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2 Toronto Raptors players the Milwaukee Bucks should be eyeing after OG Anunoby trade
The Milwaukee Bucks have not been featured much in the rumor mill this season, but that is bound to change approaching the 2024 NBA Trade Deadline.
The first massive domino of trade season fell recently when the Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks struck a deal involving OG Anunoby. Toronto might not be done making moves, as Pascal Siakam has also been featured in rumors lately, and he could very well be moved. If the Raptors start dealing their players, there are two who the Bucks should keep an eye on leading up to the deadline.
For the past several years, the Bucks have been hindered in the postseason by a lack of defenders above 6-foot-5. Opposing wings have feasted on Milwaukee’s smaller defenders, and although the Bucks have the 6-foot-6 Jae Crowder at their disposal, they’re still looking for help on the defensive end to try and make sure this issue does not continue to hurt them.
Two Raptors who could potentially help them in that regard are Jalen McDaniels and Otto Porter Jr.
After a career year last year, McDaniels joined the Raptors in the off-season but has not been able to carve out a role for himself in the rotation. He’s appeared in 20 games and is playing a career-low 9.8 minutes per game. At 25 years old, he is still young, and it seems reasonable to say that the forward could benefit from a change of scenery.
At 6-foot-9, McDaniels is capable of playing either forward position and has shown glimpses of solid defensive potential. In Milwaukee, the team could utilize him as a primary wing defender, throwing the youngster at top talents when they come to town. Offensively, he’s never put up eye-catching stats, but at this point, the Bucks need more defense above all else.
Something else that makes McDaniels a feasible target is his contract. He signed a two-year contract with the Raptors in the off-season worth $4.6 million annually. That puts McDaniels firmly in the realm of affordability for Milwaukee. Going after him would be an incredibly low-risk move from both the financial side and in terms of the player they’d be getting, especially with their current needs.
Porter poses more of a gamble for the Bucks, given his recent injury history. The forward has played in more than 60 games in just one season since the 2017-18 campaign. However, in the one year that he did, which was 2021-22, Porter proved to be a key cog for the Golden State Warriors in their title run as he provided strong defense and perimeter shooting.
At 6-foot-8, he’s another lengthy wing who has the build to matchup against taller players while also providing serviceable outside shooting. He’s also got championship experience from his days with the Golden State Warriors, which would be extremely valuable.
Like McDaniels, Porter has also not played a key role for the Raptors this season, so he could possibly be pried away if a team tried. Again, it would be risky for the Bucks, especially considering that Porter is on the books for $6.3 million this season. Yet, if he’s healthy, there’s no denying that he could be of use to the Bucks as they aim to plug some holes defensively.
There is a realistic path for the Bucks to get both players in the same deal. If Milwaukee combined the salaries of Pat Connaughton and another minimum player – Robin Lopez, A.J. Green, etc. – the salaries would match. The Bucks could also dangle a second round pick or two if the Raptors play hard-ball, which they are prone to do.
This is not the deal the Bucks should be eyeing up to the deadline. However, if the Bucks are unable to get their hands on a top trade target like Dorian Finney-Smith, this could be a nice move to add two quality players who have the tools to help this team as they aim to get things sorted out defensively.
Stay tuned for more Milwaukee Bucks analysis.
Milwaukee, WI
Silver Alert issued for critically missing 69-year-old Milwaukee man with dementia
The Wisconsin Department of Justice and Milwaukee police are searching for a vulnerable, critically missing 69-year-old man.
Ike King Jr. was last seen traveling on foot Sunday, Oct. 6, around 10:30 p.m. in the 3300 block of North 41st Street, a largely residential area just west of West Fond du Lac Avenue. King has dementia. He is Black and has brown eyes and a black, curly afro. He has a missing front tooth and is about 5 feet, 10 inches tall and 175 pounds with a medium build.
King was last seen wearing a white flannel, a blue shirt, blue pants resembling Dickies style pants and black Nike flip-flops.
Silver Alerts are issued for elderly persons who are missing and believed to have dementia or some other cognitive impairment. “Critical missing” is a label police apply to people who may be especially vulnerable due to a variety of factors.
Anyone with information regarding King’s whereabouts should call the Milwaukee Police Department’s Seventh District at 414-935-7272.
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee shootings Sunday; 1 dead, 1 injured
MILWAUKEE – One person is dead and another is injured after different shootings in Milwaukee on Sunday, Oct. 6.
20th and Cornell
A 16-year-old was shot around 1 p.m. and went to the hospital for treatment. The teen victim succumbed to their injury.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation. Police are looking for anyone involved.
Birch and Sheridan
A 25-year-old was shot around 5:30 p.m. The victim went to the hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries.
Police are still investigating and looking for anyone involved.
MPD tips
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 Tips app.
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Weather Webcast with Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs
Clear skies tonight with patchy frost away from the lake overnight. Temperatures dropping into the 30s inland, mid-40s near the lake overnight. Becoming partly sunny on Monday, breezy with highs in the mid-60s.
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