Nets Trade Rumors: East Contender Could Deal For Veterans Amid Struggles

The Nets' veterans could be up for trade to the Milwaukee Bucks.

Oct 27, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (2) drives past Milwaukee Bucks forward Taurean Prince (12) in the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images / Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

The Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks have been linked in trade rumors for the past few weeks. The Bucks are 2-7, and because of this rumors surrounding their star Giannis Antetokounmpo have circulated. Antetokounmpo was first rumored to prefer the Nets as a trade destination, but recent reports have suggested that a trade is unlikely.

That likely will not stop the Bucks from making a trade. Milwaukee could reportedly still seek a trade to surround the current core of Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and Khris Middleton, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst.

The Nets are a team looking to trade their veterans after the team dealt Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks in June of this year. The trade ignited a long overdue rebuild, so veterans Cameron Johnson, Dennis Schroder, and Dorian Finney-Smith have been involved in rumors for months.

The Nets, despite a solid start at 4-5, are expected to slow down before the trade deadline. All three of their veterans have been playing well, and have warranted a hefty package in return in a trade. Schroder, who is averaging 19.9 points and 6.8 assists to start the season, has been the best of the three.

Brooklyn could get a heap of draft picks on top of the ones it already has. Playoff teams like the Bucks that are struggling may get desperate and give up a lot to get a veteran role player.

Nothing has been reported yet, but keep an eye out on the Bucks and Nets as their seasons continue.

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