Brew Hoop Podcast: Milwaukee Bucks news, talk and analysis

Jason Kidd has the big point guard of his choice in Michael Carter-Williams, but can the Bucks build a quality offense around a no-shot point guard when the league is trending in the opposite direction?

What did we learn about the Milwaukee Bucks' defense in 2014-15? Will the success carry over to next year, or do the Bucks need to think about reshaping their roster to bolster the defense?

We go all out in our preview of the Bucks vs. Bulls playoffs series. 

We review the Bucks' 2014-15 season and discuss whether it should be considered a success story. We spend quite a bit of time talking about Giannis, which is exactly the right thing to do. 

Bucks swingman Khris Middleton has emerged as an important piece for the future. What's a guy like Middleton worth? We discuss it. 

Is there a quick fix to get Bucks point guard Michael Carter-Williams' offense on track? We have a simple idea that opposing coaches don't what you to know about!

The Bucks swapped offense and added expense for defense and contract value when they traded Brandon Knight for Michael Carter-Williams, but does the move signal that the team is "all in" on an impressive defensive system?

We wrestle with the difficult trade deadline issues the Bucks will face in February. We also discuss the similarities between Jason Kidd and Scott Skiles. 

Jabari Parker is done for the year, but his long rehab journey is just beginning. We discuss the added risk that comes with a major knee injury and make the case that Jabari is still more valuable than most other prospects in his draft class.

The rumors surrounding Larry Sanders' absence from the Bucks are swirling, and it's difficult to separate truth from fiction, so we zoom out and examine the big picture of what this could mean and why it's so tough to digest.Note: This episode was recorded prior to the release of Gery Woelfel's report, so adjust your expectations accordingly. 

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jabari Parker are the two most important prospects on the Bucks roster. We discuss the progress they've made in the early portion of the 2014-15 NBA season.

We discuss the early offensive struggles of the Bucks, as well as the odd situation of evaluating Brandon Knight.

We track things back to the summer to discuss the importance of the buy-back provision in the Bucks sale agreement and the potential for an extension to the current lease beyond 2017 if certain milestones are met in arena efforts. We also discuss a variety of things tied to the new TV deal, including advertising on jerseys, shorter NBA games, and potential Bucks sponsors. 

We discuss whether Jabari Parker should be the favorite to win Rookie of the Year and how many wins the Milwaukee Bucks will earn in the 2014-15 NBA season. 

Is Larry Sanders primed for a big comeback season? Is John Henson ready to break out and become a core piece for the Bucks? We take on these topics in the latest episode.