Why The Milwaukee Bucks Do The Deal 

Again: the Bucks are still serious title contenders. 

In fact, many feel that if Khris Middleton hadn’t gotten hurt on their last run, they’d have had as good a chance at winning it all as anyone. With that in mind, upgrading their roster is worth the cost of future-focused assets. 

Moreover, Trent Jr. feels like a perfect addition. His floor spacing will be ultra-valuable alongside Antetokoumpo. The Bucks don’t need a ball-handler: Trent Jr.’s off-ball gravity will be a perfect addition to their starting lineup. 

Furthermore, Trent Jr., in a pinch, would offset the loss of either Middleton or Holiday to injury. That’s an added benefit of having a deep roster when you’re contending.

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All told, the Bucks are too close to the NBA championship to spare expenses. They should be entertaining any and all win-now moves. 

After all, if there’s any assured way to build a contender, it’s by acquiring talent.