Episodes

  • Make-or-Break for the Bucks? Giannis Injury Update and the Team's Critical Stretch with Dave Koehn

    Make-or-Break for the Bucks? Giannis Injury Update and the Team's Critical Stretch with Dave Koehn
    Jan 27 2026
    The Milwaukee Bucks are 18–26, Giannis Antetokounmpo is sidelined with a calf injury, and the trade deadline is approaching fast. On this episode of The Bucks Beat, host Monis Khan is joined by Dave Koehn, the voice of the Milwaukee Bucks, for a wide-ranging conversation about where the team stands — and what’s at stake over the next few weeks. We break down Giannis’ injury timeline, how limited availability has affected the season, and whether the Bucks can stay in the playoff picture while he works his way back. Dave shares insight from being with the team every night, including when it first became clear something was off with Giannis and how players and coaches handle these moments behind the scenes. The episode also dives into the Bucks’ upcoming schedule, a critical stretch against Eastern Conference rivals, and how the trade deadline factors into the organization’s thinking. Plus, we spotlight Bucks+’s new documentary podcast Bucks vs. the World, the untold story of the 1987 McDonald’s Open, and why it changed basketball history forever. If you’re trying to understand what the Bucks are dealing with right now — on the court, behind the scenes, and at a franchise level — this episode provides essential context.
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    40 mins
  • Giannis’ Most Definitive Statement Yet, Trade Deadline Pressure & the Bucks’ Blueprint to Compete

    Giannis’ Most Definitive Statement Yet, Trade Deadline Pressure & the Bucks’ Blueprint to Compete
    Jan 13 2026
    Giannis Antetokounmpo made his most definitive comments yet about trade rumors and his future in Milwaukee — and it changes the conversation around the Bucks. On this episode of The Bucks Beat, Monis Khan is joined by Camille Davis of Locked on Bucks to break down what Giannis really said, and what it means as the trade deadline approaches. The episode explores which players could be part of a long-term foundation, whether the Bucks should keep or trade their 2031 first-round pick, and what realistic “buy-low” moves could actually help this roster. Monis and Camille also discuss how recent trade deadline decisions continue to shape the season and why this deadline feels different from years past. Later, Dylan Hunter Carter joins to break down a key win from the Bucks’ west coast road trip — a game that may offer a true blueprint for how Milwaukee can compete in the Eastern Conference. We look ahead to a challenging January schedule, identify the most pivotal upcoming matchup, and examine why the Bucks often rise when the league’s biggest stars are on the floor. If you’re trying to understand where this season is headed — and how much control the Bucks still have — this episode provides clarity, context, and perspective Bucks fans won’t want to miss.
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    39 mins
  • Inside the Bucks’ Jekyll & Hyde Season: Boston Blowout, Brooklyn Collapse & What Comes Next

    Inside the Bucks’ Jekyll & Hyde Season: Boston Blowout, Brooklyn Collapse & What Comes Next
    Dec 16 2025
    The Bucks are 11–16 after a stunning week that included a statement win over Boston and a 45-point loss to Brooklyn. On this episode of The Bucks Beat, Monis Khan breaks down Milwaukee’s Jekyll-and-Hyde season, the impact of injuries to Giannis Antetokounmpo, AJ Green, and Taurean Prince, and Kevin Porter Jr.’s growing role. Dylan Hunter Carter joins to explain what’s driving the inconsistencies on both ends of the floor and what the Bucks must do to find stability. We also share insight from former NBA head coach Earl Watson's interview on the Hear District podcast on zone defense, young guard development, and how Milwaukee can rediscover its identity.
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    16 mins
  • Bucks at a Turning Point: KPJ’s Breakout, Giannis’ Status, and What Must Change

