Report: Bucks have put Ilyasova ,Henson, Knight on trade market

[crownontherocks]

Both of these guys could be gone on draft night. (USATSI)
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The Racine Journal-Times reports that Milwaukee is ready to deal... well, just about everyone on draft night. The biggest target? Forward Ersan Ilyasova.

Yet, behind the scenes, the Bucks' brass has been busy. They've been discussing several trade possibilities and, if you believe some NBA officials, they'll consummate at least one deal.

The most likely Buck player to be relocated to a different zip code is Ersan Ilyasova, who is coming off a disappointing season but whose stock remains fairly high.

The general consensus among some NBA personnel is that the Bucks, who are obviously in a rebuilding mode, could obtain a late-first round pick for the 27-year-old Ilyasova in what is regarded as one of the most deep and talented draft in years.

Young forward John Henson, who has shown flashes of being a top-flight player, is also available and some Bucks insiders claim the team's new owners ? Marc Lasry and Wes Edens ? have given their blessing to possibly trading young point guard Brandon Knight, arguably the team's best player.

Both Henson and Knight undoubtedly would bring back at least a mid-first round pick, if the Bucks desired to move them.

Still another Bucks player who could be wearing a new uniform next season is beleaguered center Larry Sanders, who has been saddled by a spate of off-court issues.

via BUCKS BEAT: It's time to play 'Let's Make a Deal' : Bucks.

Moving Ilyasova would be a great decision. He's still got value to bring back something in return, but the Bucks should also shed as much multi-year salary as they can. They signed Ilyasova to a five-year, $40 million deal in 2012 but he only has two years at a little under $16.4 million left guaranteed on his contract.

But it's not just Ilyasova who could find a new zipcode.

Young forward John Henson, who has shown flashes of being a top-flight player, is also available and some Bucks insiders claim the team's new owners ? Marc Lasry and Wes Edens ? have given their blessing to possibly trading young point guard Brandon Knight, arguably the team's best player.

Both Henson and Knight undoubtedly would bring back at least a mid-first round pick, if the Bucks desired to move them.

Still another Bucks player who could be wearing a new uniform next season is beleaguered center Larry Sanders, who has been saddled by a spate of off-court issues.

Henson's a whole other deal. He shows a huge amount of talent for his age, and just hasn't gotten minutes in a crowded frontcourt. Knight showed legitimate progress last season at point guard, something you can't say for the player Detroit subbed him out for, Brandon Jennings.

With the No. 2 pick, the Bucks can pick up a player at either point guard with Dante Exum and move Knight or forward with Jabari Parker (if the Cavs don't take him), Noah Vonleh or Julius Randle (if they were to move down) and trade Ilyasova or Henson.

If the reports' accurate, Milwaukee could look very different on Friday morning than it does now. After last season, hard to say that's a bad thing.


http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/24594706/report-bucks-have-put-ilyasova-henson-knight-on-trade-market


Go after Sanders, henson?

[Who]

Not interested in any of those three players.

(1) Ilyasova = too expensive for a role player.

(2) Henson = lightweight (physically) and low skill-level. Doesn't defend well enough or add enough to his team's offense. Lots of problems to overcome to become starting quality PF.

(3) Knight = bad fit. He'd be great in a Mario Chalmers type role next to a LeBron. Otherwise, his PG skills are too limited to be a lead guard on a good team.

[Rondo9]

Not interested in any of those three players.

(1) Ilyasova = too expensive for a role player.

(2) Henson = lightweight (physically) and low skill-level. Doesn't defend well enough or add enough to his team's offense. Lots of problems to overcome to become starting quality PF.

(3) Knight = bad fit. He'd be great in a Mario Chalmers type role next to a LeBron. Otherwise, his PG skills are too limited to be a lead guard on a good team.

What about Sanders are you interested in him?

[pearljammer10]

Not interested in any of those three players.

(1) Ilyasova = too expensive for a role player.

(2) Henson = lightweight (physically) and low skill-level. Doesn't defend well enough or add enough to his team's offense. Lots of problems to overcome to become starting quality PF.

