Bucks stay perfect, but the true tests remain. Also, Giannis is MVP, right? (11.08.2022)
Milwaukee Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and columnist Lori Nickel join host JR Radcliffe to look at the still-perfect Milwaukee Bucks and just how excited fans should be about the historic start given the kind schedule. MarJon Beauchamp gets some run, Jevon Carter has been a rock-solid addition and Giannis ... well, he's definitely the MVP so far, right? Sure, it's too early to tell, but so what...
41m Nov 07, 2022
41m
The Bucks are obviously going undefeated this season (11.01.2022)
We thought the Bucks might come out of the gate slowly, and we were wrong. Journal Sentinel reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe talk about the 5-0 start to the season and how they've been able to pull it off. Have expectations already shifted? What's for real and what's not in the Eastern Conference? Can Brook Lopez sustain this level of excellence? Are we surprised coach Mike Budenhol...
41m Nov 01, 2022
41m
Giannis is amazing and the Bucks are 2-0, but what about that Jae Crowder trade rumor? (10.25.2022)
Brewers reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe discuss Milwaukee's 2-0 start to the year, including a big shot from Wesley Matthews, Giannis being Superman again, a lame (but since rescinded) technical foul, Jevon Carter starting and early returns on a new look defense. They also speak a bit about the trade rumor connecting former Marquette University standout Jae Crowder to the Bucks. Co...
31m Oct 25, 2022
31m
Are the Bucks really the favorite to win the 2023 NBA title? (10.18.2022)
Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and podcast host JR Radcliffe are back as the Milwaukee Bucks prepare to kick off the 2023 season. Many peg the Bucks as the favorite to win the title; even with this roster of 30-somethings? Well, and Giannis. Are there areas where Giannis still could improve this season? What's the read on Khris Middleton's injury? Where are the areas in which the Bucks can improv...
42m Oct 18, 2022
42m
Bucks retain Bobby Portis and add Joe Ingles in free agency, but what about Kevin Durant? (07.01.2022)
The Milwaukee Bucks retained many of their own in free agency, re-signing Bobby Portis, Wesley Matthews and Jevon Carter in free agency. The franchise also brought in Joe Ingles from Utah as a potential mid-season additive once he recovers from his ACL injury. Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe look at the moves and what questions remain for the Bucks before the season. And with...
47m Jul 01, 2022
47m
MarJon Bueachamp selected by the Bucks and other NBA Draft notes (06.24.2022)
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Ben Steele joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the NBA Draft, starting with Milwaukee's first-round selection of MarJon Beauchamp. How does the team's first first-rounder since 2018 fit? What's next for the Bucks now that Pat Connaughton is back in the fold? Plus: Ben looks at the many other Wisconsin connections in the draft, including first-round picks Johnn...
35m Jun 24, 2022
35m
The roster decisions facing the Milwaukee Bucks this offseason (05.23.2022)
The Milwaukee Bucks now embark on an offseason looking to put themselves back in the same position next year. Are we sure The Big Three will all be back next year? What about Brook Lopez? George Hill? Grayson Allen? Bobby Portis? Pat Connaughton? Wesley Matthews? Can the Bucks add any new difference maker given the salary-cap constraints? Would the Bucks make the P.J. Tucker trade all over agai...
58m May 23, 2022
58m
The Milwaukee Bucks season is over. What went wrong? (05.17.2022)
The Boston Celtics eliminated the Bucks in seven games in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Jim Owczarski and JR Radcliffe ask if it really does boil down to an injured Khris Middleton. Giannis was amazing, but why couldn't anyone else shoot? Does it just boil down to missed shots? On the docket: The officiating and the art of the flop, the struggles of Grayson Allen and George Hill, a re-visi...
53m May 17, 2022
53m
Officiating takes center stage as Bucks survive tense game 3 for 2-1 lead (05.09.2022)
Was Jrue Holiday's foul on Marcus Smart a shooting foul? How can there be such a big disparity in second-half foul shots? The NBA officials were in the crosshairs after Milwaukee's Game 3 win, a tense down-to-the-buzzer finish that gave the Bucks a 2-1 lead in the series against the Celtics. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe look at where it stands, the deg...
46m May 09, 2022
46m
Suffocating defense allows Bucks to grab Game 1 in Boston (05.03.2022)
Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski chats from Boston with host JR Radcliffe after the Bucks grabbed Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against Boston. The defense was amazing; is that sustainable? How will Boston try to counter Milwaukee's big lineup? Jrue Holiday takes over, Bobby Portis shows how far he's come on defense, Giannis alley-oops to himself off the glass and more. Plus: One Quic...
