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Hear District

Hear District

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 Bucks legend Marques Johnson teams up with his son and 1995 NCAA champion, Kris Johnson, to lead a weekly conversation with insight from the biggest names in basketball while answering burning questions from fans, all focused on the Milwaukee Bucks. Basketball Politics & Government
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  • Trading Places with Terry Cummings

    Trading Places with Terry Cummings
    Jan 27 2026
    NBA legend & Milwaukee Bucks icon, Terry Cummings, joins Kris & Marques Johnson on Hear District for a powerful, story-filled conversation that spans a historic career on and off the court. Marques & Terry revisit the rare moment they were traded for each other, sharing behind-the-scenes perspectives on how that moment reshaped both of their careers and the Bucks’ future. Terry reflects on his rise from DePaul to NBA Rookie of the Year, his dominance as one of the most versatile forwards of the 1980s, and battling legends like Larry Bird and Bob McAdoo. He also opens up about faith, leadership, and an unexpected music career. He and Marques share a candid conversation on Hall of Fame candidacy, and dive into the 1987 McDonald's Open, when Cummings played a pivotal role in a battle for global basketball supremacy. A must-listen episode for Bucks fans, NBA history lovers, and anyone drawn to elite competitors with depth beyond the game. Subscribe to the Hear District podcast to enjoy the biggest names in basketball sounding off on your favorite team. For more, follow @bucksplusaudio — the official podcast network of the Milwaukee Bucks — on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok & Facebook, and check out all Bucks+ podcast content at www.bucks.com/plus.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Pieces of the Puzzle with Sam Amick

    Pieces of the Puzzle with Sam Amick
    Jan 21 2026
    Sam Amick of The Athletic joins Marques Johnson and Kris Johnson on Hear District for a wide-ranging conversation on Giannis Antetokounmpo, the NBA trade deadline, and where the Milwaukee Bucks go from here. Sam shares behind-the-scenes insight from his recent in-depth interview with Giannis, explains how he built trust with the Bucks superstar, and offers perspective on Giannis’ mindset during a challenging stretch of the season. They also dive into the broader NBA trade season, including the biggest names on the market, such as Ja Morant, Anthony Davis, Zach LaVine, Jonathan Kuminga & more. Sam explains how the value of first-round picks continues to rise and which big names around the league could (or couldn’t) realistically be on the move. Later, Marques and Kris break down advanced lineup data and on/off metrics to better understand this Bucks' season, before analyzing key plays from Milwaukee’s loss to Minnesota in 'About That Action.' Subscribe to the Hear District podcast to enjoy the biggest names in basketball sounding off on your favorite team. For more, follow @bucksplusaudio — the official podcast network of the Milwaukee Bucks — on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok & Facebook, and check out all Bucks+ podcast content at www.bucks.com/plus.
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    48 mins
  • Deconstructing Milwaukee’s Defense with Steve Jones Jr.

    Deconstructing Milwaukee’s Defense with Steve Jones Jr.
    Jan 13 2026
    Kris & Marques Johnson welcome Steve Jones Jr. of The Dunker Spot to Hear District for an in-depth breakdown of the Milwaukee Bucks, their evolving offense around Giannis Antetokounmpo, and what it will take to climb back into the Eastern Conference playoff picture. The conversation covers Ryan Rollins’ Most Improved Player case, why the Bucks’ offense thrives through movement and spacing, and how Milwaukee is getting into actions faster and applying more pressure than in past seasons. Steve also breaks down the Bucks’ defense, Myles Turner’s impact as a rim protector, how to maximize AJ Green, when to deploy Point Giannis, and why rebounding remains critical to the team’s success. Plus, a broader discussion on zone defense, offensive rebounding philosophy, three-point volume, and how the NBA has changed since Steve’s coaching days. The episode wraps with an “About That Action” film breakdown of Milwaukee’s defense against Steph Curry. Subscribe to the Hear District podcast to enjoy the biggest names in basketball sounding off on your favorite team. For more, follow @bucksplusaudio — the official podcast network of the Milwaukee Bucks — on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok & Facebook, and check out all Bucks+ podcast content at www.bucks.com/plus.
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    44 mins
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