It will pain Boston Celtics fans to hear that the Milwaukee Bucks might be targeting a former Celtics stud on the trade market.
The Bucks have recovered from an atrocious start to the 2024-25 season and are looking like a mild threat in the East, but their defense is still well below average.
If Milwaukee could only add one player before the deadline, it would behoove the Bucks to bring someone in who can defend multiple positions at a high level.
On Monday, Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz listed Marcus Smart as the top player Milwaukee should prioritize acquiring before February 6.
“An 8-2 record over their last 10 games has erased any thoughts of the Milwaukee Bucks being sellers at the deadline,” Swartz said.
“The focus should be on flipping a struggling Khris Middleton along with some sweeteners to improve this roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.”
“Smart is still a high-level defender who would help a Bucks team that only ranks 14th overall this season. Few players could provide more intel on the Boston Celtics in a potential playoff series as well.”
Imagine a Bucks-Celtics playoff series in which Smart has the opportunity for revenge against the team that traded him. It would be NBA cinema. The Bucks probably still don’t have enough to beat Boston in a series, but adding Smart would give them a much better chance.
More NBA: Celtics could cut ties with $60 million All-Star via trade to Rockets
