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The NBA trade deadline just ended, and it was a chaotic one, to say the least. The Philadelphia 76ers finally got James Harden and solved their Ben Simmons problem, while teams like the Los Angeles Lakers stayed dormant. Although they have not made many headlines, the Milwaukee Bucks are quietly building a super team. After getting their hands on Serge Ibaka, Giannis Antetokounmpo and co have their eyes set on another star.

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The latest rumors around the Bucks suggest they will be looking to sign Goran Dragic from the San Antonio Spurs. Interestingly enough, the Slovenian has also been linked to the Los Angeles Lakers and the Bucks will be looking to spoil the party in LA.

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Milwaukee Bucks to fight with Lakers for Dragic

After their incredible championship win last season, the Milwaukee Bucks have turned into one of the most dominant teams in the NBA. Led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks are looking to build the team around him. The latest addition to the list of candidates wanted by the Bucks is Goran Dragic.

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The latest reports suggest the Bucks will make a move for the Spurs superstar in the upcoming buyout market. Apart from the Bucks, teams like the Lakers have also shown their interest in signing Dragic.

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According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, “In the aftermath of the Donte DiVincenzo trade and Connaughton injury, the Bucks will be aggressive in pursuit of Goran Dragic once he enters the buyout market next week, sources said. There will be significant opportunity for Dragic to play a role on the defending champions.”

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Although teams like the Bucks might have shown their interest, they face a tough test. Competition comes in the form of top teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors.

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Despite being 35, Dragic still has recent success under his belt. He started in 16 postseason games during the Miami Heat‘s journey to the NBA finals.

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How has Dragic been this season?

The Slovenian guard averages 8.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 5 games for the Toronto Raptors. He was traded to the San Antonio Spurs during the trade season, allowing the Spurs a protected 2022 first-round pick in the deal.

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With many top teams looking to acquire his services, the 35-year-old is certainly one of the biggest names in the upcoming buyout market. Although the Bucks will face a tough test in signing him, pairing him with Giannis Antetokounmpo will be a perfect dream.

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Do you think the Milwaukee Bucks will sign Goran Dragic? Let us know in the comments below.

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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