# Two Year Plan:  How the Bucks Plan to Develop Talent and Catch Up to the Rest of the East

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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: 2026-07-28T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Milwaukee Bucks’ two-year plan faces a crucial crossroads: can they outmaneuver Eastern Conference powerhouses as aging rosters and rising contracts redefine the NBA landscape? Justin Garcia and Cam Thomas break down the future outlooks for the New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, and more, spotlighting star players like Jalen Brunson, Joel Embiid, Donovan Mitchell, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Jayson Tatum. With blockbuster contracts, looming free agency, and tight cap space, which contenders risk slipping out of elite status by 2028? Key topics include draft pick assets, the impact of ownership’s new financial discipline, and the development of young Bucks talent like Brayden Burries and Bogoljub Markovic. How should the Bucks build their next core, and will a star finally emerge from their youth movement? The race for future dominance in the East starts now. 00:00 Bucks 2-year rebuild plan 04:43 Discussing Contract Extensions and Free Agency 07:28 Discussing NBA player contracts 15:53 Evaluating Cleveland's young prospects 18:24 Future contracts for Giannis and Bam 21:09 Future of Miami Heat players 24:08 Boston's future financial flexibility 27:13 Orlando Magic player contracts overview 31:59 Upcoming Contract Extensions and Free Agents 35:49 NBA free agency outlook 2028 Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for…

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