The Milwaukee Bucks must make changes in the offseason, and Bobby Portis will likely find a new home. All the talks will center on Giannis Antetokounmpo. It feels like the superstar will finally be moved. Even if the Bucks keep the Greek Freak, they will need to move on from Portis to upgrade the roster around their superstar. There is just no path to keeping the veteran fan favorite in Brew City.
Portis is having an outstanding season. He has put up 13.7 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 24.2 minutes per game so far. The 6’9 big man is shooting 48.8 percent from the field and 45.6 percent on his 3-point attempts. Milwaukee’s struggles are not Portis’ fault. He has been an elite shooter on the second-highest per game 3-point volume of his career.
The Bucks have to make changes this offseason. Heading into a rebuild after trading Giannis is like the most likely move. A squad focused on development does not need a 31-year-old reserve big man known for his offense. It may be best for all involved to part company this summer.
Bobby Portis may be nearing the end of his run with the Bucks
Antetokounmpo’s departure will spark massive changes. Doc Rivers is unlikely to retire, but he won’t want to coach a rebuilding squad. Veterans like Myles Turner, Kyle Kuzma, and Portis may look for new homes on contenders.
Milwaukee must collect as much draft capital as possible. Trading away all their vets makes sense, especially after the Bucks kept going all-in to build around the Greek Freak.
Fans love Portis. He helped Milwaukee win a championship and has spent years being one of the best sixth men in the NBA, but all good things come to an end. The 6’9 big man deserves a shot to chase another ring, and the Bucks should prioritize developing young talent in the minutes that would have gone to Portis.
If the Bucks can convince Giannis to stay, it will only happen if significant roster upgrades are made. Turner, Kuzma, and Portis are the only other players making more than $5.3 million next season. If Milwaukee has a blockbuster trade up its sleeve, it likely means dumping all three veterans.
The only way Portis stays in Milwaukee is by accepting a role as a veteran mentor to the young talent. The 31-year-old still has years of productive basketball left. He is too young and skilled to play an end-of-the-bench role.
Fans got six years with Portis. It was a great run, and the 6’9 big man will forever be a Buck. True supporters never forget the iconic players who touch their hearts. Portis is that type of player for so many Milwaukee fans, but it is time to end things.
The Milwaukee Bucks will likely trade Bobby Portis in the offseason. It is time. They failed to make the playoffs and are trending down. Expect the Bucks to make significant changes and head into a rebuild. That means dealing Bobby Portis to the highest bidder and moving on. Fans don’t want it, but the time has come.