However, if they want to find a trade partner willing to take Turner and his massive contract, they almost have to play him instead of Kel\u2019el Ware. That\u2019s the tough position Milwaukee is in,<\/p>\n
Bucks need to figure out if they should start Myles Turner<\/p>\n
Turner was brought on board last summer in an attempt to keep Antetokounmpo happy and give him the best possible chance to compete for a championship in Milwaukee.<\/p>\n
The Bucks waived and stretched Damian Lillard, who then re-signed with the Portland Trail Blazers, and handed Turner a massive contract. Turner inked a four-year, $109 million contract that now looks like one of the worst deals in the NBA.<\/p>\n
Last season, Turner struggled. He didn\u2019t look like the version of himself that had just helped the Indiana Pacers make the NBA Finals. And with those struggles, his contract\u2019s value deteriorated.<\/p>\n
Fast forward to this summer, and Antetokounmpo is already gone, and the Bucks have reportedly been looking to offload Turner\u2019s deal. Obviously, they haven\u2019t had much success.<\/p>\n
Now, heading into the season, they\u2019re left with a dilemma. Should they bring Turner off the bench, prioritizing the development of their young talent? Or should they start Turner in hopes of improving his trade value<\/a>?<\/p>\n Maybe if Turner starts this season, he\u2019ll play well, and by the trade deadline, a team will be a bit more willing to take on his contract because they feel like he could be a missing piece.<\/p>\n However, if Turner starts and plays poorly, then the Bucks could tank his trade value even more. That would make it almost impossible to get off Turner\u2019s contract without attaching draft picks.<\/p>\n That\u2019s the brutal situation the Bucks are in right now. Not only has the Turner trade market been tough, but the starting lineup decision is going to be annoying, too.<\/p>\n
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