Jackson Gross
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Marquette ‘23. Milwaukee Bucks Beat Reporter for Brew Hoop - Contributing Writer for Bear Report - Editorial and Communications Director for Third Down Thursdays - Co-Host of Beer vs. Ivy https://www.brewhoop.com/authors/jackson-gross
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Some news I’m excited to share with you all…

Coming in for the 2025-26 Season, I will be the beat writer for the Milwaukee Bucks on @brewhoop.bsky.social.

I thank @vanfayaz.bsky.social for the opportunity to live out my dreams just two years out of college.

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Fond Farewells
A salute to two Brew Hoop legends
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#Bucks head coach Doc Rivers was asked last night about how the team is after the report from Shams about a Giannis trade:

“There was a big story? You’re kidding me. Our guys are fine; you do observe if there was an issue there, but there’s nothing there with our guys.”
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I asked Doc Rivers if he was worried about the double-guard lineup of Rollins and Anthony against longer teams like the Pistons:

“No, I think it can be really good at the one and two. I think Cole will help Ryan, cause Cole can run the team and Ryan can get downhill and make plays.”
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#Bucks center Bobby Portis on playing with Myles Turner:

“It’s fun playing with him. It’s still kinda weird, but it’s fun though, especially because of his will, and I’m happy he’s on our side.”
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“Dairy Bird” had quite the game for himself, scoring 22 points on a perfect 5/5 shooting performance in the #Bucks' 117-111 preseason win over the Detroit #Pistons.

My recap of last night’s action from Fiserv Forum for @brewhoop.bsky.social:

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Preseason Rapid Recap: Bucks 117, Pistons 111
Dairy Bird comes alive with a perfect 22 points, as the Bucks hold on to win
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Didn’t get a chance to post this last night, but Detroit #Pistons Head Coach J.B. Bickerstaff had quite the line about new #Bucks center Myles Turner:

“It’s the consistency, and for some fucking reason, he’s always hot when we play him.”
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Looks like the Achilles is just fine for Thansis:
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A rare preseason coaches’ challenge!

Pistons HC J.B. Bickerstaff is challenging the call on the floor. It's unclear as to what he's challenging right now.
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First timeout from Fiserv Forum sees the #Bucks up early 17-16.

Cade Cunningham has been cooking early, with nine points already.

KPJ and Bobby each have six points for the Bucks.
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Starting lineup for the Detroit #Pistons:

G – Cade Cunningham (#2)
G – Ausar Thompson (#9)
F – Duncan Robinson (#55)
F – Ron Holland II (#5)
C – Isaiah Stewart (#28)
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The veteran Bobby Portis gets the nod at 4 with Kyle Kuzma and Giannis out tonight against the Pistons.

Here is how the full lineup shakes out for the #Bucks:

G – Kevin Porter Jr. (#7)
G – Gary Trent Jr. (#5)
F – AJ Green (#20)
F – Bobby Portis Jr. (#9)
C – Myles Turner (#3)
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The starting lineup outside of Kuz will remain the same, but Rivers said they are still trying to figure out who the fifth starter is.
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Doc Rivers tells us that Kyle Kuzma will be OUT tonight against the Pistons (hip).

Rivers said it's nothing serious.
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Doc Rivers tells us that Kyle Kuzma will be OUT tonight against the Pistons (hip).

Rivers said it's nothing serious.
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Portis, who often subs for Giannis Antetokounmpo and has 99 career starts with the #Bucks (many of which were in place of Antetokounmpo), took great offense to the idea the team won't be able to find its way.

“As a competitor, as a player, I just feel so disrespected, even the question." #NBASKy
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So...about those non-Giannis minutes for the #Bucks.

No Khris. No Dame.

GM Jon Horst said it's not a concern, per se, but admitted the team isn't really going to know what that looks like until they do it.

When I brought it up to Bobby Portis Jr., though🫣

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Which Milwaukee Bucks are ready to stand up and fill the void when Giannis Antetokounmpo sits?
Bobby Portis Jr. and Kyle Kuzma will have roles in stepping up when Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo sits, as will Myles Turner and Kevin Porter Jr.
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There's a second post. Couldn't fit all of them onto one post cause of the character count limit
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Have to pull out the big guns with the Lakers coming to town.
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March 12 at Miami Heat*
April 5 vs. Memphis Grizzlies (WMLW/Telmundo)
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Bucks TV News: The Milwaukee Bucks will have eight games this season that will be broadcast over the air:

Nov. 15 vs. LA Lakers (CBS 58)
Nov. 29 vs. Brooklyn Nets*
Dec. 5 vs. Philadelphia 76ers*
Jan. 15 at San Antonio Spurs*
Feb. 25 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers*
March 7 vs. Utah Jazz*

*=WMLW
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A switch-up compared to my usual fare from yesterday: a Chicago Bears article!

On Sunday for Bear Report, I broke down the three best plays from Caleb Williams on the game-winning drive he led in their 25-24 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.

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Caleb Williams shows clutch gene in game winning drive
In a grind-it-out type of game, the former No. 1 overall pick showed some real poise in his final drive against the Las Vegas Raiders.
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I had the opportunity to go to #Bucks Media Day for the second year in a row (my first as Beat Reporter for @brewhoop.bsky.social).

We heard from Bucks brass, Giannis, Myles Turner and a whole host of other Bucks players.

If you missed it all, read my latest pieces for all the details:
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It was a full day at Milwaukee #Bucks Media Day.

We heard from Giannis (via Zoom), Myles Turner, Bobby Portis, Gary Trent Jr., and a few other Bucks players.

Here are my biggest takeaways from the day:

www.brewhoop.com/bucks-news/5...
Bucks Media Day: Highlights from Giannis, Myles Turner, and the rest of the Bucks
The new starting front court, along with the rest of the gang get their moment to talk with the press
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In the first set of press conferences, we also heard from Govenor Wes Edens, General Manager Jon Horst, and Head Coach Doc Rivers.

Here are my takeaways from the #Bucks brass at Media Day from Fiserv Forum:

www.brewhoop.com/bucks-news/5...
Bucks Media Day: Highlights from Wes Edens, Jon Horst, and Doc Rivers
The Bucks brass give us their thoughts on the latest happenings with the team heading into training camp
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It was a full day at Milwaukee #Bucks Media Day.

We heard from Giannis (via Zoom), Myles Turner, Bobby Portis, Gary Trent Jr., and a few other Bucks players.

Here are my biggest takeaways from the day:

www.brewhoop.com/bucks-news/5...
Bucks Media Day: Highlights from Giannis, Myles Turner, and the rest of the Bucks
The new starting front court, along with the rest of the gang get their moment to talk with the press
www.brewhoop.com
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Giannis on his older brother Thansis coming back to the Bucks this season, via Eric Nehm on Twitter/X:

"I love that Thanasis is on the team...He's such an incredible leader. He's such a vocal point in the locker room...People don't understand how valuable he is to our team."
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ICYMI: Giannis on his relationship with Dame now that he’s back in Portland:
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Giannis, when asked about the proposed ASG format:

"I love it, I think it was my idea. I think it's going to be exciting for people to watch, I'm going to play hard, but I think it's going to bring a bit more juice to the game."