old skool wrote:I think the Bucks could trade Ilyasova just to clear up their log jam at PF. They have too many bigs and need to get rid of one of them.
Their roster need is at SG, where they are playing Monta Ellis. Pairing him with Brandon Jennings is a losing proposition.
Their other need is to avoid taking on long term salaries. The thought is that herb Kohl is looking to sell the team now that he is nearly 80 years old and is retiring from the US Senate. That likely means that they are not interested in adding salary that is already on the books or acquiring rookie contracts that would force them to consider making a financial commitment in the near future.
I'll be honest from a simple fit standpoint, I think a trade with the Jazz makes a lot of sense for the Bucks.
Something like Jefferson or Millsap for Ellis, then filler on both ends... Probably too big of a trade for the Bucks to make at this point in time, but if they have no intention of keeping Ellis long-term it's something they might want to consider...
I feel like if the Nets do want Ersan they're going to need a third team involved.