41m May 02, 2022
41m
Grayson Allen and the rest of the Bucks have resounding response for Chicago in playoff series (04.26.2022)
The tide has shifted dramatically in Milwaukee's first-round playoff series against the Bulls after back-to-back lopsided wins for the Bucks in Chicago. Jim Owczarski and JR Radcliffe look at the Grayson Allen resurgence and how Milwaukee has clicked without injured Khris Middleton, Bobby Portis, coach Mike Budenholzer's deft adjustments and the defensive effort that has frustrated DeMar DeRoza...
37m Apr 26, 2022
37m
Emergency podcast: Khris Middleton to miss multiple weeks with injury
Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe discuss what the Milwaukee Bucks have to do to overcome an injury to one of their three best players now that Khris Middleton has a sprained MCL. Who steps up? How will things look different? Is Milwaukee in trouble in this series with the Chicago Bulls? What about after that? And what in the world happened in an aesthetically haunting Game 2 l...
21m Apr 22, 2022
21m
Bucks win ugly in Game 1; cause for concern or a great sign for Milwaukee? (04.19.2022)
The Milwaukee Bucks took down Chicago in an ugly-yet-satisfying Game 1 victory on Sunday. Did Chicago figure out a way to bog the Bucks down, or was that just typical Game 1 rust? Jim Owczarski and JR Radcliffe look at the defensive struggle, the role of Brook Lopez, and the decision by Mike Budenholzer to keep Giannis off the floor late in the game. Can the Bucks win a title if Jrue and Khris ...
37m Apr 19, 2022
37m
Examining Bucks vs. Bulls in playoff opener; is this the matchup they wanted? (04.12.2022)
Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe take a look at the first-round playoff draw for the Bucks: the Chicago Bulls. What -- if anything -- should worry Milwaukee about the matchup? Did the Bucks orchestrate this with their late-season decision to rest players? What stands out about the now-complete regular season? Would the Milwaukee Bucks trade Donte DiVincenzo if they could do it...
34m Apr 12, 2022
34m
Giannis sets the scoring mark, but a disappointing end to the week (04.05.2022)
 The Milwaukee Bucks enjoyed a great start to the week, with a nail-biting win over Philadelphia and Giannis Antetokounmpo setting the franchise scoring mark in a thrilling OT win in Brooklyn. But then, a punted battle with the Clippers and a disappointing loss to Dallas has them back in the fight for a top-two playoff positioning. With one week left, should we be scratching our heads that the ...
45m Apr 05, 2022
45m
Suddenly the Bucks have a new foe in the Eastern Conference (03.29.2022)
Whoa, where did the Boston Celtics come from? Suddenly there's a new chief contender in the Eastern Conference; where do the Bucks stand with two weeks to play? JR Radcliffe and Jim Owczarski look at the soon-to-fall franchise scoring record, the high-level play of Brook Lopez and a sneaky reason why Toronto might be a first-round playoff foe everyone -- including Milwaukee -- wants to avoid.  ...
32m Mar 29, 2022
32m
Breaking down a meh West Coast trip and Giannis' chances for MVP (03.22.22)
USA TODAY NBA writer Jeff Zillgitt and FOX6 Milwaukee reporter Lily Zhao join Jim Owczarski to break down a meh West Coast trip, if the Bucks have gotten their due in Wisconsin and Giannis Antetokounmpo's chances for MVP.
42m Mar 22, 2022
42m
How does Brook Lopez's return re-shape the Milwaukee Bucks (03.15.2022)
Brook is back! The Bucks big man has returned from his injury that kept him out all but one game this season, and point guard George Hill is back, too. Who's about to see their minutes decrease and how will the Bucks use him? Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe take a look and also re-visit the Bucks' six-game winning streak (including Giannis playing in a back-to-back). Plus, On...
35m Mar 15, 2022
35m
After a series of big wins, the Bucks have turned a corner, right? (03.08.2022)
After wins over the Heat, Bulls and Suns, surely we can say the Bucks have officially turned a corner, right? Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe look at the renewed optimism in Milwaukee. Plus, looking at how the team's midseason additions are faring, the latest on Brook Lopez and what each win foretells should the two squads meet in the postseason.  Music ...
39m Mar 08, 2022
39m
Bucks still spinning their wheels after Nets loss, plus the arrival of Jevon Carter (03.01.2022)
Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe look back at another tight home loss against a dangerous Eastern Conference team. Have the Bucks missed their chance to get a one-seed, and at what point should we sound the alarm about the Bucks' ability to avoid the play-in series? Milwaukee adds another guard in Jevon Carter, but he's not the guy Bucks fans wanted. Does the optimism meter on...
