Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton are finally healthy enough to return for the Milwaukee Bucks, and now's the time for the Bucks to rack up some wins with the schedule ahead. Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe discuss that and the situation with Serge Ibaka, who's asked to leave the team. The trade deadline continues to loom over everything. Plus: Grayson Allen is a better defender than we realize and Giannis at the Oscars?

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Are alarm bells sounding for the Milwaukee Bucks? Journal Sentinel reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe discuss Milwaukee's recent up-and-down play, most recently with a rally for victory Monday against Indiana. Khris Middleton has been out for a prolonged stay and Giannis has missed three games in a row; at some point, when does this become a serious problem for the Bucks? Can the team keep pace in the crowded East, or is it in danger of dipping to play-in status? Now that we're midway through January, where are we at on the trade or roster-change front? We saw George Hill and Wesley Matthews deliver Monday; will we see more of them going forward? Plus: what's making Jim mad?

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The Bucks' protracted rut continued last week even with a brief respite against Minnesota. Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe discuss Milwaukee's continued struggles with injuries and shooting the basketball. Podcaster Bill Simmons suggested the Bucks have chemistry issues ... is that right? And how should the average Bucks fan feel about news that Marc Lasry might be selling his stake in the team? 

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The Milwaukee Bucks are suddenly in a rut, unable to shoot the ball and falling to three straight powerful Eastern Conference foes. Just how much should we worry? Host JR Radcliffe is joined by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporters Jim Owczarski and Lori Nickel to discuss the losses, including a Christmas Day setback in Boston. How concerning has Khris Middleton's injury gotten? What's holding back the Milwaukee role players? Can Grayson Allen hang with Boston? What's the early impression of Joe Ingles? Is it possible we see more MarJon? Plus, what's making Jim mad?

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The Milwaukee Bucks prepare to add Joe Ingles to the floor this week, roughly 10 months after ACL reconstructive surgery. How will Milwaukee's offseason addition impact what the Bucks have going on? Bucks reporters Jim Owczarski and Lori Nickel join host JR Radcliffe to discuss that and more about the team with the top record in the NBA. Milwaukee beats the Warriors, suffers a burn-the-tape moment against Memphis and then downs the Jazz without Giannis and Khris. Is there any method to the madness for when the club holds Antetokounmpo out of a game? Mamu and MarJon get another moment to shine. Brook Lopez is impacting everything. The Boston tilt on Christmas could be one of the more interesting data points of the season. Plus, does Lori know what some Australian slang expressions mean?

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The Bucks had a good week, but a rough night in Houston spoils the porridge. Khris Middleton is out again; will the Bucks be using him sparingly the rest of the year? Milwaukee Journal Sentinel columnist Lori Nickel and host JR Radcliffe discuss the week's events, including a massive game-winner from Brook Lopez and the odds that he's around next year. Plus, Lori talks about her interview with MarJon Beauchamp and the many hurdles he faced on his way to the NBA. 

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Khris Middleton is back! The Bucks had their Big Three together for an entertaining game against the Los Angeles Lakers, even though it ended with a loss. Milwaukee book-ended it with an ugly win over the Knicks and an uplifting bench win over Charlotte. Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe discuss Giannis' current place in the MVP discussion, the true contenders in the East, a sequence of madness during the Lakers game and more.

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The Milwaukee Bucks won three of four last week, led by a resurgent Giannis Antetokounmpo, who perhaps was pretty fired up after Ladder Gate. Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe discuss his play, the overall improvement of the team, the role Bobby Portis has played this season and the likelihood that some players on the roster (George Hill, Wesley Matthews, Jordan Nwora) will be here at the end of the year. Grayson Allen is suddenly unstoppable, apparently. Plus: What's Making Jim Mad?

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Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was caught on film pushing a ladder over in Philadelphia after the Bucks loss Friday. A bad look or something that requires greater context? Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski was there and talked to Giannis in the immediate aftermath, and he discusses the situation with columnist Lori Nickel and host JR Radcliffe. How much is on him and how much should be attributed to the bizarre circumstances in Philadelphia? And what do we make of his recent struggles, especially at the free-throw line? Plus: Updating Khris Middleton's status, how long the Brook renaissance can go on, the latest Jae Crowder rumor and the return of a favorite: The Petty Horn. 

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Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe discuss Milwaukee's increasing injury issues, with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday sidelined. When are Khris and Pat ever coming back? They discuss the legend of Jevon Carter, the team's shooting woes, the tradeable asset of Grayson Allen, a new-look defense limiting threes and yet one more addition to the jersey wardrobe.

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