Episodes
Justin and Camille take a look back at the preseason win over the Bulls and some of what we saw from Gary Trent Jr. Is Gary Trent Jr the best shooting guard the Bucks have paired next to Giannis and is he on pace for a breakout season? Plus we take a look at the injury news out of Philadelphia and what that means for next week's season opener For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click...
Published 10/16/24
The top of the Eastern Conference will be a battle this season. Can the Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers or New York Knicks dethrone the Boston Celtics? Are there any teams that could surprise the conference and move into the contender conversation? How did the Karl-Anthony Towns trade shake up the East? Will Giannis Antetokounmpo put the Bucks on his back, or will they fade into the middle of the pack? For more on the Eastern Conference and all of the NBA, subscribe...
Published 10/15/24
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Chicago Bulls, 111-107, to grab their first win of the preseason. While Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard are the headliners, there is also a spotlight on the young talent. Doc Rivers' decision to give players like AJ Johnson more minutes raises some questions about their roles moving forward. What can you takeaway from how the "Young Bucks" have been utilized this preseason? Join us as we explore these developments and what they mean for the Bucks'...
Published 10/15/24
Justin and Camille Discuss Khris Middleton (again) on today's show. What would make this season a success for him? Khris shared his answer, do we agree? And how far off is that goal from what he was on track for a season ago? Plus we look back at the previous two preseason games and preview tonight's matchup with the Chicago Bulls. All of that and more on the latest Locked on Bucks For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national...
Published 10/14/24
Justin and Frank break down the Bucks second preseason game, a home tilt against the Lakers. It was a game that very much did not feel like a preseason contest for the first 24 minutes. Giannis, Bobby and AJ Johnson all had impactful moments while a few others did not stand out. Is Gary Trent Jr as good defensively as Doc Rivers says he is? Will Khris Middleton play Monday against the Bulls? And do the Bucks have a big man problem? We dig into it all on the postgame podcast on Locked on...
Published 10/11/24
Justin and Camille dig into the latest NBA GM Survey and how the Bucks stacked up as a team an individually. Where does the league view this team? Plus we preview tonight's preseason matchup with the Lakers and the probability that Gary Trent Jr plays. Finally we dig into some of what Doc, GTJ and Delon Wright had to say after yesterday's practice, specifically about the defense. All of that and more on the latest Locked on Bucks NBA GM Survey Results: ...
Published 10/10/24
Justin and Camille discuss the good news Doc Rivers shared on Gary Trent Jr, Doc Rivers says Giannis is likely to play Thursday and has some potentially encouraging updates on Khris Middleton. Plus Bradley Beal revisits last summer and the trade that would have potentially sent him to Milwaukee. Did everything work out for the best for both parties? We dig into it on the latest Locked on Bucks For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing...
Published 10/09/24
Justin and Camille take a final look back at the preseason opening loss in Detroit, what a Gary Trent Jr injury would mean to the team and dig into the details on a Wisconsin Herd trade. Plus we take a look at some bold predictions out there and revisit some of our own on the latest Locked on Bucks For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On...
Published 10/08/24
Justin and Frank break down the Bucks preseason opener...a 33 point loss to the Pistons in a game the Bucks opened with a 20-3 run. We dig into how Dame looked, anything new we learned and hope for the best with Gary Trent Jr. - who left the game with a hyperextended left eblow. Its the first postgame podcast of the season on Locked on Bucks For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click...
Published 10/07/24
Justin and Camille recap the latest from day three of training camp in Irvine, CA. Rajon Rondo possibly becoming a mainstay, Khris Middleton's status and interesting comments from Doc Rivers about the Bucks defense...and offense. We discuss it all on the latest Locked on Bucks For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your...
Published 10/04/24
Justin and Camille recap the biggest takeaways we've observed from other teams training camps and which will have the biggest impact on the Bucks. Joel Embiid weight loss, Clippers thoughts on Paul George, the Pacers, Cavs and Magic growth...we dig into it on Locked on Bucks For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team....
Published 10/03/24
Justin and Camille recap everything we saw come out of day one of training camp for the Milwaukee Bucks. What did Doc Rivers have to say about Khris Middleton? How did Bobby Portis look? And who was the special guest of the coaching staff? We get into it all on the latest Locked on Bucks For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast...
