Have Early Bucks Preseason Performances UNCOVERED Key Rotation Players Waiting on the Bench?

Have Early Bucks Preseason Performances UNCOVERED Key Rotation Players Waiting on the Bench?



Have Early Bucks Preseason Performances UNCOVERED Key Rotation Players Waiting on the Bench?

Milwaukee Bucks fans demand fresh lineup looks as preseason reveals unexpected standouts and tough questions for Coach Taylor Jenkins. Will rising talents like Nate Ament and Ousmane Dieng force their way into Coach Taylor Jenkins’ plans, and does Kel’el Ware have the agility to hold down a starting power forward spot? Justin Garcia and Camille Davis explore which lineup tweaks could strengthen the Bucks’ defensive identity and maximize playmakers.

The hosts break down Milwaukee’s early preseason play, highlighting challenges with shot creation and encouraging rebounding stats that hint at a new team identity. Key segments include the Bucks’ ranking of 21st in both offense and defense, the implications of preseason stats, and how the team’s transition defense could shape crucial matchups—starting with Sunday’s clash against the Charlotte Hornets.

Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms
🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-bucks/

Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More
🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

Indeed
Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.

Betterhelp
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA.

KALSHI
Today’s episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next.

PrizePicks
Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA and use code LOCKEDONNBA and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup!

Gametime
Today’s episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.

FanDuel
This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started.

FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

#MilwaukeeBucks #Bucks #NBA

View Comments (27)
  1. Ware, Sims going to rebound but will Turner? Can't play jjj and kuz together in the 2nd unit much (bc then wt happens to Sims?) due to both being non 3 pt shooters so rebounding, playmaking and defense may decide which of the two plays more…

    For this reason, one of the two will probably start while the other will bkup.

    Ware will play most mins on team in both units at both the 4 and the 5 next to Miles AND Sims if rebounding is the goal.

    Kpj
    Herro
    Turner
    Ware
    Jacquez

    Burries
    Rollins
    Sims
    Kuzma (eventually Ament)
    Dieng

  2. I’m super encouraged by how decisive Ament has been through two games. He’s driving a lot, and even though the efficiency isn’t there, I’d rather a young player in his mold take those opportunities to drive and miss the shot then pass up opportunities to drive

  3. Starting lineup: jakucionis burries herro dieng/ament ware
    Bench: rollins kpjr jaquez sims turner/bogi
    Rotation: green ament nance bogi
    Rollins doesn't seem to know how to assist Ware, hogs the ball, not acting like a point-guard. Burries is ready for prime-time. Myles Turner is past his prime, he shouldn't be starting. He's limping and definitely can't run back in transition. The Bucks have to make the hard decision to reduce Turner's minutes or it'll lead to a lot of Bucks losses. Sims, Ament, need to play more than Turner.

  4. KPJ’s skill set isn’t needed on this team. Everything he does can be covered by the other guards.

    Kas defense > KPJ
    Herro court vision & setting up teammates > KPJ
    Rollins gets to the basket > KPJ
    Burries all around skill > KPJ

    all guards shoot the 3 > KPJ.

    KPJ’s contract is the easiest to cut. It’s just $5 mill and 1 year & he doesn’t have any elite skill that they desperately need. Getting rid of him is the simplest & easiest way to clean up the rotations & make this team make sense.

    AJ, Caris, GTJ, Kuz all have much bigger salaries which are better to have when you are trying to make trades. $5 mill won’t get you anything, easy to cut & eat

    We’d all rather see Kas, Burries, Ament, & Dieng and it’s 💯 worth it to sacrifice KPJ’s minutes for all these guys

  5. Playing KPJ means you can’t play Jericho and JJJ. And Jericho & JJJ should never be in the same lineup. Why don’t folks see KPJ’s production is not worth the team working around him? Plenty of other guards on the team that don’t have his limitation

  6. Love several players, especially the Young Bucks. I'd like to see this lineup Ament, Dieng, Ware on front line (great athleticism all 3). Guards are harder to figure out. Now Tyler is far the most experienced and very familiar with Kelel on offensive end. I think Coach Taylor-Made knows the beast Jericho can knock down walls, rebound the rock, play defense & dunk ball. Rollins & Burries are both probably a tad better (more athletic/explosive than Kas but all three are young talents. But Kelel's poor shooting threes so far is small sample size. Confident he will shoot at least 37% at threes & average 18.5-11.5- 1.5bks,-2.5 asts

  7. Justin is right. Low shot creators? Then play your best shot creators who happens to be KPJ and Burries. Dieng as well. I just get the feeling the Bucks are not going to play to win this year even though they have no draft picks.. They are going to play to WATCH who can do what ALL SEASON LONG. 25 wins looks about right. Jenkins first year in Memphis they won 27 games I believe.

  8. It is going to take some patience with this Young team to develop. Alot of grace is needed for this team. I do think we have the right coach for the job.

  9. Rewatching the OKC game. I actually like them forcing Ware to play the 4. I think it will be good for his long term development to better his defensive foot speed & chase 4s. It will look ugly but so did Giannis at point early on

  10. I'll repeat it again until someone from the FO sees it. Cut Kuzma , trade Turner before he has negative value and play the rookies and 2nd ,3rd year players 40+ minutes. YOU CAN'T COMPETE IF YOU CAN'T DEVELOP !!!!!!

  11. Idk how many years Koosma has been in the league, but utilizing him as a primary defender and rebounder, nba coaches never figured out this was his game. Potentially an assist guy.

Comments are closed.