42m Mar 01, 2022
42m
Giannis shines on all-star weekend and the 76ers present a serious problem (2.22.22)
Jim Owczarski and JR Radcliffe look back at an eventual all-star weekend for Giannis Antetokounmpo, his brothers and Khris Middleton, including Giannis taking his place on the 75th anniversary team. They discuss the pros and cons of a chaotic skills competition and also look back at Milwaukee's loss to an inspired 76ers team before the break. Plus: One Quick Buck looks at a famous father, and W...
38m Feb 22, 2022
38m
How will Bucks replace injured Pat Connaughton? (02.15.2022)
Pat Connaughton's injury suddenly leaves the Bucks without a key member of the rotation for the foreseeable future. So what does Milwaukee do now? Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe discuss on this week's Point Forward Podcast. Plus, newcomer Serge Ibaka and healing Brook Lopez chat with reporters, Milwaukee sees how it must improve after getting beaten badly at Phoenix, and Gia...
42m Feb 15, 2022
42m
Emergency podcast: Bucks swing deal for Serge Ibaka (02.10.2022)
The Bucks made a bigger splash than anticipated before the NBA trade deadline Thursday, landing big man Serge Ibaka in a four-way trade that sent Donte DiVincenzo, Semi Ojeleye and Rodney Hood elsewhere. Jim Owczarski and JR Radcliffe discuss the deal, what it signifies about the long-term health of Brook Lopez, what specifically Ibaka provides the Bucks in a playoff situation and what comes ne...
23m Feb 10, 2022
23m
What will the Bucks do at the NBA trade deadline? (02.08.2022)
The trade deadline has arrived; will the Milwaukee Bucks make some tweaks to the roster to bolster a repeat run? Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe look at Milwaukee's West Coast success, the re-arrival of Greg Monroe, a surprise choice for the all-star team and more, including One Quick Buck with another Olympic tie and What's Making Jim Mad. Music intro produced by Olivia Rei...
43m Feb 08, 2022
43m
After forgettable January, can we pinpoint what ails the Bucks? (02.01.2022)
The Milwaukee Bucks just completed a sub-.500 month but notched some nice wins along the way. What gives? Is it effort? Is it a necessary down-shift for a team that expects to make a championship run later? Is it simply still missing Brook Lopez? Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and JR Radcliffe look at members of the Bucks Big Three expressing dissatisfaction with recent games, looming trade deadl...
40m Feb 01, 2022
40m
Grayson Allen's foul: Was punishment too light or too harsh? (01.25.2022)
Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe spend most of this episode on Grayson Allen. Was the NBA right to suspend Allen for the foul on Alex Caruso? Could the suspension have been longer? How much does his reputation factor into the fallout of the play? How about the Bucks reaction, including the response to the league and an ill-timed GIF? Oh yeah, and the Bucks have won three strai...
43m Jan 25, 2022
43m
Is an absent Jrue Holiday all that ails a struggling Bucks team? (01.18.2022)
Jrue Holiday has been out and the Bucks have lost six of eight; is his return the thing that will jumpstart Milwaukee? Are we sure this team can become great again in the playoffs? How concerned should we be about Holiday's injury. Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe discuss that, plus Khris Middleton's recent play, the troubles from the bench and whether any other team can frust...
39m Jan 18, 2022
39m
The Bucks surprise many by cutting ties with DeMarcus Cousins (01.11.2022)
The Bucks caught many by surprise when they elected to part ways with DeMarcus Cousins. Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe take a look at that decision, as well as the one to guarantee the rest of Wesley Matthews' contract. Plus: the team's recent slump, a comparison between Khris Middleton and Klay Thompson, Jrue Holiday as Team MVP and a Badgers-tinged "One Quick Buck." Oh, an...
38m Jan 11, 2022
38m
Is the winning streak for real and is Jrue Holiday an all-star? (01.04.2022)
Jim Owczarski and JR Radcliffe are back from holiday break to discuss the red-hot Bucks; sure the competition is sub-par, but have the Bucks hit their groove? Will Jrue Holiday wind up on the all-star team? Are we sure DeMarcus Cousins is going to be with the franchise beyond this week? Donte DiVincenzo is back (albeit briefly), and are the Chicago Bulls the new team to chase? Plus, a new famil...
39m Jan 04, 2022
39m
How might new roster and COVID-19 regulations impact the Bucks? (12.21.2021)
The Milwaukee Bucks are decimated by absences in the health and safety protocol; do we have any idea when we'll see Giannis and others again? Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe discuss what the Bucks are facing and how the new COVID regulations and roster rules could impact Milwaukee. Call your agent, Brandon Jennings! Will the Bucks keep DeMarcus Cousins after early January? Pl...