Published 10/02/24
Justin and Camille get to some leftover thoughts from media day, centered on the newest members of the Bucks. Is it up for debate which of their three offseason signings will make the biggest impact? Did Brook Lopez reveal some changes to the offense and defense? We get into all of those things and more on the latest Locked on Bucks For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to...
Published 10/01/24
Justin and Camille are live recapping 2024 Milwaukee Bucks Media Day. What did we learn about Khris Middleton's status? How much time did Giannis and Dame spend together? Is Dame in the best shape of his life? A lot was said we break it all down and take your feedback on a live edition of Locked on Bucks For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked...
Published 09/30/24
Justin and Camille preview Monday's media day for the Milwaukee Bucks. The season is just around the corner, what are the biggest questions we have going into the season and what are we hoping to hear on Monday? We take your thoughts on a live version of Locked on Bucks For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every...
Published 09/27/24
Justin and Camille discuss the latest Bucks revelation from Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel...Chris Livingston has grown since we last saw him. Literally. Does this backup some bold predictions along the way? Plus some big problems in New York (literally) and we check in on Celtics media day as the Bucks prepare for their own. All of that and more on the latest Locked on Bucks For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing...
Published 09/26/24
Justin and Camille discuss Yahoo Sports! list ranking the best number two options in the NBA and where Damian Lillard checked in. Is he properly rated, underrated or overrated by Yahoo and Bucks fans? Who is the best in the league? Is it Dame? Plus we catch up on some NBA news including Joel Embiid's big payday, a big injury for the Knicks, more ESPN Bucks discourse and Celtics notes from their media day on the latest Locked on Bucks For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA...
Published 09/25/24
Justin and Camille take a look at the young pieces on the Bucks roster and analyze what to expect from that group this season. Is there a breakout performer in the mix? Who's most likely to steal minutes from a vet? And what can we realistically expect from the two rookies, AJ Johnson and Tyler Smith? We get into the youth discussion on the latest Locked on Bucks For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a...
Published 09/24/24
Justin and Camille take a look at the Bucks bench for this upcoming season. Is Bobby Portis still the sixth man or will a newcomer take that role? Is the bench not only in a better spot than a season ago but does it have a chance to be one of the best units in the league? And who do we expect to see take on an enhanced role or lose some playing time? We dig into the second unit on the latest Locked on Bucks For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never...
Published 09/23/24
Justin and Camille share the results - and their thoughts on said results - of the NBA 2K25 season simulation. Where did the Bucks finish? How did they fare in the postseason? Did their guys hold up? Were injuries a bigger story for other teams? What parts of these results is the most realistic and whats the most wonky? We get into the sim on the latest Locked on Bucks For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise...
Published 09/20/24
Justin and Camille revisit their eastern conference tiers discussion by looking at the teams most frequently lumped in with the Bucks. Why are the Knicks and 76ers perceived to be more trustworthy than the Bucks? What red flags are not getting discussed with those teams and why are the Bucks in a better spot? We lay out the case on the latest Locked on Bucks For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local...
Published 09/19/24
We took a look at the good, now the other side...who's most likely to see regression this upcoming season? Is an aging roster due for market correction and declines in individual performance? Are any of the young players in danger of a sophomore slump? We take a look at how things could (but hopefully don't) shake out for the Bucks on the latest Locked on Bucks For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local...
Published 09/18/24
Justin and Camille take a look at the Bucks roster and performances from a year ago to determine which players are prime for a breakout season or marked improvement from a season ago. Which young player(s) has the chance to stand out the most and whats a bold prediction on individual performances for the upcoming season? We dig into it on the latest Locked on Bucks For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a...
Published 09/17/24
Justin and Camille discuss Eric Nehm's latest story in The Athletic, surveying Bucks fans about various topics for the season. The responses surprised us for numerous reasons. Plus, the Bucks increase their franchise value as a franchise legend enters the ownership group For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team....
Published 09/16/24
Justin and Camille dig into legacies on the line for the Bucks this season. After two straight first round exits who has the most at stake this season? Is Damian Lillard's legacy on the line? Can Doc Rivers reshape the narratives surrounding him? Is this season important for Giannis' standing among the all time greats? We dig into it on the latest Locked on Bucks For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a...
Published 09/12/24