2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs

[MuggsyB]

Lou just resigned with Atlanta.

Sounds like the Bucks are done.  Unless you decide to lace them up FBM.

[cheebs09]

I think I overestimated the allure of a ring compared to having to live in Milwaukee for a full year.

[MuggsyB]

I think I overestimated the allure of a ring compared to having to live in Milwaukee for a full year.

I suppose Brooklyn is a slight favorite now but I think the Bucks will be fine.   They will likely pick up another piece at some point. 

[Dr. Blackheart]

I suppose Brooklyn is a slight favorite now but I think the Bucks will be fine.   They will likely pick up another piece at some point.

Sammy Hauser?

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

Could the Bucks keep their mid-level exception open for a possible trade later in the year?  Is that a thing?

[GB Warrior]

Could the Bucks keep their mid-level exception open for a possible trade later in the year?  Is that a thing?

Yes but they used a significant part of it for Hill

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

Yes but they used a significant part of it for Hill

Yeah. I guess they like him.

[MuggsyB]

Sammy Hauser?

I think he has a 30% chance of making a roster but I've been wrong before. 

[🏀]

I think he has a 30% chance of making a roster but I've been wrong before. 

As a two-way call up, even 30% is a bit lofty. I’d say 18%

[Skatastrophy]

There's internet chit-chat about Wesley Matthews potentially signing with the Heat. I'd love to see Wes and Jimmy play together.

[MU82]

Hornets land Kelly Oubre, arguably the best FA remaining.

I like it; they needed a capable backup for the oft-injured Gordon Hayward. They can play them together, too, in a small-ball lineup.

[GB Warrior]

Bucks get Trips McGee for Merrill and 2nd rounders.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

Bucks get Trips McGee for Merrill and 2nd rounders.

Well ok. I guess I gotta cheer for the guy.

[GB Warrior]

Not a bad trade - he's a good player and a pretty good fit. Sam Merrill certainly wasn't getting time on this roster. Plus Bucks can swap him out for Brad Davison next offseason.

[wadesworld]

He saved me from having to see the Badgers win an NCAA Championship. Forever grateful.

[MuggsyB]

He saved me from having to see the Badgers win an NCAA Championship. Forever grateful.

Damn straight.

Wow.... I didn't see this one coming at all.  He's a career 42% 3pt shooter.  Seems like a good deal for the Bucks?  I guess the only question mark is how much they'll miss Tucker?  But on paper their bench got better, especially if Hood is healthy.

[cheebs09]

Ticks off Badger fans, but had to give up a Legendary player.

[JWags85]

This is a really smart trade.  Allen can shoot it, can go to the rim, and contrary to popular belief, according to some advanced metrics I read on Grizz sites during lunch, he's actually turned into an above average defender who can cover 1-3 capably.  They aren't bringing him in to be a starter, but he could be a great lite version of Divincenzo 

[MuggsyB]

This is a really smart trade.  Allen can shoot it, can go to the rim, and contrary to popular belief, according to some advanced metrics I read on Grizz sites during lunch, he's actually turned into an above average defender who can cover 1-3 capably.  They aren't bringing him in to be a starter, but he could be a great lite version of Divincenzo

I think you're right JWags.  Essentially the Bucks traded Tucker and Forbes for Hood, Ojeyle, Hill, and Allen.  Plus isn't Donte D back?  The value of Tucker may be greater than I think but I believe their playoffs bench went from 7 to 9 deep minimum.  Hood is the real wildcard here because before his injury he was a solid scorer with versatility.  He was excellent for Portland.  While the media will slobber over the Lakers, Nets, and Miami, the Bucks quietly got better imo.  I also expect Holiday to feel more comfortable and Giannis can raise his level.  Scary thought for the rest of the league.

[MU82]

Bucks have everything they need to repeat.

If forced to place a bet today, I'd bet on them.

Well done by their management team.

[brewcity77]

Allen was already a legend for his 2015 title game performance. Got an eternal pass from me for that. That this likely irks Bucky Bucks fans is just another reason to like it.

[Jockey]

Bucks have everything they need to repeat.

If forced to place a bet today, I'd bet on them.

Well done by their management team.

The overall results were better than I expected.

[GB Warrior]

NBA investigating the Lonzo and Lowry sign and trade deals for tampering, per Woj and Shelburne

[brewcity77]

NBA investigating the Lonzo and Lowry sign and trade deals for tampering, per Woj and Shelburne

And yet crickets when Lebron admits to having the still-under-contract Westbrook over to his house for dinner to discuss coming to the Lakers. Per the NBA Constitution, Articles 35(e) and 35A(e), this is expressly forbidden and Lebron is talking about it like it's business as usual.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

And yet crickets when Lebron admits to having the still-under-contract Westbrook over to his house for dinner to discuss coming to the Lakers. Per the NBA Constitution, Articles 35(e) and 35A(e), this is expressly forbidden and Lebron is talking about it like it's business as usual.

Westbrook was traded, not a restricted free agent.