Want some NBA moves already? Here are 4 teams that should try out these new lineups now

We’re only two weeks into this young NBA season. Coaches are still in an evaluation phase figuring out what works and what doesn’t. Here are four lineups and rotations that need some changing:

The Bucks need a shake-up

Bobby Portis has long been one of the NBA’s most maddening defenders. He often drifts out of position, misses box-out assignments, and fails to provide consistent rim protection. On offense, his ball-stopping tendencies and questionable decision-making overshadow his occasional scoring bursts. Then there’s Pat Connaughton, who is far too streaky of a shooter to warrant giving him playing time when he’s a slow-footed defender at this stage of his career.

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It’s time for Doc Rivers to shake things up. The Bucks can’t afford to stay static when they’re tied for the NBA’s worst record at 1-6. Diminishing the minutes of Portis and Connaughton could be a step toward unlocking a more dynamic rotation. The solution? Give AJ Green and Andre Jackson Jr. a real shot.

Green over Connaughton is an easy choice. Green is a sharpshooter who’s made 42.5% of his 3s in his career, and though he’s not a defensive stopper by any means, he’s quicker and more energetic than Connaughton. With the limited chances he’s received this season, we’ve already seen his ability to fire away:

The passer on both of those clips above? Jackson, who at 6-foot-6 is a connective playmaker with a great passing feel and a real willingness to do the dirty work. He’ll set screens, crash the boards, and his best attribute is his reliable point-of-attack defense. His ability to guard multiple positions and make smart reads could be exactly what Milwaukee’s stagnant lineup needs.

I wouldn’t expect Jackson to fully replace Portis. After all, Portis is 6-10 and has made 40% of 3s in his Bucks tenure. He brings some value. But that’s why it’d make sense for the Bucks to use him as a trade piece; they have no picks until 2031, and their young guys haven’t proven enough to have value league-wide. Who’s the most tradable veteran? It’s Portis. Plenty of teams could use a big who can…

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Publish date : 2024-11-06 15:44:00

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