Milwaukee Bucks 2015 - 2016

[LouisEly]

It was the Clippers pick (and is lottery-protected). I think they are looking at Vasquez as a combo guard, as he shot 37.9% from 3 last year and 35.6% for his career. I thought he was a rising star two years ago when he averaged 13.9 ppg and 9 apg, but then he was traded to TOR and played behind Lowry.

[FVBrewerFan]

It does make me wonder if MCW is on the move (or Mayo), and Vasquez is a temporary solution to help man the PG position- maybe a little at the 2. Otherwise I don't get it either. I don't know why you would want to add $6MM to the cap- even for one year. Just seems like that limits them in trying to sign Middleton AND a big man FA. (For example, just saw a report that the Bucks are 1 of 4 teams that will be visiting DeAndre Jordan the day FA period starts.)

 

I like the Vaughn pick. Must say it would have been fun to take Dekker, but I get why they didn't. He just doesn't fit what the Bucks are trying to do. If Vaughn was a couple inches taller I would be ecstatic. But by all accounts he's a hard worker, a good guy, and of course a great shooter. That's a good start!

[tmwiese55]

I think Dekker fits what they're looking to do in that he can play and guard multiple positions. I think it's more that they have those spots covered by Giannis, Jabari, and presumably Middleton already. Hopefully Vaughn can develop a bit of a handle so that you can play lineups in the future of those three, Vaugh, and a big. Even if MCW stays there's teams you could play MCW too and have Giannis guard the C.

 

I just don't get giving up a first for a one year deal that is unlikely to be back. Unless MCW is on his way out and they need a stopgap

[FVBrewerFan]

I think Dekker fits what they're looking to do in that he can play and guard multiple positions.

 

I don't see him playing multiple positions- he is a wing. Never will be a post-up guy, just a guy that hangs on the 3 point line knocking down shots and driving to the basket. As you said, they already have that more than covered. But the bigger issue is defense. I just don't see him being able to guard bigs whatsoever, and will struggle trying to stay in front of smaller guys. He can get better, but just the type of skill set he has, I can't imagine him ever being a good defender. He ended up in a perfect place for his skills.

[Baldkin]

Greivis Vasquez. Interesting pickup.

he is a free agent after this next season i do not get the trade

 

Awful trade, but if it keeps them from throwing the max at Brooke Lopez, I'm fine with it.

 

We gave up assets to give Toronto a salary dump. Also, Marshall won't be ready for the start of the season, he may miss the whole thing. Normal recovery for an ACL injury is 12-14 months. Jabari is a freak of nature.

[patrickgpe]

Greivis Vasquez. Interesting pickup.

he is a free agent after this next season i do not get the trade

 

Awful trade, but if it keeps them from throwing the max at Brooke Lopez, I'm fine with it.

 

We gave up assets to give Toronto a salary dump. Also, Marshall won't be ready for the start of the season, he may miss the whole thing. Normal recovery for an ACL injury is 12-14 months. Jabari is a freak of nature.

what is the logic in taking Dudley's bad contract for a 1st round pick, only to give up that pick to get another bad contract.

[tmwiese55]

Dekker will be able switch positions 2-4 on the floor and play as a stretch 4 in today NBA in the right situations. He's 6'9 with super long arms for his height so really he could switch to anyone on the floor since he can jump too. Who knows if he'll guard them well but being able to switch everything is what the bucks are supposedly targeting. Of course he needs to get stronger and improve quickness before he can do it well but no one is a finished product. It's not about 1on1 anymore in the NBA. He's the same as Jabari Parker. If we didn't have Jabari or Giannis he would have made sense.

 

I'm with you all on not getting the Vasquez thing at all

[Jenkins5]

What 76ers Center should target? They have enough of them

[tmwiese55]

Trade them MCW for Nerlens?

[FVBrewerFan]

Vasquez for Nerlens ; )

[brwrsfan]

Unless I missed something....the Bucks don't have Marshall any more. He was part of the MCW trade and then the Suns waived him.

 

Still think it was an awful awful trade. Could have signed a similar guy to probably less money and kept the pick. Basically took Dudley on last season for no reason now.

[tmwiese55]

Exactly, the trade was an old regime move. Not the new regime who claim to be all about the future. yet we give up a first round pick for one year of a backup G. would rather just sign a guy off the scrapheap or play ennis and then use the pick to trade up in a future draft or in this one. I don't care if they finish 6th or the 9th in the conference next year, all about the years after next.

[GAME05]

Unless I missed something....the Bucks don't have Marshall any more. He was part of the MCW trade and then the Suns waived him.

 

holy cow you're right. I never realized that. I thought he was supposed to be another good up-and-comer, but maybe his injury did some permanent damage.

 

I get the impression the Bucks don't think much of Ennis. The Bucks were reportedly dangling MCW to try and trade up. I figured that was mostly a reporter creation, but maybe him being traded still has some legs and Vasquez is insurance. Could it have something to do with getting a couple more wins with him as opposed to if Ennis needed to start with this whole stadium thing going on?

