Milwaukee Bucks? (02.03.2025)
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...
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The Bucks are a top-four team in the East; can they sustain it? (01.21.2025)
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…
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Khris Middleton to the bench? Why the Bucks remain confounding (01.09.2025)
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…
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Are the Bucks still a championship-caliber team this season? (12.30.2024)
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…
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Bucks clinch spot in Vegas for NBA Cup semifinals; how Dame and Giannis have adjusted their games (12.11.2024)
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…
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Welcome back Khris Middleton! Plus, where's the MVP love for Giannis? (12.05.2024)
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...
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Bucks are indeed back to .500, but what's the latest on injuries to Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton? (11.27.2024)
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...
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An errant whistle ruins one game, but vibes still trending up after Rockets win (11.19.2024)
The Milwaukee Bucks got burned by a bad call in Charlotte (even the NBA thinks so, although it's still going to fine Doc Rivers for agreeing), but they got some good fortune in a narrow win over Houston, plus a game-winning bucket by newly returned Damian Lillard. The vibes are good, right? Bucks...
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