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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 Denver Nuggets are battling for the Western Conference’s eighth seed. Unlikely to move into the seventh seed, Denver may go without making a trade. Or, they could seek an upgrade to ensure a 2017 playoff birth.

Off The Table- 

  • Danilo Gallinari- The Nuggets forward is averaging 17 PPG and is the team’s top player. However, being that he will be an unrestricted free-agent in 2018, Denver may choose to trade him to a contender. This would give them maximum return in a trade as opposed to going away empty handed. Unfortunately, this rules out Milwaukee.

    • Wilson Chandler-

    While Chandler would be an upgrade over John Henson or Miles Plumlee, the Bucks can’t afford to take on his average salary of 11.6 million until 2019.

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    Possibilities-

    • Gary Harris- If the Bucks don’t believe Rashad Vaughn is ready to make an impact by next season, they should look to add another scorer. Harris is just 21 years old with three years of team control on his contract. The Bucks could offer Greg Monroe as a way to bolster Denver’s playoff chances.
    • Emmanuel Mudiay- Milwaukee could get aggressive and try to add Mudiay alongside Parker and Antetokounmpo. This would give them two exciting point guard’s for years to come (Brogdon). The Bucks would need to send Matthew Dellevadova, a first-round draft pick and possibly more to receive Mudiay’s services.
    • Jamal Murray- Similar to a deal involving Gary Harris, the Bucks would need to offer Greg Monroe and their first round draft pick to haul in Murray. The former Kentucky Wildcat would give coach Kidd someone to spread the floor at all times. This would only help Antetokounmpo and Parker’s game.

    Best Case Scenario

    Milwaukee receives Jamal Murray for Greg Monroe and a first round draft pick. The move might not translate to an improved record this year but makes the Bucks better long term.

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