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Bucks Podcast: Brook's back surgery, Donte news and Wesley Matthews returns

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) splits Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) and forward Gordon Hayward (20) to score during the first half of their game Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) splits Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) and forward Gordon Hayward (20) to score during the first half of their game Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis.

The Bucks continue on a steady path, but they know now that big man Brook Lopez is out for an extended period of time after back surgery. Host JR Radcliffe and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel writer Jim Owczarski discuss the fallout, plus a balky calf for Giannis, the return of Wesley Matthews and Donte DiVincenzo getting one step closer to basketball activity. Plus, One Quick Buck looks at another random Buck from years past and What's Making Jim Mad.

More: P.J. Tucker speaks from the heart on his return to Fiserv Forum: 'I’ll love the people of Milwaukee forever.'

More: Alex Antetokounmpo is forging own path in basketball: 'I’m me and I’m OK with who I am'

More: Milwaukee Bucks dedicate interview room to former broadcaster Jim Paschke

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JR Radcliffe can be reached at (262) 361-9141 or jradcliffe@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter at @JRRadcliffe.

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