Will be interesting to see if the Bucks actually make their pick this year, or if they trade it along with someone like Snell to salary dump to resign guys.
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I don't think the Bucks can actually trade their first rounder this year. They owe one to Phoenix for Bledsoe, and one to Cleveland for the Henson/Delly salary dump. I suppose it is theoretically possible that they could have a deal in place for a player that another team wants, and then trade him along with Snell, but that is a long shot at best.
To me the bottom line is the Bucks have to hit on this draft pick and find a guy that is on a cheap rookie scale deal that can contribute down the road.
Also since the Bucks basically have traded most of their second round picks, I would not be shocked if they bought one from a team like the Celtics that has an abundance of picks. The going rate for second round picks is typically 2.5 million in cash.
Last edited by mufansince72; 06-10-2019 at 10:32 AM.
Starting with the draft, it is going to be an interesting few weeks for the Bucks.
I too enjoy the draft night, and with all of the teams angling this year for cap space to sign free agents, this draft could get interesting.
Correct Caribou, you can't trade draft picks in consecutive years, and if the Bucks are not in the top 7 next year, the pick goes to Phoenix. Not sure what the rule is if the Bucks draft a player and then trade him.
According to this site, Crowder and DJO were both 2nd rounders in 2012.
https://basketball.realgm.com/ncaa/c...e/68/nba-draft
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