On Thursday, Giannis Antetokounmpo turned 24 years old. On Friday, the Bucks turned both eyes toward title contention. Urgency is the only way to interpret Milwaukee’s aggressive deal with the division rival Cavaliers, which brings the Bucks veteran guard George Hill and future financial flexibility, at the expense of draft picks. Small-market franchises in particular are well aware that their window to appease transcendent talent is ever-fleeting. Cleveland once learned this the hard way, and Milwaukee entered Friday in second place in the Eastern Conference, working to instill belief (and a healthy amount of talent) around its rising superstar with his 2021 free agency beginning to crest on the horizon.
NBA Trade Grades: Bucks Take Step Toward Title Contention With George Hill Acquisition
