# Open Competition, Uncertain Rotations and the Bucks Continue to Hunt for a Big as the Season Approaches

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Podcast: [Locked On Bucks – Daily Podcast On The Milwaukee Bucks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-bucks-daily-podcast-on-the-milwaukee-bucks-845830)
Published: 2026-10-01T05:00:00+00:00
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Milwaukee Bucks enter the preseason with a fresh focus on competition and roster flexibility under head coach Taylor Jenkins. With starting lineups still undecided, fans can expect to see a variety of combinations as Jenkins experiments with rotations, elevating intrigue around young talents like Brayden Burries and Ousmane Dieng. Will a deeper bench unlock new dynamics for the Bucks this season, or does uncertainty at power forward present a bigger challenge than expected? Justin Garcia and Camille Davis break down the Bucks’ wide-open camp, preview the first looks at preseason matchups against the Timberwolves and Thunder, and debate Milwaukee’s involvement in looming trade rumors surrounding Jalen Duren and Karl-Anthony Towns. Updates on player roles, contract situations, and an inside look at Milwaukee’s real estate scene for athletes round out this comprehensive Bucks offseason analysis. 00:00 Bucks preseason training camp competition 04:21 Coach Jenkins' preseason rotation strategy 07:44 Assessing Team Roles in Training Camp 11:45 Duren's potential holdout with Pistons 14:13 Discussing potential NBA trades 16:36 Discussing roster and trade strategies 21:19 Miami fan expectations and hopes 26:20 Towns' potential trade to the Bucks 28:45 Player feedback on team dynamics Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Aura Cybersecurity Start your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware. Protect yourself now. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and u…

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