The Milwaukee Bucks will enter the 2021-22 NBA season as reigning champions, after Giannis Antetokounmpo and co. delivered their first championship to the city of Milwaukee since 1971.They are among the favorites to win it all in the upcoming season as well, but will face some serious competition from the likes of the Brooklyn Nets and LA Lakers.With the preseason set to start soon, we will take a look at the Milwaukee Bucks roster, preseason schedule, and key dates for the 2021-22 NBA season.Milwaukee Bucks roster for the 2021-22 NBA SeasonMilwaukee Bucks Victory Parade & RallyThe Milwaukee Bucks will enter the 2021-22 NBA season with a strong roster.Their most probable starting lineup would be Jrue Holiday and 3&D threat Donte DiVincenzo starting in the backcourt, with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton occupying the two forward spots. Brook Lopez will likely start at the center position.Bobby Portis, George Hill and Pat Connaughton are likely to get big minutes as part of the rotation.Player NamePositionYears in NBASemi OjeyleyeForward4Bobby PortisForward6Justin Robinson (two-way)Guard2Grayson AllenGuard3Rodney HoodGuard/Forward7Giannis AntetokounmpoForward8Donte DiVincenzoGuard3George HillGuard13Jrue HolidayGuard12Brook LopezCenter13Mamadi DiakiteForward1Khris MiddletonForward/Guard9Georgios KalaitzakisGuard/ForwardRElijah BryantGuard1Pat ConnaughtonGuard6Thanasis AntetokounmpoForward3Sandro Mamukelashvili (two-way)ForwardRJordan NworaForward1Tremont WatersGuard2Key dates for Milwaukee Bucks entering 2021-22 NBA seasonMedia Day: September 27, 2021 - MondayTraining Camp Start Date: September 28, 2021 - TuesdaySeason Opener: Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks, (October 19, 2021 - Tuesday, 7:30 PM ET).The Milwaukee Bucks will take on the mighty Brooklyn Nets in their first game of the season, a game that will be a rematch of the 2021 NBA playoffs Eastern Conference Finals.The Nets will be looking to exact revenge for the brutal loss they suffered then, and the Bucks will certainly have their hands full with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden.Milwaukee Bucks@BucksOne Week Away 📆Get your tickets for just $5 NOW!!All proceeds from the sale of tickets will go to the Milwaukee Bucks Foundation.9:34 AM · Sep 26, 202111611One Week Away 📆Get your tickets for just $5 NOW!!All proceeds from the sale of tickets will go to the Milwaukee Bucks Foundation.Milwaukee Bucks preseason schedule and datesThe Milwaukee Bucks will play five games in their 2021-22 preseason, with the first game coming up against Ja Morant's Memphis Grizzlies.The defending champions will then play the Brooklyn Nets in what is expected to be an enticing affair. This will be followed by games against the OKC Thunder, Utah Jazz and the Dallas Mavericks.Date and TimeMatchTVTuesday, October 5th, 7:00 PM ETMilwaukee Bucks vs Memphis GrizzliesBally Sports WisconsinThursday, October 8th, 6:30 PM ETMilwaukee Bucks vs Brooklyn NetsBally Sports WisconsinSunday, October 10th, 7:00 PM ETOKC Thunder vs Milwaukee BucksBally Sports WisconsinWednesday, October 13th, 8:00 PM ETMilwaukee Bucks vs Utah JazzBally Sports WisconsinFriday, October 15th, 7:00 PM ETDallas Mavericks vs Milwaukee BucksBally Sports WisconsinThe Milwaukee Bucks have arguably been the strongest side in the regular season in the Eastern Conference in the last few years, and management will be hoping for a strong finish to get a relatively easier path in the playoffs.Challenging them for the number one seed will be the Brooklyn Nets, and even the new-look Miami Heat could make a run for the top spot in the 2021-22 NBA season.Also Read: How much do NBA referees make?