How One BIG MOVE Can SAVE The Milwaukee Bucks' Season

How One BIG MOVE Can SAVE The Milwaukee Bucks' Season as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the news that Bradley Beal or Jimmy Butler could be headed to Milwaukee this NBA Trade Deadline and break down how replacing Khris Middleton with an established 3rd star would turn Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Doc Rivers & The rest of the Bucks into the favorites for the #1 seed in the NBA's Eastern Conference.
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[@thelastquincy1457]

Trading for Beal would be a horrible trade for the bucks.

[@Hussle810]

Middleton is done it would be an upgrade. But Zach lavine would be the best bet

[@bjrnthebootybandit]

​@@Hussle810Bradley Beal ruined Phoenix. Beal Dame backcourt is horrible

[@MikeLowrry]

@@Hussle810💯% agreed 🤝🏾

[@alithedon1803]

​@Hussle810 Middleton is a sf who is playing better than a small sg who costs more and is more hurt. Is not a good trade sir.

[@maxjaeger40]

Gils goal like most is to destroy the Bucks because they are the smallest market and mad they are good.

[@dneuens]

As a lifelong Bucks fan, I appreciate BJ always repping for the team and the city. He was one of the few bright lights we had for a number of years. When he sat courtside as we won the 'chip (never forget bumping chests with Holiday in game 6), then was part of the parade along with Michael Redd, you just love to see it. They might not have won it when they were playing, but to fans they're every bit a part of the franchise.

[@chillinvillain8560]

And you thought that non Deer fans were going to thumbs this up...😭 lmao sho ya right

[@kayisbae69]

@@chillinvillain8560 ur mom doesnt love u

[@wb4119]

What’s crazy is that Giannis isn’t just a run and dunk man anymore.. dudes been crazy from the midrange this year

[@Th3N0t0ri0us_E]

Thank goodness Gil ain’t our GM cuz damn we will be FxCKED 😂😂😂

[@lilshawnweezy1]

Im saying 😂😂

[@itzbreeze9839]

Fucked regardless. Can only do better

[@kingwillss4194]

How so??

[@lilshawnweezy1]

@kingwillss4194 trading away 10 yrs of Chemistry and Bobby Portis to get a washed guard or a player that is a problem in the locker room isn't good bro plus the Bucks been gelling as of late.

[@drestackz1158]

Yall Niggas just be talking

[@jos234]

Giannis is hitting mid range shots now. He's unstoppable

[@meloromeo4051]

Facts

[@kalvinmcelroy8003]

Bobby Portis paint defense is probably the worst I’ve ever seen..🤣 (as a bucks fan)

[@Bassmastahflex]

Dude fr and I've been to 4 games at home where I've seen him just watch the ball go past him 😂

[@JtotheI3MG]

Still one of the best, if not the best 6th man over the last 4 years

[@eliotember6050]

It been

[@SNEAKERHEADSCLOTHINGLINE]

We never worried about Portis for defense that's not what we have him for smh lol...Bobby is a walking double-double every game

[@Meko.Morris]

😆😆😆 facts can’t trade Bobby tho he’s probably the biggest steal we got need him unless we get Vucevic

[@arcellmcgowan1517]

Andre Jackson would start the game on Tatum if they met the Bucks in the playoffs

[@barwill98]

Ain't no defense like jrue, dude arguably the best defender in the league

[@tonytone1395]

Jrue is trash look at the Celtics this season

[@Jaybans2246]

@@tonytone1395Celtics got the third best record in the league what do you mean

[@danielcantrell9227]

Different team as a whole jrue not the reason they got a championship untill

[@spazzz6683]

Not this season.

[@milwaukeesav6699]

Jimmy butler got him traded off our team by dropping 58 and 40 bombs on his head idk bout that bruh

[@Holdemnicely6969]

Bucks need a Jerami Grant before a Beal

[@Hussle810]

This would be a good pick up for Bobby not middle

[@WOLFBoy-vc5eq]

@@Hussle810 U TRIPPING BIG TIME WHAT U SMOKIN LOL WE NEED BOBBY MIDDLETON IS INJURY PRONE WE NEED TO TRADE HIM

[@boneyman97]

Jerami has been shooting horrible this year

[@Caigga900]

Mccants' face at 1:52 has to become a reaction meme.

