No one takes more of these in the dead zone than this man. Enjoy, Milwaukee! (Cary Edmondson-US PRESSWIRE)

Who won?

That’s the immediate question afflicting the minds of sportswriters and fans alike after any notable trade. It’s natural to want answers, especially ones that set expectations for a team’s altered future. But reality moves at a deliberate pace, and trades don’t answer immediately burning questions. At least until they’ve scabbed over a bit.

The same can be said of the Milwaukee Bucks’ 24 hours-old acquisition of the Monta Ellis, Ekpe Udoh, and Kwame Brown from the Golden State Warriors in exchange for ex-franchise cornerstone Andrew Bogut and malignant tumor Stephen Jackson. (more…)