The Milwaukee Bucks are looking around for trades, and one analyst thinks Malik Monk should be on their radar. Per The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie (subscription required), Monk, a 27-year-old two guard currently suiting up for the Sacramento Kings, would fit in quite well with the Bucks, Clippers, Magic, Timberwolves, and Mavericks.

Monk has been brought up in recent trade rumblings, particularly as he finds himself being an afterthought in Sacramento’s rotation. After averaging a career-high 31.6 minutes per game last season, he is at a mere 22.8 this year. He could use a change of scenery, and the Kings are likely willing to give it to him as they aim to retool this roster.

Malik Monk could help, but the Milwaukee Bucks don’t need him

Could Monk help the Milwaukee Bucks? Yes. He’s an electric shot creator who was in the running for Sixth Man of the Year a few years back. Any team looking for instant offense off the bench should be calling the Kings with an offer. Even in a down year, averaging 12.4 points and 2.3 assists, both his fewest since 2020-21, he can be an impactful piece off the bench.

The Milwaukee Bucks currently need all of the offensive firepower they can get as they try to make up for Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence due to a calf strain. Even when Giannis returns, it wouldn’t hurt to have another shot creator to take some of the workload off of him. A hot and cold outside shooter, Monk wouldn’t be a perfect fit with the Greek Freak, but they could make it work.

The problem is Monk’s defense. He’s not helping the team there. What Milwaukee currently needs is a big win in the 6-foot-7, 6-foot-8 range. The 6-foot-3 Monk is not helping there. To make Milwaukee’s lack of size even worse, trading for Monk’s $18.8 million salary would require the Bucks to part ways with one of Kyle Kuzma or Bobby Portis. The team would only get smaller.

Monk shouldn’t be high on Milwaukee’s wish list. He’s just not the type of player they should be on the hunt for right now. He’s not the only King linked to Milwaukee in recent times, as Zach LaVine has also been a topic of discussion. While LaVine helps more with size—he’s two inches taller than Monk—he’s still a 6-foot-5 guard rather than a legitimate forward at the end of the day.

Pass.

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