After going undrafted, there was some chatter that Rafael Castro could join the Milwaukee Bucks for the foreseeable future. Yet, following a brief Summer League stint, the big man is heading to Houston on a two-way deal, ruling out that option. With Castro now off the table, the Bucks should look to find a suitable big man for their final two-way opening to replace what he could have provided.
Bucks center rotation could use one more body
Milwaukee's current center rotation includes Myles Turner, Kel'el Ware, and Jericho Sims. It wouldn't hurt to have another body for depth purposes in case any of those players miss time. The problem is that there aren't any clear-cut candidates out there right now. That's why it would have made sense to keep Castro in town, even if he didn't truly dazzle in Summer League.
For a two-way deal, a player must have three or fewer years of NBA experience, so big men like Nick Richards or Kevin Love would be off the table. Looking at the market, the Bucks could look at options like Lachlan Olbrich or Josh Oduro, who are young and inexperienced, and largely keep them down in the G League to develop next season.
The point is that there is no clear answer. Given Milwaukee's abundance of guards and solid forward depth in tow, it would be surprising to see them add another player at either of those spots. All eyes are on the center market for the time being.
Castro heads to Houston after short Bucks stint
Losing Castro isn't an earth-shattering loss for the Milwaukee Bucks. Sure, it would have made sense to keep him, but he didn't light it up in his brief audition for the team. In three Summer League outings, he averaged 1.3 points and 1.3 rebounds in 8.2 minutes per game. There were some flashes, but they clearly weren't enough to sway Milwaukee. Now, he heads to Houston.
With training camp coming up, one of Milwaukee's next moves will be figuring out who will suit up with Cormac Ryan and Kam Jones in the Bucks' two-way room. This late in the offseason, there aren't too many options out there, but the Milwaukee Bucks will certainly leave no stone unturned. A final two-way spot might not seem that important, but that signing could be a needed depth piece.
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