Jae to the Bucks

[wadesworld]

How many mins will Crowder play?  If you're Budenholzer would you start him at the 3 and play Middleton at the 2? 

Or do you play Allen 25 mins at the 2 and also find minutes for Connaughton?  Has Ingles done much?

I think I like Carter more than Budenholzer but I haven't watched the Bucks all that much.

Depends on the matchup. They won't play him a lot of minutes to start his stint in Milwaukee. They had PJ resting for a while when they first got him, and PJ had actually played in the NBA that season.

Come Playoff time he'll play a lot. He can guard a wing or guard up a position, which the Bucks will need if teams are playing Brook/the drop coverage off the floor.

If Middleton is back to his old self (he's looked like it lately) they won't need Jae to be more than what PJ was in Milwaukee (grind defensively, crash the offensive glass hard when teams try to hide their worst guard defender on him).

Bucks now have a lot of roster versatility. Need offense? Play Jrue, Khris, Giannis and 2 of Joe/Grayson/Pat/Bobby/Brook. Need a big defensive lineup? Play Jrue, Khris (or Pat), Jae, Giannis, Brook. Small defensive lineup? Jrue, Pat, Khris, Jae, Giannis (which isn't even that small, just more switchable).

Jevon can shoot it. He's also like my size. Effective in the regular season, but total liability defensively when it matters. They'll add buyout guys who are more likely to get Playoff minutes.

[MuggsyB]

Depends on the matchup. They won't play him a lot of minutes to start his stint in Milwaukee. They had PJ resting for a while when they first got him, and PJ had actually played in the NBA that season.

Come Playoff time he'll play a lot. He can guard a wing or guard up a position, which the Bucks will need if teams are playing Brook/the drop coverage off the floor.

If Middleton is back to his old self (he's looked like it lately) they won't need Jae to be more than what PJ was in Milwaukee (grind defensively, crash the offensive glass hard when teams try to hide their worst guard defender on him).

Bucks now have a lot of roster versatility. Need offense? Play Jrue, Khris, Giannis and 2 of Joe/Grayson/Pat/Bobby/Brook. Need a big defensive lineup? Play Jrue, Khris (or Pat), Jae, Giannis, Brook. Small defensive lineup? Jrue, Pat, Khris, Jae, Giannis (which isn't even that small, just more switchable).

Jevon can shoot it. He's also like my size. Effective in the regular season, but total liability defensively when it matters. They'll add buyout guys who are more likely to get Playoff minutes.

There was a report that the Bucks went after Van Vleet.  If Allen, Crowder, Connaughton, or others can make open threes it's possible they have enough?  Every time I have seemingly watched their spot shooters they go brick city. 

[wadesworld]

There was a report that the Bucks went after Van Vleet.  If Allen, Crowder, Connaughton, or others can make open threes it's possible they have enough?  Every time I have seemingly watched their spot shooters they go brick city.

They're fine. They're a game back of the C's having had Middleton for like 10 games, Ingles for like 20 games, and having had Jrue and Giannis miss a handful of games. If they're healthy they'll have as good of a chance as anyone to win the title.

[WarriorFan]

It seems that Patrick Beverly will get bought out... and the Bucks need a playoff ready backup guard.  Imagine the possibilities:

First 5:
Brook, Giannis, Crowder, Middleton, Jrue
Second 5:
PBev,Ingles, Portis, Connoughton, Allen

By the way, I think Crowder gets most/all of Grayson Allen's minutes.  Allen just doesn't play well under pressure and the D is not good enough.  On offense Crowder is a good "above the break" 3 point shooter... probably better than Allen under pressure... and on D he's a substantial improvement.  Middleton won't have to guard the other team's best wing on his dodgy knee.

[Uncle Rico]

It seems that Patrick Beverly will get bought out... and the Bucks need a playoff ready backup guard.  Imagine the possibilities:

First 5:
Brook, Giannis, Crowder, Middleton, Jrue
Second 5:
PBev,Ingles, Portis, Connoughton, Allen

By the way, I think Crowder gets most/all of Grayson Allen's minutes.  Allen just doesn't play well under pressure and the D is not good enough.  On offense Crowder is a good "above the break" 3 point shooter... probably better than Allen under pressure... and on D he's a substantial improvement.  Middleton won't have to guard the other team's best wing on his dodgy knee.

Pat Bev would be an awesome addition

[rocky_warrior]

Hey I resemble that remark!

Nah, I have evidence you know where the "Enter" key is, and even know how to use it!

[MuggsyB]

is Westbrook done?  He doesn't appear capable of being a role player. 

[wadesworld]

I'd rather have Reggie Jackson, Will Barton, or Terrence Ross as a buyout. The Bucks have 2 spots. I'd think they'd look for shooting and big man depth.

[Newsdreams]

is Westbrook done?  He doesn't appear capable of being a role player.

Always wanted to be the dude, period

[Newsdreams]

Depends on the matchup. They won't play him a lot of minutes to start his stint in Milwaukee. They had PJ resting for a while when they first got him, and PJ had actually played in the NBA that season.

Come Playoff time he'll play a lot. He can guard a wing or guard up a position, which the Bucks will need if teams are playing Brook/the drop coverage off the floor.

If Middleton is back to his old self (he's looked like it lately) they won't need Jae to be more than what PJ was in Milwaukee (grind defensively, crash the offensive glass hard when teams try to hide their worst guard defender on him).

Bucks now have a lot of roster versatility. Need offense? Play Jrue, Khris, Giannis and 2 of Joe/Grayson/Pat/Bobby/Brook. Need a big defensive lineup? Play Jrue, Khris (or Pat), Jae, Giannis, Brook. Small defensive lineup? Jrue, Pat, Khris, Jae, Giannis (which isn't even that small, just more switchable).

Jevon can shoot it. He's also like my size. Effective in the regular season, but total liability defensively when it matters. They'll add buyout guys who are more likely to get Playoff minutes.

This seems pretty accurate plus Crowder is huge as an experienced defender in playoffs. Crowder & Matthews on D in playoffs should be big.

[wadesworld]

This seems pretty accurate plus Crowder is huge as an experienced defender in playoffs. Crowder & Matthews on D in playoffs should be big.

Yeah I didn't even think about Wes. He'll be in those defensive lineups instead of Pat.

[NickelDimer]

Closing lineup of J'rue, Wes, Midds, Jae and Giannis is a "good luck scoring" to opposing offenses lineup

[Jockey]

It seems that Patrick Beverly will get bought out... and the Bucks need a playoff ready backup guard.  Imagine the possibilities:

First 5:
Brook, Giannis, Crowder, Middleton, Jrue
Second 5:
PBev,Ingles, Portis, Connoughton, Allen

By the way, I think Crowder gets most/all of Grayson Allen's minutes.  Allen just doesn't play well under pressure and the D is not good enough.  On offense Crowder is a good "above the break" 3 point shooter... probably better than Allen under pressure... and on D he's a substantial improvement.  Middleton won't have to guard the other team's best wing on his dodgy knee.

I guarantee Crowder will NOT get most/all of Allen's minutes.

[NickelDimer]

I guarantee Crowder will NOT get most/all of Allen's minutes.

In the postseason he definitely will. Especially after the first round

[Newsdreams]

In the postseason he definitely will. Especially after the first round

This is correct