Full interview by Eric Nehm at The Athletic: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7459947/2026/07/22/bucks-tyler-herro-heat-trade-hometown/?unlocked_article_code=1.zlA.eunO.KolxhFZZrKLW&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta

Milwaukee has some nice draft capital now but these next few years are going to be rough. At least Herro is going back home.

Not really a surprise but it’s just crazy to see a bucks player do well in summer league (graphic from bucks X)

Edit: mods can delete this since a post was already made about it (sorry)

*happy deer noises*

Our center of the future is about to be dream shaking all over this league. Hyped asf for his development, and hope he can prove the “motor issues” crowd wrong.

In the extremely hyper realistic basketball GM simulator called MyNBA on 2K, I turned the team into a dynasty. Two seasons from now Rollins and Herro will both be all-star caliber players on affordable contract extensions, and will get shipped along with a haul of picks that we hoarded (by trading KPJ, Turner, etc.) for a blue chip prospect from this year's draft (in my case it was AJ Dybantsa), and Jaku, Burries, AJ, Ament, and Ware, with JJJ as a 6th man will carry us to multiple rings. Can also confirm that Mark Sears will make it back up to the NBA at some point as one of the best budget backup floor generals in the league, and Markovic will become a serviceable backup big man ala Bobby Portis.

You heard it here first. If Horst can't deliver an equivalent path, I'll put my hat into the ring and lead this team to glory just like I did in the extremely hyper realistic basketball GM simulator

we know we have too many guards, some a little older than our timeline, not enough big forwards

thinking through young, talented bigs who could potentially be traded for a few older guys who are ready to win now

tried to focus on those who don't fit their current teams timeline, are hurt by their teams depth chart or high end prospect but could use a reset in a new location

Jabari Smith Jr - Houston is ready to win, could use some shooting and PG depth. FVV coming off major injury pribably still needs another year

Jaylin Williams/Thomas Sorber- Just extended IHart, not enough munutes for them both and Mara. Jaylin needs a contract extension. Could give up a couple of 2nds or give them AJ Green to give more shooting.

Maluach- PHX seems to want to compete now and he is young. Would likely need to take back Jalen Greens contract and give them something of real value (Turner, Pirter and Green works for these 2 and gives them some salary relief)

Yves Missi- cause who fucking knows what the Pelocans are doing

Any thoughts or objections? Anyone who I missed?

Hey all,

I was the lead designer during the Championship run and just wanted to drop off a few unreleased wallpapers for the team I made back in 2021. The idea was to capture an iconic moment for each starter during the playoff run. Hope you enjoy reliving the memories of a historic season. Can't believe it's been five years already.

Go Bucks!

After that big story about how & why he chose #42, he’s in the shop and on the roster as #11. Anyone know why?

He's a former All-Star on an expiring contract. If the Bucks weren't planning to give him a major role and showcase him, wouldn't they have tried to reroute him already?

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How do we feel about Kam? He looked good in the last summer league game and had flashes last year. With our coaching staff and maybe a trade or 2 at the guard position, it’s an intriguing pick up. Not to mention him playing college ball here, I’d like to see it work out for him.

Who's gone and who stays? I know lavert is first off the list, I'd be happy to get a 2nd for him. KPJ looks like a really good contract right now, I wouldn't doubt it if we could get a 1st for him. Kuzma is probably just gonna stay on our team unless there's a team trying to get off a big contract. I think AJ is gone too, not sure who wants him tho. Herro I think we deal at all star break. We're in for a lot of trades this season.

It seems like the ultimate prize, the Sun’s unprotected first will likely be in the lottery. The Rockets are in our position for the last five years of trading assets to contend now. Could we bundle Turner and Kuz to get that draft pick and maybe Steven Adams or VanFleet? We can take a bad contract for that pick. And both guys are high caliber vets with enough maturity to be high upsides in practice and locker rooms without demanding too many minutes. Get paid to be a nice dude.

For those who watched Burries back in college, did you expect him to be… THIS good?

I saw a few of his games so I knew he’d be at least a great role player, but he looks like he could legitimately be a 1a/1b level talent.

Still only summer league, but this guy is so clearly a step above of his peers.

EDIT:

Apparently I have to clarify this, this is under a world where Giannis signs an extension, declares his loyalty to Milwaukee or whatever, and gives us a chance to rebuild. We don't make the heat trade, just play out this offseason as the team WAS. So there are no heat players, there is no Nate Ament.

OK I know we should not be overreacting to summer league. But with how good Burries was I have to wonder. What if Giannis had the Dirk mentality, let us reshape/rebuild the roster for a couple of seasons. What could we look like going into next year? Assuming all of the player options are the same for this upcoming year. I did some hypothetical offseason moves in order to bolster the roster.

The first of which is sending KPJ to Denver for Cam Johnson and Minnesotas 2028 2nd rounder. Denver gets a bench playmaker for non-Jokic/Murray minutes, Bucks get a reliable wing body.

The second trade would be sending Kuzma to Portland for Jerami Grant. Portland can get money freed up sooner rather than later to make additions/extensions. This would put us over the first apron but I think we would be fine with that given our rotation.

There would be some domino effects, like Bogo either coming on a 2way or not at all. Gary Trent likely either opts out or resigns on a min since we are still competing.

An addition would be needed at backup point guard, someone like Mike Conley on the min or Caleb Love on a 1+1 min would be good. Perhaps even we could have been the team trading for Isiah Joe (like a 1 for 1 with GTJ or GH unlikely since they like draft picks but maybe) But with Rollins, Burries and Giannis there are still several capable ball handlers. The final rotation looks something like this.

PG-Rollins, Love

SG-Burries, AJ Green, Gary Harris

SF-Cam Johnson, Jerami Grant, Taurean Prince

PF-Giannis, Bobby, Nance

C-Turner, Sims

The starting lineup I think is genuinely good. The depth is admittedly questionable, but you do have guys like Jerami Grant, AJ Green and Bobby Portis (for all his flaws he still brings value) coming off the bench. Going forward, we would maintain some flexibility since Cam Johnson is on an expiring and Grant is becoming an expiring, so we are tied to neither. We would also have 2 FRPs, with a 3rd becoming available next offseason, with matchable salaries (Turner, Bobby and Grant) so we could go star hunting if one becomes available. There are also 2 more roster spots to help fill the depth especially at guard but I dont get paid for this so this is where I end.

Again this isn't to live in the past or whatever I just thought it was a fun thought exercise to think what a Giannis-Rollins-Burries "Big 3" might look like if that route was available.

Hey Guys,

I’m from Australia and I’ve been a huge bucks fan for most of my life, and loved it all through the good and the bad of this team.

I’m super excited for this new look Bucks Roster, as much as I loved the old team, this new look Bucks is an exciting new chapter.

I started a simple website and a blog called Bucks Down Under to share my opinion on the Bucks from across the world. Posting game recaps, roster movements, predictions and developing it as it grows. I’d love if anyone could check it out, and any feedback would be really appreciated.

I’m hoping to make a community and a voice for the Bucks. I love to talk about the Bucks all day and I’m really enjoying having the platform to express that, and those thoughts.

The link is below if anyone can check it out, thank you!

https://www.bucksdownunder.com

From the Miami Herald, July 19… page one Sports section.