Deer Diaries: A Milwaukee Bucks Podcast

After breaking down the first wave of draft prospects last time, Jack and Finn are running back! They go through a whole new slew of draft prospects, including Cam Carr from Baylor, Morez Johnson from Michigan, and several others. Then later on, they go down a rabbit hole of discussing UConn head coach Dan Hurley and how it was probably the right decision for him to stay in college, rather than attempt an NBA coaching gig.

After Sunday’s NBA Draft Lottery, we now know that the Milwaukee Bucks will be picking at no. 10 in the NBA Draft. Our draft guys, Jack and Finn, react to what this means for the Bucks and Giannis, along with how the rest of the lottery shook itself out.

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 show off, Jackson returns to recap the end of the Chicago Bears’ season, after they lost 20-17 in the NFC Divisional Round. Jack is back with another word from the land down under in What’s that Aussie Slang?

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. Jack also talks about his thoughts on the Bucks trading for Jerami Grant after writing his trade candidate piece, and Jackson gives a sneak peek at his Zach LaVine trade candidate article. Lastly, Jackson shows off his biggest Lego Star Wars set to date, while Jack brings in a cheeky Aussie slang word.

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 Bucks being "buyers " is a lose-lose situation for the short and long-term, while Kyle wonders if the Bucks have hit rock bottom and, if not, what will it take to get there.Then, to end, Jack has some more Aussie slang, Kyle reviews a classic Christmas movie, and they try to predict the road games this week.We appreciate you listening and wish you a Happy Holidays.

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 pod, Jack brings two more Aussie slang words to the table, while Jackson switches it up and breaks down the current state of the Chicago Bears after their heartbreaking loss to the Green Bay Packers.

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 whether the Bucks should be involved in getting one of the two bigger players in the reported Sacramento Kings sell-off: Zach LaVine or DeMar DeRozan. Before the end of the show, Jack debuts his new segment called "What's that Aussie Slang?" while Jackson shows his second Lego set he had to rebuild.

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 Kyle Kuzma rehabilitation project going well? What could throw a wrench into those plans, such as playing him at the 3? Then Jack gives his updates on the 36ers, and then they discuss season 2 of the Netflix rom-com "Nobody Wants This"