The Milwaukee Bucks may have just signed Myles Turner to a large free agent contract but they still have major hurdles preventing them from winning the Eastern Conference, specifically a lack of talent, especially at the guard position.
Although they might not want to, it might benefit them to trade their best player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, to start over.
Here are five potential mock trades that will help the Bucks start over:
1. Golden State Warriors
Milwaukee receives: Trayce Jackson-Davis, Jonathan Kuminga, Brandon Podziemski, and two first-round picks
Why this works: Kuminga has only scratched the surface of his potential in Golden State, and Podziemski would start immediately
2. Atlanta Hawks
Milwaukee receives: Dyson Daniels, Zaccharie Risacher, and three first-round picks
Why this works: Atlanta is in win now mode and after signing Nickeil Alexander-Walker they can move Daniels who is one of the top defenders in the game. Risacher was the former #1 overall pick who should improve
3. New York Knicks
Milwaukee receives: Karl Anthony-Towns, Tyler Kolek, Pacome Dadiet, and two first-round picks
Why this works: KAT replaces Giannis as the focal point of the offense, and Dadiet is young enough to grow into a top wing
4. Miami Heat
Milwaukee receives: Kel’el Ware, Nikola Jovic, and three first-round picks
Why this works: Coach Spoelstra seems to be frustrated with Ware’s work ethic and Miami needs to add Giannis to pair with Bam Adebayo in a potential win-now move.
5. San Antonio Spurs
Milwaukee receives: Stephon Castle, Harrison Barnes, Devin Vasell, and three first-round picks
Why this works: Castle is a future All-star and Vassell is a nice trade chip for a contending franchise
