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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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50:13

SPECIAL BADGERS PODCAST: What went wrong with UW...

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2025/12/06

We'll get back to Milwaukee Bucks content soon enough, but here's a special episode marking the re-launch of the Journal Sentinel podcast covering the University of Wisconsin, primarily football and basketball. Host JR Radcliffe and Badgers reporters Mark Stewart and John Steppe look at the stumbling blocks that put the football program in such bad shape, an issue highlighted by a tough national signing day Dec. 3. How does Wisconsin get back on its feet? Did they make a mistake keeping Luke

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61:19

Does Giannis Antetokounmpo want out? What are we...

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2025/12/04

A surreal Dec. 3 included word that Giannis Antetokounmpo was once again considering his future in Milwaukee, an injury that is going to force him to miss weeks and an 18-point comeback against the best team in the Eastern Conference with him off the floor. Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe dive into everything Jim knows about the Antetokounmpo situation (and what he doesn't know). Has anything fundamentally changed between him and the Bucks? Was a terrible loss in Washington a

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29:45

Giannis Antetokounmpo injured; just how much trouble...

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2025/11/18

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Jim Owczarski joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury, one that forced him from a game in Cleveland and leaves the immediate future cloudy for the Milwaukee Bucks star. It's not as if the team had been thriving with him either, having lost recent games to the Hornets, Lakers and now the Cavaliers. How much trouble are the Bucks in? Even if Giannis comes back quickly, who else needs to step up to get the Bucks back on a clear playoff

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36:52

How worried should we be about the Bucks injuries and...

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2025/11/14

Milwaukee Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski joins host JR Radcliffe on the Point Forward Podcast, discussing the Bucks recent rash of injuries (Taurean Prince, AJ Green, Kevin Porter still, Giannis to some degree) and their so-so play, including a loss to Charlotte without Giannis and a narrow win over struggling Dallas. How problematic is the Prince injury? Has Myles Turner made enough of an impact in his first few weeks with the Bucks? What's up with Bobby Portis and Gary Trent Jr.? What about

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51:00

Will Giannis ever get a consistent whistle? Plus: A...

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2025/11/06

The Bucks had a couple uplifting victories (without Giannis Antetokounmpo against Golden State and with his buzzer-beater in Indiana) but also a couple clunkers (Sacramento and Toronto) over the past week. Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins host JR Radcliffe to ponder the whistle that Giannis isn't getting, and the growing concern that he'll get hurt badly if teams are allowed to hack him to pieces. They talk Kyle Kuzma, Bobby Portis, the added injury time for Kevin

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50:10

Giannis Antetokounmpo torches the Knicks; does that...

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2025/10/29

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been unbelievable through the first four games of the season, including an impressive win over the Knicks on Oct. 28. Does that mean we can table trade talk to New York for a while? Sure, but not for long. Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe discuss the state of the man and the city that belongs to him, with the Bucks out to 3-1 on the year. Is Kyle Kuzma for real? Is Ryan Rollins REALLY for real? What is traveling, even? Jim discusses his impressions of a

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42:51

Bucks enjoy strong debut against Khris Middleton and...

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2025/10/24

The Milwaukee Bucks opened the 2025-26 season with a bang, a 133-120 win over the Washington Wizards and a celebration of Khris Middleton. But Kevin Porter Jr. left the game with an injury, leaving an early hole for a team that entered the season pretty healthy. Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe discuss the huge opening statement by Giannis Antetokounmpo, AJ Green's extension, Ryan Rollins absorbing big minutes, the departure of Tyler Smith (leaving the roster with zero draft picks

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53:04

The Bucks are back! What's worth paying attention to...

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2025/10/16

Milwaukee Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski joins host JR Radcliffe on the Point Forward Podcast, discussing just how much fire there is surrounding the offseason smoke of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Is there really a chance he leaves the Bucks in the near future? What's worth paying attention to, and what's not? Then, the guys discuss the 2025 season, where the Bucks have as wide a variance in possible outcomes as they've had in years. What does Myles Turner add? Is this an AJ Green breakout season? Is Kevin

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50:11

Bucks waive Damian Lillard, sign Myles Turner in...

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2025/07/01

Free agency has arrived! The Milwaukee Bucks made a splash on July 1, signing Myles Turner and waiving Damian Lillard to make it work. Lillard, who wasn't due back until late in the 2025-26 season, if at all, now becomes a free agent after two years with the Bucks. Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss it. How should we term Lillard's tenure in Milwaukee?The Bucks are also bringing back many of the same players, including Gary Trent Jr. on a

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38:50

What's different this time around for the Bucks and...

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2025/05/14

Giannis Antetokounmpo is unhappy with the direction of the Bucks, but what does that mean for the offseason and what changes? Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins host JR Radcliffe to examine the latest on Antetokounmpo's state of mind. He hasn't asked for a trade, but are we sure he's back in 2025? Is there a deal out there that could really help the Bucks stay afloat? What do the Bucks have to do to satisfy his concerns?Music intro produced by Olivia Reiner and voiced by

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58:18

Can the Bucks stay competitive if Giannis...

