Deer Diaries: A Milwaukee Bucks Podcast

The Bucks made it through last week, winning all of their games and still having Giannis Antetokounmpo on the team. After questions which of his investments was worse, Kyle and Jackson discuss how winning is still a good thing even if it means not having the best draft lottery results. They also discuss the influx and contributions of young players and how that can set up the Bucks for the future. Then they discuss the acquisiton o...

It was an ugly week of basketball for the Milwaukee Bucks, with them getting blown out in back-to-back games by the Spurs and Timberwolves. Jackson and Jack are here to break down what went wrong and a little bit of what went right in their lone win of the week against the Hawks on Monday. They also discuss the Bucks' potential stealth tank and Pete Nance’s first significant playing time this season.

With no new Legos to sh...

The Milwaukee Bucks just wrapped up their four-game trip to the West Coast, going 2-2 in the process. Despite that, they had their chances to go 3-1 or even 4-0. Jackson and Kyle break down the good and the bad from the last three games of the trip. Jackson brought up the Bucks' lackluster record against teams with a positive net rating, while Kyle raises concerns with the volatility of the perimeter offense.

The pair then ...

In the first week of games since Giannis' return, the Milwaukee Bucks went 3-1. While the Bucks had their most successful part of the season since October, it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Jack and Jackson break down Giannis' play and how he could attack defenses in a much different way.

The pair also talks about how important the last stretch of games was for their chase to get back into the playoffs and play-in tournament. Ja...

The Milwaukee Bucks had a positive week. With wins against the Indiana Pacers and Chicago Bulls sandwiching a loss to the Grizzlies. Kyle Jackson and Van discuss these games and the surprising return of Giannis Antetokounmpo from his calf injury.

Then they discuss how Giannis can help the team, but Doc Rivers needs to do a better job at playing and utilizing the other players more. Then wonder why can't Doc play Ryan Rollins an...

The Milwaukee Bucks keep finding ways to put themselves on the naughty list. Kyle and Jack discuss their two losses to the Raptors and Timberwolves and how the Bucks are struggling on offense in various ways. Then they discuss Giannis' new injury update and how the extended absence can make things more complicated for the Bucks with Giannis' media appearance now giving Bucks fans complete reassurance.

Jack highlights how the...

After a brutal 45-point loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, Jackson and Finn are ready to pull the plug on Doc Rivers as head coach. From the frustrations of how Doc runs the team, the inability to get the most out of his players, and the seeming lack of accountability, they break down why Rivers shouldn't be commanding this sinking ship.

There was also plenty of trade news about the Bucks, so Jackson and Finn broke down the l...

It was an eventful week for the Milwaukee Bucks, and the duo of Jack and Jackson is here to break it down. From an unacceptable loss to the Wizards, a comeback win without Giannis, and two let-down losses, all under the backdrop of intensifying trade rumors around Giannis. They also analyze the maddening lack of use of Myles Turner and Doc Rivers’ center rotations, and why, among other reasons, he should be fired.

To end off the po...

It was a rough week for the Milwaukee Bucks, but Kyle, Jack, and Van at least found a positive as the Bucks ended the week with a win. They discuss what the Bucks can do to improve their rebounding. How much the personnel and rotations can be tweaked, and with the return of Kevin Porter Jr., where does that leave Ryan Rollins and Cole Anthony?

Then Jack teaches some Aussie Slang, Kyle highlights the most recent season of the Great B...

It’s been a tough road for the Milwaukee Bucks in the first two and a half games without Giannis Antetokounmpo; they’re 0-3 and sit at 8-9. In the latest edition of Deer Diaries, Jackson and Jack break down the struggles the Bucks have been having, including the lack of involvement on offense from Myles Turner, the rough play of Cole Anthony, and the pressure that’s been placed on Ryan Rollins. The two answer the question of whethe...

It was an up-and-down week for the Milwaukee Bucks, where they went 2-2 with two of them being the second game of a back-to-back. Jackson, Jack, and Morgan discuss the issues on both sides of the ball, which area the Bucks should focus on the most, and the confusing rotations that Doc Rivers has been implementing. Morgan then talks about his trip to Utah and the national parks he hiked through with his Dad. Jack and Jackson throw o...

After a 2-2 week, which could have been 3-1 or 1-3, Kyle and Jack go through the Bucks' week that saw a game-winner, a fourth quarter collapse, and everything in between. They discuss Milwaukee's late-game offensive plan and identity, and how sustainable it is. They also question the defensive assignments some players have and whether that's the best option for the team. With an underrated showing this season, is the Ky...

Kyle, Jackson, and Jack are here to discuss the Bucks' accomplishment of another 2-1 week. They talk about the great week that Ryan Rollins had, setting a career high in points twice, including a 32-point showing in Giannis Antetokounmpo's absence. Then they discuss the Bucks' offense and the ebbs and flows of a three-point shooting-reliant team, along with the ball sometimes getting in the way of the offense, as seen a...

The first three regular-season games have come and gone for the Milwaukee Bucks, sitting at a 2-1 record. Jackson and Jack bring on writer Finn Kuehl to break down the Bucks' wins over the Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors, as well as their lone loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The trio discusses the greatness of Giannis, how Myles Turner is fitting himself into the team, and the frustrating play of big man Bobby Portis.

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For the last edition of the season preview series, Kyle made sure to have a reunion with former Deer Diaries co-hosts Riley Feldmann and Adam Paris. While discussing the potential opening and closing lineups, the group come to terms that Kyle Kuzma might be the most important Buck role player on the team. They wonder if this will be Giannis' last season as a Buck and plan to enjoy the time they have before Riley reviews a fount...

The season preview series rolls on, as Jackson and Van are joined by returning guest, former Bucks Play-By-Play Announcer Jim Paschke. The trio breaks down what a potential Myles Turner and Giannis pick-and-roll could look like, what Jim remembers about Greg Anthony with his son Cole now in a Bucks jersey, and what could be in store for AJ Green this season. Jackson also channels his inner Myles Turner with the return of Jackson’s ...