Brandon Jennings Trade Coming From Milwaukee Bucks?
Despite Brandon Jennings trade rumors involving the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers, it seems like the team has made no real indication that it is time to deal the elite point guard. Jennings made comments back on Feb. 11 that are still drawing attention, especially after he was snubbed by the coaches when it came to the 2012 NBA All-Star Game. Jennings had stated that, "I am going to keep my options open, knowing that the time is coming up. I'm doing my homework on big-market teams.''
Any time comments like that are made by a NBA superstar, it starts the rumor mill churning. The Lakers need a point guard, the Bucks may not have the allure to keep a star and suddenly the two teams get linked. ESPN's Marc Stein weighed in on Friday though (Feb. 17), stating that there has been no indication that the Bucks are prepared to trade Jennings. He does use the term "not yet" in his article, but Stein certainly underscores the importance of not taking Jennings' comments at face value.
Jennings is putting up his best numbers since entering the NBA and currently has averaged of 18.4 points, 5.2 assists and 1.6 steals per game. He is the main reason that the Bucks are even relevant and the team should do everything in its power to keep him happy.
It goes without saying that he could provide a lot of skill to any other team in the NBA, but his home is in Milwaukee for the time being. Maybe the Lakers could pry him away if he ever hits free agency, but he is still an employee of the Milwaukee Bucks until that franchise decides he isn't. Jennings is one of the most underrated players in the NBA, but maybe there is truth to the fact that he gets overlooked simply because of where he plays.
Do you think that the Bucks should try to trade Jennings and get back several assets? Would you agree that Jennings is one of the top 10 points guards in the NBA?
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