Brew Hoop: For Milwaukee Bucks Fans

In today's episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle break down what problems have been plaguing Milwaukee's defense both in their weekend losses to the Hornets and Pelicans, and all season-long. Is it systemic? Player-driven? Execution? They dive into all the nitty gritty details before rounding out with other thoughts on the Bucks season at the quarter mark of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Riley, Kyle and Adam go deep on all the happenings from the Milwaukee Bucks two losses to the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers. They talk about Giannis Antetokounmpo's shifting role, Bud's continued experimentation (to mixed results), Jrue Holiday's idealized role and how we're feeling about the starters across the board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Kyle, Riley and Adam break down the Milwaukee Bucks 3-0 week against the Orlando Magic, Detroit Pistons and Dallas Mavericks. They examine how Milwaukee beat the shorthanded Mavericks with increased switching and how Giannis Antetokounmpo defies traditional expectations as a closer. Then, they examine the Eastern Conference hierarchy in the wake of the James Harden trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Riley, Adam and Kyle discuss the Bucks split series with the Miami Heat before breaking down the week that was. First, they talk about the Detroit Pistons split, including Giannis Antetokounmpo showcasing his first dominating performance of the season. Then, the break down the Utah Jazz loss, what went wrong with Milwaukee's defense and how much had to do with scheme vs. execution. Finally, the briefly touch on the Cavaliers win before pondering Thanasis entering Bud's rotation this early in the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle break down the somewhat disappointing first week of Milwaukee Bucks basketball. First, they look at each game individually, from the narrow loss at Boston, to blowouts against Golden State (good!) and the New York Knicks (bad!). Then, they look for initial throughlines, including the defensive performance thus far, Bud's rotations, Giannis' game looking mostly the same and how Brook Lopez fits on this team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, Riley, Kyle and Adam break down the final takeaways from Milwaukee's 0-3 preseason. Afterwards, they discuss lingering questions before the regular season starts, including their ideal Playoff rotation (for the moment), what adjustments Bud may make and which new arrival may take the longest to acclimate. Then, they close it out by making their preseason predictions for how far the Bucks will go this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a historic day for the Bucks franchise, Riley, Kyle and Adam break down Giannis Antetokounmpo signing the super max extension, securing his place as a Milwaukee Buck for the next five years. We discuss the elation of this news for Bucks fans, Jon Horst landing the plane, and the pressure on Mike Budenholzer this upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, Riley, Kyle and Adam dissect the Milwaukee Bucks first preseason loss against the Dallas Mavericks. They break down Bud's starting lineup, Jrue Holiday's debut, Bobby Portis's predilection to shoot at all times and all the other newcomers. Then, they briefly touch on Giannis's lack of comment on his contract situation, as well as the James Harden reportedly putting Milwaukee on his list of teams he would accept trades to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, Kyle, Riley and Adam dive deep into the Bucks offseason that actually was following their ill-fated Bogdan Bogdanovic emergency pod. They dissect what moves they liked most, whether the team is actually better and what the offseason says about Jon Horst and his staff after three years at the helm. Then, they briefly discuss media days, what to watch for in the first preseason game and reactions to the Bucks unveiling of their blue city edition jerseys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, Kyle, Riley and Adam dissect the Jrue Holiday and Bogdan Bogdanovic trades that shook up the entire Milwaukee Bucks franchise. They discuss their fit on the court, whether the Bucks gave up too much and how it was a worthwhile gamble for Jon Horst to make. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle put on their mock draft hats and pretend they know anything about a few players they've watched youtube highlights from. After running through the list of rumors about players the Bucks are "targeting" from the past week, they break down Jon Horst's thin draft history to this point and if there's anything to glean from the types of players he's gone for. Then, they discuss their own personal draft philosophy for what type of player the Bucks should take before running through a few potential prospects to keep an eye on at the November 18 draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, Brew Hoop's co-managing editor, caplord and trade machine maestro, Mitchell Maurer, joins Kyle, Riley and Adam to talk about how the Milwaukee Bucks could realistically improve this offseason. Namely, through trades. After setting the table for Milwaukee's cap situation, Mitchell walks through his trade proposal bracket and the group discusses the merits of the many potential trades the Bucks could make. They also touch on the surprise upsets, favorites that got eliminated and the universality of Eric Bledsoe across all these trades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle give their closing thoughts on the 2019-20 NBA season after the Los Angeles Lakers took down the Miami Heat. They reflect on Giannis's second MVP and discuss the news regarding a potential Christmas Day start for the 2020-21 campaign. Then, they dive into the Milwaukee Bucks offseason priorities and what magnitude of move they may need to make to put themselves over the top. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle discuss the abrupt end to the Milwaukee Bucks season and then dive deep into the listener mailbag on topics including who should take the fall for this year, Malcolm Brogdon, what backcourts we would take over the Bucks current iteration, potential roster shake-ups (or lack thereof) and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a scorching Game 4 from Khris Middleton, the Milwaukee Bucks extended their season (for now) as they try to stave off elimination and stare down an offseason that portends numerous questions the organization likely weren't ready to answer. In today's episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle discuss the Giannis injury, how to parse out blame, frustration over the lack of adjustments and general discussions about Bud's coaching performance thus far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, Dan Shafer of The Recombobulation Area joins Kyle and Adam to discuss the Milwaukee Bucks historic strike last week in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting in Kenosha. Dan breaks down the implications of Milwaukee's players specifically calling for action from the Wisconsin State Legislature and breaks down the impending special session that Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez have commented on recently. Plus, we all break down the Milwaukee Bucks advancing to round two and how they may match up with the Miami Heat. You can subscribe to The Recombobulation Area at https://recombobulationarea.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, Adam and Kyle dive into Milwaukee's lackluster Playoff performance thus far, before a comforting Game 3 win that brought our first glimpse of the regular season-wrecking team. We talk increased defensive intensity, Giannis' paint struggles, if the real Khris Middleton will please stand up and Bud's deeeep Playoff rotation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Enough seeding game talk, the Bubble playoffs are here and we've got meaningful games for the first time in over four months. Riley and Kyle talk about the statistical breakdown between the Bucks and Magic, weigh the impact of the injury bug on Orlando's chances, and determine what Milwaukee's goals should be heading into their first-round series. Riley's Song He's Listening to Now: Sunrise by Michelle Diamine Oxblood ink by Mountain of Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why are we even watching? Because we're Bucks fans, that's why. Kyle and Riley try to get to the bottom of whether anything of substance can be gleaned from a 1-2 week, what trends we like and dislike 8 games into the bubble, whether the bench is going to sink the team, plus our first-ever soft open! Kyle's suggested song of the week: Burna Boy - On The Low Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Adam away, it's up to Kyle and Riley to give their first impressions of the Bucks in the seeding games against the Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets. They talk about early concerns, early hopes, the vagaries of modern reffing, and whether anything we talk about today even matters once the "seeding" games are finished. That, and the usual miscellanea with a look at what's next on Milwaukee's docket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices