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Every Milwaukee Bucks conversation from the day's podcasts. One playlist.

The Cutdown listens to leading NBA podcasts every morning, keeps only the parts about your team, the Bucks, and cuts them into one playlist.

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This week in Bucks talk

The shows spent the week on the Bucks' offseason moves and early season struggles. There's been talk about an investigation into the Gary Trent deal and alleged cap circumvention, while some hosts had pre-season optimism about contract-year motivation and developmental prospects like Kel'el Ware. Opening night brought a reality check when Anthony Davis dominated Milwaukee defensively in a blowout loss to Washington.

Written by The Cutdown's reader from this week's clips.

8 clips · 32 min. Some clips only play in the app.

In this week's clips: Gary Trent Jr., Anthony Davis, Brayden Burries, Yaxel Lendeborg, Walker Kessler, Kristaps Porzingis, Trae Young, Alex Sarr.

How it works

Only the Bucks talk. Every morning.

10 shows this morning1,357 minutes listened. 5 minutes kept.

1We listen to the NBA's biggest podcasts
The Athletic NBA DailyDunc'd OnBill Simmons PodcastThe Hoop CollectiveThe Ringer NBA ShowThe Zach Lowe ShowThe Ryen Russillo ShowMind the GamePardon My TakeThe Old Man and the ThreeThe Pat McAfee ShowFirst Things First
2We find the Bucks conversations
CavaliersSixers' 29-point comeback against Cavaliers
BucksGary Trent investigation and the Bucks' alleged cap circumvention
CavaliersCavaliers' late-game predictability and coaching hot seat
BucksAnthony Davis wrecks the Bucks in season opener
BucksAnthony Davis leads Wizards over Bucks on opening night

Scanned 10 shows · Cut 22h 32m · Kept 5m

Everything that isn't Bucks talk gets cut. Sorry, Cavaliers.

3We create one Bucks playlist for you every morning
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  • Gary Trent investigation and the Bucks' alleged cap circumventionThe Hoop Collective · 4 min
  • Anthony Davis wrecks the Bucks in season openerThe Ringer NBA Show · 1 min
  • Anthony Davis leads Wizards over Bucks on opening nightThe Athletic NBA Daily · 1 min
  • Opening night rookie performances and Warriors-Lakers observationsBill Simmons Podcast · 2 min
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12 NBA shows monitored/ seven mornings a week/ you pick the shows and the minutes

Talked Bucks most this week: The Athletic NBA Daily (3), Dunc'd On (2), The Hoop Collective (1).

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Common questions

Which podcasts get reviewed for Bucks conversations?

Bill Simmons Podcast, The Hoop Collective, The Zach Lowe Show, The Ryen Russillo Show, Dunc'd On, Mind the Game, Pardon My Take, The Old Man and the Three, The Athletic NBA Daily, The Pat McAfee Show, The Ringer NBA Show, First Things First. Any time one of them has a substantive Bucks conversation, it becomes a clip.

What are the best Bucks podcasts right now?

Going by who actually talked about the Bucks this week: The Athletic NBA Daily (3), Dunc'd On (2), The Hoop Collective (1). The Cutdown reads all of the big national shows every morning and pulls the Bucks parts into one playlist, so you get the best of every one of them.

What are people saying about the Bucks today?

Lately: Gary Trent investigation and the Bucks' alleged cap circumvention, Anthony Davis wrecks the Bucks in season opener, Anthony Davis leads Wizards over Bucks on opening night. Press play at the top of this page to hear it, or get the app for the full playlist every morning.

When is it ready?

By about 6:30am Eastern, seven mornings a week.

Is it free? Do I need an account?

Free, and no account. Your follows and history stay on your phone.

Is this an official Milwaukee Bucks app?

No. The Cutdown is independent and not affiliated with the Milwaukee Bucks or the NBA. We just listen to the podcasts so you don't have to skip around.

Is there an Android version?

iPhone only for now.

Do you rehost the audio?

No. Every clip plays from the show's own servers, exactly like a podcast app, and credits the show, with a link to the full episode when we have one. We send listeners to shows.

Can I follow other teams too?

Yes, in the app. Follow as many teams as you want, NFL and college football included, plus individual players, and every morning they all land in one playlist.

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