Giannis Stays. Cam Thomas Arrives. Jon Horst Explains the Bucks’ Plan | The Bucks Beat
The Milwaukee Bucks came out of the trade deadline with their franchise star still in place — and a new weapon added to the roster. On this episode of The Bucks Beat, host Monis Khan breaks down what Giannis Antetokounmpo’s message really means, why the Bucks emerged as quiet winners of the trade deadline, and how the addition of Cam Thomas could reshape the rotation over the final 31 games.
Dylan Hunter Carter joins to analyze Cam Thomas’ fit as a scoring specialist, what the Bucks can realistically expect from him this season, and why Ousmane Dieng represents a long-term developmental swing worth watching. The conversation also dives into Milwaukee’s first three-game win streak of the season, what fueled that stretch, and how selfless play, defense, and shooting can translate moving forward.
The episode closes with an exclusive interview from Courtside with Gale Klappa featuring Bucks general manager Jon Horst, who addresses the Giannis speculation, the trade deadline process, roster flexibility, young player development, and why the organization remains confident it can push back into the playoff picture.
With Giannis working toward a return after the All-Star break and the Bucks sitting just outside the play-in, this episode offers clarity on where the season stands — and what has to happen next.
00:00 — Giannis’ Message to the World
01:49 — Cam Thomas Joins the Bucks
04:43 — What Cam Can Actually Be This Season
09:02 — Ousmane Dieng’s Long-Term Upside
11:31 — The Bucks’ First Win Streak
13:54 — Jon Horst on the Deadline & Giannis
18:25 — Horst Explains the Bucks’ Plan
22:12 — Can Milwaukee Still Make the Playoffs?
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6 Comments
great interview
Horst needs to be fired. He has destroyed current and future Bucks next 5 years. Every trade a step back, every draft useless player, the only thing he has any talent on is picking up down on the luck players and getting good dividends (Lopez, Portis, PC)
First time hearing John Horst speak. He has been avoiding major media outlets.😅
As long as Portis plays he will bring this team down, Cam is a nice piece but when you give a load of minutes to Bobby who demoralizes the team, it cant be overcome
Great to hear from John. Guys this is a difficult role. And lot of intricacies involved in moving around contracts. And it is also a Human business. You don’t just move them around like a chess piece. Stop saying shit like fire this and fire that. What if someone say that at your workplace.
giannis is playing you guys. i would be pissed.