The Milwaukee Bucks are trotting out a new starting five almost every night as they seek any winning formula amid a 1-12 start. Kel'el Ware could be the next player yanked into the first unit. While he has already started once, that was in place of Myles Turner. It wouldn't be overly surprising if his next time starting came next to the veteran big man.
Ware-Turner duo is worth trying at this point
It's surprising Jenkins hasn't already used a Ware-Turner pairing in the starting lineup. During his days coaching the Memphis Grizzlies, he often relied heavily on double big man lineups, notably with Jaren Jackson Jr. and Steven Adams. It's only natural to assume he will break that out at some point with all of the team's constant lineup changes.
Milwaukee's coach did try it during the second NBA Preseason game against the OKC Thunder, and the duo's rousing success makes it even more head-scratching that Jenkins hasn't used it again yet.
Turner was fantastic in the game, finishing with 19 points, five rebounds, and two blocks. It was only the preseason, but it was one of the best games he has ever had in a Bucks jersey. Ware, meanwhile,
had 18 points and 12 rebounds, dominating close to the rim as a scorer and rebounder. They played well off one another because their skill sets complement each other so well.
It's worth exploring again.
How the Bucks' next starting lineup should look
As the Bucks face the Atlanta Hawks, Jenkins should use Tyler Herro, Brayden Burries, Nate Ament, Kel'el Ware, and Myles Turner as his first unit.
The Milwaukee Bucks are still waiting for Burries to find his shot, but he's looked good next to Herro, who can lead the offense. Ament provides more upside than Kyle Kuzma or Ousmane Dieng, so him rejoining the starters shouldn't be too controversial. Importantly, all three players fit well alongside the Ware-Turner tandem, which could help fuel its success.
Jericho Sims isn't a game-changer, but he would be valuable in this scenario, serving as the backup big man off the bench. If the Bucks didn't have a solid third center, this double big starting five would not work. Now, it makes sense to at least try it. His energy and athleticism could be useful for a team that has looked devoid of both in recent outings.
The Milwaukee Bucks don't have anything to lose at this point. Bring back the Ware-Turner pairing and see how things unfold. Maybe it's the spark they need to finally get on track.
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