How to Properly Build a Roster in This Version of the NBA and Who Holds Leverage in a Giannis Trade?

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🗓️ 2 June 2026

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Milwaukee Bucks face a franchise-altering offseason as lessons from the Knicks and Spurs’ Finals runs redefine what it takes to win in today’s NBA. Roster construction, the value of true superstar power, and the death of the traditional “super team” all come under scrutiny—what blueprint should the Bucks follow to maximize Giannis Antetokounmpo’s championship window, or are they heading toward a new era without him? Justin Garcia and Camille Davis break down the importance of depth, two-way talent, and secondary shot creators around Giannis, questioning whether recent playoff trends demand a rethink in team-building philosophy. The conversation heats up with sharp takes on trade leverage, Miami Heat’s rumored pursuit of Antetokounmpo, and the realities of not controlling future draft picks after recent NBA lottery reforms. Stay tuned for strategic insight on Milwaukee’s next moves—and which draft prospects are officially off their board. 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! 5-Hour ENERGY Ignite your taste buds with the flavor of the summer. Get a Firework Freeze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today. For more information, visit https://FiveHourEnergy.com. Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. DoorDash From tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash. Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door. DoorDash. In your bag all season long. Quo Make this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnba. 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 Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

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0:00.0	The biggest learning from this playoffs in the upcoming finals is roster construction.
0:05.0	How do the Bucks need to build things out?
0:08.3	We dig into it coming up next.
0:16.2	You are Locked on Bucks, your daily Milwaukee Bucks podcast, part of the Locked-on Podcast Network, your team every day.
0:27.7	Welcome into Locked-on Bucks.
0:29.4	I am Justin Garcia, joined, as always by Camille Davis.
0:32.4	And today's show, we dig into how to build a roster, what we've learned from these playoffs and especially
0:39.3	the two most successful teams the nicks and the spurs meeting in the NBA finals tomorrow
0:45.2	night and what the bucks need to do based on how we have seen these two groups build their
0:52.7	roster a summer that figures to bring a lot of change
0:55.6	for this Bucks team.
0:57.6	So what do they need to learn from the Knicks and Spurs and lean into that change and team
1:02.4	building?
1:03.8	We continue to tell you who will not be drafted by the Bucks and when it's not as bad as it could be to not control your own draft for the next
1:15.7	few years.
1:16.8	We'll explain what we mean coming up a little bit later.
1:19.7	But let's start with the finals, which again gets started Wednesday night, the Spurs and
1:25.0	the Knicks.
1:25.9	And this is something you've kicked around for a little bit camille that
1:29.0	we haven't really had time to get into but just what are our takeaways from these teams that have
1:34.8	reached the finals and found the most success throughout the playoffs in terms of how their roster
1:39.3	is structured and i think specifically what you're getting at is how important is depth
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