 

What 76ers Center should target? They have enough of them

 

There's a good chance Embiid will miss next season, too.

[GAME05]

Unless I missed something....the Bucks don't have Marshall any more. He was part of the MCW trade and then the Suns waived him.

 

holy cow you're right. I never realized that. I thought he was supposed to be another good up-and-comer, but maybe his injury did some permanent damage.

 

I get the impression the Bucks don't think much of Ennis. The Bucks were reportedly dangling MCW to try and trade up. I figured that was mostly a reporter creation, but maybe him being traded still has some legs and Vasquez is insurance. Could it have something to do with getting a couple more wins with him as opposed to if Ennis needed to start with this whole stadium thing going on?

 

What 76ers Center should target? They have enough of them

 

There's a good chance Embiid will miss next season, too.

[Jenkins5]

Bucks should take chance in Upshaw or Woods. Big bodies to play by rim

[Baldkin]

Unless I missed something....the Bucks don't have Marshall any more. He was part of the MCW trade and then the Suns waived him.

 

Still think it was an awful awful trade. Could have signed a similar guy to probably less money and kept the pick. Basically took Dudley on last season for no reason now.

 

Marshall has actually been rehabbing at the Bucks facilities. He's still a FA, though. Sounded like the team wanted to bring him back once he got healthy.

[molitor fan]

realgm folks thinking that Robin Lopez is who we are after at a pretty hefty price.....so not worth it - Robin Lopez is a very mediocre player that disappears in the big moments

[superfly]

realgm folks thinking that Robin Lopez is who we are after at a pretty hefty price.....so not worth it - Robin Lopez is a very mediocre player that disappears in the big moments

 

Negative. We have our eyes set on bigger fish. Even if we don't get him Lasry/Edens sure mean business.

 

LA Times reports DeAndre Jordan to meet with Bucks

By Charles F. Gardner of the Journal Sentinel June 26, 2015

 

The Los Angeles Times is reporting that free-agent big man DeAndre Jordan will meet with four teams, including the Milwaukee Bucks.

 

The free agency period begins Wednesday and the Bucks are looking to make improvements on their front line.

 

Jordan is one of the top defensive players in the league and has combined with Blake Griffin to give the Clippers a formidable front court.

 

The Times reported the Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks and Bucks will meet with Jordan at his home in Houston when the free agency period opens.

 

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/310094391.html

[GAME05]

One thing I've seen mentioned is that Jordan would sure make for a mess of bodies in the post. Him, Giannis and Jabari all play at the net, plus MCW likes to drive inside. All we've really got on the outside is Middleton who at least so far hasn't been a frequent shooter and then Mayo off the bench. Vaughn is a shooter, but I'm not counting on him to be much of a contributor for another couple of years yet.

 

With all those people in the middle, I wonder if that would result in a lot more outside shots from Giannis and MCW, neither of which they're great at. Offensively, I wonder if Jordan would do more to close off inside lanes.

[davego]

Adding Jordan to the Bucks might allow them to be near the top of the NBA in defense. That said, Game05 is correct in that someone (MCW) is going to have to change their approach on offense.

[trwi7]

Adding Jordan to the Bucks might allow them to be near the top of the NBA in defense. That said, Game05 is correct in that someone (MCW) is going to have to change their approach on offense.

 

They were 4th in defensive efficiency last year. To take the next step they need to drastically improve their offense, which was 26th.

[davego]

Agreed. Jordan would actually help with both. More so on D, but would provide more around the rim scoring then Zaza or Henson.

[tmwiese55]

I wouldn't even waste time on DJ if I was them. From TX and played in CA. This guy isn't coming to WI. Re-signing with LAC or going to Dallas IMO.

[DuWayne Steurer]

Read last night that Jordan is currently not planning to meet with Bucks.

 

Not surprised (and not disappointed). He doesn't fit the profile of what they really need in a big dude.

[monkeyman343434]

Adding Jordan to the Bucks might allow them to be near the top of the NBA in defense. That said, Game05 is correct in that someone (MCW) is going to have to change their approach on offense.

 

They were 4th in defensive efficiency last year. To take the next step they need to drastically improve their offense, which was 26th.

 

This is exactly why I wouldn't go after Jordan. He's a really fun player to watch and he's really good, but they need more of a balanced Center than a huge defensive C, who can't shoot FTs worth a darn and his only offense comes from alley-oops and putback dunks.

 

I'd be a HUGE fan if they go after Greg Monroe. Last year averaged 16 & 10 in 31 per game. Had a (per 100 possessions) offensive efficiency rating of 110 and defensive rating of 103. Career O/D ratings of 109 and 106. It looks as though the Bucks are meeting with him. I really think he could be the missing piece that could push them into true contenders, as long as they get some offensive fire power/shooting from Vazquez, OJ, and/or Vaughn this year.