Courtside With Gale Klappa

As the curtain falls on a difficult Bucks season, Gale Klappa sits down with Head Coach Doc Rivers for a candid conversation about what comes next and what can be learned from a year defined by injuries, inconsistency, and persistent Giannis trade speculation. Rivers reflects on how the constant rumors impacted the locker room, the challenge of keeping players focused amid outside noise, and why c...

In a special episode of Courtside, guest host Jim Paschke sits down with Bucks legend Terry Cummings for a powerful and deeply personal conversation. Cummings reflects on his journey from NBA Rookie of the Year to becoming one of the defining players of Milwaukee’s great teams of the 1980s, and shares why his years with the Bucks remain the most meaningful chapter of his basketball life. The conve...

It’s been a whirlwind start in Milwaukee for Ousmane Dieng. Gale Klappa sits down with the Bucks’ young forward to unpack a wild trade deadline journey that saw him dealt multiple times in 48 hours before landing with the Bucks — and immediately stepping into meaningful minutes. Dieng shares his first impressions of the organization, what it’s like learning alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo, and how...

With just 14 games remaining, the Bucks are running out of runway, and a crucial West Coast trip could define the season’s final chapter. On this episode of Courtside, Gale Klappa sits down with Bucks forward Taurean Prince for a powerful and personal conversation about perseverance, recovery, and the fight ahead. Prince opens up about the neck injury that threatened his career, the surgery and re...

Time keeps on ticking, and the Bucks are deep in the NBA stretch run with just 19 games left and little margin for error. On this episode of Courtside, Gale Klappa sits down with Bucks Radio Network play-by-play voice Dave Koehn to take the temperature of Milwaukee’s playoff chase, the frustration that can creep in during a difficult season, and what the team needs to rediscover down the final str...

On this episode of Courtside, Gale Klappa sits down with Bucks head coach Doc Rivers to break down where Milwaukee stands with 21 games remaining and a playoff berth hanging in the balance. Doc reacts to being named a finalist for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and shares his candid assessment of the team’s recent struggles, including inconsistent play and tough losses that have complicated...

The unofficial mayor of Milwaukee is back on Courtside. Gale Klappa sits down with Bobby Portis for a candid and energetic conversation about the Bucks’ up-and-down season, the cloud of trade speculation around Giannis, and the team’s mindset entering the final stretch. Portis opens up about embracing his role as one of the locker room’s veteran voices, mentoring young players like Pete Nance and...

Gale Klappa welcomes former Bucks great and current TV analyst Marques Johnson for a special conversation following his selection as a Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame finalist. Johnson reflects on what the honor means to him, what it represents for Bucks history, and the unique experience of being recognized alongside Bucks head coach Doc Rivers, another finalist from a different era of the game....

With trade deadline chaos fading and the Bucks searching for momentum heading into the All-Star break, Gale Klappa sits down with Bucks General Manager Jon Horst for a wide-ranging conversation from the front office perspective. Horst addresses the season’s constant outside noise, explains the organization’s long-term approach to building a sustainable contender around Giannis Antetokounmpo, and s...

With the trade deadline approaching and the Bucks battling through a tough stretch, Gale Klappa turns the focus from rumors to a young player carving out a real role. Bucks power forward Pete Nance joins Courtside to share his path to Milwaukee, from college stops at Northwestern and North Carolina to the grind of the G League and life on a two-way contract. Nance explains how two-way deals work,...

With the season past the halfway mark and the Bucks still fighting to climb above .500, Gale Klappa sits down with Head Coach Doc Rivers to take stock of where things stand and what has to change. Rivers breaks down the ongoing challenge of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s minutes restriction, why it’s a medical decision that won’t change overnight, and how the team must improve in the minutes when Giannis...

It’s a moment of reflection and transition for the Milwaukee Bucks. Gale Klappa sits down with Bucks President Peter Feigin and incoming president Josh Glessing for an in-depth conversation about the evolution of the franchise and what comes next. Feigin looks back on 12 transformative seasons, from securing the future of the team in Milwaukee to building Fiserv Forum, launching the Deer District,...

