The Bucks Trade Deadline Plan Is GENIUS

[@basketballreach]

Should the Bucks make a move at all and if so who should they get?

[@mookz34]

I disagree about the Lavine fit. Right now teams consistently trap Dame and Khris hasn't been able to be good enough to punish it. Lavine's offense and ball handling would unlock Dame offensively. There is no way to guard Giannis, Dame, and Zach simultaneously. On top of that, Lavine is arguably a better defender than Khris at this point.

[@cameronquarles9610]

Chris Boucher And Davion Mitchell From Toronto For Middleton, Portis, and PC, Boucher Is A Defensive Big And Mitchell Is A Back Up Ball Handler For Dame, Toronto Could Trade Middleton In Offseason For Other Assets

[@Qik_Jraw_McRaw]

@@basketballreach Kyle Kuzma and Robert Williams. Trade the 2031 1st Rounder to the Thunder for 3-4 1st Rounders. Trade Middleton and a 1st for Kuzma. This will get the Bucks about $1 Short of the 2nd Apron while still having 2 1st Round picks left over. Then the Bucks have to move Marjon without taking anything back in Salary. This will get the Bucks under the 2nd Apron. Then you can trade Pat Connaughton and Delon Wright w/ 1st Rounder for Robert Williams. You will still be under the 2nd Apron while still having a 1st and 2nd Round Pick left over. Front Court - Brook, Bobby, Time Lord, Kuzma, TP, and Giannis. Now you can play any defense you like with limitless options.

[@christsant808]

Lavine makes sense to be preferred,but Bulls would agree on this with all other details?

[@christsant808]

Zion signed somewhere,am i wrong?

[@its4hm4d]

are you a bucks fan lol? you're the only person on the internet who actually understands the team and continuously props the players

[@basketballreach]

Yes 😂

[@thefrenchfryguy9959]

My issue is he can’t shoot and he’s always hurt. Why would we want him

[@marcalfonzo9486]

@@thefrenchfryguy9959we have enough offense. We need a defensive big who can rebound. Brook can’t rebound

[@thefrenchfryguy9959]

@@marcalfonzo9486 why would we want to have Gianni’s and Rob on the floor together

[@jamesmoore1396]

@@thefrenchfryguy9959 Because certain matchups make Brook unplayable. Robert is athletic and can move well when he's healthy.

[@FrankieLeftTheChat]

I appreciate how realistic your takes are on these trades and not pushing crazy unrealistic ones

[@basketballreach]

Yeah thanks man I’m sick of the national media going crazy about Bradley Beal and Jimmy Butler like these are more realistic moves that make a whole lot more sense

[@kosmonstellar]

We don't want bradley beal

[@basketballreach]

@@kosmonstellar facts 🤣🤣🤣

[@tonytone1395]

I'll take him over Middleton just hate the contract

[@xyzdragontan]

They don't have many trade chips. But i agree we should trade for a backup big/ point guard/ forward. We should stay away from Robert Williams (doesn't shoot next to Giannis and injury prone) we should aim forMyles Turner, Lonzo Ball, Cam Johnson)

[@basketballreach]

I like this but Turner would be tough to get and even if you do he is a free agent and might leave

[@danyellmcgee7772]

@@basketballreachwith that team I think he would stay put fo sho

[@MeBihhhh]

⁠​⁠@@danyellmcgee7772lonzo ball is more injury prone than Williams 😂

[@xyzdragontan]

@@MeBihhhh fair enough, he has higher upside if it pans out though

[@PatrickKnorr]

Why does everyone want Bobby Portis to get traded? He can shoot and and a solid scorer off the bench (theres a reason hes always in the conversation for 6th man of the year) Hes a great rebounder wich is what we need and it was very well exposed in our recent losses to the Clippers and Blazers, we couldnt secure a defensive rebound for our lives. Not to mention hes a fan favorite. Trading him would be a bad move

[@MikeJones-ne1og]

One trade I didn't hear you mention was Brandon Ingram. BI is the guy for Milwaukee!!!!

[@redzbass6254]

Yeh BI for Kris

[@bulls-nation5783]

Lavine is shooting 45% on 8 attempts from 3, can handle the ball, and can score on all levels. I think dame/lavine can work with the defensive guys filling the other areas.

[@da11king]

The Bucks should stay put and blow it up at the end of the season

[@basketballreach]

I’m not totally against it at this point. But if there is an impact player who you believe could genuinely step up and help this team win I think you still made that move though

[@anibalcosme4282]

Nicks fan?

