After winning an NBA championship 50 years later, the Milwaukee Bucks’ offseason was under a magnifying glass. Everyone wanted to see what they would pull off to keep their dominance in the league intact for another straight season. Unfortunately, with Jrue Holiday, Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Brook Lopez, their superstar locked in for the foreseeable future, the team did not have much money to spend.

However, Jon Horst always finds a way to pull of some tricks. Even though none of their deals broke the news or fans went crazy about it, they made some compelling and solid moves. So, here’s how the reigning champions upgraded their roster for the 2021-22 season.

Incoming players

• George Hill

George Hill was able to sign a two-year deal with his former team. He played for Milwaukee Bucks for two seasons before but has now come from the Philadelphia 76ers to be the backup point guard they so desperately needed. He can be another ball-handler that they can rely on and the 35-year-old is well aware of Mike Budenholzer’s leadership, so fitting in won’t be a problem either.

• Bobby Portis

Resigning Bobby Portis was at the top of their list this offseason, and the Bucks did it rather quickly and smoothly. He played a vital role in their journey to the title, thanks to his rebounding and scoring abilities. Without him, the second unit would have gone on a downward spiral, and replacing him did not seem like a viable option.

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Outgoing players

• P.J. Tucker

Other than adding some good players, the Bucks have parted ways with other key players, one of them being P. J. Tucker. This definitely came as a surprise because, after winning a title, he seemed like one of the first few players to return to the team. Instead, he ended up moving to the Miami Heat. His defense and toughness on the court will be something the Bucks will dearly miss.

• Bryn Forbes

This is something almost everyone was expected. However, his initial shooting skills could not make up for his defensive deficiencies. Even though the Bucks could have re-signed him but they were tied down by their cap size.

• Thanasis Antetokounmpo
• Justin Jackson
• Sam Merrill- Memphis Grizzlies
• Jeff Teague
• Axel Toupane

Milwaukee Bucks starting lineup 2021-22

With no big deals, their starting five might stay the same-

• Giannis Antetokounmpo
• Jrue Holiday
• Khris Middleton
• Pat Connaughton
• Brook Lopez

With only mild changes, will the Bucks be able to put up with teams next season once again? Or will they again be the target of accusations that unfit players in other teams helped them prevail over them? Time to prove is not over and the Bucks will want to return even better to clear all these doubts surrounding their potential.

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