Milwaukee Bucks
Priority: Adding Frontcourt Depth
The Bucks have the No. 10 pick in the NBA draft this year, but the more concern for them should be signing a small forward in free agency. Many times throughout the season, Milwaukee would take Giannas Antetokoumpo, their starting small forward, and allow him to play point guard.
This was a intelligent and useful strategy, but it leaves them thin at small forward.
In my mind, the Bucks top priority should be Nic Batum.
Not only would it be a good fit, but Batum plays an unselfish game that would help Milwaukee’s scorers to excel. The No. 10 pick is also a high priority as they are predicted to draft Maruqese Chriss. This is a perfect example of how free agency and the draft will both largely impact the success of a team next season.
Look for Milwaukee to be a contender in the East for a playoff bid.
Next: New York Knicks