35m Dec 21, 2021
35m
Emergency Pod: Giannis in health and safety protocol, Middleton injures knee (12.15.2021)
Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and JR Radcliffe discuss some breaking news, that Giannis Antetokounmpo has entered the league's health and safety protocol. What does that mean for Giannis, not to mention the other players now in the protocol (Wesley Matthews and Donte DiVincenzo, whose season debut Wednesday is now on hold). What about the Khris Middleton knee injury Monday against Boston? Can th...
18m Dec 15, 2021
18m
The Big Three are cooking and Donte's coming back. Myles Turner, maybe?
Giannis Antetokounmpo is doing Giannis things, and Khris and Jrue are back contributing at a high level, putting the Bucks within striking distance of first place. Not only that, but Donte DiVincenzo might be back Wednesday. Does that preclude Milwaukee from making a play for Indiana's Myles Turner (or anyone else)? Jim Owczarski and JR Radcliffe discuss, plus the early success of Javonte Smart...
40m Dec 14, 2021
40m
Brook has surgery, Wesley's back and news on Donte (12.07.2021)
The Bucks continue on a steady path, but they know now that big man Brook Lopez is out for an extended period of time with back surgery. Host JR Radcliffe and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel writer Jim Owczarski discuss the fallout, plus a balky calf for Giannis, the return of Wesley Matthews and Donte DiVincenzo getting one step closer to basketball activity. Plus, One Quick Buck looks at another r...
38m Dec 07, 2021
38m
DeMarcus Cousins about to join the fray as Bucks hit their groove (11.30.2021)
The Bucks are reportedly bringing in DeMarcus Cousins. Is that a sign the Brook Lopez injury is even worse than feared? Could he provide the edge the Bucks lost when they lost P.J. Tucker? How will they use him? It comes at a time when the Bucks are hitting their groove with seven straight wins, and Giannis has returned to the MVP conversation. Plus: One Quick Buck looks at a Bucks player from ...
37m Nov 30, 2021
37m
Bucks back on track (albeit with some struggles) and a pair of intriguing magazine stories
The Bucks returned to their winning ways, but what's with the consecutive big blown leads to backups? Podcast host JR Radcliffe and Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski look at Khris Middleton's return, a winning streak with some trepidation, and intriguing stories with Giannis at the center from unusual places: GQ and Rolling Stone. Is there Brook Lopez optimism? Plus: One Quick Buck who's been in the...
40m Nov 23, 2021
40m
Bucks show signs but are still hobbling; how much longer is this going to last? (11.16.2021)
The Bucks had a so-so finish to the road trip, but with Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton and Donte DiVincenzo still sidelined, the team remains a long way from its best self. Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel take a look as the Bucks prepare to open a homestand. Is Middleton for sure coming back soon? What's the Lopez update? What do we make of Jru...
42m Nov 16, 2021
42m
Bucks visit the White House but are struggling on the court (11.09.2021)
The Bucks visited President Joe Biden at the White House on Monday to celebrate their 2021 NBA title, and Jim Owczarski was there to take it all in. The Bucks reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins podcast host JR Radcliffe to discuss the encounter with the Executive Branch. But what's up with the Judiciary with continued struggles on the court? That's a tortured play on words, but w...
34m Nov 09, 2021
34m
What are the takeaways from injury-riddled Bucks' three-game lull? (11.02.2021)
Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe look at the biggest concern of the Bucks' recent three-game losing skid ... a lingering injury that's keeping Brook Lopez off the floor. What can Bucks fans take away from these losses with the roster so depleted? Is Giannis "newfound jump shot" falling apart ... or perhaps not? What's the thought on the new "remixed" City Edition jerseys? Also...
47m Nov 02, 2021
47m
An opener to remember and a Game 2 to never think about again
The Bucks opened the year with a dazzling win and followed it up with a stinker, although a win in San Antonio had the team 2-1 in the early going. Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe look at the complications of not having Jrue Holiday and Brook Lopez available, the sudden emergence of Jordan Nwora and a new contract for Grayson Allen. Plus: One Quick Buck takes a look at an ear...
40m Oct 26, 2021
40m
The Bucks will try to run it back; Ring Night kicks off the 2021-22 NBA season against Brooklyn (10.19.2021)
Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and podcast host JR Radcliffe look ahead to the 2021-22 season as the Bucks look to defend their championship, starting with a highly intriguing matchup against the Brooklyn Nets at Fiserv Forum on Tuesday. Has Giannis really taken his jump shot to another level? What tweaks will the Bucks make as they await the returns of Semi Ojel...
