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3 reasons why the Milwaukee Bucks should pursue a Justin Holiday trade

By Jake Weinbach

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 15: George Hill #3 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives around Justin Holiday #8 of the Indiana Pacers during the first half of a game at Fiserv Forum on December 15, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 15: George Hill #3 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives around Justin Holiday #8 of the Indiana Pacers during the first half of a game at Fiserv Forum on December 15, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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With NBA trade season upon us, the Milwaukee Bucks could be searching the market to bolster the roster before the trade deadline as they aim to defend the title this season.

The Bucks haven’t been as successful as they’ve been throughout the last few regular seasons thus far, mostly due to nagging injuries and the lasting effect of the league’s health and safety protocols, but there’s still high optimism that this team can win a second consecutive NBA title. Despite inconsistencies, Milwaukee should not be overreacting to the first half of this season.

It’s easy to say that when you have the reigning Finals MVP and bona fide superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo on your roster, who could be on pace to win both the MVP and Defensive Player of the Year award for a second time in his career, which nobody has ever done before. The Bucks will always be a dangerous, threatening team behind Antetokounmpo and a strong supporting cast, and they could get even scarier once the trade deadline comes around on February 10th.

Milwaukee’s front office and general manager Jon Horst could be up to something as we inch closer to the deadline. Similar to previous years where the Bucks have made aggressive moves to make a push for title contention such as last season’s acquisition of P.J. Tucker, the 2021 World Champions should be expected to make a bold transaction once again.

As the 2022 NBA trade deadline approaches, the Milwaukee Bucks should strengthen its title defending campaign by pursuing a trade for Justin Holiday.

The Bucks will have plenty of potential trade candidates to pursue within the open market, but Indiana Pacers wing Justin Holiday should be one of the top targets among the organization’s short list. With that said, let’s look at three reasons why the Milwaukee Bucks should pursue a deal for Holiday.

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