[@tonytone1395]

Helll nah we need to win now make a trade

[@Yeeryurr]

All, but Lavine, are excellent trade ideas but if we trade pat to Detroit for basically nothing we fall under the second apron which gives us more options. Personally I like the Jeremy Grant and Rob for Booby and Khris but I loved the Utah trade you suggested! Would solve all problems unless maybe the wing depth

[@basedangel7230]

If you can’t make the Utah deal I’d say go for LaVine and figure the rest out in the offseason

[@tonytone1395]

Gotta trade Middleton

[@basedangel7230]

@ yea I don’t think he makes it past the deadline. It’s time

[@OscarHernandez-zm2ly]

I like that nets trade because its something we need and we wont give up as much

[@basketballreach]

@@OscarHernandez-zm2ly Me too it’s my fav

[@stephaniewood1547]

And they’re both very young and athletic!

[@kenyatta2000]

I would go for the trade with Brooklyn. If the Bucks could get Williams it would be great. I agree the LaVine trade doesn't make sense.

[@jjbbandit]

I really don't know how the Bucks Gm has a job still.

[@basketballreach]

@@jjbbandit Lmao he doesn’t even want the job. He tried to talk to the Pistons in the off season and the Bucks didn’t let him 😭😭

[@colecartier5872]

Really like John Collin’s and sexton trade, Williams fits well but he is so injury prone

[@basketballreach]

Very true but would you be willing to give up that 2031 pick?

[@stephaniewood1547]

Agreed

[@Qik_Jraw_McRaw]

Bucks could really use a 3rd Offensive Option. Not sure Khris can be that anymore.

[@glst1974]

IK

[@Abaysgames]

Chris isn't him he should have been traded over jrue.... Middleton must have sometime of blackmail on owner because dude is hated here in wisconsin

[@edbizzle1127]

The Utah trade is the most reasonable one to me. F that 2031 pick.

[@basketballreach]

@@edbizzle1127 hahaha

[@stephaniewood1547]

I agree. Now is the opportune time.

[@leocrivello5528]

Thanks for making this video very informative

[@basketballreach]

@@leocrivello5528 Your very welcome 👍

[@Anthonysobon]

I still haven't seen a trade I liked as a Bucks fan. Or I do like some trades like for Williams but like said in video everyone seems to be playing hardball with us. The Blazer's should be happy and do us this solid without the pick , I really think they just need to play this season out with this roster unless they can pull off something better off but doesn't feel like it.

[@basketballreach]

@@Anthonysobon I 100% agree. Everyone knows we are desperate so they aren’t play nice 😅

[@jakewedvick184]

Would we be able to do like Middleton/Pat/AJ Johnson/ 2031 FRP for Lavine/THT/Torrey Craig? Because I’m pretty sure the money matches with the 2nd apron criteria, and we’d basically be giving 2 FRP with Johnson being considered a FRP. While also keeping Bobby

[@darrian141]

I agree, Zach Lavine to the Bucks doesn't make much sense. The Bucks need a versatile defender at the center position more than anything else now. RWIII would be nice, but someone like Duop Reath would work. They drafted Tyler Smith Jr., and I'd like to see him alongside Giannis to see if any of this is really necessary in the first place. Ajax is developing better on the offensive end, but there's a lot of potential for him in the dunker's spot and in transition as both a playmaker and a lob threat.

[@owainkanaway8345]

AJAX would be cut on any team besides us, there is no potential. Yeah I agree front court depth is the most important need for us right now, but a playmaking wing is the second most important. I like AJ Lawson from Toronto, he's good enough of a threat offensively that he can punish teams whenever they trap Dame. He's on a two-way contract, it will be tricky to get him, maybe trade Stanley Umude for AJ Lawson?

[@MeBihhhh]

Where’s Brandon Ingram? That quote literally would be the best trade.

[@basketballreach]

He’s injured at the moment and I just don’t see why the Bucks would make this move in the regular season. Same story with LaVine but I do like the sound of the Ingram trade more tbh

[@bttg777]

I love your vids can you make a vid to explain how we can get Myles Tuner

[@mrU4-YA]

Send out Connaughton to Detroit with a 2nd round pick that comes from Portland to get under the 2nd Apron. Then trade Middleton (who is washed) and Bobby P to Portland for Jerami Grant and Rob Will. All needs filled.

[@ad00m5]

I dont think that would pay off quick enough. Portis can lay it down

[@bobbobby-ou1fx]

What about a trade for Myles turner?

[@Abaysgames]

Indiana won't give him up

[@bobbobby-ou1fx]

@ there’s been rumors that they would be willing to trade him for the right offer since his contract is expiring and he’s gonna ask for more money in the offseason than Indiana would want to pay him

[@trustnun_staylow]

I want Beal even tho ik it doesn’t make sense I jus like how the dame n beal backcourt will look 🤣🤣🥲

[@georgenemitz3017]

From George Nemitz Jr., Just keep the best players for the Bucks.

