The Milwaukee Bucks have struggled to play consistently so far this season. Right now, they sit 11th in the Eastern Conference standings. The biggest reason has been their poor offense. Milwaukee has just the eighth-best offense in the NBA.
With the offense playing so poorly, the Bucks have been linked to adding a star point guard at the trade deadline. Ja Morant is that star guard, as it looks like his time in Memphis is about to end. Morant seems exceedingly unhappy with the Grizzlies, and the Bucks desperately need offensive help.
When healthy, Morant has proven to be an offensive force. Unfortunately, health has been a massive issue for him. He has played in just 19 games this year, continuing a concerning trend. According to a recent report, the Bucks are unlikely to trade for him.
GettyMemphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant dribbles the ball. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP via Getty Images)
The Bucks are Unlikely to Add Ja Morant in a Trade
According to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, the Bucks are unlikely to add Morant at the trade deadline. He said so on the Hoop Collective Podcast.
“I feel confident that Ja Morant will not be a Heat and will not be a Buck. That’s what I would say. I don’t believe he’s going to Miami, and I don’t believe he’s going to Milwaukee.”
Adding Morant and his giant contract would be a desperation move aimed at keeping Giannis Antetokounmpo happy. Antetokounmpo could be on the move if the Bucks don’t start getting better in a hurry. Even if the Bucks don’t trade him at the deadline, he could ask for a trade in the summer.
Morant’s trade value is the lowest it has ever been in his career. Unless he can prove that he can stay healthy and be an active member of the Grizzlies, teams are going to give Memphis low-ball offers. It doesn’t sound like Milwaukee will be one of those teams.
GettyMilwaukee Bucks GM Jon Horst talks to the media. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
The Bucks Will Likely be Active at the Trade Deadline
Milwaukee is desperate to keep Antetokounmpo by any means necessary. That means they are likely going to be active at the trade deadline and will likely be adding players to the roster when the deadline rolls around. Adding players is the only course of action to keep Antetokounmpo happy.
Whoever Milwaukee adds needs to have an offensive-minded game. The poor offense is the biggest reason why they are so far down the standings in a relatively weak Eastern Conference. Adding a player with a big contract is probably something they should avoid, though.
Milwaukee will be one of the teams to watch at the trade deadline. It would be shocking if they didn’t make any moves and decided to stand pat. Jon Horst is in charge of making these moves, and he will have some tough decisions to make in the next couple of weeks.
The trade deadline for the NBA is February 5th.
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