The Milwaukee Bucks are in need of assistance but have few options. If they’re looking to upgrade, they can give other rotation players instead of first-round picks. Bruce Brown, the wing for the Toronto Raptors, is one probable upgrade. Alex Khov of the Brew Hoops put forth a four-way trade proposal that would have sent Brown to the Bucks.
In an article published on January 29, Khov described a four-way deal involving the Bucks, Raptors, Los Angeles Lakers, and New York Knicks.
Bucks receive: Jaxson Hayes and Brown
The Lakers receive Ryan Arcidiacono, Pat Connaughton, and Quentin Grimes.
Bobby Portis and D’Angelo Russell to the Knicks
Raptors acquire: Evan Fournier, MarJon Beauchamp, and First-Round Pick of the 2024 Knicks
Khov outlined Brown’s contributions to the Bucks’ backcourt.
“Malik Beasley would have more scoring opportunities with the second unit, and it might become more potent if Brown was starting backcourt next to Damian Lillard because of his versatility,” Khov said.
Khov went into more detail about how Brown may support the Bucks on defence.
Actually, Khov said, “Brown being deployed as a defense-first threat across could help alleviate other issues the Bucks have been facing.” “With Brown on the court, the team’s one-on-one defence could gain more confidence from players who aren’t always contenders for Defensive Player of the Year. Additionally, Antetokounmpo can stay closer to the weak side glass, where he can rebound and block shots more successfully, instead of possibly being drawn out to the perimeter.”
Brown has no place with the struggling Raptors and contributed to the Denver Nuggets’ 2023 championship run. It would be difficult to acquire him at the expense of Portis and Connaughton, but the Bucks need defensive support. They require assistance in that area, particularly without jeopardizing their offence.
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