The Bucks are 11–16 after a stunning week that included a statement win over Boston and a 45-point loss to Brooklyn. On this episode of The Bucks Beat, Monis Khan breaks down Milwaukee’s Jekyll-and-Hyde season, the impact of injuries to Giannis Antetokounmpo, AJ Green, and Taurean Prince, and Kevin Porter Jr.’s growing role. Dylan Hunter Carter joins to explain what’s driving the inconsistencies on both ends of the floor and what the Bucks must do to find stability. We also share insight from former NBA head coach Earl Watson's interview on the Hear District podcast on zone defense, young guard development, and how Milwaukee can rediscover its identity.

The Bucks sit at 10–15, Giannis remains sidelined, and key rotation players are injured. This week on The Bucks Beat, Monis Khan is joined by Jordan Treske, author of Building the Milwaukee Bucks, to explore what history teaches us about the team’s current struggles and whether Milwaukee can turn its season around. We also break down Kevin Porter Jr.’s impressive return, Ryan Rollins’ adjustment next to him, Doc Rivers’ experimentation with lineups and zone defense, and which players must carry the load until Giannis comes back. Dylan Hunter Carter joins to discuss the Bucks’ identity, AJ Green’s injury, and how Milwaukee can compete against top teams even while shorthanded.

The Bucks have fallen to 9–13, and this week’s Bucks Beat breaks down why. Monis Khan is joined by TJ from Antler Analysis to explain the disconnect between Milwaukee’s elite shooting and poor results, the team’s defensive and rebounding issues, and whether the roster has the personnel to fix them. Dylan Hunter Carter weighs in on AJ Green’s breakout, Kevin Porter Jr.’s return, and what the Bucks must address to turn their season around.

The Milwaukee Bucks are officially at a crossroads. After a five-game losing streak and with Giannis Antetokounmpo still sidelined by injury, the team is searching for answers. In this episode of The Bucks Beat, host Monis Khan breaks down why Milwaukee is struggling, what has gone wrong during this stretch, and what must improve before Giannis returns to the lineup. BrewHoop beat writer Jackson Gross joins the show to analyze the Bucks’ recent losses, including concerns on defense, rebounding, offensive creation without Giannis, and how key role players like Myles Turner and Gary Trent Jr. are fitting into Doc Rivers’ system. We also examine Ryan Rollins’ development, Kevin Porter Jr.’s pending return, and Kyle Kuzma’s role during this difficult run. Later, Eric Nehm of The Athletic joins Gale Klappa on an exclusive excerpt of the Courtside podcast. Eric explains why the Bucks’ offense and defense look so different without Giannis, why the team has leaned more heavily into zone defense, and what potential silver linings may emerge from this stretch of the season.

In this episode of The Bucks Beat, host Monis Khan breaks down Doc Rivers’ surprising update on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s groin injury — news that first broke right here on the Courtside podcast before hitting social media. Monis and guests unpack what this means for the Milwaukee Bucks, how long Giannis could be out, and which players are stepping up in his absence. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel beat writer Ben Steele joins the show to discuss Ryan Rollins’ rise, the Golden Age of Wisconsin basketball, and why so many NBA players are coming out of Wisconsin high schools. Then, Dylan Hunter Carter from Hear District dives into the Bucks’ elite three-point shooting, the “three-big” lineup with Giannis, Myles Turner, and Kyle Kuzma, and who will carry the load while the MVP rehabs. Plus: Doc Rivers’ insight on the “silver lining” of Giannis’ injury, and how this stretch could actually help the Bucks’ chemistry and playoff readiness.

Host Monis Khan, the editor-in-chief of Bucks+, interviews broadcasters, beat writers, and content creators who live and breathe Bucks basketball.