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The Bucks Beat

The Bucks Beat

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 The Bucks Beat podcast is your home for essential insights and analysis from the people who know the Milwaukee Bucks best - the ones who cover the team on a daily basis. Host Monis Khan, the editor-in-chief of Bucks+, interviews broadcasters, beat writers, and content creators who live and breathe Bucks basketball.2025, Good Karma Brands, LLP. Basketball Politics & Government
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  • Giannis Stays, Cam Thomas Joins & Jon Horst Lays Out the Bucks’ Plan

    Giannis Stays, Cam Thomas Joins & Jon Horst Lays Out the Bucks’ Plan
    Feb 11 2026
    he Milwaukee Bucks came out of the trade deadline with their franchise star still in place — and a new weapon added to the roster. On this episode of The Bucks Beat, host Monis Khan breaks down what Giannis Antetokounmpo’s message really means, why the Bucks emerged as quiet winners of the trade deadline, and how the addition of Cam Thomas could reshape the rotation over the final 31 games. Dylan Hunter Carter joins to analyze Cam Thomas’ fit as a scoring specialist, what the Bucks can realistically expect from him this season, and why Ousmane Dieng represents a long-term developmental swing worth watching. The conversation also dives into Milwaukee’s first three-game win streak of the season, what fueled that stretch, and how selfless play, defense, and shooting can translate moving forward. The episode closes with an exclusive interview from Courtside with Gale Klappa featuring Bucks general manager Jon Horst, who addresses the Giannis speculation, the trade deadline process, roster flexibility, young player development, and why the organization remains confident it can push back into the playoff picture. With Giannis working toward a return after the All-Star break and the Bucks sitting just outside the play-in, this episode offers clarity on where the season stands — and what has to happen next.
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    38 mins
  • 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
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