Brooklyn Nets Receive: G Grayson Allen, 2023 Second-Round Pick (MIL)
Milwaukee Bucks Receive: G Seth Curry
Of course, both of these teams have been in contending mode for some time. With that said, they took vastly different routes to get there.
The Nets have leveraged their big market to acquire superstars. They landed Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving via free agency, and then James Harden forced his way to the team. One may think that’s the safest way to build a contender, but in all actuality, it almost blew up in the Nets’ faces.
Harden demanded a trade, and now, he’s a Philadelphia 76er. Luckily, Kevin Durant rescinded his own trade request, but still, there’s been ample controversy surrounding this team.
On the other hand, the Milwaukee Bucks have gone about their business quietly.
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They largely built through the draft. Giannis Antetokounmpo was one of the great draft-day steals in NBA history, and Khris Middleton has exceeded expectations as well. This team has made one splashy trade – to acquire Jrue Holiday. That ended up being the finishing touch on a 2020-21 NBA title run.
Does this deal improve their odds of winning the championship again?
