The Milwaukee Bucks are preparing for the upcoming NBA season with a stable roster and set expectations as training camp begins on October 3rd. The starting lineup is expected to include key players like Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Khris Middleton, while the bench competition will focus on wings Andre Jackson Jr., AJ Green, and Pat Connaughton. The Bucks' group in the newly formatted NBA Cup includes rivals such as the Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers, adding intrigue to their schedule, which starts with Media Day on September 30. Meanwhile, Stanford's women's volleyball team will open their season in Milwaukee, facing ranked teams in a challenging schedule. As the NBA offseason winds down, teams are preparing for media days, training camps, and the start of preseason games, with the regular season tipping off on October 23rd against the Philadelphia 76ers.