49m Oct 19, 2021
49m
Basketball season is here already? A look at the reigning champion Milwaukee Bucks
Whoa, that was fast. The 2021-22 NBA season starts with preseason games on Tuesday already, and the Milwaukee Bucks head into the year as the reigning NBA champion. No big deal. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe look at how the team will handle the quick turnaround, which new faces will make an immediate impact, the absence of P.J. Tucker and who replaces h...
38m Oct 01, 2021
38m
Free agency surprises: Bobby Portis stays, P.J. Tucker leaves (08.03.2021)
Host JR Radcliffe is joined by special guest Matt Velazquez, former Journal Sentinel Bucks writer and a student of the salary-cap minutiae, to weigh in on Milwaukee's initial foray into free agency. Bobby Portis is staying and P.J. Tucker is leaving, and both count as surprises. Is it possible Portis staying impacted Tucker's plight? What factors are in play that might have compelled Milwaukee ...
49m Aug 03, 2021
49m
BUCKS WIN THE NBA TITLE! Giannis is officially a legend
The Milwaukee Bucks are the 2021 NBA champion. Has it sunk in yet? Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe examine Milwaukee achieving the dream, winning a title with a Game 6 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Giannis delivers perhaps his signature performance; where does this escalate him in the basketball pantheon? In addition to the takeaways and enduring images from the celebration,...
39m Jul 21, 2021
39m
Milwaukee Bucks are one win away from the NBA championship (07.19.2021)
Bucks beat reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe get you set for that incredible opportunity in Game 6 on Tuesday night. Jim looks back at that alley-oop from Jrue Holiday to Giannis. Why was Game 5 different when the Suns took an early lead? Is Mike Budenholzer's future for sure locked down in Milwaukee? Have the Suns been playing a little dirty? Will Aaron Rodgers be there at Game 6 to...
36m Jul 19, 2021
36m
Giannis Antetokounmpo has taken over the NBA Finals (07.15.2021)
Thanks to some 40-point performances from Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton, plus a block that will live forever, the Bucks battled back from a 2-0 deficit to tie the NBA Finals with the Phoenix Suns. Host JR Radcliffe and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Jim Owczarski discuss how the block could ultimately frame the legacy of Antetokounmpo, and is it possible he wins NBA Finals MVP,...
29m Jul 15, 2021
29m
Bucks fall behind in NBA Finals, 2-0; how do they get back into this series?
The Milwaukee Bucks are facing a 2-0 deficit in the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns; can they get back into the series at Fiserv Forum, starting Sunday? Bucks beat reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe look at the struggles of Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton on offense, the adjustments that were made (yes, they DID make adjustments) from Game 1 to Game 2 and how Phoenix thwarted the...
30m Jul 09, 2021
30m
Milwaukee's remarkable evolution into NBA finals team with special guests Matt Velazquez and Charles Gardner (07.05.2021)
Former Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Bucks beat reporters Matt Velazquez and Charles Gardner join host JR Radcliffe and current scribe Jim Owczarski to preview the NBA finals and look at the organizational evolution to this historic achievement. They revisit the astonishing 2013 trade for Khris Middleton. Should Mike Budenholzer have been on the hot seat (and is he still there)? What X-factors too...
48m Jul 05, 2021
48m
The Bucks did it! They're headed to the NBA finals (07.04.2021)
They actually did it! Without star Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee won twice against the Atlanta Hawks and triumphed in the Eastern Conference finals, 4-2, to earn its first NBA finals berth since 1974. Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe discuss the magic of the moment, the Khris Middleton takeover, the success of Brook Lopez and Jrue Holiday, the remarkable contribution from J...
41m Jul 04, 2021
41m
Emergency podcast: Injury to Giannis casts cloud over playoffs and Bucks now tied with Hawks, 2-2
The lopsided loss to an Atlanta team missing its best player was bad enough. But an injury to Giannis Antetokounmpo has cast a pall over the rest of Milwaukee's playoff future, and perhaps beyond? Bucks beat reporter Jim Owczarski and podcast host JR Radcliffe ask the main question everyone will ask Wednesday morning: Can the Bucks still win the series without their best player? What happened t...
31m Jun 30, 2021
31m
The Bucks are up 2-1 and Trae Young is hurt; should we be making NBA Finals plans?
The Bucks are up 2-1 and Hawks star Trae Young is fighting an ankle injury; it feels very, very good to be a Bucks fan right now. Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe break it down. If Atlanta were to get back into it, how would they do it? Khris Middleton's signature performance. Bobby Portis winning the heart of Milwaukee. Pat Connaughton big off the bench. Giannis being otherwo...
36m Jun 28, 2021
36m