NBA Trade Rumors: Bucks Looking to Pair Giannis Antetokounmpo With 2xAll-Star at Kyle Kuzma's Expense

NBA Trade Rumors: Bucks Looking to Pair Giannis Antetokounmpo With 2xAll-Star
NBA Trade Rumors: Bucks Looking to Pair Giannis Antetokounmpo With 2xAll-Star. (Image Souirce: Imagn)

The Milwaukee Bucks can pair Giannis Antetokounmpo with Zach LaVine soon, as their hot start to the season has come to an end. They are on a five-game losing streak after suffering a 115-103 loss against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday.

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According to a Friday report from NBA insider Michael Scotto, the Bucks could look to bring in the two-time All-Star from the Sacramento Kings at Kyle Kuzma's expense.

"The Milwaukee Bucks have conducted background due diligence on Zach LaVine and others around the league, as usual, sources told HoopsHype. However, nothing is imminent as Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo nears a return from a low-grade adductor strain," Scotto wrote.
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Later in his report, the insider revealed that Kuzma has been in business with Kings governor Vivek Ranadive.

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"Should Milwaukee’s interest in LaVine become more serious, it’s worth noting that Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma and Kings Governor Vivek Ranadive both invested in a new women’s professional sports venture called Major League Volleyball, and Kuzma has been linked to the Kings via trade rumors for several seasons."
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The Bucks could really use an elite scorer on the team as they heavily depend on Giannis Antetokounmpo to carry out the offensive duties. The Greek Freak has been out for only three games due to an adductor strain, and his absence was noticeable in his team's performances.

The Bucks (8-10) struggled to keep up with their opponents in the absence of their main scorer. They are currently the 11th team in the Eastern Conference standings.

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Will Zach LaVine fit in with Giannis Antetokounmpo on the Bucks?

There is no official confirmation of the Bucks pursuing Zach LaVine, but if the franchise can pull off that trade, the Kings guard will prove to be a good fit beside Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The Greek Freak's style of basketball is very physical and attracts a lot of attention. Antetokounmpo's specialty is his passing skills. He has an almost unstoppable drive to the basket that pulls in at least two defenders most of the time and frees up his teammates.

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The Greek Freak can pull in defenders and use his passing prowess to find the free man. So, surrounding Anteokounmpo with elite shooters has always been the first step when building around him.

Zach LaVine is a great shooter. The two-time All-Star has a career field goal percentage of 47.0% and a career 3-point shooting percentage of 39.1%. He is shooting 49.8% from the field and 38.6% from deep this season.

So, LaVine would be a great fit to play alongside the Greek Freak. However, what makes the Kings guard special is his ability to run the offense and create his own shot. He can be the Bucks' leader and carry the team when Antetokounmpo is sidelined.

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