Bucks Viewed as Top Landing Spot for Nuggets Star Ahead of Offseason

After another early playoff exit for the Milwaukee Bucks, the team will enter the offseason with a ton of questions to answer. Milwaukee still has star Giannis Antetokounmpo on the roster, but co-star Damian Lillard suffered a torn Achilles in the playoffs.

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Due to this, Lillard is expected to miss the majority of next season, putting a dark cloud over the franchise. The Bucks have a lot of work to do this offseason if they want to put a contender on the floor, and things could be difficult for them.

However, Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report has listed them as a prime candidate to trade for a star from the Denver Nuggets. Buckley mentions forward Michael Porter Jr. as an option for Milwaukee if they want to bulk up the team around Antetokounmpo.

"Porter can, admittedly, be a frustrating player, as his impact isn't always felt the way a max player's should be. Still, a team like Milwaukee could absolutely be drawn to his blend of efficient scoring, reliable rebounding and floor-spacing. His scoring average typically lands in the high-teens, and he's a free-throw boost away from pushing for 50/40/90 club membership. Those have to be attractive numbers for a Bucks bunch looking to find more offensive punch from its supporting cast."

Porter Jr. would be a welcome addition to the Bucks' roster, giving them some extra size and spacing. For the season, he has averaged 18.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 0.6 steals per game.

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The veteran forward has been a crucial piece to the success of the Nuggets over the years, but he has also seen his name be placed in trade rumors. Denver seems to be going through a transition, and that could make a player like Porter Jr. become available.

Milwaukee would need to trade for Porter Jr., which could be a problem. The Bucks don't have very many trade assets, so things could get complicated.

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