09 Dec 2018 18:41:02
Pelicans send N. Mirotic and a 2019 unprotected first.

Bucks send K. Middleton.

Following the Middleton blow up the Bucks swap expirings for one of the best complimentary 4s and floor spacers in the league. Giannis would cover more 3s on defense, but the line up would have incredible spacing. Bucks also get a chance at a lottery pick as there’s a good chance the Pelicans miss the playoffs due to the depth of the West.

The Pelicans can’t get Randle, Mirotic, and Davis together in one line up. Now the Pelicans get a floor spacer and wing defender on the floor at the same time as Randle and Davis. If it works out the Pelicans can look at signing Middleton long term to keep Davis around.

1.) 09 Dec 2018
09 Dec 2018 19:22:18
I believe the Bucks would pass. They just cleared space to resign Middleton to a Max contract next year. Plus they have floor spacers, Illyasova for one. Lopez, Etc.

2.) 09 Dec 2018
09 Dec 2018 21:33:49
Good luck dealing with Bucks fans.

3.) 09 Dec 2018
09 Dec 2018 21:43:41
Middleton is worth more than Mirotic, I think anyway. The first wouldn't persuade me much. Ilyasova fills the role well for less.

4.) 10 Dec 2018
09 Dec 2018 23:50:55
@Torque Well if the blow up with the coaches was bad enough they may not max him or Middleton may look elsewhere. Plus Mirotic is a lot better Ily

@Btec I agree Middleton’s way better but I think you’re underestimating that Middleton needing an extension lessons his value and that first round pick could be really good due to how good the West is.

5.) 10 Dec 2018
10 Dec 2018 00:20:11
That valuation is true if there is an imminent reason to trade him as with Butler and Leonard. I am not feeling that with a 4th quarter benching because his effort was lackluster. Middleton been one of he most improved defenders, and lights out shooters this season for the Bucks.

6.) 10 Dec 2018
10 Dec 2018 00:47:52
Jalex, Middleton's blowup with the Coach's was just that. They sat and talked it out. Middleton even stated the coach was right to pull him for his effort. Other teams can offer Middleton 35 Mil. a year for 4 years max. Milwaukee can offer him 38 Mil. a year for 5 years max. Mirotic is not as good a defender as Middleton. I still believe the Bucks would pass.

7.) 10 Dec 2018
10 Dec 2018 01:39:11
Just cause Bucks cleared cash doesn’t mean it’s for Middleton lol? Smart thing to do. Could be for anyone. Stop assuming that you know what real GMs are doing. Anyways, I’d rather have Middleton over Mirotic. They could do better.

8.) 10 Dec 2018
10 Dec 2018 16:43:21
Look. I'm a Pels fan but there's no way you get Middleton for that.