Gale Klappa sits down with Vin Baker, former first-round pick, four-time NBA All-Star, and current Bucks assistant coach, for an in-depth conversation on the evolution of the Bucks this season. Baker discusses Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return from injury and the renewed energy and confidence he’s shown since coming back, along with his continued development as a passer, playmaker, and on-court leade...

The Bucks are ready to slam the door on 2025. A season packed with injuries and lineup chaos finally gets a jolt of stability as Giannis Antetokounmpo returns from a strained calf and immediately looks like himself, even while playing under a minutes restriction. In this episode of Courtside, Gale Klappa sits down with Bucks TV play-by-play voice Lisa Byington to break down what Giannis’ comeback...

The NBA grind hasn’t been kind to Milwaukee. A hot start gave way to injuries, inconsistency, and a calf strain that sidelined Giannis Antetokounmpo, forcing the Bucks to find out who they are without their MVP on the floor. In this episode, Gale Klappa sits down with Bucks Head Coach Doc Rivers to unpack it all: how the team is using a rare midseason reset, what it means to have young players lik...

In this episode, Gale Klappa sits down with Bucks President Peter Feigin for a candid conversation about the turbulence and turning points of the season. Feigin talks on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future in Milwaukee, offers updates on Giannis’ recovery from a calf strain, and discusses the team’s efforts to rally through injuries to AJ Green, Taurean Prince, and others. He shares insight into Kevin...

On this episode of Courtside with Gale Klappa, Gale is joined by Eric Nehm of The Athletic to break down the Milwaukee Bucks’ early season struggles and what’s next as Giannis Antetokounmpo works his way back from injury. They discuss how the team is adjusting under Doc Rivers, the emergence of Ryan Rollins as a key contributor, Myles Turner’s fit in the Bucks’ system, and the impact of role playe...

Gale Klappa sits down with Bucks Head Coach Doc Rivers to break down the latest developments as Milwaukee battles through the early stretch of the season. Rivers shares an update on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury, the encouraging news on Kevin Porter Jr.’s upcoming return, and the steady rise of Ryan Rollins, whose work ethic has stood out amid injuries. The conversation also dives into Kyle Kuzma...

It’s early days in the new NBA season, and the Bucks are finding their rhythm. Gale Klappa sits down with assistant coach Darvin Ham for an inside look at the team’s progress - from flashes of brilliance to lessons learned along the way. Ham shares insight on the Bucks’ chemistry, updates on key injuries, and the rise of young guard Ryan Rollins. Plus, hear his thoughts on working with Giannis, in...

Bucks General Manager Jon Horst joins Gale on the show this week. They discuss early-season challenges, injuries to Kevin Porter Jr., the development of young talent like Ryan Rollins and Cole Anthony, the team’s moves to sign Myles Turner, and Giannis’ incredible start to the year. Plus, Horst breaks down how the Bucks are navigating these changes and setting themselves up for success this season...

Bucks Head Coach Doc Rivers joins Gale this week on the show. They talk about a couple early injury updates, Giannis' outstanding performances, how the Bucks acquired Myles Turner in the off-season, Cole Anthony's recent play and the NBA gambling scandal news that broke last week.

Gale Klappa is joined by first-year Milwaukee Buck Cole Anthony to talk about why he signed with Milwaukee, playing alongside Giannis, what to expect from the team in 2026, and much more!

Courtside is back! And to kick things off, Gale is joined by Bucks President Peter Feigin! They discuss speculation from the national media surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo in the off-season, the addition and work ethic of Miles Turner, Kevin Porter Jr.'s progression, and updates to Fiserv Forum ahead of the 2025-2026 season!

On the season finale of Courtside, Gale is joined by one of the Bucks majority owners in Jimmy Haslam. The two talk about the regular season ending with the Bucks on an 8-game winning streak before getting into an update on Dame Lillard heading into the postseason. They also discuss the backstory of the trade of Khris Middleton and dive into the sale of the Boston Celtics and how it impacts the bu...