Milwaukee Bucks: 3 possible trade targets from Southeast Division
By Dalton Sell
As we wrap up looking at potential trade targets by division, the Southeast Division could pose some intriguing candidates to the Milwaukee Bucks this offseason.
Trade season is rapidly approaching in the NBA ahead of the 2020-21 season, and the Milwaukee Bucks should be preparing to make some moves.
Milwaukee’s ownership has not shied away from their willingness to upgrade the roster this offseason, and just how they plan to do so has surely been a hot topic. Previously covering three potential targets within each of the NBA’s five other divisions, the last name to cross off the list is the Southeast Division.
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Made up of the Orlando Magic, Atlanta Hawks, Miami Heat, Charlotte Hornets, and Washington Wizards, there are a few names to pick from the bunch. Milwaukee’s transaction history with these teams is rather limited.
The Bucks shipped center Miles Plumlee to the Hornets in 2017 for a deal involving Roy Hibbert and Spencer Hawes, and the Wizards played a part in the trade that brought George Hill to Milwaukee in 2018.
Now, if they find some potential targets fitting, the Bucks could look to add some more transaction history with their Southeast opponents. With that being said, here are three potential candidates that could be of interest to the Milwaukee Bucks.
Milwaukee Bucks: 3 possible trade targets from Southeast Division – Terrence Ross, Orlando Magic
The Bucks got an up-close look at Terrence Ross throughout their first round series against the Orlando Magic, and perhaps that could be persuasive.
With a significant portion of Milwaukee’s wing depth set to hit free agency this offseason, the team could be looking for some replacements. If so, checking in on Ross’ availability could be a viable option.
The swingman checked in as a reserve in all 69 of his appearances this season, averaging 14.7 points on .403/.351/.853 shooting splits, 3.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.1 steals per game. Ross would be a substantial addition to Milwaukee’s depth, giving them a lethal scoring punch off the bench while also contributing some versatility on the other end of the court.
Ross would be a long-term commitment, given that he is under contract until 2023, making an average annual salary of $12.5 million. If Milwaukee could pull some strings to get the high flying two-way wing on their roster, it would be a stellar acquisition.