Bucks Land Raptors’ Gary Trent Jr. In Bold Trade Scenario

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Why The Milwaukee Bucks Do The Deal 

For the Bucks, this is a simple win-now upgrade. After all, they’re not relying on either Carter or Beauchamp right now. Yes, Allen is a key member of this rotation, but he is expendable. 

Especially if they’re receiving a player who can replace him. Trent Jr. would plug right into Allen’s spot. He provides similar shooting and hustle, but he’s a far superior athlete. He’ll make the Bucks better. 

Milwaukee must find feasible ways to add younger talent, given that the current core is unlikely to stay intact for years. Brook Lopez and Khris Middleton are set to be free agents this offseason. Lopez is already 35, too.

Something that seems to get forgotten is that Jrue Holiday has talked about retiring at the end of his contract, which expires after the 2024-25 season. It remains to be seen if he will end up sticking with that commitment, but it’s something to keep in mind.

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Gary Trent Jr., Milwaukee Bucks & Toronto Raptors Updates

The Bucks need to act quickly to keep a great team around Giannis Antetokounmpo. Using their remaining trade assets to acquire a perimeter player like Gary Trent Jr. would help.

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James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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