The Milwaukee Bucks’ upcoming first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers will be monumental. Simply put, the Bucks have to advance to the second round because anything less would be considered a failed campaign.
So much so, that teams from around the league are reportedly already circling in on the Bucks amid speculation surrounding the roster if the Bucks get eliminated in the opening round for a second season running.
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There’s just no two ways about it. Another first-round exit would be catastrophic for Milwaukee, especially after they went all-in on Damian Lillard this past summer.
There has already been talk about the Bucks potentially pulling the plug on the Dame Lillard experiment in the offseason, as well as the possibility of Giannis Antetokounmpo wanting to jump ship if Milwaukee gets bounced in the opening round.
Unsurprisingly, teams from around the league are monitoring this situation closely as they look to capitalize on a potential summer fallout:
REPORT: NBA teams are watching the Bucks closely in case they lose in the first round to the Pacers and decide to make major changes.
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— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) April 18, 2024
This report comes from NBA insider Zach Lowe, who’s pretty plugged in when it comes to the goings on around the league. Moreover, it only makes sense for opposing teams to do their due diligence as they look to capitalize on what could be a very busy summer for the Bucks.
I mean, who would pass on the opportunity to try and make a move for Lillard or Antetokounmpo? If anything, Milwaukee has a few more viable assets on their roster that could suddenly become available this summer.
It goes without saying that there’s going to be a ton of pressure on the Bucks to win their series against Indiana.
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