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Milwaukee Bucks: 3 Offseason Scenarios

By Matt LeVene

Aug 22, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks moves the ball up court against the Orlando Magic in Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at The Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 22, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Mandatory Credit: Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 22, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks moves the ball up court against the Orlando Magic in Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at The Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 22, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Mandatory Credit: Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Scenario 1: Re-Sign and Run it Back

Let’s face the facts, it seems like forever ago, but the Bucks were on pace to have one of the most successful regular seasons and were heavy favorites to represent the Eastern Conference in the NBA finals. We all know about the underperformance after the season resumed, but from the Bucks’ perspective, without the stoppage of their momentum, they very well could have been crowned NBA champions.

With that in mind, the Bucks could very easily rationalize not making any big splashes in free agency or in the trade market and using a similar team makeup in their quest for the Larry O’Brien trophy next season.

The following players’ contracts expired at the end of the season:

  • Robin Lopez (Player Option – $4,886,175)
  • Wesley Matthews (Player Option – $2,628,872)
  • Kyler Korver – Unrestricted Free Agent
  • Pat Connaughton – Unrestricted Free Agent
  • Sterling Brown – Restricted Free Agent
  • Cam Reynolds – Restricted Free Agent
  • Frank Mason III – Restricted Free Agent

As hard-pressed for cap room as the Bucks are, they could very realistically sign back all of these pieces. Of course, Robin and Wes would have to opt-in to their player options, but the Bucks offer those aging vets some of the best opportunities to finish their careers off with a title.

The idea of simply bringing back their guys and using the same roster makeup to contend for the championship is not the “sexiest” of moves that Jon Horst could make. However, it’s also a possibility. This roster has shown stretches of being virtually unbeatable, and the team chemistry is clearly already established.

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