[@abominable.7800]

maybe by some miracle we can pull it off without any big trades. tbh with this team getting to the ECF would be enough for me to be satisfied

[@ConnorJones-op6cx]

Agree w/ your premises for sure. I really don’t understand the idea of trading Bobby and getting no big man back of any sorts. Whatever you’re thoughts are of Bobby, theres zero depth behind Brook and Giannis then

[@FusionCool]

Maybe all i can say is that is if you want to claim all by yourself and put aside respect to the others (legends).

[@abominable.7800]

we need more size, we had that in abundance when we last won the chip.

[@gonigbratal3963]

bucks only need an athletic 5 and this shows how poor are the players that are getting to the draft, cause they had all these months to bring him to a level.

[@mrleroynewport7302]

We could use Fox or Butler

[@alexdekeyser6852]

am i the only bucks fan that doesn’t understand getting rid of bobby for williams?? why is this such a popular idea

[@jakewedvick184]

@@alexdekeyser6852 Having a more athletic backup Big that can Guard the PnR better. It’s for when teams that run 5 wide or play faster like the Celtics or Pacers make Lopez unplayable due to his lack of quickness. Williams is perfect for those kinds of situations, while making it so giannis can still play the help side.

[@alexdekeyser6852]

@ isn’t his healthy concerning considering how reliable bobby seems to be health and energy wise ?

[@jakewedvick184]

@@alexdekeyser6852 That would be the only thing that would be concerning to me. We haven’t had Giannis the last 2 years in the playoffs. I feel like if he’s healthy the bucks could stop any offensive threat with the added versatility from Williams. But I am sure they would be very careful with him leading up to playoffs. I do see this as a big risk/reward scenario though

[@mrU4-YA]

@@alexdekeyser6852 its a gamble, but the upside is Rob Will is a defensive genius and still has his athletic ability. Bucks need to take a few risks to get back to contention

[@Ronald-c2p]

I heard the bucks are trying to trade Middleton and Bobby, Jimmy Butler would be a perfect trade for Middleton if they had to get rid of him, I don't think they should, but Bobby, Bobby is on fire from the three, why get rid of a center that can hit the three, get the rebound and score on the inside

[@bvgolf3]

I would love that one with Utah

[@025bigmike]

Brook is a monster on defense, not sure how he is always labeled a liability

[@Th3N0t0ri0us_E]

Rim protection not on the p&r

[@graysonmedford4530]

The trade with the nets would be amazing they would definitely win it all

[@glst1974]

I like Lavine, a lot If we go vig, but I like the Sexton and Collins deal. Younger, but in the end, no stupid deals. Pat should go to free up younger guys.

[@emeryhays]

is bobby portis. really on leave for personal reason's or is a trade worked out for him i'm very skeptical about his leave of absents.

[@IZZY15320]

What about jerami grant? I feel like he would be a great fit. Has size can shoot the ball can defend, create a little an can defend 1-4 pretty good

[@basketballreach]

I like him but for Middleton I’m just not sure

[@ZNLSportsCards]

His contract is massive You know what else is massive

[@tonytone1395]

Middleton is trash bruh these dumb fans are killing me not wanting to trade Middleton smh

[@IZZY15320]

@@basketballreach i kind of like it. If you against a team like boston or the thunder you have a guy in jerami grant that can stay with a jaylen brown even a tatum or a shai

[@stormthunder4368]

I don’t see time lord as a good fit next to Gianni’s cuz of spacing

[@basketballreach]

It wouldn’t be full time only in a bench rotation and the great defense would make up for it

[@Qik_Jraw_McRaw]

I would move Brook Lopez / Bobby Portis for Collins and Timelord

[@stevenwetherbee7573]

The Blazers are not trading Williams for anything less than that 2031 First so there is no deal here.

[@IngramExpanded]

We need to get Lonzo for the low instead of Lavine. Kris Middleton can go its ok.....

[@theflashkopatich]

Is herb jones not available? I’d give Bobby and the 1st pick for him that’s just me. The defensive wing we’ve been needing for years.

[@basketballreach]

@@theflashkopatich There is no way the Pelicans do that though

[@theflashkopatich]

@ idont see why not they are not a contender and they are shopping 2 of their best players might as well atleast reach out and see if I am the bucks

[@jakewedvick184]

@@theflashkopatichI’m pretty sure herb jones is out for the year lol

[@theflashkopatich]

@@jakewedvick184 unfortunate

[@rob.parsnips]

@@theflashkopatichi think they said herb, trey, and missi are the guys they wanna keep

[@shahef1220]

Let’s go bucks!!

[@christsant808]

B.Lopez a defensive liability for sure cause hes too slow and cant switch player

[@anibalcosme4282]

Sexton is what the bucks need and another big.. i dont know if Colins will be that guy.

