The Bucks may have several options in their effort to find a trade for Serge Ibaka, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. League sources tell Scotto that the Nets, Heat and Hawks are among a group of teams that are closely watching the Ibaka situation ahead of the February 9 trade deadline.
NBA executives believe a second-round pick will be enough to acquire the veteran big man, who has barely played for Milwaukee this season, averaging just 11.6 minutes in 16 games. He hasn’t been on the court since January 1 and is currently away from the team as it tries to work out a deal.
Scotto notes that Brooklyn is intriguing because Ibaka played alongside Kevin Durant for several seasons in Oklahoma City. The Nets have been searching for experienced frontcourt help, and Ibaka offers both rim protection and three-point shooting.
With the Heat possibly moving on from backup center Dewayne Dedmon, Ibaka could provide a low-cost alternative, Scotto adds. Dedmon, whose playing time was reduced before his recent one-game suspension, became trade-eligible on January 15.
The Hawks may believe they need insurance at center due to Clint Capela‘s injury woes. Capela returned to the lineup last Monday after missing the previous 10 games with a calf injury, but he has been limited to 31 games this season.
Badger legend Frank Kaminsky for Serge straight up
Eww
Ibaka for Patty Mills straight up?
Bet he regrets leaving Toronto. Career has fallen off a cliff since he went to LA…
I know Ibaka has no value in Milwaukee, but why trade him to one of the Bucks’ top competitors. Makes no sense.
Had nothing to do with LA. He messed up his back and couldn’t play. Before he got hurt, he was contributing.
Warriors wake the f up and grab this guy!!! Send the a pick and Jerome
Would love the Raps to grab him. We need a guy with some meat on his bones.
Nets fits good to Serge
Nets should go for him. I agree he fits there nicely.