After a disappointing playoff exit in 2019/20, Milwaukee Bucks started working on ways to improve their roster in order to impress reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and convince him to ink a long-term extension with the team. And it appears they are on a great track to pull that off.

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Bucks acquired Sacramento Kings’ sharpshooter Bogdan Bogdanovic and New Orleans Pelicans’ guard Jrue Holiday in separate trades on Monday.

Bogdanovic was an impending restricted free agent, so Bucks are acquiring the Serbian in a sign-and-trade type of deal. Kings will receive Donte DiVincenzo, D.J. Wilson, and Ersan Ilyasova in return.

The package that Milwaukee gave up for Holiday is even bigger. Pelicans will receive guards Eric Bledsoe and George Hill as well as significant draft compensation.

Wojnarowski reports that Bucks will send Indiana Pacers’ first-round pick in 2020 as well as unprotected first-round picks in 2025 and 2027 to New Orleans. As part of the deal, the Pelicans will also have the option to swap picks in 2024 and 2026.

The two trades significantly add to Bucks’ already talented squad while addressing some of their biggest needs.

Bogdan Bogdanovic is a proven shooter in the league, having the ability to create a shot for himself while being extremely efficient from catch-and-shoot threes in recent seasons with Kings. Bogdanovic averaged career-high 15.1 points in 2019/20 while shooting 37.2 percent from deep and 44.0 from the field.

Jrue Holiday, on the other hand, comes with a reputation as one of the NBA’s best defenders and a player who has consistently produced during his time in the league. Holiday, who has one All-Star appearance to his name, finished the past season with 19.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 6.7 assists, and 1.6 steals per game.

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Milwaukee Bucks decided to part ways with their point guard Brandon Jennings on Thursday. Jennings joined the Bucks in March signing a two-year deal that was not guaranteed. The contract was about to become guaranteed on August 1st, something the team apparently wasn’t willing to do.

This was Jennings’ second stint with the Bucks since the same team drafted him 10th overall in 2009 NBA Draft. He initially stayed in Milwaukee for four years, before embarking on a journey that saw him playing for several NBA teams in a short period. Before joining the Bucks for the second time, he was playing in China for Shanxi Zhongyu. He ended up playing 14 games for Milwaukee in the past season and averaged 5.2 points, 3.1 assists, and 2.2 rebounds.

Besides waiving Brandon Jennings, Milwaukee Bucks signed former Blazers’ guard Pat Connaughton to a two-year deal.

According to Journal Sentinel, Connaughton’s salary of $1.6 million is only guaranteed in the first year. The former second-round pick from 2015 played 155 in the NBA so far and averaged 3.7 points and 1.6 rebounds per game.

“Pat is a talented wing player with a tremendous work ethic and great character,” – said Bucks general manager Jon Horst in a statement. “We believe he will continue to grow and develop his skills working with Coach Bud and his staff.“

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After a disappointing playoff exit in 2019/20, Milwaukee Bucks started working on ways to improve their roster in order to impress reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and convince him to ink a long-term extension with the team. And it appears they are on a great track to pull that off.

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Bucks acquired Sacramento Kings’ sharpshooter Bogdan Bogdanovic and New Orleans Pelicans’ guard Jrue Holiday in separate trades on Monday.

Bogdanovic was an impending restricted free agent, so Bucks are acquiring the Serbian in a sign-and-trade type of deal. Kings will receive Donte DiVincenzo, D.J. Wilson, and Ersan Ilyasova in return.

The package that Milwaukee gave up for Holiday is even bigger. Pelicans will receive guards Eric Bledsoe and George Hill as well as significant draft compensation.

Wojnarowski reports that Bucks will send Indiana Pacers’ first-round pick in 2020 as well as unprotected first-round picks in 2025 and 2027 to New Orleans. As part of the deal, the Pelicans will also have the option to swap picks in 2024 and 2026.

The two trades significantly add to Bucks’ already talented squad while addressing some of their biggest needs.

Bogdan Bogdanovic is a proven shooter in the league, having the ability to create a shot for himself while being extremely efficient from catch-and-shoot threes in recent seasons with Kings. Bogdanovic averaged career-high 15.1 points in 2019/20 while shooting 37.2 percent from deep and 44.0 from the field.

Jrue Holiday, on the other hand, comes with a reputation as one of the NBA’s best defenders and a player who has consistently produced during his time in the league. Holiday, who has one All-Star appearance to his name, finished the past season with 19.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 6.7 assists, and 1.6 steals per game.

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Milwaukee Bucks decided to part ways with their point guard Brandon Jennings on Thursday. Jennings joined the Bucks in March signing a two-year deal that was not guaranteed. The contract was about to become guaranteed on August 1st, something the team apparently wasn’t willing to do.

This was Jennings’ second stint with the Bucks since the same team drafted him 10th overall in 2009 NBA Draft. He initially stayed in Milwaukee for four years, before embarking on a journey that saw him playing for several NBA teams in a short period. Before joining the Bucks for the second time, he was playing in China for Shanxi Zhongyu. He ended up playing 14 games for Milwaukee in the past season and averaged 5.2 points, 3.1 assists, and 2.2 rebounds.

Besides waiving Brandon Jennings, Milwaukee Bucks signed former Blazers’ guard Pat Connaughton to a two-year deal.

According to Journal Sentinel, Connaughton’s salary of $1.6 million is only guaranteed in the first year. The former second-round pick from 2015 played 155 in the NBA so far and averaged 3.7 points and 1.6 rebounds per game.

“Pat is a talented wing player with a tremendous work ethic and great character,” – said Bucks general manager Jon Horst in a statement. “We believe he will continue to grow and develop his skills working with Coach Bud and his staff.“

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