Welcome to the rumor report. With a week left to go in the NBA Trade Deadline, I felt like it would be a good idea to create a space to house rumors. I’m not sure if this will be an every day thing, rather, we’ll wait to hear news from people who know things. Milwaukee Bucks figure to be active in the trade market, and two names popped up for them yesterday – Hassan Whiteside and Tyreke Evans. Both are wildly talented players who could add to the Bucks roster for the final push of the regular season. Do either make sense?

Hassan Whiteside
Whiteside is an interesting talent. He signed a big deal and has 23 million dollars left on his contract over a span of three years. He’s currently averaging a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds per game with nearly two blocks as well. If the Bucks were to deploy their length theory, Whiteside fits into it. The idea of Giannis and him on the floor guarding the paint would be terrifying for teams. Also, he would have so many easy buckets in the paint with all of the attention going to Giannis.

Before we get too excited, there are a couple obvious things to point out – 1. Miami is fourth in the East and unless they crater, I don’t think they trade Whiteside. I know there are some issues with him and Erik Spoelstra, but still, I couldn’t see them giving up a talent like that to a team they’re fighting with for playoff seeding. Second, Jabari Parker would most likely be the centerpiece. And the final thought, Miami is one of those scary teams to trade with as it always feels like they know more than your team does about things. I could see this deal being a thing this summer though. It wouldn’t surprise me at all.

Tyreke Evans
Apparently, everyone wants Evans including the Bucks What a year for him coming from the dead to have this awesome season with Memphis. Evans is averaging almost 20 points a game, which is his highest number since his rookie season. He’s also shooting 39 percent from three. He is instant offense for a team and very cheap for whoever gets him. Currently, he’s on a one-year deal worth a little over three million dollars. That’s nothing. What it would take to get him would be peanuts considering he will get a huge deal in the offseason, albeit, that being risky. Memphis needs to rebuild, therefore, they would probably look at picks and young talent. My best guess is they would want Thon Maker or Malcolm Brogdon for a deal like this to happen.

Milwaukee is going to make a move before the deadline. Whether it’s a big one or a small one, a deal is happening.

Charlie.