5 players Milwaukee Bucks could target before the NBA trade deadline

#3 P.J Tucker

P.J. Tucker of the Houston Rockets shoots a three against the Portland Trail Blazers

With James Harden off to join his new team, role players like P.J Tucker are now stuck in limbo. The Rockets won't be title contenders this year anymore, and veteran players like Tucker could soon find themselves on the trading block.

The Milwaukee Bucks should have P.J on their radar as he is a versatile wing player with impressive skills on the defensive end of the floor and the ability to sink the three from the corner.

Houston is receiving trade inquiries about P.J. Tucker. https://t.co/0ZkfAReTqI
— Hoops Rumors (@HoopsRumors) January 14, 2021

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A trade for Tucker would make sense for the Bucks as he is battle-tested and has a good track record in the playoffs in his time with Houston. The Bucks would like to avoid seeing Tucker face them in the postseason playing for another title contender team in the East this season.

#4 Derrick Rose

Derrick Rose passes the ball against Ricky Rubio and Karl-Anthony Towns

Derrick Rose is another player whose name keeps popping up in trade rumors these days. Rose wants to play for a title contender before his playing days are behind him. He has played with the best of them in his time and has proven to be a fierce competitor.

Derrick could give the Milwaukee Bucks an edge with his high-speed drives to the rim that collapses the defense to stop the penetration. Rose can still be an effective asset if used properly, the Bucks could consider bringing him in before the trade deadline.

#5 Rudy Gay

Rudy Gay has been around the NBA for a while now and has a lot of experience under his belt. Bringing someone like him could offer the Bucks more stability during tough times. Gay could play a similar role to the one Nicolas Batum is playing for the LA Clippers this season.

Rudy Gay had 15 PTS, 6 REB, 3 3PT & 1 headlock on AD during the Spurs win! pic.twitter.com/CgqrRayCIK
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) January 8, 2021

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A role player who knows his place in the system and has the wit to be patient and let the game come to him. Rudy has a career average of 17 points of 45% shooting from the floor.