Milwaukee Bucks Receive: F Kelly Oubre Jr.
Charlotte Hornets Receive: C Brook Lopez, 2023 Second-Round Pick (Less Favorable from Golden State and Cleveland)
This trade between the Milwaukee Bucks and Cleveland Cavaliers was put together by Dan Favale over at Bleacher Report. He put together deals for each team in the league that didn’t make the NBA Finals.
This trade would certainly help the Bucks on their quest to compete once again.
Kelly Oubre Jr. would provide the team with insurance on the wing in case there are some defections in free agency or a trade is done to bolster a different area of the roster.
Parting ways with Brook Lopez could be tough to overcome, especially if Bobby Portis opts out of his contract. But, Milwaukee navigated most of the season without Lopez in the lineup as he underwent a procedure on his back.
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In need of an upgrade at the center position, the Hornets fill it at a reasonable price only trading away Oubre and getting a future second-round pick in the process. While he may not be a long-term answer, he is an upgrade over what they had been deploying there.
How does this deal impact both teams? Let’s take a look at it from each of their perspectives, starting with the Bucks.
