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Milwaukee Bucks: Grading every offseason move in 2018

By Brian Sampson

PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 20: Brook Lopez #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after hitting a three point shot against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on October 20, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Lakers defeated the Suns 132-130. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 20: Brook Lopez #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after hitting a three point shot against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on October 20, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Lakers defeated the Suns 132-130. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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AUBURN HILLS, MI – DECEMBER 28: Jabari Parker #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives around Jon Leuer #30 of the Detroit Pistons during the first half at the Palace of Auburn Hills on December 28, 2016 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
AUBURN HILLS, MI – DECEMBER 28: Jabari Parker #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives around Jon Leuer #30 of the Detroit Pistons during the first half at the Palace of Auburn Hills on December 28, 2016 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

Jabari Parker: D+

Since the Bucks renounced their rights to Jabari Parker, it’s technically a move they made this offseason. Regardless, this article would be incomplete without grading this huge loss.

Many predicted Parker wasn’t a good fit in Budenholzer’s scheme and would be allowed to walk this summer. However, losing a player of Parker’s talent and potential is a huge loss for Milwaukee. There were no realistic targets available to the Bucks in free agency that could impact the game like Parker could.

Sure, he might’ve created issues for the Bucks salary cap beyond this season, but a deal similar to what Parker signed with the Chicago Bulls would have made it a low-risk deal for the Bucks. A two-year $40 million contract with the second year being a team option. That would’ve allowed Parker to prove he’s further away from his second ACL injury. Of course, the Bucks made matching a deal like that impossible considering their signing of Ilyasova and Lopez.

To make matters worse, the Bucks lost Parker’s services to the Bulls. Chicago fans already have a penchant for showing out at Milwaukee’s home games and this is only going to make it worse. And wouldn’t it be the most Bucks’ thing ever to see their former second overall pick thrive and become a star with one of their biggest rivals?

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