# Newcomers Ousmane Dieng and Cam Thomas give the Bucks a spark ... can it last? (02.17.2026)

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Podcast: [Milwaukee Bucks Point Forward Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/milwaukee-bucks-point-forward-podcast-486362)
Published: 2026-02-17T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8861905
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Duration seconds: 2851

## Resource

Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe take a look at the suddenly hot Milwaukee Bucks, with newcomers Cam Thomas and Ousmane Dieng contributing to a revitalization that might be important with Giannis Antetokounmpo close to returning from injury. Is this for real? Could the Bucks really make the play-in tournament? When exactly will Giannis be back? Plus a look back at the all-star weekend, with Giannis playing the master of ceremonies role despite not getting a chance to play. Which Wisconsin player is the bigger name right now, Jalen Johnson or Kon Knueppel? Dame won the 3-point competition!

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