Mavericks Land Bucks’ Khris Middleton In Bold Trade Scenario

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Why The Milwaukee Bucks Do The Deal 

Remember those different types of changes we discussed? This deal does not have the Bucks upgrading their roster. In fact, they’d be making a significant downgrade. What are they doing here? 

Taking a step back. The Bucks are extremely low on assets. This team clearly needs some improvement, but they don’t have an immediate means to make it. 

Following this deal, they would. This trade arms them with two unprotected first-round picks. In all likelihood, they’d eventually use them to make another trade down the line. 

Sometimes, you make a change with future changes in mind. Getting locked into long-term salary for Brook Lopez and Khris Middleton could prove to be a rough long-term path.

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Khris Middleton, Milwaukee Bucks & Dallas Mavericks Updates

The Bucks could get compensated nicely for a free agent departure in Middleton to better re-tool around Giannis Antetokounmpo with a more long-term focus in mind.

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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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