Milwaukee Bucks: Trade season, why Jabari Parker is key to championship hopes
With NBA trade deadline about a week away, what goals should the Milwaukee Bucks have in mind, and how does Jabari Parker fit in?
The Milwaukee Bucks have been in trade rumors all season. Early on, they were linked to guard Eric Bledsoe, who was eventually acquired from the Phoenix Suns by trading Greg Monroe and a couple of picks. For months, they have been linked to All-Star center DeAndre Jordan.
With the February 8 trade deadline just over a week away, it’s not hard to see why Bucks general manager Jon Horst might be calling about a player like Jordan.
Despite their winning record, the Bucks have some troubling issues. Some of the most notable problems that have plagued the Bucks are their rebounding woes and lack of center depth.
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John Henson has surprised many fans with his consistent and solid play, but he’s still not a very good rebounder. Thon Maker has disappointed after an encouraging run late last season.
There are plenty of reasons to pursue a center at the trade deadline, whether it’s a big name or a bench guy. The Bucks could use a talent upgrade at either position. However, the Bucks probably won’t win a championship this year, so trading away assets is problematic.
On that note, one thing the Bucks absolutely should not do in the coming week is trade away Jabari Parker. Let’s dive deeper into the reason why that’s the case, and Parker’s role in Milwaukee’s future.