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Milwaukee Bucks Point Forward Podcast

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel beat reporter Jim Owczarski joins host JR Radcliffe to analyze the Milwaukee Bucks.

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34:08

11.06.2019: Let's talk about Eric Bledsoe

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2019/11/06

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe to talk about the Bucks point guard, one who started slowly but who seems to have righted the ship. Would the team entertain finding someone to take Bledsoe's place this year? What's this about Chris Paul expressing interest? Plus: What's up with the Bucks struggling to get to the basket, Donte DiVincenzo and a big looming battle with the Clippers.

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33:25

10.30.2019: Is something a little off about the Bucks...

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2019/10/30

The Milwaukee Bucks are 2-1 but haven't looked as dominant as we may have suspected. Journal Sentinel beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss it. What's the deal with all the fouls on Giannis? How was his disposition after refuting THAT quote from Harvard? Is Miami maybe for real? Plus: the schedule ahead looks gruesome. Music intro: "Wide Eyes" by Chad Crouch, available at freemusicarchive.org and soundofpicture.com.

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34:18

10.23.2019: Let's do this! Buy or sell the Bucks as...

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2019/10/23

Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe to play a game of Buy or Sell on the eve of the Bucks season opener. Should the Bucks be favored to win it all? Are they better this team than last year? Should there be concern about Eric Bledsoe's playoff struggles? Will Giannis repeat as MVP? Who will be the biggest offseason addition? Plus, some discussion about Giannis Antetokounmpo saying pointedly that team success will factor into his long-term plans. Music intro: "Wide Eyes" by

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33:37

10.15.2019: An injury update on Eric Bledsoe and what...

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2019/10/15

Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the injury to Eric Bledsoe, the fascinating Dragan Bender and takeaways from the first four preseason games. Plus: How do we get pumped for the regular season if we know the Bucks are going to the playoffs, and how could the dispute from China directly impact Milwaukee's roster situation? Music intro: "Wide Eyes" by Chad Crouch, available at freemusicarchive.org and soundofpicture.com.

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31:49

10.07.2019: The Bucks are back in action, and we're...

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2019/10/07

Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss all things Milwaukee Bucks as they prepare to kick off their preseason slate Monday night in Chicago. Should we still be confident about Giannis signing the supermax even though he doesn't want to discuss his contract during the season? Who's the top candidate to take Malcolm Brogdon's spot in the starting lineup? How will Milwaukee use newcomers Robin Lopez, Kyle Korver and a healthy Donte DiVincenzo? Should we be bracing

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43:13

Bucks Podcast: Should we be worried about Giannis...

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2019/07/25

Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe to chat about the newest signing, Kyle Korver. We know he fits on offense, but what about defense? Plus: the signing of Thanasis Antetokounmpo and the topic that's going to dominate conversation for the next year: Will Giannis want to stay? A look back at that potential trade exception the Bucks didn't get and is there anyone to fear other than Philadelphia in the East?

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58:33

07.02.2019: Emergency podcast! Let's try to make...

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2019/07/02

Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez tries to make sense of a crazy start to free agency, with the returns of Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez and George Hill ... but the loss of Malcolm Brogdon. He and host JR Radcliffe discuss newcomers Robin Lopez and Wes Matthews, as well, plus the new look to the Eastern Conference. Are the Bucks still the team to beat? Are they better or worse than before? Why should fans stop focusing on the dollars for Middleton and what moves are left to make? Music intro: "Wide

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38:14

06.28.2019: The Bucks bring home some serious...

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2019/06/28

Matt Velazquez of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss any updated expectations for the Milwaukee Bucks when free agency opens June 30. Are there ANY external names to keep watch for? What did Matt think of the pre-draft trade that shipped the 30th pick and Tony Snell to the Pistons (spoiler alert: "meh"), and what would it mean if Kemba Walker joined the Celtics? Plus: a look back at a big night in the NBA Awards, with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Mike Budenholzer and Jon

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55:09

06.18.2019: These are the questions to ponder as the...

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2019/06/17

Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez swings by in the days before the NBA Draft to discuss a myriad of Bucks topics, including how he tracked down his amazing Father's Day story involving Khris Middleton's premature newborn. Should we just assume Middleton will be back for max money? Let's assume someone like Kawhi Leonard wants to play in Milwaukee; how would the Bucks logistically pull that off? Which of the Big Three free agents (Middleton, Lopez, Brogdon) will be the most complicated to retain

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81:26

05.28.2019: What were the Bucks missing, and how do...

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2019/05/28

Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe to look back at the short-circuited Milwaukee Bucks playoff run. What was one thing the Bucks needed to curb a string of four straight losses? How does Matt evaluate Giannis's performance. Should Bucks fans be worried that Giannis would go elsewhere in 2020? How does the team address the contract situations of Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez and Malcolm Brogdon? What do we make of Niko Mirotic? Then, former Bucks TV and radio host Eddie

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30:46

05.20.2019: After a rugged Game 3 loss, should the...

