Why The Milwaukee Bucks Do The Deal
Like Leonard, the Bucks’ outlook is currently unclear. Khris Middleton is due to hit free agency this summer. So is Brook Lopez.
Investing in them both and going into the luxury tax would be a questionable decision for a team that just lost in the first round of the playoffs.
The Bucks may need to retool. If so, they could opt to let Middleton walk. In that event, they ought to replace him. George would be a perfect replacement.
For the Bucks, this could be a two-year plan as well. They make this trade, clear some cap space by letting their free agents go, and next year, they sign a third star to pair with Antetokoumnpo and George.
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By all means, stop us if we’re overreacting. Regardless, if Milwaukee sees the need to shake up its roster before next season, this would be an intriguing way to go about doing it.