[@daboiii7822]

😂😂😂😂

[@LeetraviusMcKay-q6m]

The Bucks don’t need a trade if everybody on the team plays their role.

[@MicahAintLittle]

Andre Jackson Jr has been starting for the Bucks for his defensive efforts. He picks up the opposing team's best player full-court (unless the best player is Giannis matchup - ex: PF/C).

[@Hussle810]

Yea but he doesn’t score tho. We need somebody who can get 17-20 points a night to replace Middleton

[@gunny-lneck4352]

@@Hussle810there’s no better option. Best we keep middy and see if he can get back to 17 a game. No reason to ruin team chemistry for players that aren’t an immediate upgrade

[@milwaukeesav6699]

@@Hussle810 that's what trent and prince are for then u got AJ coming in smacking 3s .. Ajax does the things u dint see on the start sheet hustle n energy .. We need that

[@Jamal_Hills_burner916]

@@Hussle810 no we need defense a nice bench scorer would be nice that can get his own shot but defense help is needed more. it matters more in the playoffs and that’s what it’s all about

[@kylecraig6789]

​@@Hussle810 Wrong ✋️

[@mylesreed6627]

Oh my, this was probably one of the best discussions. It was authentic and no one was screaming their heads off. Interesting analysis.👍🏾

[@jruebeatzzzz]

“ Im sorry Tatum I support you if that means anything to you” Josiah underrated 🤣

[@darelduarte7746]

They already saved their season, they been balling

[@BLACKSTA361]

How is getting a ball dominant and defensive cone like Beal or Lavine going to save Milwaukees season?

[@Johnny.Natural]

Lavine can hoop, and he's not that ball dominant, Beal used to be able to hoop but who knows if he can get back to where he was

[@Hussle810]

@@Johnny.NaturalLavine can play off ball he’s really good at catch and shoots jumpers

[@Johnny.Natural]

@@Hussle810 personally I think Lavine is on a redemption season and any contending teams should take the risk, he's really balling right now

[@anthonyb2559]

Zach not ball dominant. That's wide open shots for him

[@MalikShabazz00]

K mid still got it! He make an impact in his game he averaging 12 point 4 ast in half the time imagine if he on the floor with more minutes. K mid can facilitate cause he knows how Gianni’s moves!

[@Silvana-b3g]

I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing such amazing work!

[@marydansby2083]

Beal is more injury prone than Middleton!

[@erickristt6107]

How does Brandon Jennings not know who the bucks starting 2 is lmao. Do these guys even watch the games?

[@lexwiththerecords4449]

None of them watch the games clearly lol

[@pennyhardaway7436]

They don’t watch the games they just box score watch

[@TravisTurner-p2h]

Bradley Beal is gonna guard Jayson Tatum is insane

[@kalinwang1]

Holiday, never was reliable on offense. He was reliable on defense

[@youngcity4241]

The bucks don’t want Beal they want Zach Lavine

[@BLACKSTA361]

The bucks domt need either tbh

[@thestonedprince]

They need Zach

[@temas12tw]

I don't like Beal that much but , us Bulls fans need Zach outta there 😂

[@mistaidgaf9166]

We want Jimmy Butler in Milwaukee

[@MuckNoya]

​@@mistaidgaf9166lmao why?

[@tezman201]

Bro the bucks Gm already said that Beal isn’t on their radar 🤣🙄

[@jameseiland9422]

Gill is a fool the city don’t close down that early 😂😂😂😂 we open late just like other cities

[@fiftykeyz]

Gil gotta chill on Milwaukee😂😂 the city def be cracking

[@JonHassellProphecy]

Bobby can't play D at all or rebound, Brook is better than Bobby but Brook also has his troubles, whatever you have to do get rid of Portis for a guy that isnt allergic to the ball

[@ZodiacCollectionLLC]

Come on gil we love u in Milwaukee

[@edbizzle1127]

Yall didn't get the report before posting this? We ain't looking for Beal. We on something totally different.

