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Starts 3 of 3 games · 4th on MIL in minutes · Core role

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• Podcast Locked On Bucks · 6 points · 40 h ago
  • Justin Garcia: Ryan Rollins shot 2 of 8 from three against the Bulls and 1 of 5 against the Wizards. The host calls him the poster child for good looks that aren't falling. at 5:27
  • Justin Garcia: All five starters scored in double figures. Rollins had 11 points on 3-of-9 shooting with 4 turnovers, and the host called the turnovers his biggest issue with Rollins in this game. at 6:33
  • Justin Garcia: The host called him essentially a flat player. Tyler Herro was +1. at 6:57
  • Justin Garcia: The host thought Rollins defended well on Norman Powell and Josh Giddey at times. at 7:19
  • Justin Garcia: Foul trouble hit Brayden Burries, Ousmane Dieng, Myles Turner and Ryan Rollins. at 8:32
  • Justin Garcia: Rebounds: Myles Turner 3, Kuzma 9, Jaime Jaquez Jr 11, Rollins 7, Tyler Herro 5. The host expects guards to often be the best rebounders. at 18:30

  “Postgame Recap: Herro Shines Again but Bucks Get Outmuscled by the Bulls in Home Opener” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA host · Report · Oct 24 around the league

  Jaime Jaquez Jr and Ryan Rollins combined for 7 fourth-quarter turnovers for Milwaukee. The Bucks had already missed a chance against Washington.

  “BEST NBA NIGHT EVER! YOU HAD TO BE THERE!” at 7:42 · listen ↗

• Podcast Numbers on the Board host · Report · Oct 22 around the league

  A host watched the Bucks' preseason game last night and thinks it will be a long season for them. The host says Brayden Burries looked really good; Ryan Rollins is also mentioned.

  “LIVE From Chicago! | Numbers On The Board” at 28:42 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Wizards · 2 points · Oct 20
  • Matchup focus: Rollins and Herro can shoot from outside, and the Wizards need to close out better on threes. at 32:38
  • Opponent: Camille projects a Bucks starting five of Rollins, Herro, an unclear name heard as "Hami Hakez", Turner at center and Kuzma at the four. name not confirmed at 9:14

  “WIZARDS VS BUCKS PREVIEW: Can Washington Win the Opener? | Locked On Bucks Crossover” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Pacers host · Report · Oct 17 around the league

  Haliburton and the Bucks' Ryan Rollins got into a spat early, after Rollins crashed into him on a rebound. Haliburton hit a three on the next possession. Later Rollins and Nembhard got shovey. The host says Haliburton moved past it quickly after the game.

  “Why the Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, and Ivica Zubac trio connected vs Milwaukee Bucks in OT loss” at 2:37 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Bucks · 4 points · Oct 23
  • Fourth quarter: Ryan Rollins and Myles Turner played 17 minutes between them, scored five points on six shots. Rollins went 1 of 2 and Turner 1 of 4. at 4:12
  • Butch says Rollins, Myles Turner and Tyler Herro should be the leaders. As veterans, he says, Rollins and Turner should not need a learning curve in fourth quarters. at 4:35
  • Turning point: with 59 seconds left and the Bucks down 124-123, Myles Turner caught the ball in the right corner and threw it to Rollins (Ryan Rollins) under the basket. Rollins tried a shovel pass and turned it over. The turnover led to a foul, and Chicago made two free throws to go up three. at 7:05
  • Butch says Ryan Rollins's role has grown and changed from last year, when he had some closer duties. The hosts describe him as now effectively a leader. at 10:49

  “BUCKS POSTCAST: Bucks STUMBLE Late AGAIN | Bulls SPOIL Milwaukee's Home Opener!” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Bucks · 4 points · Oct 23
  • Camille Davis: The guard rotation was Rollins, Herro, Kasparas Jakucionis, Brayden Burries and AJ Green. Camille had expected Trent to be in the rotation and take minutes from the young guards. at 16:22
  • Justin Garcia: Ryan Rollins played less than expected (23 minutes) and struggled. Kasparas Jakucionis played more and closed the game instead of Rollins. at 17:59
  • Justin Garcia: The host thinks part of Rollins' struggle came from matchups: the Wizards put Trey Young on Jaquez, so Rollins drew tougher defenders. at 18:14
  • Justin Garcia: Rollins faces heightened expectations inside and outside the team, which he talked about Monday or Tuesday. His start, like Ware's and Kuzma's, was not what supporters hoped for. at 30:05

  “The Bucks Frontcourt Issues, Kristaps Porzingis Trade Chatter and the Power Taylor Jenkins Holds” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Bucks · 2 points · Oct 21
  • Kasparas Jakucionis came in during the first quarter and closed the game ahead of Ryan Rollins. at 3:23
  • Ryan Rollins had a poor shooting night. at 3:25

