Victor Oladipo is the latest name to be linked to the Milwaukee Bucks for a potential trade, and there are three specific reasons why they should make a move for the two-time All-Star.
Since their season concluded, the Milwaukee Bucks have been surrounded by trade speculation as they look to retool their roster ahead of the 2020-21 NBA season. The most recent candidate is Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo, who undoubtedly presents an interesting case.
In the latest episode of ‘The Lowe Post’ with The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Zach Lowe of ESPN gave his two cents on the Oladipo trade speculation surrounding Indiana:
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"“I’ll give you a team I’m keeping my eye on with Victor Oladipo: Milwaukee. Just keeping my eye on them.”"
However, fans should not be ecstatic just yet. After all, these comments came in the form of speculation as the focus revolves around avenues teams like the Bucks can take to improve their roster this offseason.
Although there is no definite truth or reported interest to Milwaukee potentially pursuing a move for Oladipo just yet, it would not be a shocking revelation if they did inquire about the guard down the road.
Milwaukee has not shied away from their willingness to make some significant roster moves this offseason, and a trade of this magnitude would certainly be among the most prolific. Rarely do the small-market Bucks make a move to land a big-name player, with the most recent being Eric Bledsoe in 2017.
Whether it comes to fruition or not, here are three reasons that the Milwaukee Bucks should pursue a trade for Victor Oladipo this offseason.