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5 free agents the Milwaukee Bucks missed out on

By Brian Sampson

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 11: Rodney Hood #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts in the second half during a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on February 11, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 11: Rodney Hood #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts in the second half during a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on February 11, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /
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DALLAS, TX – FEBRUARY 25: Nerlens Noel #3 of the Dallas Mavericks during play in the first quarter at American Airlines Center on February 25, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX – FEBRUARY 25: Nerlens Noel #3 of the Dallas Mavericks during play in the first quarter at American Airlines Center on February 25, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

4. Nerlens Noel

Nerlens Noel is the biggest wildcard on this list. He’s struggled with the Dallas Mavericks over the past year and a half, only appearing in 52 games. His struggles with the coaching staff and management there were well-documented.

Despite hardly playing, the former sixth overall pick is still just 24-years-old. He proved in Philadelphia he has the potential to turn into a defensive stud who relies on his length to defend multiple positions and thrive in the pick-and-roll. He’s also a good rebounder.

Noel signed an extremely cheap one-year deal for $1.75 million with a player option for the 2019-20 season. That would have been well worth a gamble for the Bucks, as they are searching for their franchise center.

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