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Milwaukee Bucks top five goals for 2018

By Gage Bridgford

MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 22: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks turns up the court against the Boston Celtics during Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at the Bradley Center on April 22, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bucks defeated the Celtics 104-102. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 22: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks turns up the court against the Boston Celtics during Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at the Bradley Center on April 22, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bucks defeated the Celtics 104-102. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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2. Gain Financial Flexibility

Per Spotrac, the Bucks have the 19th most cap-space this offseason. The majority of their issue is due to several bad contracts in recent years, along with a large amount of dead cap space. One possibility the team could explore is finding a salary cap dump trade.

Although they may have to sacrifice their first-round pick to do so, they could bring back an immediate contributor on an affordable deal. Teams such as Orlando, Atlanta and Memphis could all use an extra pick, while getting rid of players that will add wins to next year’s total.

Players, such as Dewayne Dedmon, Ben McLemore and Johnathon Simmons would all be cheaper options, while also upgrading the team as a whole. After a few crazy spending years around the NBA, most teams are scrambling to create additional cap flexibility and the Bucks are no exception.

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