[@hoodiewes6167]

If he wasn't making the money he was making per year I would say pull the trigger cause he's an upgrade offensively but you gonna have to find a way to get a defender to plug some holes for them defensively to come with him. The ultimate goal win now would be Jimmy to Milwaukee but long-term I would wait and try to go after Lavine in the summer if you got enough to trade for him

[@phakamisanimoyo1291]

Did MCCants @5:42 say that Jay Crowder is a better player than Jimmy Butler😮😮😅

[@lilshawnweezy1]

@@phakamisanimoyo1291 all of them are dumbasses and i love BJ but he be clueless too sumtimes 😂

[@TJT0089]

Purge 😂😂😂😂 facts Gil

[@just1blake]

Andre Jackson would probably guard Brown

[@BREDGAL]

Bucks need someone who cna score 10 points and play defense then 20 points who doesn't play defense

[@Soundsforesleep]

Bro love that bat

[@dontrellsloan8337]

Jimmy Butler is the Antonio Brown of the NBA!

[@JoeMama-tl4tr]

I would rather have Lavine than Beal

[@blazemayz347]

Gil gotta come to the 414 he tripping..... He'll love it here stg this his kind of city guaranteed

[@bigbang4540]

Now this was a show that kicked knowledge!! They need a true pg and a two way 3!! And it can work if Giannis has his head right.

[@ZZZ-pu4yw]

bucks tryna get lavine not beal in that trade

[@Nomorequestionz62]

Dying his hair and shit😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Makehappen14]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@marydansby2083]

Brook is doing fine...what are you guys looking at?

[@sheldonmckenzieel2552]

Can't compare Beal to Jrue. Once again, Gil you are focusing on offense. The Bucks need more perimeter defense, to make up for the loss of Jrue. Simple. After Giannis, the Bucks do not have any elite defenders.

[@GODfaV]

Ajax is a elite defender. The Bucks have a top 10 defense my guy.

[@sheldonmckenzieel2552]

@@GODfaV To me elite is top 5. But the Bucsk are 6th, so yep you are correct.

[@MrStoneman5]

Yall do not watch the bucks we have plenty of perimeter defense.

[@tyhamell5425]

they can only apologize to jrue and adrien griffin. but this is what happens when player have the power. Jerry cruise got all the hate for not listening to MJ ‘nem but they won.

[@MrStoneman5]

We're 23-9 since we started terrible and have a great D this year idt they need to apologize to anyone.. Doc is actually doing a good job..the stats back this up not even on some Homer stuff

[@Jamal_Hills_burner916]

Why tf would we apologize to jrue , mfs don’t remember what jimmy did to him that series?? We got him a ring and then he got another one I love jrue happy for him but apologies is crazy 😂

[@jetpackdd]

andre jackson jr is the difference on defence recently

[@Mr.0ne]

Bucks doesnt need a trade. They need a better coach.

[@DaLumpy1]

I CAN HEAR JIMMY!!!

[@chillinvillain8560]

Bravo, 👏🏽 what better time and platform to use it 👏🏽 If you know You know lol

[@SmugCuzUpt]

Classic movie👌🏽

[@jetpackdd]

as a bucks fan i don’t wanna loose andre jackson jr or khris middleton. and I only want small trades. We can make moves this offseason if we need to

[@kdub244211]

Gil said Milwaukee a sun down state 🤣

[@djg9487]

The Bucks should go after McCollum instead of Beal

[@AlexandrosGektidis]

Yes we want jach lavine .Greetings from Greece Sparta

[@jacquesthames6490]

Gil u my guy but don’t down play my city don’t shyt shut down at no 5:30 pm around here🤣

[@Blessed_Be_Its_Teej]

14:50 Tell me your not from Milwaukee without telling me your not from Milwaukee.

