NBA Power Rankings: Lakers, Suns, and Mavs rise after big moves at trade deadline

3. Milwaukee Bucks

In the end, the Milwaukee Bucks’ big move at the NBA Trade Deadline was to add Jae Crowder. Even though it may not seem like a huge move, he’s a player that could go a long way in solidifying this team’s depth on the wing. Plus, Crowder gives the team another body that they can throw at Jayson Tatum in the playoffs.

Even without the addition of Crowder, the Bucks have really turned it on over the last few weeks of the season. Milwaukee is beginning to look more and more like that championship contender and if they can get and remain healthy, there’s an argument to be made that the Bucks should be the favorite to win the East.

Giannis Antetokounmpo still might be the best player in the NBA and he would effectively prove that if he can defy the odds and lead the Bucks back to the NBA Finals as everyone seems quick to crown the Celtics in the East.