    Bucks at a Turning Point: KPJ’s Breakout, Giannis’ Status, and What Must Change
    Dec 9 2025
    The Bucks sit at 10–15, Giannis remains sidelined, and key rotation players are injured. This week on The Bucks Beat, Monis Khan is joined by Jordan Treske, author of Building the Milwaukee Bucks, to explore what history teaches us about the team’s current struggles and whether Milwaukee can turn its season around. We also break down Kevin Porter Jr.’s impressive return, Ryan Rollins’ adjustment next to him, Doc Rivers’ experimentation with lineups and zone defense, and which players must carry the load until Giannis comes back. Dylan Hunter Carter joins to discuss the Bucks’ identity, AJ Green’s injury, and how Milwaukee can compete against top teams even while shorthanded.
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    42 mins
  • Why the Bucks Are Struggling: Giannis’ Historic Milestone, KPJ’s Return, and How Milwaukee Fixes Its Defense

    Why the Bucks Are Struggling: Giannis’ Historic Milestone, KPJ’s Return, and How Milwaukee Fixes Its Defense
    Dec 2 2025
    The Bucks have fallen to 9–13, and this week’s Bucks Beat breaks down why. Monis Khan is joined by TJ from Antler Analysis to explain the disconnect between Milwaukee’s elite shooting and poor results, the team’s defensive and rebounding issues, and whether the roster has the personnel to fix them. Dylan Hunter Carter weighs in on AJ Green’s breakout, Kevin Porter Jr.’s return, and what the Bucks must address to turn their season around.
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    37 mins
  • Bucks at a Crossroads: Inside Milwaukee’s Five-Game Slide and What Must Change Before Giannis Returns

    Bucks at a Crossroads: Inside Milwaukee’s Five-Game Slide and What Must Change Before Giannis Returns
    Nov 25 2025
    The Milwaukee Bucks are officially at a crossroads. After a five-game losing streak and with Giannis Antetokounmpo still sidelined by injury, the team is searching for answers. In this episode of The Bucks Beat, host Monis Khan breaks down why Milwaukee is struggling, what has gone wrong during this stretch, and what must improve before Giannis returns to the lineup. BrewHoop beat writer Jackson Gross joins the show to analyze the Bucks’ recent losses, including concerns on defense, rebounding, offensive creation without Giannis, and how key role players like Myles Turner and Gary Trent Jr. are fitting into Doc Rivers’ system. We also examine Ryan Rollins’ development, Kevin Porter Jr.’s pending return, and Kyle Kuzma’s role during this difficult run. Later, Eric Nehm of The Athletic joins Gale Klappa on an exclusive excerpt of the Courtside podcast. Eric explains why the Bucks’ offense and defense look so different without Giannis, why the team has leaned more heavily into zone defense, and what potential silver linings may emerge from this stretch of the season.
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    41 mins
  • Doc Rivers Reveals Giannis’ Return Timeline | How the Bucks Will Survive Without Their Superstar

    Doc Rivers Reveals Giannis’ Return Timeline | How the Bucks Will Survive Without Their Superstar
    Nov 19 2025
    In this episode of The Bucks Beat, host Monis Khan breaks down Doc Rivers’ surprising update on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s groin injury — news that first broke right here on the Courtside podcast before hitting social media. Monis and guests unpack what this means for the Milwaukee Bucks, how long Giannis could be out, and which players are stepping up in his absence. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel beat writer Ben Steele joins the show to discuss Ryan Rollins’ rise, the Golden Age of Wisconsin basketball, and why so many NBA players are coming out of Wisconsin high schools. Then, Dylan Hunter Carter from Hear District dives into the Bucks’ elite three-point shooting, the “three-big” lineup with Giannis, Myles Turner, and Kyle Kuzma, and who will carry the load while the MVP rehabs. Plus: Doc Rivers’ insight on the “silver lining” of Giannis’ injury, and how this stretch could actually help the Bucks’ chemistry and playoff readiness. Stay tapped in with The Bucks Beat, powered by Bucks Plus and 620 WTMJ, for the inside stories that Milwaukee fans can’t get anywhere else.
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    38 mins
  • Welcome to The Bucks Beat

    Welcome to The Bucks Beat
    Oct 31 2025
    Host Monis Khan, the editor-in-chief of Bucks+, interviews broadcasters, beat writers, and content creators who live and breathe Bucks basketball.
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    1 min