Where the Milwaukee Bucks stand after the Trade Deadline
Can the Milwaukee Bucks’ bold trade moves reshape their championship destiny? With the NBA trade deadline shaking up the roster, the Bucks have made significant changes, including trading Khris Middleton and acquiring Kyle Kuzma and Jericho Sims. These moves could redefine their strategy and impact their future financial flexibility.
Join hosts Justin Garcia and Camille Davis as they dissect the implications of these trades on the Bucks’ season. They explore the potential of new additions like Kuzma and Sims, while also addressing concerns surrounding Kevin Porter Jr.’s acquisition. The discussion highlights the pivotal roles of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard in steering the team’s success.
Will these strategic shifts propel the Bucks to new heights? Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the Milwaukee Bucks’ evolving roster and championship prospects.
0:00 NBA trade deadline recap
5:45 Jericho Sims trade and AJ Johnson discussion
13:32 Kyle Kuzma’s fit and cap implications
20:21 Financial flexibility and future roster moves
26:48 Did the Bucks improve after trades?
33:45 Kevin Porter Jr. trade and implications
41:43 Potential summer moves and Lonzo Ball
46:08 Overall trade deadline impact assessment
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20 Comments
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I know some in Milwaukee don't like Giannis and would be so thrilled if Giannis was traded. Do i think the bucks have treatdd Giannis fairly? NO. Do I think the Bucks have given Giannis what he needs? No, no and no. Why do i say this? Well, just look at who Embiid, Jokic, KD, Luka, LeBron, Steph, Westbrook and kawhi have played with. They constantly traded dudes. They pretty much got what they wanted.
I personally like Giannis and i think hes done all the right things. Heck, he's even taking a discount. Tatum, Jaylen Brown, KD, Embiid, LeBron…all these players are making 62 mil a yr but Giannis is msking around 53 mil. Butler just got a 60 mil contract a yr.
I think the bucks need to come to Giannis and say hey look, we want to trade you and we want to trade you anywhere you want AND we are not gonna ask for a lot so you can have enough on your potential team.
I think the bucks have failed Giannis big time and i think the bucks need to trade him for a max of 3 picks. Thats exactly what i would do and i would make sure that Giannis gets the smoothiest transition. That's exactly what i would do. You don't trade Giannis to get a bunch of picks after all he's done for Milwaukee. That's using someone and I would feel guilty.
I know some of y'all are gonna come on here and run your mouth bc you have oppose what I say. Tell me exactly why I am wrong.
I think the bucks got better, we are younger, more athletic, got better rebounding, and better defense..we got what we could for khris the market dictates your worth and no one wanted him, washington cant even move him because he can't move anymore after double ankle surgery
Over/under net rating plus 25 for a Giannis, Dame, Prince, Kuzma, AJ green lineup
This love affair with Khris is so damn annoying. This is not to say that I don't value Khris and all that hes done. He is a milwaukee legend, jersey should be retired and i'd even consider a statue. but lets stop with acting like he was going to get us over the hump. Probably why we are in this position today. Keeping guys entirely too long.
How do we say “we need younger legs” then get disappointed when we get them. 🤦🏾♂️
I'm not mad at this trade at all. I knew once we got kuzma that gave us a chance to get a big, which wouldn't have happened if we got Jimmy. Kuzma just dropped 31 last night. I think he's in good spirit. Let's see what he does with the bucks 🤷🏾♂️. SIMS IS A PLUS 💯
Khris needs to be brought back to be a 6th man after his contract expires. Waiting 1.5 years.
This team is no closer to winning a championship then before the deadline, if we get wizards version of kuzma we are screwed. If we flame out in the first or secound round I see Giannis asking out in thr offseason. That is why I didnt want to trade AJ Johnson, we might be wishing we kept him when we go into a rebuild.
Y'all worry too much 😂😂😂 let's go bucks.
Jon Horst is one of the worst GM in the NbA, he signs injury prone and wahed players to awful contracts like Tony Snell, which has cost us valuable assets like the 2019 first to move off of, he keeps giving everyone player options instead of team options, plus when ever he makes a trade he gets fleeced, and or overpays for old players or throw away players. Trading 5 seconda for a washed Jae Crowder, two seconds and Donte for a washed Serge Ibaka, and now overpaying for a trash Kuzma. He has set this franchise back by not not drafting or develoing young players, and for not knowing when to trade our players before their value plummets. Horst is the reason Giannis is likely gone in the offseason, and as a Bucks fan who loves Giannis, I wouldnt blame him nor be mad at him, unless he demanded to fone team and one team only. If Giannis does demand a trade Horst needs to be fired, because I sure as hell dont trust him to get good value for Giannis, he would probably trade Giannis for 1 second round pick and old expiring players. Firr Horst
Love Khris, but we can't have our cake and eat it, too. We can't keep Khris, his salary, his injuries AND hope to win. So sad to see him go but I appreciate Horst trying to do his best given he has no wriggle room whatsoever to work with.
Kevin Porter Jr. has a positive history with Dame. I think the Bucks are looking at it from the perspective of we can have Dame mentor a 24 year old kid who has shown he could be a potential starter. If KPJ embraces this new opportunity Giannis, KPJ, and Dame could be an elite trio. Adding Kuz and a sneaky move to add a center I really like the moves the Bucks made and think they won the trade deadline.
We got deeper, younger, faster, some picks. We didn’t do bad. I’m just concerned how dealing Khris affects Giannis. Will it make him want to leave right away if we don’t make at minimum a deep run in the post season? I know he’s under contract, but we’ve all seen superstars force their way out of places they don’t want to be anymore. Just worried.
About this year trading deadline, all I can conclude is that it was better than last year! Saved some money for the summer and we are rolling the dice 🎲 with Kuzma and Porter. I hope they bring it. During the all star break , Kuzma better lock himself up in the gym and shoot 2000 shots a day because teams are going to bet on him missing or hesitating on wiiiide open threes. As for Porter, as long as he plays with a chip on his shoulders, he can definetly spare Dame some mileages by getting some minutes so Dame wont have to play 40min a night during the second half of the season. Overall, trading deadline earned a C grade.
UNDERRATED TRADE
KUZ WILL ACTIVATE PLAYING WITH STARS!
Kris is an all time bucks great. But can we cut the crap? Hes fonsished, he wouldnt have been available in rhe playoffs and kuzma will
Haha Right there all pessimistic about getting younger, taller, faster, stronger. Talking about fit, and holes. Please we been watch our stale core get out played due to athleticism. YES they made the right decision.
This was the right move for the Bucks. Listen, I love Khris, but I was a Bucks fan before him and I will be continue to be a fan. Some of you sound more like a Middleton fans, than a true Bucks fan. Kuzma has something to play for now. How would your attitude and dedicated be if you knew you would never compete for a champion? He is thrilled to be going to Milwaukee. Jericho Sims will be the athletic big the Bucks need. We need a big body in the middle. He's good in the pick-in-roll, great rebounder and aggressive def player. Lastly, Porter Jr. is a bucket getter and he will run the offensive and maintain pressue on the def, which Dame takes a well deserved rest. Get over losing Khris. A lot of good players got traded. You can’t continue to pay a guy, especially, someone you depend on for your success, when they are rarely available.
How do you know it’s our first listen of the day though