BUY OR SELL: Should Milwaukee Bucks ADD to Giannis Or TRADE Him Now? | Role Player Deadline Targets

The Milwaukee Bucks confront a pivotal deadline: Can any trade move truly sway Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future, or is it time to rebuild? Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore, and Haize debate the Bucks’ best path forward—should they cash in their lone first-round pick, pursue bold roster upgrades, or face reality and initiate a Giannis blockbuster? The panel dissects potential scenarios, including the risk and upside of featuring Ja Morant in the Bucks’ backcourt and weighs the front office’s intent to contend versus long-term security.

Next, focus shifts to role players who could spark a transformation for contenders. Are the Minnesota Timberwolves just a rotation point guard away from the NBA Finals? Which savvy moves could elevate the Boston Celtics, Atlanta Hawks, or Golden State Warriors? The hosts spotlight names like Naji Marshall, Mike Conley, and Quentin Grimes as possible low-profile, high-impact trade targets that could shift the power balance before the deadline hits.

0:00 – Bucks Trade Deadline Dilemma
10:19 – Role Players That Move the Needle
20:46 – Trade Targets & Faves of the Week

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8 comments

  1. As someone that follows the Bucks closely, I think these guys are off on their assessment of the Bucks. First off…it's not just a basketball decision. Have you guys been to Milwaukee lately??? The Fiserv Forum, Deer District, local downtown businesses are beautiful. Giannis' presence has created this. The Bucks will have access to the 2032 & 2033 first round picks this summer. They need to balance the roster at the trade deadline by getting athletic wings with size. That alone will make the Bucks a better team. This summer they can package a few picks and expiring contracts for a guy or two that can be difference makers.

  6. Man, I am sick of this mentality going around that the best records just automatically mean you're gonna steamroll through your conference in the playoffs. How often do we see that not happen? Post-season is a different beast, and it is dishonest to point at regular season accolades and think they matter in a 7 game set against 1 team. "The pistons are pulling away from the pack, so that's an automatic trip to the finals." Yeah, we'll see about that. There are 8 teams in each conference. Making the narrative entirely about the top 1 of each side just makes these discussions boring and just unrealistic. What, are you setting yourselves up to act shocked and surprised when one of these favored teams ends up losing out? What's the play here?

  7. THESE LOCKED ON GOOFBALLS DONT WATCH BUCKS GAMES 😂. Thats why they dont talk actual ball, just narratives. Giannis aint leaving. They have a decent young core that needs time to gel. Add a quality wing and the bucks will be back up there in 1-2 years. People who keep mentioning rollins over kpj are clearly not watching bucks basketball games.

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