Milwaukee Bucks Daily: Marking the unofficial opening of the trade season

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The latest edition of Milwaukee Bucks Daily is here as we take a look at where the Bucks stand with the unofficial opening of the trade season now here.

In today’s edition of Milwaukee Bucks Daily, we take stock of an important date around the league and how it affects the Bucks, a thrilling victory for the Wisconsin Herd and more.

While there already has been a fair amount of player movement now two months into the season, Friday marked an important date where nearly most of the players around the league are now allowed to be moved via trade. With that, we hear about important notes and details to keep in mind regarding the Bucks from an insider’s point of view.

For all your Bucks and Herd needs, keep coming here to Behind The Buck Pass as we’ll look to provide the latest, fresh coverage related to the organization.

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Back to the present, let’s look at today’s Bucks stories.

Best of Behind The Buck Pass From 12/16/17

Milwaukee Bucks: Takeaways from 115-109 loss to Chicago Bulls (read here): Ben Sewell recapped the Bucks’ maddening loss to the streaking Chicago Bulls from Friday night.

Milwaukee Bucks: Grades from 115-109 loss to Chicago Bulls (read here): Adam McGee handed out grades, taking a look at individual performances for the Bucks, Jason Kidd and the Bulls as a whole.

Milwaukee Bucks Game Preview: Dec. 16 at Houston Rockets (read here): Before last night’s loss, Adam previewed the Bucks’ matchup against the soaring Houston Rockets.

Wisconsin Herd complete incredible comeback to beat Sioux Falls Skyforce (read here): Adam also wrote on the Herd’s triumphant comeback victory over the Sioux Falls Skyforce from Friday night.

Best of Bucks Across The Internet From 12/16/17

NBA trade deadline guide: What moves can each team make? ($) (read here): Now that we’ve passed that December 15 date where more than 90 percent of the players in the league are able to be traded, ESPN Insider’s Bobby Marks looked at each and every team and honed in on some specific areas of concern and key details for the Bucks.

Rockets 115, Bucks 111: Final stretch proves to be difficult (read here): Matt Velazquez of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel wrote on the Bucks falling short to the Rockets late Saturday night.

Bucks plan to waive Gary Payton II, add new player (read here): Velazquez has all the details regarding the Bucks’ planned move to cut ties with Gary Payton II, which was all first reported by ESPN’s Chris Haynes (as seen here, here and here).

Around the NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James earn player of the week honors (read here): Additionally, Velazquez looked back at the disappointing week that was for the Bucks, handed out player of the week honors for the team as well as the league as a whole and looked at other current trends throughout the NBA.

Next: Win In 6 Podcast #168: Wisconsin Herd talk with Chris Reichert, Bucks mailbag

That’s it for today’s roundup, but we’ll be back to do it all again tomorrow.