[@warpspeed9877]

LOL! Adding another Lilard would make our defense terrible. Lavigne though...i would be tempted.

[@Weezy414]

If it were my choice 1st pick- Lavine 2nd pick- Beal 3rd pick- Butler

[@BLACKSTA361]

@Weezy414 Butler behind beal or lavine is laughable. Hes prolly a better defender than both of them combined and Playoff proven

[@loner1634]

@BLACKSTA361probably under because of his reputation he brings especially after these 2 suspensions💯

[@loner1634]

@BLACKSTA361 And don’t get me wrong I think butler is better than both its just business

[@fresh_printz]

Butler, Lavine then Beal! Butler carried a team to the finals and ECF! You all 🧢

[@remster183]

Fit matters ​@BLACKSTA361

[@TheStonersCommittee]

This is a great podcast man

[@bamtwoxl1855]

Yall crazy Beal on jb. Gianni on Taytum.

[@jamescardwell6346]

Gil please watch the next bucks and Celtics game Al will play Ginnias man to man we cool with that and go check the stats too

[@2RedViolin]

But Giannis still gets about 30-40 points when Horford is defending him. So tell me again how successful that is. Wake me up when Horford can stop him from getting his bucket. Just remember Giannis is a different player during the playoffs when he's healthy. He singlehandedly almost beat you guys in 2022 without Middleton. The Celtics needed Horford, Marcus, Grant, and Timelord to defend him, but he was still able to almost beat your team without Middleton. He took you all to a 7 game series without his 2nd option. Just pray you all don't face Giannis in the playoffs this year.

[@metadon1444]

6:03 dyeing his hair, this Jimmy Zesty 😂

[@sheluvpeso]

Nah wrd they been keeping it a secret 🤫 better watch out for Miami player STAY WOKE

[@redman7412]

Watch your mouth when talkin bout Himmy Buttler! He would turn ur fruity ass into a bottom bitch.

[@BentéDiallo-n5w]

Portis and lopez on porzinguis and al horford Dame and beal on white and jrue Giannis,prince and Jackson jr on Tatum and Brown

[@PedroRosa-m1s]

Just say it the damn Lily tray isn't working😂😂

[@DizRod]

Gil got Milwaukee so wrong at the end there lol.

[@Big_40_Chief]

4:00 Rashad wild 😭

[@joeltr75]

If you follow the buck you understand in the first minute that that they dont follow shit on bucks

[@swervoooo4x]

First view lets goo GREAT SHOW🔥🔥

[@milwaukeeslim5211]

Do they mention Andre Jackson on defense?

[@Ronnie2221]

I think a better trade option for the bucks team should be O.G Anunoby ( should be a good defensive player and he can score the basket ball very well too)

[@SheltonWard-Shock-]

They're thinking about Andre Jackson to guard the 2 position for the Bucks

[@ceegee-ws6dz]

U can't hate on the city Gil Milwaukee go down even when it's cold

[@SmugCuzUpt]

Stop it 😭

[@DwightHennings]

Gil funny

[@gege5844]

414 we be outside Gil

[@jordanned3075]

Beal might be solid if he can play off Giannis and score from cuts and slash. But Lavine is a better fit. Butler is the best fit because of the defense

[@JtotheI3MG]

4:10 😂😂😂😂

[@will3250]

This the same Gil who was saying trade 18 ppg 3rd option Austin reaves???

[@ctbojar]

I believe this current roster can win it all.

[@Gannibal-v5z]

Zack lavine fits well with the bucks

[@TheCuttyBrown]

So yall forgot Dame wanted to go to the Heat? 3 man swap. Butler to Sun's, Beal to Bucks, Dame to Miami... done deal🎉

[@amirigordon7230]

Ur stupid

[@amirigordon7230]

Dont talk basketball

[@TheCuttyBrown]

@amirigordon7230 I'm trading u, sending u from youtube to tic tok, pack up bruh..

[@mauricejohnson5993]

Mobley is the only 3rd option better than AR15.

[@da11king]

Gil Arena didn't even mention Beal's horrendous salary and no trade clause.

