The team is managed by Jon Horst the team's former director of basketball operations, who took over from John Hammond. Senator Herb Kohl was the long-time owner of the team, but on April 16, 2014, a group led by billionaire hedge fund managers Wes Edens and Marc Lasry agreed to purchase a majority interest in the team from Kohl, a sale which was approved by the owners of the NBA and its Board of Governors one month later on May 16. The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and play at Fiserv Forum. The Bucks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Central Division. If management thinks Wood or Muhammed can be on this team for years to come then it might be time to cut ties with Zeller while there is an opportunity to add a piece that could help this team long-term.The Milwaukee Bucks are an American professional basketball team in Milwaukee. Zeller on the surface appears to be a journeyman center for years to come and he may not be in the long-term plans for the Bucks. The issue for Zeller is that the Bucks signed an upgraded version of himself in Brook Lopez this summer.Īnother factor that will play into the decision is the long-term value of the player they choose. Zeller is a known commodity in the NBA at this point and the Bucks know what they are getting from him. In terms of value at the end of the bench, he will bring a consistent rebounding presence for Budenholzer and will be a physical center to use at his discretion. Although he wasn’t the ideal center to play alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo, he was a vast improvement over Thon Maker and John Henson from a production standpoint. Zeller’s stats per 36 minutes last season were impressive at 12.5 points and 9.8 rebounds. With Vaughn seeing his minutes decrease to zero and the Bucks lacking a big that could both rebound and defend, the deal made sense. The Bucks acquired Zeller in February for Rashad Vaughn and a second round pick. These guys will be showcasing during the preseason that they are the right guy to fill out the end of the bench for the Bucks. Who are the guys who could earn the final spot?įor the second season in a row, the Milwaukee Bucks will have a group of training camp invitees that will duke it out for the final roster spot alongside the unguaranteed contract of Tyler Zeller.Īlthough Travis Trice, Jordan Barnett, and Brandon McCoy will be invited to the camp, it appears that it will be a three-man race for the roster spot between Zeller, summer league sensation Christian Wood and Shabazz Muhammad. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) The last couple spots on the Milwaukee Bucks’ roster will be up for grabs. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. CHICAGO, IL – MARCH 23: Shabazz Muhammad #15 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives against David Nwaba #11 of the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Main Chicago, Illinois.
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