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KlayThompson Trade Rumors Reveal His Underestimated Value

By Matteo Meschi

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 15: Golden State Warriors Klay Thompson greets fans during the Warriors Victory Parade on June 15, 2017 in Oakland, California. An estimated crowd of over 1 million people came out to cheer on the Golden State Warriors during their victory parade after winning the 2017 NBA Championship. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 15: Golden State Warriors Klay Thompson greets fans during the Warriors Victory Parade on June 15, 2017 in Oakland, California. An estimated crowd of over 1 million people came out to cheer on the Golden State Warriors during their victory parade after winning the 2017 NBA Championship. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) /
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AUBURN HILLS, MI – DECEMBER 28: Jabari Parker /

Milwaukee Bucks per Kris Middleton + Jabari Parker + First Pick 2019.

The Milwaukee Bucks are looking for another star to mix with Giannis Antetokounmpo. The front office tried to get a deal done with the Cleveland Cavaliers for Kyrie Irving, but they preferred the Boston Celtics offer.

Everybody knows the Bucks are ready to trade any player — except for Antetokounmpo — an effort to improve their roster. And the idea of getting Thompson would be great, especially if you consider the young core composed by Malcolm Brogdon and Thon Maker to complete the team.

Golden State in this trade would need to makee a strong decision, getting Kris Middleton (his contract is “just” $13 million till 2020) and Jabari Parker, eternal promise with a ton of injuries. And Parker would be the balance of this trade — with his contract expiring in 2019 and a history of injuries, his extension might not require max moneyl.

A deal for Parker might allow the Warriors to put themselves same situation they had with Curry in 2013, when he signed a limited contract because of his injury problems.

To complete the trade, GM Bob Myers could ask also for a pick as sort of “insurance” on Jabari Parker physical conditions.

If Milwaukee really wants to get an All-Star caliber player, they should renounce to some assets and take some risks.

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