Deer Diaries: A Milwaukee Bucks Podcast

In today's episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle convene to discuss the Milwaukee Bucks finally sending Donte DiVincenzo where he was meant to be all along: Sacramento. In return, the Bucks bring back SErge Ibaka to shore up some big depth as uncertainty remains around Brook Lopez's back. After breaking down their thoughts on the trade, they touch on the Harden/Simmons swap. Learn more about your ad choic...

The Return. Have the Bucks found a way to balance roster need and sentimentality with the signing of Greg Monroe? Can he reliably bridge the gap between now and whenever Brook Lopez returns? Kyle and Riley discuss that, plus some trade chatter (there ain't much), Khris being named an All-Star, a 2-1 week for Milwaukee, "Encanto", rapid fire, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

In today's episode, Adam and Riley convene to blow out the Bucks trade deadline preview. With limited assets, will Jon Horst still swing a move, or will Milwaukee stand pat and try to work the buyout market instead. It's all broken down here, as well as touching on the Cavaliers loss and how it reflects this team at the halfway mark. Plus, All-Star talk and breaking new ground with Riley's first e...

A packed week for Milwaukee ends with a three-game win streak, and it appears the long-dormant Bucks-Bulls rivalry has roared back to life. Kyle and Riley talk about Milwaukee losing it's National TV title before winning it back, the ugly, exciting, dramatic primetime victory over the visiting Bulls, and come back around to the idea that the Bucks have more answers to opposing teams' riddles than...

If you win one game a week, but it's the most meaningful game of your week, did you really lose any games? This is the question Riley, Kyle, and Adam all set out to investigate as the Bucks bring a 1-2 record in for examination. Without Draymond Green, was that Warriors thumping just a figment of our collective imagination? Will Nick Nurse ever lose in Milwaukee again? Why do we play Charlotte mor...

In today's episode, Adam and Riley break down the Bucks decision to not guarantee Boogie Cousins contract, as well as what kind of backup big Jon Horst is looking for. Then, they talk about the COVID absences across the roster and All-Star cases for Jrue and Khris. Finally, they recap the week's games, diving most deeply into the trouncing of the Brooklyn Nets. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

In today's episode, Adam and Kyle are joined by Sean Eaton to talk about the COVID outbreak across the league, how they're handling it and its impacts on the Milwaukee Bucks roster overall. Then, they reminisce upon the year anniversary of Giannis signing his supermax and talk briefly about the rough week of games the Bucks just faced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

In today's episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle discuss the impending return of Donte DiVincenzo to the court for the Milwaukee Bucks. Funny enough, it'll be against the Pacers, whose Myles Turner has been the subject of potential trade talks online of late. Then, they break down the games from this past week, including the lowlight of the Heat, and which team is the most annoying to lose to? Learn more...

In today's episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle break down what led up to Brook Lopez's back surgery, and how his absence will impact the Bucks in the regular season and potentially in the Playoffs, should he be unable to return. Then, they discuss the Wesley Matthews signing, wave bye bye to Georgios, and break down how Milwaukee's other free agent signings are shaping up (spoiler: not great!) After tha...

DeMarcus Cousins: Milwaukee Buck. Riley, Kyle, and Van gather around the podcast table to get their fresh reactions to the news that Boogie is coming to town. Is he the big man savior we've waited for? We discuss! Plus, the Bucks perfect week, Giannis's interior scoring, what is it that makes George Hill such an effective player, rapid fire, film reviews, ink reviews, and the debut of "Van's Shuff...

The Bucks begin to turn the ship around, and Riley, Kyle, and new Brew Hoop staffer/first-time podder Alex Skov come together to talk the team's recent success (and that infamous Giannis GQ cover story). They've got AD v. Giannis takes, praise for beating up on bad teams, a Brook Lopez update, an inside scoop on Kansas City BBQ, talk their non-Giannis MVPs of the season (so far), rapid fire, film...

