Courtside with Gale Klappa: Josh Glessing on the Bucks' Bright Future, Coach Taylor Jenkins, and Bucks TV
A new era of Milwaukee Bucks basketball is underway, both on and off the court. Bucks President Josh Glessing joins Gale Klappa to discuss the team's future, the excitement surrounding Wisconsin sports, and the changes taking shape across the organization.
Glessing explains why head coach Taylor Jenkins was the Bucks' top choice to lead the team, what he's looking for from Milwaukee's young roster, and why players like Kel'el Ware, Nate Ament, and Brayden Burries have him excited about the future. He also reflects on the Brewers' championship run and the special bond between Wisconsin's professional sports teams.
Plus, Glessing takes listeners behind the decision to bring Bucks games to free over-the-air television across Wisconsin, shares how his own journey with the franchise came full circle when he became team president, and explains why the Bucks are competing with more than just other NBA teams for fans' time and attention.
27 Oct 2026
Courtside with Gale Klappa: Taylor Jenkins on His Vision for the Bucks, Young Talent, and the Coach Who Shaped His Career
A new era of Bucks basketball is underway, and head coach Taylor Jenkins is laying the foundation for Milwaukee's future. Gale Klappa sits down with Jenkins following his first win of the season to discuss his vision for the team and the three principles guiding his approach: "Compete. Together. Get Better."
Jenkins breaks down the Bucks' early progress, the importance of establishing a defensive identity, and how Myles Turner's offseason work is already making a difference. He also shares his impressions of Tyler Herro's leadership and the potential of newcomers Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel'el Ware, and Kasparas Jakučionis as Milwaukee develops its young core.
Plus, Jenkins reflects on his unconventional path from studying economics at the University of Pennsylvania to coaching in the NBA, and the mentors who helped him along the way.
20 Oct 2026
Courtside with Gale Klappa: Tyler Herro Joins To Talk Returning Home, the Giannis Trade, and a New Era of Bucks Basketball
A hometown star is back in Milwaukee! Gale Klappa sits down with Bucks guard Tyler Herro for an inside look at his return to Wisconsin and the beginning of a new chapter in his NBA career. Herro reflects on the blockbuster trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami, his family's reaction to the news, and what it means to represent the city where his basketball journey began.
Herro also discusses his transition from the Miami Heat, the lessons he learned from Erik Spoelstra and Pat Riley, and his growing role as a veteran leader under new Bucks head coach Taylor Jenkins. Plus, he shares his excitement about teaming up with Ryan Rollins, breaks down the potential of fellow newcomers Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Kasparas Jakučionis, and explains the mentality Milwaukee will need to compete in the Eastern Conference. With a new coaching staff, a young roster, and plenty to prove, Herro offers his perspective on what fans can expect from the next era of Bucks basketball.
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