The Milwaukee Bucks have acquired Jae Crowder from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for five second round draft picks. Crowder was traded to the Nets last night in the deal that sent Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns. Shams Charania of The Athletic broke the news on social media.
The Milwaukee Bucks are acquiring Jae Crowder in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets for five second-round picks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 9, 2023
Of course, the return of Crowder to Milwaukee, where he attended Marquette University, was a point of celebration for Bucks fans on social media.
The Best Milwaukee Bucks Fans Reactions to the Jae Crowder Trade
“The team that barely lost to the Celtics in 7 games is adding Khris Middleton, Jae Crowder, and Joe Ingles btw”
The team that barely lost to the Celtics in 7 games is adding Khris Middleton, Jae Crowder, and Joe Ingles btw
— Basketball Meade (@shammgod21) February 9, 2023
Not a Bucks fan, but Magic Johnson had high praise for the move:
“Jae Crowder is the right player to help the Milwaukee Bucks get to the NBA Finals.”
Jae Crowder is the right player to help the Milwaukee Bucks get to the NBA Finals.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) February 10, 2023
“In summary: The Bucks did not give up a single meaningful asset for Jae Crowder and gained two roster spots in the process. Jon Horst strikes again.”
In summary:
The Bucks did not give up a single meaningful asset for Jae Crowder and gained two roster spots in the process.
Jon Horst strikes again.
— Elisha Twerski (@ElishaTwerski) February 9, 2023
“Jrue Holiday Jae Crowder Khris Middleton (is good) Giannis Antetokounmpo Brook Lopez Bobby Portis Pat Connaughton Grayson Allen Joe Ingles Wes Matthews Not Serge Ibaka LOADED.”
Jrue Holiday
Jae Crowder
Khris Middleton (is good)
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Brook LopezBobby Portis
Pat Connaughton
Grayson Allen
Joe Ingles
Wes Matthews
Not Serge IbakaLOADED. #FearTheDeer
— Wisconsin Clothing Company (@WiscoClothingCo) February 9, 2023
“Hill, Nwora, Serge and Kohls cash for Jae Crowder aint too bad.”
Hill, Nwora, Serge and Kohls cash for Jae Crowder aint too bad.
— Bucks Nation (@MKEBucksNation) February 9, 2023
“I will savor every second of Jae Crowder as a buck, every flop, every fight, every hustle play, every complaint to a ref, every clamp, and most importantly ever BOSSMANN missile from 30 feet out.”
I will savor every second of Jae Crowder as a buck, every flop, every fight, every hustle play, every complaint to a ref, every clamp, and most importantly ever BOSSMANN missile from 30 feet out.
— Bango Burner 🦌 (@BangoBurner_) February 9, 2023
“Bucks new rotation rules: Jrue Holiday/Grayson Allen/Khris Middleton/Giannis Antetokounmpo/Brook Lopez Jevon Carter/Joe Ingles/Pat Connaughton/Jae Crowder/Bobby Portis Plus Wes Matthews/MarJon Beauchamp. And whatever big they pick up for the 14th roster spot.”
Bucks new rotation rules:
Jrue Holiday/Grayson Allen/Khris Middleton/Giannis Antetokounmpo/Brook Lopez
Jevon Carter/Joe Ingles/Pat Connaughton/Jae Crowder/Bobby Portis
Plus Wes Matthews/MarJon Beauchamp. And whatever big they pick up for the 14th roster spot.
— Ti Windisch (@TiWindisch) February 9, 2023
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