Bucks News, Transactions, Trade Ideas - Jon Horst the Wizard

[jakecronus8]

Why anyone wants Wiggy at that salary. He is only a hair better than Kuzma

Andrew Wiggins was the 2nd best player on a championship team..

Wiggins is the better player, a true 3 rather than a 4 masquerading as one and has always come off as a likable guy whereas Kuzma is none of those things and comes off as a wannabe hollywood douche.

[MickeyDavis]

Sean Wright is a hack/not a real person but I thought it was pretty common knowledge that the only reason Doc is still here is because of Haslam.

Correct. That's been posted here many times over the past year. Wright just repeats things that are common knowledge and posts other stuff that is just made up. But he's getting clickbait and that's what he seeks. Anyone can put "insider" in his bio He says KPJ and Trent will be back. Something many here have been saying all along. If he was truly breaking real insider stuff his follower count wouldn't be at 2,500 after 9 years.

[jakecronus8]

I could've sworn Wright was a prominent Bucks twitter guy that started a parody account as a complete joke. Maybe I'm remembering it wrong.

[Frank Nova]

Sean Wright has zero credibility or sources. He throws a bunch of stuff out there and when something turns out to be right he crows about it and when it's wrong, nothing. There is random stuff posted here that is more accurate.

That’s a weird thing to make up tho right? I’d imagine there’s some truth to it, the Haslams aren’t exactly the most professional family. They’ve been sued in the past and threw their company president and board members under the bus. It’s not out of the realm of possibility that Haslam has his hands all over someone like Doc Rivers and wants more control of the franchise. He’s still the same guy that gave Deshaun Watson a market setting QB contract AFTER the sexual misconduct allegations became a huge thing.

I had hopes at 1st that this was just a quick stop in Milwaukee like his days in Pittsburgh before he bought the Browns. Unfortunately he’s already stayed in Milwaukee longer than he did Pittsburgh and the franchise hasn’t really been the same since he arrived. He’s likely here for the long haul and it could only be a matter of time before he buys out Edens when Wes is fed up with the power struggle. That makes a lot of sense to me, conspiracy or not.

This isn’t a good sign for the future imo. I’ve been against Haslam since day 1, he’s a franchise ruiner.

Saying that 2 billionaires don't see eye to eye on everything is hardly "news". Edens has the final say on every move made. Haslam runs the Browns 100% and he owns and runs the Crew (2 championships).

And it's interesting that Wright is the only one "reporting this". He has zero sources. His post about Trent signing a deal here may turn out to be correct but there is no source giving Wright inside info.

Yeah, good call. I get excited about Haslam, I’m not a fan. I hated him buying into the franchise and hopefully Edens has the testicular fortitude to put him in his place when need be. Now would be the time to do so.

[emunney]

I could've sworn Wright was a prominent Bucks twitter guy that started a parody account as a complete joke. Maybe I'm remembering it wrong.

You may be thinking of Craigory Smith.

[Ryan5UW]

It's Sean Wright, relax everyone. AND STOP POSTING HIS STUFF

Sorry, I couldn't remember. Won't do it again.

[MickeyDavis]

It's Sean Wright, relax everyone. AND STOP POSTING HIS STUFF

Sorry, I couldn't remember. Won't do it again.

It's all good. It's hard to keep everyone straight.

[emunney]

I think there's a chance Wright does know some people, fwiw, but the account is absolutely embellished.

[Turk Nowitzki]

Already imagining the carnage when Doc decides it's a brilliant idea to roll out a Kuzma/Portis/Ayton frontcourt lineup for extended minutes.

[WiscoKing13]

On the hoop collective when discussing places for Ayton to go( bucks did come up as an option) MacMahon said Lopez is likely leaving the bucks. Did not give more details.

[Bernman]

Already imagining the carnage when Doc decides it's a brilliant idea to roll out a Kuzma/Portis/Ayton frontcourt lineup for extended minutes.

I've thought about this, that w/ all these rumored bigs, we are threatening more jumbo lineups. It's a worrying sign there were reports Tyler Smith will play at the 3. Going the opposite direction the game is. We'll be sieves sent scrambling.

[Ron Swanson]

Ayton would at least be a dude like KPJ (not the off court stuff) where you hope that he could come here to rehab his value with age (26) and raw talent still in his favor. Everything we do this offseason doesn't really matter as long as Doc's still here, so acquisitions that fit a post-Doc timeline is probably smarter. But again, we're having to thread a very small needle here in still keeping the team competitive enough to make Giannis feel comfortable signing that next extension 14-months from now.

[PG Graveyard]

I could've sworn Wright was a prominent Bucks twitter guy that started a parody account as a complete joke. Maybe I'm remembering it wrong.

It’s me…..maybe

[Matches Malone]

Sean Wright is a fraud but it's not hard to see a scenario where Haslem would create a power struggle. That dude is an evil bastard in his business dealings.

[Frank Nova]

Sean Wright is a fraud but it's not hard to see a scenario where Haslem would create a power struggle. That dude is an evil bastard in his business dealings.

Yep. Can’t forget about Sweet Dee. It’s not always sunny in Milwaukee now with those 2 around.

[Licensed to Il]

Ayton would at least be a dude like KPJ (not the off court stuff) where you hope that he could come here to rehab his value with age (26) and raw talent still in his favor. Everything we do this offseason doesn't really matter as long as Doc's still here, so acquisitions that fit a post-Doc timeline is probably smarter. But again, we're having to thread a very small needle here in still keeping the team competitive enough to make Giannis feel comfortable signing that next extension 14-months from now.

I think this is the right take.

Anyone with League Pass knows that Ayton is a tantalizing big with good mobility, great touch, and a motor that doesn't run very hot. The hope would be that playing alongside Giannis would invigorate him a little, show him what it looks like to kick ass with effort and length. Of course Ayton could continue to loaf, but its not like we'd be paying much or for a long time. If we could get him for a "prove it" type deal, sign me up.

[BUCKnation]

Giannis broke him, maybe he could fix him. When motivated, like last year against us in Portland, he's still very good.

[Frank Nova]

Any interest in Amir Coffey? Plays SF and some small ball 4, he could be an interesting fit as a vet minimum guy or close to. He’s coming off a 3yr 11m contract and I don’t think he’s earned any sort of pay raise?

[msiris]

Why anyone wants Wiggy at that salary. He is only a hair better than Kuzma

Andrew Wiggins was the 2nd best player on a championship team..

Wiggins is the better player, a true 3 rather than a 4 masquerading as one and has always come off as a likable guy whereas Kuzma is none of those things and comes off as a wannabe hollywood douche.

I dont care for Kumza and that championship was how long ago? Again not worth the salary.

[Ron Swanson]

I think most people would/should consider a Kuzma/Pat for Wiggins swap a win, and I'm no fan of Wiggins. The problem of course is that we all know Horst is gonna throw in a pick swap to make it happen.