With Kyle and Adam away, Riley and Andrew Goodman review a 1-2 week for the Milwaukee Bucks. They talk busted rotations, give a progress report on Semi, Rodney, George, and Grayson, wonder if this is the inevitable end result of a "play random" offense, contemplate their ideal breakfasts, and whether we'll be subjected to "trench warfare" basketball until the playoffs. Learn more about your ad cho...

What's spookier than Halloween? How about a .500 start to the Milwaukee Bucks's season? That's spooky! Riley and Kyle run a two-man pod to discuss a pleasant win over the Pacers and close losses to the Timberwolves and Spurs. Plus, taking stock of the non-existent rotation, chatting about the leaked alternate uniforms, iron gall ink reviews, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

Kyle and Riley are joined by new staff member Sean Eaton to take some (extremely) early stock on the Milwaukee Bucks after the first week of play. They reminisce on Ring Night, do their best to pretend the Heat loss didn't happen, appreciate the gut check against the Spurs, answer rapid fire questions, and are regaled by the first installment of "Sean's Stories From The Front Office". Learn more a...

Riley, Kyle, and new staff member Morgan get together to discuss things of note from the Milwaukee Bucks preseason outings, engage in a bit of over/under and season prediction madness, and of course, the return of the miscellaneous section! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle reconvene to recap Summer League, Bud's contract extension and Giannis buying into the Brewers. Then, it's a mailbag extraordinaire courtesy of Brew Hoop readers. We run through everything from the highs/lows of this past season, the defensive approach, biggest surprises and disappointments, a brief Ben Simmons disparaging digression and more. Learn more ab...

Having watched the draft and free agency play out, Riley and Kyle figured it's as good a time as any to take stock of Milwaukee's moves. They talk Sandro, Georgios, Bobby's return, PJ's departure, and all the other moves the Bucks have made as they gear up for a campaign to defend their title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today...okay, you get it...the MILWAUKEE FREAKIN' BUCKS JUST WON THE NBA CHAMPIONSHIP!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Riley, fresh off of four hours of sleep, get together to process the fact that the Bucks are now one win away from winning an NBA title. They recap games four and five, revel in The Block, The Steal, and The Oop, and heap praise on pretty much everyone. One more, folks. One more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Kyle leaves a voice memo, while Adam and Riley break down Giannis Antetokounmpo's second straight dominating Finals performance, this one leading to a win for the Milwaukee Bucks. With the series at 2-1 now, we discuss our thoughts on Milwaukee going forward, Jrue Holiday's hot shooting, Middleton looking a little lost and what's up with so little Brook Lopez/ Learn more about you...

In today's episode, Riley, Kyle and Adam re-live all the momentous plays from the Milwaukee Bucks thrilling Game Six victory over the Atlanta Hawks. They break down Khris Middleton's hot third quarter, Jrue's aggression and the team's response to Giannis Antetokoumpo's injury. Finally, they reflect on the run overall through the Eastern Conference and how Milwaukee matches up with Phoenix. Learn m...

In today's episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle dissect the Milwaukee Bucks Game Three comeback to re-take control of the Eastern Conference Finals. They break down Khris Middleton's heroics, Giannis's under-applauded consistency, defensive strategy against Trae Young and the bench crew stepping up. Then, they dive into a few lingering storylines from the series included the dreaded free throw controvers...

In today's 100th episode, Kyle, Riley and Adam reconvene to relive all the glory and agony that was Milwaukee's Game 7 victory against the Brooklyn Nets. They dive deep into the historic performance by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton doing just enough and overcoming the Kevin Durant once more. After going up and down the roster handing out credit where it's due on the Milwaukee side, stick...

In today's episode, Van and Andrew join Adam for a long discussion about the Milwaukee Bucks game one loss against the Brooklyn Nets. Everything kicks off with the James Harden injury, which will loom over the series going forward. Then they dive into the Bucks horrendous shooting performance, their role players being roundly outplayed, substitution patterns and what adjustments Milwaukee can make...

In today's episode, Riley and Adam revel in Milwaukee's absolute crushing of the Miami Heat in four games. After running through all the highlights from the series, they briefly discuss a potential round 2 matchup with Brooklyn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices