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Jon Horst, what have you got?

With opening night (for the Bucks) just three days away, I want to highlight something we haven’t really discussed yet: this will be the first time we’ll see a Jon Horst-constructed team without Giannis Antetokounmpo. Moreover, this marks the first…

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 12:00 PM
Jon Horst, what have you got?
Key Things to Know
  • Jack Trehearne argues Jon Horst faces his first true Milwaukee Bucks rebuild following Giannis Antetokounmpo's departure.
  • Horst previously constructed title-contending rosters around Antetokounmpo after becoming general manager in 2017.
  • The writer suggests Horst must adopt a methodical rebuilding strategy and focus on acquiring future draft assets.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Jack Trehearne of Brew Hoop examines how Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst will navigate his first rebuild without Giannis Antetokounmpo. Horst took over in 2017 with an ascending superstar already in place, but Antetokounmpo's departure now forces the front office to construct a roster from the ground up for the first time in Horst's tenure.

Trehearne argues that Horst must shift from his historically aggressive, win-now mindset to a methodical approach. The writer questions how Horst will evaluate different player archetypes, execute margin-level trades for draft assets, and organize a disparate roster of young prospects and veterans.

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