  “Bucks Young Core Shows Potential, But Bucks Drop Season Opener With Late-Game Struggles” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Bucks · 4 points · Oct 20
  • Camille Davis: Davis's projected starting five: a Ryan Rollins/Tyler Herro backcourt, Jaime Jaquez Jr. 'for sure', Myles Turner at center and Kyle Kuzma at the four. at 8:52
  • Camille Davis: Davis expects most shots to come from the guards, with Tyler Herro and Ryan Rollins carrying a heavy offensive load. at 8:00
  • Camille Davis: Davis says Ryan Rollins picked up full court in the preseason and Brayden Burries used his body to pressure ball handlers. She says the Bucks want to create defensive havoc but questions whether the roster can do it at the expected level. at 14:44
  • Camille Davis: Davis says a few people have floated Tyler Herro as an All-Star, but the Bucks' likely standing makes that harder. She names Herro or Ryan Rollins as the likeliest All-Star candidates, and expects Rollins to take another step after last season's breakout. at 15:47

  “Milwaukee Bucks And Washington Wizards Face Off | Crossover Opening Night BREAKDOWN!” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Bucks · 4 points · Oct 20
  • Camille Davis: Before the cut the roster had seven guards: Brayden Burries, AJ Green, Tyler Herro, Kasparas Jakucionis, Porter, Rollins and Gary Trent Jr. at 15:23
  • Ryan Rollins (reported): Speaking to the media after Monday's practice, Ryan Rollins said he is ready for an expanded role this season. at 17:28
  • One host is sure Tyler Herro will start and sees Ryan Rollins as the best fit next to him, expecting Rollins to be one of the starting guards. at 18:05
  • The same host thinks Porter is better on the ball, while Rollins can play both on and off the ball, which makes Rollins a better fit next to Herro. at 18:20

  “SHOCKER: Milwaukee Bucks Waive Kevin Porter Jr., Caris LeVert STAYS in Surprise Roster DECISION” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Bucks · 5 points · Oct 19
  • Ryan Rollins and Tyrese Halliburton got into it early and each received a technical foul. The host said the TV angle was not good enough to judge whether Rollins' play was dirty. at 10:33
  • In the finale, Rollins went 4-of-9 from the field and 0-of-3 from three, with 5 assists and 1 turnover. at 10:42
  • Rollins finished the preseason with 15 assists and 2 turnovers, which the host called his biggest positive. Rollins shot 46% from the field and 29% from three for the preseason. at 10:55
  • The host assumes the ball will be in Rollins' hands a lot this season. at 10:48
  • The finale starters were Rollins, Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr, Kuzma and Turner. The host first said this was the third time this lineup started, then corrected himself to the second time. at 20:10

  “ROSTER SHAKEUP: Milwaukee Bucks Waive Pete Nance—Will Another Team SNATCH Him or Is He Returning?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Bucks host · Prediction · Oct 17 name not confirmed

  The host thinks the finale's starting five Tyler Herro] is "probably" the most likely starting lineup for the season opener in D.C.

  “Bucks Preseason Recap: Another Burries Standout, Herro Surprises, and Roster Decisions Ahead” at 20:23 · listen ↗

• Podcast Justin Garcia, Locked On Bucks · Analysis · Oct 16 name not confirmed

  For future spending, the host says the Bucks need to see what happens with Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr, and how big a raise Ryan Rollins gets.

  “Bucks Roster Crunch: Trade Rumors, Jericho Sims and KPJ Speculation, and Milwaukee’s Playoff Fever” at 13:51 · listen ↗

• Podcast Camille Davis, Locked On Bucks · Report · Oct 15

  Many Bucks rotation regulars were out for the Bulls preseason game: Ryan Rollins, Tyler Herro, Myles Turner, Kyle Kuzma, AJ Green and Kevin Porter Jr. No reason was given.

  “BREAKTHROUGH: Bucks Young Guards Brayden Burries & Kasparas Jakucionis in Ugly Loss to the Bulls” at 2:39 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Bucks · 5 points · Oct 14
  • Camille Davis: Camille names Ryan Rollins as the player who will emerge as the most important. She cites his two-way play and calls him one of the team's better point-of-attack defenders. at 13:25
  • Camille Davis: Camille says Rollins was a constant annoyance to the Hornets in the last preseason game, picking up full court. at 14:08
  • Camille Davis: Camille feels 'pretty confident question mark' that Rollins will be a starter. She is still not sure how Taylor Jenkins wants to handle the other lineup spot she was weighing. at 15:31
  • Justin Garcia: Justin picks Brayden Burries as most important. He expects Burries' minutes to be spotty for the first weeks or months, then fully expects him to be a staple by February, with plenty of Rollins-Burries backcourts. at 16:32
  • Justin Garcia: Justin says the best individual defender is probably Rollins, from a short list of Rollins, KPJ (Kevin Porter Jr.) and Kuzma. He calls the wing defense not ideal but not the outright disaster it was in past years. at 33:00

  “Seven Burning Bucks Questions that Could DEFINE the Season with Only Seven Days Until Tip-Off” · listen ↗

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