Three trade proposals involving Milwaukee Bucks guard Grayson Allen

Suns Receive: Grayson Allen

Bucks Receive: Justin Holiday

The Milwaukee Bucks pulled off a blockbuster trade when they received Jrue Holiday from the New Orleans Saints for Eric Bledsoe, George Hill, and several first round draft picks. Why not go and get his brother, Justin Holiday, too?

Last season, Justin Holiday averaged 10.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game playing for the Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings. Additionally, Holiday shot 40/37/80 from the floor. At 6’6″, Holiday has two inches on Grayson Allen and can play both shooting guard and small forward. This gives Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer more flexibility with lineups and will improve the team’s defense. Holiday also has championship experience, having won a title with the Golden State Warriors in 2015.

Grayson Allen Trade #2- New York Knicks

Knicks Receive: Grayson Allen, George Hill

Bucks Receive: Derrick Rose

If one thinks that this trade is a pipe dream and unrealistic, then one is correct. Let’s face it, the likelihood of the Knicks giving up such a dynamic bench scorer and team leader like Derrick Rose for Grayson Allen and George Hill is very slim. However, this is the Knicks we are talking about. They have done stranger things.

Of course, the main area of concern with Derrick Rose is health. Last season, he was only able to play in 25 games. In those contests, Rose average 12.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game in a mostly reserve role. Obviously, the Bucks need better scoring options off the bench, particularly ones who can create their own shots. In this aspect, Rose is an ideal trade candidate, having shot 45/40/97 from the floor in 2021-22.

Yes, this trade is a dream; but it is a good one.

Grayson Allen Trade #3- Golden State Warriors

Warriors Receive: Grayson Allen

Bucks Receive: James Wiseman

If Jon Horst and the Milwaukee Bucks were willing to take a risk, they could ship Grayson Allen off to the new defending NBA Champions, the Golden State Warriors. In return, they’d receive 7’0″ center James Wiseman who missed all of last season with a knee injury.

Why would the Milwaukee Bucks want to do this deal? Well, Brook Lopez is in the last year of his contract and is closer to the end of his career than the beginning. Wiseman is just 21 years old and still on his rookie contract. Additionally, when healthy, Wiseman is an all-round solid center who can work with and off of Giannis Antetokounmpo.

As a rookie in 2020-21, James Wiseman averaged 11.5 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. He also shot 52/32/63 from the floor. For comparison, Brook Lopez shot 31 percent from three during his first season in Milwaukee. Since then, he improved his three point shooting to 33 percent in 2020-21 and 35 percent last year. At 21 years of age, Wiseman has plenty of room for improvement. However, the Bucks’ coaching staff has proven they can help players improve their shooting, and the Bucks are in desperate need of some youth.