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2019/05/20

Milwaukee's three best players struggled in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals, and Milwaukee took its first loss of the series -- but still forced two overtimes. Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss whether that's a good or bad thing now that Milwaukee's series lead has been trimmed to 2-1. What are the circumstances that actually create a poor Giannis performance? What's up with Eric Bledsoe and Khris Middleton? Will the Kawhi Leonard injury become a factor as

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29:51

05.15.2019: What should Bucks fans know about the...

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2019/05/15

Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe to preview the Eastern Conference finals, beginning Wednesday in Milwaukee. How will the Bucks try to stop Toronto's Kawhi Leonard, and likewise, how will the Raptors try and contain Giannis Antetokounmpo? Who else is going to present a matchup problem? How much will we see Malcolm Brogdon on the floor? The Petty Horn returns, plus a brief look back at 2001 and the "conspiracy" of the last Eastern Conference Finals involving the

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32:14

05.09.2019: Y'all, the Bucks are going to the Eastern...

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2019/05/09

Milwaukee Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez stayed up late to chat about the Bucks dominant 116-91 win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, a game that gave the Bucks their first ticket to the Eastern Conference finals since 2001. Matt joined host JR Radcliffe to talk about the elements that helped Milwaukee win four straight games against Boston, what elements could get even better in the next round, and what he saw from Malcolm Brogdon in his first game back from injury. Did Giannis actually

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47:18

05.01.2019: We're all even after two blowouts, and...

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2019/05/01

The Bucks responded in a big way Tuesday at Fiserv Forum with a 123-102 win over Boston to even their Eastern Conference Semifinals series at 1-1, and now they hit the road to Boston needing a win at TD Garden. Journal Sentinel reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the adjustments the Bucks made to rebound, the methods to defend Al Horford and Kyrie Irving, the change in the starting lineup and the wizardry of Playoff Khris Middleton. What are Matt's expectations on the

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35:11

04.25.2019: Breaking down the Eastern Conference...

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2019/04/25

Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe to break down the matchup ahead after the Bucks dismissed the Pistons in the opening round of the NBA playoffs. Can we stop being at least mildly concerned about the health of Giannis? Is Al Horford still the biggest matchup problem to watch? Whose job is it to contain Kyrie? If Malcolm Brogdon returns from injury, how many minutes does he figure to see? What went wrong for the Celtics this season, and have they fixed it? And just what are

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43:19

04.19.2019: A breakdown of the Bucks 2-0 series lead...

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2019/04/19

The Bucks have taken a 2-0 lead on the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the NBA playoffs, and Journal Sentinel beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe to break it all down. They discuss the absence of Blake Griffin, the bounceback of Eric Bledsoe from last year's playoff series, playoff officiating toward Giannis Antetokounmpo, the huge minutes provided by Pat Connaughton and a potential second-round meeting with the Boston Celtics. Then, JR chats with Bucks assistant coach

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38:29

04.11.2019: The playoffs are upon us; let's talk...

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2019/04/11

The Milwaukee Bucks finished the regular season with the best record in the NBA, and now, finally, comes the fun part. Journal Sentinel beat writer Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the first-round opponent Detroit Pistons, how injuries will factor into the Bucks' destiny, Sterling Brown in the starting lineup, the race for postseason hardware and the national pundits down on the Bucks ... do they have a point? Playoff Thon is back! Music intro: "Wide Eyes" by Chad Crouch,

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44:18

04.01.2019: Kane Pitman stops by to chat Giannis, the...

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2019/04/01

Bucks beat reporter Kane Pitman serves as special guest this week, chatting about the health of Giannis Antetokounmpo, where Mike Budenholzer falls in the Coach of the Year race and where Sterling Brown could fit into the long term picture in light of his big game Sunday. Kane then goes into his own amazing back story. He's gone from working at an oil refinery in his native Australia to self-funding an extended stay in Wisconsin to cover the Bucks. He talks about his fandom dating back to the

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39:30

03.28.2019: Assessing the Harden vs. Giannis MVP...

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2019/03/28

Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez looks at the MVP clash between James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo in the wake of Milwaukee's win over Houston on Tuesday. What's up with that Harden ad in the newspaper (though shoutout to Adidas for supporting local journalism!)? The Bucks social media team was spitting fire during the contest. Meanwhile, the battle to face the Bucks in the first round is a tightly contested three-team race right now, and is former Bucks coach Jason Kidd in the mix to be

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34:50

03.21.2019: Bucks facing first true adversity with...

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2019/03/21

Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez stops by to discuss the suddenly limping Milwaukee Bucks, beset by injuries and just 5-5 in their last 10 games and a most recent loss against lowly Cleveland. How will they maneuver with Malcolm Brogdon sidelined for possibly the rest of the season (though hopefully back by the second round of the playoffs)? How serious should we be viewing the Giannis Antetokounmpo ankle injury that's kept him out back-to-back games? Should we be freaking out about how good the

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