[@CarrieQureshi-cw2ie]

Williams is too injury prone they aren’t trading for him

[@mrU4-YA]

But...Bobby is getting worse, and Williams is only 27 years old and has played great this year. Only on the books for 12 mil next year......Defensive stopper and locker room leader

[@Belvedere1981]

Drop Kris, and Bobby and a bench take Trae Young

[@ashtongefvert3051]

Bro they need Myles turner

[@basketballreach]

@@ashtongefvert3051 Would be amazing but it’s super risky because if he doesn’t re sign in free agency you basically give everything up for nothing

[@Kinglouroc-hq7dx]

Robert Williams is injury prone

[@teddythian3955]

They kept the supporting cast for too long

[@bryanwojcik1386]

Lopez and ajax for myles turner

[@austinogg]

Now Bucks need defense.... This has to be a joke? Shout out to the Holiday trade genius go from the 1 seed to the 4/5

[@tonytone1395]

Holiday is a 3rd or 4th option at best dumb dumb

[@octaviakf]

I wouldn’t trade Bobby for Robert Williams nope.

[@mrleroynewport7302]

Trade Bobby Portis & Chris

[@anibalcosme4282]

The bucks are not a championship team they need a couple of pieces..then they'll be set .

[@theflesh9005]

God that Jae crowder trade is haunting us right now

[@basketballreach]

@@theflesh9005 Yep and the Serge Ibaka one too

[@theflesh9005]

@ they rly sold their draft capital for two washed up vets who didn’t even last a season 😭

[@basketballreach]

@ Serge really never saw the floor and we gave up Donte for him. Then on top of that we played Boston in the play-offs and lacked a wing defender like Donte 😅

[@theflesh9005]

@ Jon Horst and Jimmy Haslem (the owner) rly screwed shit up.

[@Abaysgames]

​@@basketballreachthat stems from all way back from when bucks traded away dirk to mavs

[@shadow-z2q]

😂Banana pizza😂🎉

[@basketballreach]

Huhhhh? 🤣🤣🤣

[@redzbass6254]

Okongwu (Atlanta)

[@edmoua]

just bring back thon maker

[@basketballreach]

That’s it! Thinking out of the box 🤣🤣🤣

[@ssjj005]

Tbh, we should be aiming for Rob Will and Jerami Grant with Bobby, Khris, PC and a pick, if Jerami cannot be traded, then we should aim for Taumani instead.

[@jakewedvick184]

@@ssjj005 Taumani would be awesome, dude is so good at defense, him and Ajax subbing in and out against teams with wing and big guard star players (Celtics, Pacers, Magic) would be awesome

[@mrU4-YA]

Yes That is the move that will get them into contention. Jerami has been great defensively for Portland this year and still shooting over 38% from Three. Doesnt get hurt either. Rob Will is so smart and brings leadership qualities on Defense. Suddenly Milwaukee can get stops when needed.

[@orionsimerl6539]

Lavine is not better than Middleton.

[@tonytone1395]

Put the pipe down

[@orionsimerl6539]

@tonytone1395 He's not better in the midrange, not a better 3 point shooter, not a better playmaker or decision maker, and last year in the playoffs, Middleton averaged like 27 including a 40 ball. Middleton of healthy is still that guy and will play a better role on the Bucks than Lavine. Lavine is not an upgrade, and his numbers are inflated through low efficiency and high usage on a mediocre team. Learn the game so you can have an informed opinion.

[@emiliothepoet]

Once the Bucks included Jrue Holiday in the Damian Lillard trade their Championship aspirations flew out of the window.

[@basketballreach]

No man I disagree. You have to remember that if Milwaukee didn’t trade for Dame Miami would have. Also Jrue has dropped recently and when you look at how much time Middleton has missed the Bucks would be worst right now

[@emiliothepoet]

@ I hear ya but my point is you lost the identity of your team once Jrue was traded. Defense was the staple of the Bucks. Now they don’t have that and aren’t great in any area. My point use whatever future assets to acquire Dane without giving up Jrue. Jrue was the missing piece. As far as injuries nobody could have predicted that. But I’m speaking of longevity and success sustainability. A Jrue and Dame backcourt would make the Bucks a true Championship contender.

[@MeBihhhh]

@emiliothepoetjrue wasn’t the identity and the bucks were defensive stoppers before him. You sound like a new fan so kindly stop giving opinions. We lost our head coach and 60% of the team also

[@emiliothepoet]

@ I’ll kindly do exactly what I want. You can kindly not respond if you wish kindly. I’m not a fan of the Bucks I watch basketball. Yes you lost your head coach with was another terrible move to higher Doc Rivers! Horrific decision. But that Jrue trade was a huge loss. Don’t worry in the future when these player’s are older and they look back they will say in public themselves.

[@MeBihhhh]

@emiliothepoet jrue trade was a 0 loss as the bucks did better in the playoffs without him than with him. It’s blatantly obvious you aren’t a fan considering the non sense you are spouting off