Taylor Jenkins (Reportedly) Hired as Bucks Head Coach: Reactions, Fit, and Future Paths

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🗓️ 24 April 2026

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Milwaukee Bucks zero in on Taylor Jenkins as their next head coach, signaling a possible new era for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the franchise. Could Jenkins’ arrival reshape the Bucks’ plans—whether that means a hard reset or another push for a championship run? Justin Garcia and Frank Madden break down why this hire might be the best fit given the organization’s crossroads, weighing Jenkins’ coaching history, Memphis Grizzlies’ player development successes, and his existing relationships with Bucks brass. Key discussion points include the future of Giannis in Milwaukee, Jenkins’ impact on young guards like Ryan Rollins, and what his system could mean for the team’s identity on both ends of the floor. Plus, the hosts debate the Bucks’ offseason scenarios—from blockbuster trades to potential lottery pick use—while comparing Jenkins’ coaching profile to recent hires around the NBA. Does this reunion with a familiar face offer the fresh blueprint Milwaukee needs? 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 Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/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 Bucks are apparently entering their reunion era as Taylor Jenkins appears to be the man in Milwaukee.
0:08.6	We share our reactions coming up next.
0:15.8	You are Locked on Bucks, your daily Milwaukee Bucks podcast, part of the Locked-on Podcast Network,
0:23.3	your team every day.
0:27.3	Welcome into Locked-on Bucks.
0:28.9	I am Justin Garcia, joined by Frank Madden.
0:31.1	We thank you for making this the number one sports podcast network in the industry.
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0:44.9	your first purchase.
0:46.6	Today's show pretty obvious, as the Bucks have reportedly agreed to a deal with Taylor
0:51.1	Jenkins.
0:51.8	We kind of felt like it was headed towards this and had the show with De Michael a couple of days ago getting his insights on Taylor Jenkins, but some more thoughts.
1:01.3	And Camille had an extra show that was out there earlier today with an instant reaction. But we've had time to process this one now, Frank. And I don't know, I think I won't speak for you,
1:13.5	but for us at least, it felt like for two or three days, this is where it was headed.
1:20.5	I think the only potential roadblock was, for me at least, does Taylor Jenkins want to
1:27.0	commit to Milwaukee yet? or does he want to wait
1:29.4	and see what else is going to open up here yeah and i think that is the flip side of you know i haven't
1:38.8	really seen people saying saying it today in light of the hiring but i'm i some people were kind of like, oh, we do an
1:46.1	exhaustive search, you know, look far and wide and make sure you go through a good process. And it's like,
1:51.6	it's theoretically what they did three years ago and not a great outcome with Adrian Griffin.
1:58.4	So I agree. I mean, I made the comment on Twitter today. Like,
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