The pros and cons of the Milwaukee Bucks trading Donte DiVincenzo

With Donte DiVincenzo finally coming back from injury, the popular conversation surrounding the 6-foot-5 two-guard has largely focused on whether or not he can reclaim his spot in the starting five for the Milwaukee Bucks. His odds of getting the nod over sharpshooter Grayson Allen are not high right now, so he may instead come off the bench as a do-everything Swiss army knife.

After months of recovery from ankle surgery, he was set for his season debut on December 15 against the Indiana Pacers. Until he wasn’t—the very day he was set to play for the first time this season, DiVincenzo was suddenly forced to enter the league’s health and safety protocols along with other Milwaukee Bucks players.

Looking at Donte DiVincenzo’s current position with the Milwaukee Bucks

Seemingly overnight, the conversation shifted from scrutinizing his possible role on the team to his value as part of a trade package. As abrupt as it was, the idea made sense at the time: He is the Bucks’ most intriguing trade asset as it currently stands. Given his youth and skillset, there’s a lot he can offer other teams who can give him a bigger role than the one he’s set to play for the defending champions. He’s not a star, but he’s definitely a needle-mover for a team looking for more impact and production and the shooting guard position.

At the same time, the player that DiVincenzo is at the moment is still one that’s growing and has already benefited the Bucks in the past. He’s made huge strides year after year, and the Bucks could potentially benefit from that kind of chemistry and continuity on their roster if they are looking to repeat this season. That said, here’s a quick look at the pros and cons of the Bucks trading away DiVincenzo before the February deadline.