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Stay with the team! The Bucks and Heat may make a 5-for-1 trade, and the 34-year-old defender replaces Butler, which is very risky

6:17am, 16 May 2025【Basketball】

The Bucks have stopped in the first round of the playoffs again. It is worth mentioning that this is the first round of the Bucks for three consecutive seasons. After winning the championship in 2021, they will only win the next four seasons. For the Bucks, what is even more disgusting than stopping in the first round is that Lillard is injured and may miss most games next season. This result is believed to be not a situation that the Bucks management is willing to see. If Lillard cannot recover, he may be abandoned by the team because the team wants to leave Antetokounmpo, and the team needs to find a new helper for him. In this case, Lillard can only be given a deal by the team.

In response to this situation, Eddie Bitar, the author of the US media "Fadeaway World", proposed that the Milwaukee Bucks trade to send Lillard away in the 2025 offseason, and gave a good trading plan. Let's take a look at the specific situation:

Miami Heat won: Lillard

Milwaukee Bucks won: Andrew Wiggins, Terry Rozier, Johnson, 2025 first-round draft pick (GSW), 2031 first-round draft pick

For the Bucks, if they cannot trade Lillard, it may be difficult for Antetokounmpo to stay. In order to avoid this, the team can only strengthen the lineup, so what are the players they get? First of all, Andrew Wiggins is known for his comprehensive skills and excellent physical fitness. Can effectively complete the score on the offensive end, whether it is a mid-range shot or a breakthrough layup. Using his wingspan and agility to effectively mark on the defensive end, he can pose a significant threat to his opponent's scorers. He averaged 17.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game in the season. Terry Rozier has strong athletic ability and excellent shooting and ball control. However, he has many small moves on the defensive end, averaging 10.6 points and 3.7 baskets per game in the season. As for Johnson, a 23-year-old young player with good potential, he also got two first-round picks in this deal, which allows the team to better strengthen the lineup and maintain good competitiveness.

Although the Heat bravely entered the playoffs this season, the team was swept by the opponent 0:4 in the first round. Whether Butler has two teams. The offseason must strengthen the lineup so that they can be more competitive next season. So how about getting chips in this deal? Lillard has extremely high scoring efficiency. This is not only because of his personal ability, but also because he can play leadership skills at critical moments to motivate his teammates to work hard together. He has a wide shooting range and is not afraid of long-distance challenges. He can average 24.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game in the season. If he comes to the team, he can make up for the loss of Butler's departure, but the key is that Lillard is suffering from serious injuries at the moment, coupled with problems such as youth. If he recovers and his condition declines, he will suffer a loss to the team. This deal has great risks and opportunities.

What do you think of this transaction? I think it will be finalized. Welcome to discuss it in the comment section!