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Milwaukee Bucks: Ranking the roster’s trade value

By Mike Bossetti

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15. John Henson

What he provides

Playing better than many expected this season, at his best, John Henson provides defense, energy, and rebounding off the bench. He’s 6’10”,  an explosive athlete, and moves relatively well for a center.

At one time, the Milwaukee Bucks viewed Henson as their center of the future. Unfortunately, his play has not lived up to those expectations. At this time, he is the Bucks’ third string center and is viewed around the league as a backup at best.

Contract situation

While Henson’s play has been far from consistent over the past couple of years, his contract is what craters his trade value. Henson is scheduled to make approximately $10 million per year for the next three seasons.

Generally, teams are reluctant to pay such a high amount for a backup center, and with the league going small, more accomplished centers are receiving far less.

Potential Suitors

Unless receiving another asset in return, teams will be unlikely to trade anything of value for John Henson. To date, the cap has not increased as projected and if teams are looking for a backup center, there are cheaper and more effective options.

If there were teams interested in Henson, they would likely be teams that are not contending in the near future and could be willing to take on potential future salary for an additional asset. If the Milwaukee Bucks have any desire to trade the big man, they should look to the rebuilding teams of the league.

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