NBA: Re-seeding the Eastern Conference after blockbuster Lillard trade
1. Milwaukee Bucks
After the move they just pulled off, it’s hard not to have the Milwaukee Bucks atop this list. The Bucks will be rolling out a lineup that includes Damian Lillard, Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Brook Lopez. They’ll also still have Bobby Portis, Malik Beasley, and Jae Crowder as key contributors either off the bench or rounding out their starting lineup.
As long as this team stays healthy, the Bucks should run through the rest of the Eastern Conference. The only concern that the Bucks should have will revolve around health and the absence that will be felt on the defensive end of the floor when it comes to their point-of-attack defense.
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But, clearly, the Bucks were 100 percent comfortable in making the Lillard for Jrue Holiday swap. This was a huge win-win for the Bucks. Not only will the move for Lillard help this team compete for a championship this season but it also all but ensures Giannis will sign an extension with the team.