(3) Knight = bad fit. He'd be great in a Mario Chalmers type role next to a LeBron. Otherwise, his PG skills are too limited to be a lead guard on a good team.

Ditto.

Ilya looked promising two years ago then really ranked it last year. Not good enough to be making that type of dough.

Henson had the benefit of looking good playing big minutes for a terrible team.

Jennings is just a god awful point guard in my eyes. Selfish, me first, not a good leader.

[Future Celtics Owner]

I like Henson. He can play center too. 9'5'' standing reach and long wingspan. I guess he was a late bloomer and still has some ways, but he is def an upgrade at rim protector and I would think about giving 17 for him though.

[Future Celtics Owner]

It was his second year in the league and he was 9th in blocks(Henson). With 1.7 blocks, 7reb, 11pts

[BigAlTheFuture]

I like Henson. He can play center too. 9'5'' standing reach and long wingspan. I guess he was a late bloomer and still has some ways, but he is def an upgrade at rim protector and I would think about giving 17 for him though.

I wouldn't think about. Too much potential there. I would definitely give 17 for him

[Future Celtics Owner]

Not interested in any of those three players.

(1) Ilyasova = too expensive for a role player.

(2) Henson = lightweight (physically) and low skill-level. Doesn't defend well enough or add enough to his team's offense. Lots of problems to overcome to become starting quality PF.

(3) Knight = bad fit. He'd be great in a Mario Chalmers type role next to a LeBron. Otherwise, his PG skills are too limited to be a lead guard on a good team.

Ditto.

Ilya looked promising two years ago then really ranked it last year. Not good enough to be making that type of dough.

Henson had the benefit of looking good playing big minutes for a terrible team.

Jennings is just a god awful point guard in my eyes. Selfish, me first, not a good leader.

I think you mean knight.

[Kane3387]

Trade some of them to minny for love

[GreenWarrior]

bunch of scrubs. no thanks!

sanders at the right price maybe. otherwise all set.

[Who]

Not interested in any of those three players.

(1) Ilyasova = too expensive for a role player.

(2) Henson = lightweight (physically) and low skill-level. Doesn't defend well enough or add enough to his team's offense. Lots of problems to overcome to become starting quality PF.

(3) Knight = bad fit. He'd be great in a Mario Chalmers type role next to a LeBron. Otherwise, his PG skills are too limited to be a lead guard on a good team.

What about Sanders are you interested in him?

Yes. I don't expect Milwaukee to trade him though. It sounds like they have only been receiving low ball offers for him which is something they are not willing to do. So it sounds like their plan is to hold onto Larry Sanders and let him rebuild his trade value after last season's poor performance. Then trade him. Either at next year's trade deadline or next summer. Unwilling to let him go cheaply.

[footey]

Article suggests Milwaukee may trade down to take someone like Vonleh.  With whom?  Philly? Utah (so they can take Parker)? Would we be able to trade up for their pick?  I would think the price would be too great.

[Rondo9]

Article suggests Milwaukee may trade down to take someone like Vonleh.  With whom?  Philly? Utah (so they can take Parker)? Would we be able to trade up for their pick?  I would think the price would be too great.

The Celtics could be prime candidates.

[pearljammer10]

Not interested in any of those three players.

(1) Ilyasova = too expensive for a role player.

(2) Henson = lightweight (physically) and low skill-level. Doesn't defend well enough or add enough to his team's offense. Lots of problems to overcome to become starting quality PF.

(3) Knight = bad fit. He'd be great in a Mario Chalmers type role next to a LeBron. Otherwise, his PG skills are too limited to be a lead guard on a good team.

Ditto.

Ilya looked promising two years ago then really ranked it last year. Not good enough to be making that type of dough.

Henson had the benefit of looking good playing big minutes for a terrible team.

Jennings is just a god awful point guard in my eyes. Selfish, me first, not a good leader.

I think you mean knight.

Oh yeah good call... I hate Brandon Jennings so much that I forced his way back onto the Bucks just in order to bad mouth him.

As far as Knight goes I am not a fan of his for the Celtics but in general he is an ok player.

[Donoghus]

I'd kick the tires on Henson if I was DA.  See what MIL is asking.

Pass on the other two.