Rumors are heating up that the Miami Heat have a legitimate shot to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo. If they do, it will give the Milwaukee Bucks a new starting lineup full of fresh faces, given how sizeable a trade involving the superstar would be. With all that said, let us break down how exactly Milwaukee's starting five could look after draft night.
Point guard - Ryan Rollins
Ryan Rollins shouldn't go anywhere. He's on arguably the best deal in the entire NBA and is still just 23 years old. With plenty of room to grow, keeping Rollins for a rebuild/retool feels incredibly wise. He can be an excellent leader for the next era of Milwaukee Bucks basketball. With plenty of uncertainty at the point guard spot this summer, having Rollins gives the Bucks at least some sense of clarity.
Shooting guard - Tyler Herro
Financially, Herro is the centerpiece of a Giannis return. While the Bucks could very well look to flip him for even more assets, there is always a chance they keep the Wisconsin native, at least for the time being, to kick off their new era. A high-scoring former All-Star, Herro could be a nice fit in the backcourt with Rollins, even if temporarily.
Small forward - Nate Ament
Just about every mock draft out there has the Milwaukee Bucks taking Nate Ament, largely because the team would have time to develop him if they trade Giannis. The forward is raw, but with the Bucks known to take massive swings on project players, it wouldn't be surprising if they took Ament at 10th overall and actually tried to help spread his wings.
Power forward - Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Getting Jaquez would be a big win after his career year. The forward, who made a name for himself as a second-unit sparkplug, just finished second in the Sixth Man of the Year race. Perhaps there would be a greater opportunity for him in Milwaukee as a starter, giving him a clear runway to take things a step further. He could be an underrated piece of any Giannis deal.
Center - Kel'el Ware
Ware is the true blue-chip prospect here. The big man's career numbers may not jump off the page, but some of that is due to him averaging just 22.2 minutes per game. With a smooth jumper and the type of defensive instincts you cannot teach, Ware has the potential to be a two-way stalwart. If the team lands Ware, they will almost certainly look to offload Myles Turner via trade.
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