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The Milwaukee Bucks have gotten a pass from the mainstream media on their disappointing season, because well, let’s face it: they’re the Milwaukee Bucks.
The defense that led them to a surprising playoff run in 2014-15 lost a huge piece when they traded Zaza Pachulia away. The Bucks made a classic organizational mistake of trying to rush their rebuild, and now they are staring down the barrel of some difficult decisions. These are five players who won’t be around in 2016-17.
5. Greg Monroe
Credit: Getty Images5. Greg Monroe
Monroe is leading the Bucks in scoring and rebounding after signing a big free agent contract. Despite the impressive performance, Monroe was rumored as a trade candidate at the deadline. He's only under contract for one more season — with a player option for 2017-18 — so Milwaukee must at least consider this drastic change.
4. Michael Carter-Williams
Credit: Getty Images4. Michael Carter-Williams
Carter-Williams hasn't been the same since his Rookie of the Year season in 2013-14. His jump shot has become a punchline and his strengths don't outweigh that glaring weakness in his game. The point guard's trade value could be hurt by the fact that he is having season-ending hip surgery.
3. O.J. Mayo
Credit: Getty Images3. O.J. Mayo
The Bucks announced on Thursday that Mayo was done for the season after breaking his ankle walking down the stairs. You read that correctly, a professional athlete broke his ankle walking down the stairs. Mayo had only played in 41 of Milwaukee's 65 games, and he'll be a free agent at season's end.
2. Miles Plumlee
Credit: Getty Images2. Miles Plumlee
Plumlee's contract is up, and after being acquired via the MCW trade, he hasn't done enough to earn a new contract from the Bucks.
1. Greivis Vasquez
Credit: Getty Images1. Greivis Vasquez
The Greivis Vasquez trade couldn't have worked out any worse for the Bucks. Not only has the point guard only played in 16 games, but Milwaukee gave up a first-round pick (lottery protected) in the deal. Vasquez's contract expires at the end of the season, and the Bucks will be happy to move on.
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