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2025/05/02

What's the likelihood that Giannis Antetokounmpo is back next season, and is there any way the Bucks can compete for a title? The answers to those questions might surprise you. Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins host JR Radcliffe to examine the big decisions looming for the Bucks this offseason. How do the Bucks define "competitive," and are we sure a re-tooled team with Giannis can't meet that definition in the years ahead? Will Doc Rivers be back as coach? Which players will be

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27:58

Damian Lillard's major injury: What does it mean for...

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2025/04/28

Damian Lillard left Game 4 with what looks like a devastating injury, one that unquestionably makes a series win over the Pacers harder but also one that puts his 2025-26 season in jeopardy. Host JR Radcliffe and Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski discuss the heartbreaking development for Milwaukee and where they go from here. Can they still somehow prevail in this series? How does it change the outlook for next year? Will Giannis Antetokounmpo be traded? What's the level of surprise that the franchise

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12:09

Emergency podcast: Damian Lillard gets wildly...

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2025/04/17

We assumed the Milwaukee Bucks would be without Damian Lillard for, at the very least, the first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. Maybe we were wrong? News came Thursday that Lillard is cleared for basketball activity and is no longer on blood-thinning medication, part of a rapid recovery that could have him available very early in the playoffs. Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe chat about the development and what it means for the Bucks. Music intro produced by

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45:16

Previewing the Milwaukee Bucks against the Indiana...

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2025/04/16

Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski, Indy Star reporter Dustin Dopirak and host JR Radcliffe discuss the upcoming playoff series between the Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers. Will we see a different result after last year's playoff matchup between the two teams? Who has to rise up with Damian Lillard sidelined for Milwaukee? How big of a deal is the rivalry between the two teams? Is Tyrese Haliburton still the same player he was last year?Also, did we find room for the return of the Petty Horn

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33:18

The Bucks are closing strong; how do we feel about a...

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2025/04/09

Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe reflect on a great closing run for the Bucks, including a wild comeback Tuesday over Minnesota. Could this team win a first-round playoff series? It's looking like Indiana will be the opponent, and that creates a reasonable path. But what about Damian Lillard? Is the Kyle Kuzma deal shaping up to be the worst of Jon Horst's tenure? Is Doc Rivers the right coach for the team going forward?Music intro produced by Olivia Reiner and voiced by Michelle

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25:59

Just how worried should we be about the Bucks tumble...

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2025/04/02

Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe take inventory of the Bucks recent woes, even after a win over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. Is there hope that they dig themselves out of the sixth seed? Actually, there might be. Can Giannis Antetokounmpo simply will the Bucks to a first-round series win? Is there any hope Damian Lillard returns? What's with the Bucks not showing a tribute video to Mike Budenholzer upon his return to Fiserv Forum? And what's the ripple effects into the offseason if

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31:06

Damian Lillard's injury leaves Bucks in a tough spot...

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2025/03/25

A calf injury to Bucks star Damian Lillard has cast a pall over the home stretch of the 2024-25 season. Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe discuss the outlook for the Bucks and the ominous signs around the ailment. Plus, what's up with Kyle Kuzma? Another Brook Lopez renaissance? Could the Bucks win a theoretical first-round series without Dame? No questions allowed to Mike Budenholzer?

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30:34

What's been ailing the Milwaukee Bucks during three...

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2025/03/12

After three straight losses, the Bucks are left looking like a team that can't work deep into the postseason. What's missing? Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe try to assess the issues facing the Bucks and also dive into the sudden loss of former Bucks star and current team minority owner Junior Bridgeman.Music intro produced by Olivia Reiner and voiced by Michelle Rutkowski.

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36:24

How will NBA history remember Giannis Antetokounmpo?...

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2025/03/06

Giannis Antetokounmpo reached 20,000 points on March 5 for the surging Bucks, a career milestone that places him in elite company yet again. How big a benchmark is this one? Will history remember him as the definitive player of an era, or is he destined to only share the stage in history with Nikola Jokić? How the midrange jumper has changed his approach, and what he said to the Journal Sentinel when he was again asked about his own legacy in Milwaukee. Music intro produced by Olivia Reiner and

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29:02

The Bobby Portis suspension, Kevin Porter's...

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2025/02/24

Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe discuss recent Bucks happenings on the Point Forward Podcast. What do people still need to know about the Bobby Portis suspension, and how badly will the Bucks eventually feel his absence? Even though Kevin Porter has a dubious history, Jim discusses what's made his time in Milwaukee work thus far. The Bucks get an immediate glimpse of Khris Middleton in a new uniform, and the team is on a bit of a hot run heading into back-to-back showdowns against

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