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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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Jan 28, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) handles the ball during the matchup between the Charlotte Hornets and the Sacramento Kings at the Spectrum Center. The Kings win 109-106 over the Hornets. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /

The Charlotte Hornets are currently battling it out for the Eastern Conference 8th seed. Generally, teams in a similar situation don’t make trades, but possibilities remain.

Off The Table 

  • Kemba Walker- Trading their leading scorer and franchise cornerstone would be extremely unpopular among fans. Walker’s presence on the Bucks would only take away shots from Antetokounmpo, Middleton, and Parker.
  • Nicholas Batum- A deal would never take place due to Batum’s huge contract. The Bucks would be handicapping themselves for free agency by adding Batum.

Possibilities 

  • Frank Kaminsky- The Bucks could choose to bring Kaminsky back to Wisconsin by offering Greg Monroe and a 2nd round pick. Like Monroe, Kaminsky is an offensive minded center but with the ability to stretch the floor. This move would benefit the Bucks by adding a cheaper player with additional years of control.
  • Marvin William- If the Bucks recover from their recent slump and push back into the discussion for seeds 5-7, adding Williams and his expiring contract would allow the team to play big with Antetokounmpo, Monroe and Williams on the court at the same time. His 37% 3-point shooting percentage would help space the floor while also adding rebounding. If the Hornets fall out of contention, the Hornets might be willing to accept a 2nd round pick in return.

Best Case Scenario

The Bucks trade Greg Monroe and a 2nd round pick for Frank Kaminsky. Milwaukee would have affordable control over the former Badger for three more seasons. This would allow them to shore up other areas in free-agency.

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