Short on forward depth behind superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, here are three veteran forwards for the Milwaukee Bucks to target this offseason.
Aside from Giannis Antetokounmpo’s impending supermax extension offer, the storyline of the offseason for the Milwaukee Bucks how they plan on reconstructing their roster.
After falling short in the NBA Finals in consecutive seasons, despite having the best overall record in both trips, shaking up the roster appears inevitable. The Bucks are undoubtedly going to be busy on the trade market this offseason and their name has already been mentioned in a slew of potential rumors.
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However, they will also likely be active on the free agent market, despite this being a class short on starpower. While Milwaukee has their hands tied financially, for the most part, they will have a few useful assets at their disposal that could be enticing for players on the open market.
The first is the non-taxpayer mid-level exception, which is projected to be around $9.3 million, and the bi-annual exception that is currently projected to be at $3.6 million. With the Bucks looking to make a splash in free agency, former Executive of the Year Jon Horst will have his hands full, but those two resources could prove useful.
Previously covering five shooting guards that the Bucks should target in free agency, next up is some suitable options at either forward position. Milwaukee will be in search of an experienced big man that can space the floor with the long ball while also providing a strong presence on the opposite end of the floor, and there are a few that fit the bill in this class.
Without further ado, here are three veteran forwards that the Milwaukee Bucks should pursue this offseason.