The Bucks are considered leaders in the clubhouse to sign veteran free agent point guard Goran Dragic, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports (Twitter link).
Dragic, who just cleared waivers today after being released by the Bulls earlier this week, has spoken recently with several title-contending teams, according to Wojnarowski. However, Milwaukee – currently riding high on a 16-game win streak – seems to have the best odds of adding Dragic, Woj adds.
Dragic is set to visit the Bucks tomorrow, and a deal could be finalized as soon as then, Wojnarowski reveals. Milwaukee was also trying to add Dragic last year, before he latched on with the Nets for the final stretch of the season.
The 6’3″ vet, a former All-Star during his tenure with the Heat, started off strong during his first full month with Chicago this year, averaging 9.3 PPG on .448/.440/.667 shooting splits, plus 3.8 APG and 1.9 RPG, in just 19.2 MPG. Lately though, his production has declined in a major way. Across his final 10 games with the Bulls, he averaged just 2.6 PPG with a .333/.250/800 shooting line, plus 2.4 APG.
The 36-year-old was supplanted in Chicago’s rotation when the team brought in Patrick Beverley. Beverley immediately became the team’s starter, pushing down then-incumbent starter Ayo Dosunmu to a backup role and leaving Dragic as the odd man out.
This is a curious choice for Milwaukee, as it is unclear how much Dragic has left to give a team gunning to win it all this year. But the Bucks have an open spot on their 15-man roster, so no corresponding move would be necessary to add Dragic.
I can’t see Dragic getting much playing time in the playoffs unless teams exploit Javon Carter because he’s a smaller player/
This seems like a red flag for some reason
I think it’s a good move
Miami was planning on getting dragic back
Don’t see what’s so “curious” about it. He’s chasing a ring. But it makes sense for Milwaukee. They needed another PG after trading Hill, and Carter is a bit erratic to be trusted running the offense. He is much better off ball on offense. If one of their ballhandlers gets injured, Dragic is a better choice than Carter to initiate things during the postseason. Much more steady.
It’s really not that curious. It’s a win-win for Milwaukee. They keep him from signing with other contenders and add an insurance policy
Miami would be a better fit