The U.S. media posted a five-trade plan for the Bucks to send Lillard away and find a new recruit for Brother Alphabet

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2024-06-15 00:15Published in Guangdong

The Milwaukee Bucks have endured a terrible season with a 49-33 record after sending away Jrue Holiday and taking Lillard in 2023-24. Enter the playoffs.

Although they finished third in the East during the regular season, they were eliminated by the Pacers in the first round of the playoffs. Lillard's arrival doesn't seem to be much of an improvement for them. To this end, the American media "Fadeaway World" proposed that the Milwaukee Bucks trade away Lillard in the 2024 offseason to find a new helper for Brother Alphabet, and listed five trade options for the Bucks to choose from.

1.1 for 6, send him to the Brooklyn Nets

Milwaukee Bucks send: Lillard

The Brooklyn Nets send: Cameron Johnson, Dennis Schroder, Dorian Finneysmith, 2025 first-round pick (Suns), 2027 first-round pick (Suns), 2029 first-round pick

Does Lillard still deserve a 1-for-6 trade? Judging by Lillard's performance in the 2023-24 season, he is no longer worthy of any team to pay so many good chips and trade him for him.

For the Bucks, Dennis Schroder said that to a certain extent, can replace Lillard. As for the arrival of Cameron Johnson, it will also allow them to find a player who can replace Middleton. The Nets can build a team around Lillard and continue to make the playoffs.

2. The Pelicans went 6 for 1 to win Lillard

Milwaukee Bucks send: Lillard

New Orleans Pelicans send: Dyson Daniels, Trey Murphy III, Valanciunas, Larry Nance Jr., 2025 first-round pick (Bucks), 2027 first-round pick (Bucks)

The Pelicans are not in a good situation right now, because Wo 4G Gramm has a stalemate with the team, and he may leave the Pelicans. In fact, the Pelicans signed Lillard, and the duo of Lillard and McCollum, partnering Zion and Ingram, may make the Pelicans a powerhouse in the West. Through this trade, the Bucks have improved their interior strength and made it easier for Brother Alphabet.

3. Orlando Magic 6 for 1, the gains outweigh the losses

Milwaukee Bucks send: Lillard

Orlando Magic sends: Cole Anthony, Jonathan Isaac, Mowagner, 2024 18th pick, 2026 first-round pick (Suns), 2027 first-round pick

Letting the Orlando Magic send three young players and three first-round picks is undoubtedly a big deal for the Magic. The Orlando Magic just went through the playoffs for the 2023-24 season, and they want to get better. And, with Banchero at their core, they don't seem to need Lillard.

Lillard's leadership, performance in key moments, and scoring ability are exactly what the Orlando Magic need. However, the core of the Orlando Magic team is Banchero and Franz Wagner, and after entering the offseason, the Magic team has been linked with free agents such as Klay Thompson and Paul George, mainly because the Magic's offseason salary space will be completely freed.

4. Spurs 5 for 1, find a mentor for Wembanyama

Milwaukee Bucks send: Lillard

San Anthony Spurs sent: Keldon Johnson, Devonte Graham, Jeremy Sochan, 4th pick in 2024, 8th pick in 2024

Is the Spurs 5-for-1 just to get Lillard, who has an annual salary of at least $40 million? Spurs management is notoriously picky, and it's clear that this deal is not going to happen, and in terms of the operation of Spurs management, they are not asking for more trade chips, which is already very good.

The Bucks' roster is younger and will become more competitive. However, Lillard's addition to the Spurs could be devastating. The Spurs are not going to pay such a chip to get Lillard, it's really not worth it.

5. Raptors 6 for 1

Milwaukee Bucks send: Lillard

Toronto Raptors send: Bruce Brown, Immanuel Quickley, Ochai Agbaghi, 2024 19th pick, 2025 first-round pick, 2026 first-round pick (Pacers)

Toronto Raptors management, will not go through such a trade. Because they're trying to build a predominantly Canadian roster that sends three players and three first-round picks, it's clearly not conducive to their continued success. If the Bucks complete this deal, they can rejuvenate their core roster and have a lot of rebuilding capital.

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