Milwaukee Bucks: Keep Malcolm Brogdon, trade Jabari Parker

MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 22: Head Coach Jason Kidd of the Milwaukee Bucks walks the sidelines during the first half against the Toronto Raptors of Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on April 22, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 22: Head Coach Jason Kidd of the Milwaukee Bucks walks the sidelines during the first half against the Toronto Raptors of Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on April 22, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 05: Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat reacts in the first half during their Pre Season game at Barclays Center on October 5, 2017 in the Brooklyn Borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
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The dark horse here is Miami

The Miami Heat are heavy on talent but low on potential future stars. A deal centered around Josh Richardson would seem to make some sense, although that would leave Miami heavy on rotation bigs that work best with the ball.

Still: Riles is smart enough to know his current core has a definitive ceiling, and a bet on Parker could represent the best way to raise the roof.

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Whatever the Bucks decide to do, one thing is certain: a potential dynasty is theirs to screw up. The Freak knows his worth, and what Milwaukee does over the next three seasons will be pivotal, as the question no longer seems to be whether or not Giannis Antetokounmpo will win a championship, but how many he’ll end up with…and for which team.