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What the RJ/Amir trades mean for the draft, free agency, and beyond
What the RJ/Amir trades mean for the draft, free agency, and beyond
  So now that we're slowly wrapping our minds around the Bucks' big day of wheeling and dealing, what does it all actually mean?  We start with the Bucks' current cap situation (above) and work our way forward.   There's enough room to sign Sessions and maybe ...
Minor move, big dividends for the Bucks and Pistons?
Minor move, big dividends for the Bucks and Pistons?
sports.yahoo.com — A small trade, there's no doubt about the initial take, but a trade that could mean big things for both teams as 2009-10 drones along.  The Detroit Pistons sent Amir Johnson (pictured, right) to the Milwaukee Bucks for Fabricio Oberto ... (more) Minor move, big dividends for the Bucks and Pistons?
Cleveland Cavaliers' draft affected by NBA trades Tuesday
Cleveland Cavaliers' draft affected by NBA trades Tuesday
cleveland.com — Several trades with some big names were agreed to by NBA teams on Tuesday. The activity could spread to the Cavaliers soon as league sources indicate they are considering trades to move up in Thursday's Draft. (more) Cleveland Cavaliers' draft affected by NBA trades Tuesday
Bucks sending Jefferson to San Antonio?
Bucks sending Jefferson to San Antonio?
sports.yahoo.com — This is what happens, general managers and fans alike, when you shoot for 45 wins, and nothing higher.  This is what happens when you overvalue talent. Like, perhaps, Luke Ridnour's talent. This is what happens when you pin your hopes on  ... (more) Bucks sending Jefferson to San Antonio?
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BallerBlogger.com — ... Frank Madden of Brew Hoop:  “If the luxury tax comes in at $71 million (perhaps slightly optimistic), then the Bucks would have nearly $8 million to play with in free agency.  Well, not really play with, because that’s space under the luxury tax, not space under the salary cap.  They’d have Early Bird Rights to sign Sessions and Ilyasova and their MLE in case those guys aren’t signed.  Similarly,  they could re-sign Villanueva using their Bird Rights without having to tap the MLE.  That’s the assumption in the table above, which also ...

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