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Milwaukee Bucks: League Wide Trade Options- Atlanta To Detroit

By Joe Kiemen

Jan 28, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Jason Kidd calls a play in the fourth quarter during the game against the Boston Celtics at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Jason Kidd calls a play in the fourth quarter during the game against the Boston Celtics at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Detroit Pistons are right behind the Bucks in the Eastern Conference standings. This makes a trade less likely, but John Hammond is known to explore all options.

Off The Table-

  • Andre Drummond- The Piston’s center is set to average $25.5 million per year until 2020. Milwaukee can’t afford to pay one player that much. In addition, this would mean giving up Parker or Antetokounmpo.
  • Tobias Harris- After leaving the Buck’s, Harris has gone on to be a productive NBA scorer. However, Milwaukee has little need for his services with Jabari Parker offering a similar skillset.
  • Reggie Jackson- Jackson is owed $16 million over the next three seasons, putting him out of MIlwaukee’s price range.
  • Marcus Morris- The Bucks should run from any deal involving Morris. The former Jayhawk is being blamed for a big part of the Pistons struggles. While affordable with an average salary of $5 million, he would not be worth the headache.
  • Henry Ellenson- While Ellenson’s Milwaukee return would be a great story, there is little chance of Detroit giving up on him so soon.

Possibilities-

  • Kentavious Caldwell-Pope– If Milwaukee feels they can contend within the next 2-3 years, trading for Caldwell-Pope could be an option. Between Middleton, Snell and himself, the Bucks would have a solid shooting guard rotation. For a trade to take place, Milwaukee would give up a first round pick along with Rashad Vaughn. Coach, Stan Van Gundy has previously commented on Vaughn’s talent and may look to make him a Piston.

Next: Examining Jabari Parker's Fit

Best Case Scenario- 

Outside of Caldwell-Pope, there isn’t another player worth trading for. Milwaukee would immediately improve upon making this move.

 

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