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The trade season has already begun, and the Milwaukee Bucks are also under the limelight this time around. With an exceptional record 28-5 this season, the Bucks are sitting on the top spot in the Eastern Conference. They have an impeccable offense, averaging 120 points per game, and they also have been able to hold off opponents on the defensive end, allowing just 106.9 points per game.
No matter how well the Bucks are playing in the regular season, the pressure of performing in the later stages of the tournament will be on them. As this trade window gives them a chance to bolster their lineup, the Bucks will be willing to make some moves.
With only a few assets to lose, the Bucks have some of the drafts picks to offer to the teams. But will those be enough? With that in mind, let us take a look at the three possible targets for the Milwaukee Bucks before the trade deadline.
#3 JJ Redick
The Pelicans sit at the 14th place in the West, nowhere near a playoff picture, and need to move some players this trade window. JJ Redick can be one of them.
JJ Redick is averaging 15.8 points per game, shooting 44.7% from the field and 45.8% from the three-point line. He is one of the best three-point shooters in the game, and the Bucks won't mind getting a hand on him.
But the Pelicans will need a considerable return in this trade, which the Bucks are incapable of giving right now, are they? The Bucks will have to drop a critical asset in this trade, and although there is a possibility, it's very dim. However, the Bucks won't mind considering him for now.
#2 Robert Covington
According to ESPN's Zach Lowe, Robert Covington is a possible target for the Bucks. Lowe also highlighted the need for the Bucks to bolster their roster. He pointed out that the Bucks need to think about strengthing their team ahead of the postseason as they cant sit and relax having the best record in the East.
Robert Covington is an excellent two-way player who can be a great addition to the Bucks' squad. He is averaging 12.7 points and grabbing 5.5 rebounds per game, shooting at a rate of 40.4% from the field and 35.8% from the beyond the arc. He can knock the three-ball down and thus spaces the floor well, thereby creating more opportunities for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
How much Bucks can give away to the Minnesota Timberwolves, is still a question but if Bucks use some of the loose ends and the future draft picks to land Covington, it will surely be the cherry on the cake.
#1 Jrue Holiday
The Bucks can get an upgrade of Eric Bledsoe with a Jrue Holiday trade with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Jrue Holiday is averaging 19.7 points, dishing out 6.5 assists, and grabbing 5.1 rebounds per game, whereas Bledsoe averages 15 points, 5.7 assists, and 4.9 rebounds every night this season.
Eric Bledsoe is great energy to have on the defense but, Holiday gives the Bucks more versatility. He can score, make plays, and work well on the defense. He will be well placed around Giannis, and provide more options on both the ends of the floor.
The Pelicans can get Eric Bledsoe and future picks, in exchange for Jrue Holiday if the trade happens. The trade might seem of less value for the Pelicans, but if somehow the Bucks pull this one off, they are going to be in a much better position.
