Bucks urged to add 24 ppg guard as Giannis Antetokounmpo's co-star

The Milwaukee Bucks are portrayed as a highly desperate team entering the next NBA season, facing low title expectations despite having superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Since their 2021 championship, the Bucks have struggled to replicate that success, with injuries repeatedly derailing their playoff runs. Luck is seen as a potential factor for 2026, but acquiring another high-volume scorer is also considered necessary.

However, the Bucks' financial constraints and limited trade assets make such a move difficult. CBS Sports' Sam Quinn suggests the Bucks could be an ideal destination for Brooklyn Nets restricted free agent Cam Thomas. Thomas has seen little progress in offseason negotiations with the Nets, and Brooklyn's recent draft haul and young player pool could make him expendable.

This situation potentially allows the Bucks to acquire Thomas on a more affordable deal than anticipated. Quinn notes that a trade might require Milwaukee to send Kyle Kuzma and possibly a future first-round pick to Brooklyn. Despite criticisms of Thomas's overall game, his scoring average of 24 points per game last season is highlighted as a significant potential upgrade for the Bucks' backcourt.