[@DequrisJohnson-m2c]

Gil gotta chill on use 😂we don’t got no curfew

[@TerronCarter2081]

“It’s a St..Louis thing”

[@brianperalta1380]

Rashad you’ve been accepted to Lost University. Grants totals -30,000$.

[@kenh3961]

Lillard, Trent, Lopez, Butler and Giannis.......that looks like a Championship run to the finals to me.

[@lilshawnweezy1]

Gil really think the mavs a better 3pt shooting team than the bucks ? Does he know the Bucks are 2nd in the league behind the Cavs 😂😂 I swear these goofies dont know shit

[@mcbreezy3]

The Bucks don't need to make any moves just need to get better cohesively as a unit. All this talk about needing a 3 superstars is hogwash. You just need a #1 & #2 w/ 2 vets who can be that 3rd scoring option, depth on the bench, glue guys & solid defense. The Bucks have it all. The past 10yrs the Champs have at least a top 7 DRTG & top 11 ORTG in the playoffs balanced w/ a top 5 rating on the opposite side of the ball. The elite teams are great at both but it doesn't equate to advancing. If you're great on one side you can still win it all by just being good on the other side of the ball. Playoff Rating Examples of past Champs...(16' Cavs 7th DRTG / 1st ORTG, 19' Raptors 4th DRTG / 8th ORTG, 21' Bucks 1st DRTG / 11th DRTG, 22' Warriors 6th DRTG / 4th OTRG). Regular season ratings matter very little beyond chemistry, staying healthy, cohesion, & making the playoffs while trending the right direction.

[@spaceCommander25]

Amen

[@Cocoloso97]

We want himmyyyyyy

[@packers071]

They tripping on Lopez. He does what we need him to do. I don’t think he’s the best 5 but I don’t think there’s really other options right now that’s better

[@WOLFBoy-vc5eq]

WE DONT NEED EITHER OF EM MY TEAM JUST SPANKED THE HEAT & GIANNIS / DAME CHEMISTRY IS FINALLY STARTING TO SHOW + GARY TRENT ON FIRE ALONG W/ AJ GREEN, PRINCE, LOPEZ & ALL YOUNG GUYS 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JustJ-Rich]

I gotta jacket just like Gil’s but your fresher yall gotta start doing outfit check call dudes getting dip

[@rawbebaba]

Not to hate, but last year, on two bum ankles, middleton put up 28 8 and 9 in the playoffs, im pretty sure Gil aint never play that well in the playoffs, beal aint doing none of that. Jimmy aint done it in YEARS. Be real.

[@KashMKE]

Middleton won me over with that playoff performance…. He showed up when we had no hope

[@nicolasshadeck2806]

My boy that was last year middleton aint doin what he did last year so it dont matter

[@rawbebaba]

@nicolasshadeck2806 middelton is averaging 21 7 and 7 in his 7 starts, and even though he's still on a minutes restriction he's putting up 22 8 and 8 per 36. So anyways what else do you not know

[@gamzilo]

The bucks need Jeremy Grant

[@mistaidgaf9166]

We want Jimmy

[@mealprogram]

We close at 9

[@yeahyeahyeahwhat6271]

Middleton just had 18 8 7 on minutes restriction the other night. Beal or butler really not that much off an upgrade at this point in their career 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@bjnowak]

Honestly the bucks just need to get and stay healthy. Don’t make a move with any players. Should have traded their 2031st pick for those multiple picks like the suns did

[@Meezyouttaherex]

Bucks just needa big and point 😅

[@1983tneal]

Andre Jackson is the 2

[@andreworta9251]

Mccants can’t talk about anyone beings strong or tough averaging 6 points

[@TheRealKylePayne]

Gil my boy but you be trippin sometimes 😂😂

[@ctbojar]

Meanwhile the bucks have won 5 in a row. 8 games over .500 now. Probably 16 games over since the first 10 games. They are getting better as the season goes with the current rosters. Doc made some good roster adjustments and the chemistry is great. Don’t make a major move and fuck it up.