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After yet another disappointing postseason, the Milwaukee Bucks are in a soup, with NBA trade rumors speculating the departure of Giannis Antetokounmpo in the near future.
To keep their superstar happy and stay put in Milwaukee, the franchise has been frantically looking for stars who could complement the efforts of the Greek Freak and help the Bucks crack the postseason.
In this regard, NBA trade rumors have linked a bevy of players with the Milwaukee Bucks this off-season.
NBA Trade Rumors: Top five players linked with the Milwaukee Bucks this off-season
Considering the Milwaukee Bucks' immediate requirements - a playmaker and an elite second option - in their roster, we have looked for these attributes in various players linked with the franchise, as per recent NBA trade rumors. Without further ado, let's have a look at five such players.
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#5 Aaron Gordon
Aaron Gordon may have come into prominence for his stupendous performances in dunk contests, but the player has been developing into an elite-level scorer over the last few years.
The 24-year-old averaged 14.4 points, 7.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists last season as the secondary, and at times, the tertiary scorer for the Orlando Magic.
Aaron Gordon has also taken strides towards becoming a very good playmaker, something that could make him a very attractive proposition for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Considering the rapid strides made by the player and his overall upside, it is no wonder why NBA trade rumors have heavily linked Aaron Gordon with the Milwaukee Bucks this off-season.
#4 Bogdan Bogdanovic
Bogdan Bogdanovic has quietly evolved into a very good player for the Sacramento Kings, so much so that experts now believe that the 28-year-old could be a key factor on a championship team.
Bogdanovic is not a very explosive athlete. However, he is a very versatile player, who excels in shooting from the deep as well as in playmaking. Bogdan Bogdanovic has a very high basketball IQ and looks for the smallest of gaps to pierce opposition defenses, an attribute that could endear himself to the Milwaukee Bucks.
It is no wonder why Bogdan Bogdanovic is among the top five players linked with the Milwaukee Bucks. The franchise would do well to snag the player, who enters free agency this off-season.
#3 Victor Oladipo
After coming back from a very serious injury, Victor Oladipo looked like a pale shadow of his illustrious self in the Orlando Bubble. While that was somewhat expected, he surprised many with his quick recovery.
According to reports, the 28-year-old is already starting to look like his old self, which comes as a massive boost for teams interested in the superstar's services, one of them being the Milwaukee Bucks. At his best, Victor Oladipo is not only an immense scorer but also a great playmaker and an absolute defensive bulwark.
If the Milwaukee Bucks take a risk on Victor Oladipo, the franchise could have a super team and become the overwhelming favorites to win it all next season.
#2 Jrue Holiday
According to NBA trade rumors, almost every contending team in the league, including the Milwaukee Bucks, is interested in the services of Jrue Holiday this off-season, and it is easy to see why.
The 30-year-old is widely regarded as the best defensive guard in the league. He is incredibly versatile in offense and has great scoring and passing ability. In other words, two-way players don't come much better than Jrue Holiday.
If the Milwaukee Bucks could find a way to acquire Jrue Holiday this off-season, not only would they become one of the most balanced teams in the NBA but also possibly the most dominant one in the 2020-21 NBA season.
#1 Chris Paul
Could there be a more obvious pick for number one?
Chris Paul had a banner year with the OKC Thunder. He led a very young and largely inexperienced team to the 5th seed in a stacked Western Conference. Paul then starred for the Thunder in a very close first-round series against the Houston Rockets, which went to seven games.
The player may be 35 years old, but he has more than proven himself to be capable of not only being an important factor on a contending team but also one who could lead his team to the promised land.
Considering the player's attributes and what he could bring to the table for the Milwaukee Bucks, it would almost be a coup if the franchise were to acquire Paul this off-season.
Also Read: NBA Trade Rumors: The case for and against the New York Knicks acquiring Russell Westbrook this off-season.
