Franco Luna

Quezon City

Reporter at PumaPodcast

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Articles

ESPN's new mock Bucks trade is laughably bad (and solves nothing for Giannis)

1 week ago | behindthebuckpass.com | Franco Luna

The media has no business suggesting trades that bring teams no closer to winning. Every offseason, the mainstream media fires off a litany of Bucks trade proposals that read more like thought experiments to hit their daily quota than a serious plan to make both teams better.
Bobby Portis’ stance could wreck Bucks’ last real offseason chance

1 week ago | behindthebuckpass.com | Franco Luna

Portis, without realizing it, might be standing in the way of any roster improvement for Milwaukee. Because of his bird rights, Portis’ contract won’t block Milwaukee from adding talent outright — but it could make things a lot more complicated behind the scenes. In a summer where the Bucks badly need flexibility, Portis’ stance might be the thing that quietly boxes them in.
The Bucks' best path forward might mirror the Warriors' most controversial move

1 week ago | behindthebuckpass.com | Franco Luna

Milwaukee could take a page out of the Warriors playbook with one offseason addition. Milwaukee might have just found itself in perfect position to pull off a Warriors-style heist this summer, but it starts with a risky signing. When Kevin Durant left Golden State in 2019, the Warriors didn’t panic. Instead of letting him walk for nothing, they executed a sign-and-trade for D’Angelo Russell. At the time, it was a move that raised eyebrows across the league.
A quiet Bucks' offseason could lead to a complete collapse if nothing changes

1 week ago | behindthebuckpass.com | Franco Luna

In real time, fans are watching how a good team quietly becomes a lottery team. Just a few years ago, the Milwaukee Bucks were the blueprint. Giannis Antetokounmpo was ascending, the defense was airtight, and the front office looked a step ahead of everyone else. Now? They’re just trying to recreate 2022 in a league that’s already barreling into 2025. The Bucks aren’t imploding in spectacular fashion. There’s no dramatic teardown, no public infighting. Instead, they’re quietly doing nothing.
The Pacers are living the future the Bucks thought they had

1 week ago | behindthebuckpass.com | Franco Luna

After two first-round losses in a row to Indiana, this should be the final proof the Pacers have passed the Bucks. Just a few short years ago, the Milwaukee Bucks were routinely sweeping teams in the first round with ease. Under Mike Budenholzer, it felt like regular season dominance was just a given for a Bucks team as talented as they were. Fans had come to expect a top-seeded finish year in and year out, and they weren't wrong to. But those days are over now.
The Bucks’ guard problems could force them into a surprising reunion

2 weeks ago | behindthebuckpass.com | Franco Luna

The Bucks are staring down the barrel of a brutal offseason, and their shallow guard rotation might force a move nobody expected: a reunion with former Rookie of the Year Malcolm Brogdon. According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, Milwaukee is likely to duck the first apron and preserve flexibility around the $14 million midlevel exception. That could open the door to targeting a veteran point guard, particularly if Damian Lillard isn't healthy to start the season.
The Bucks are ignoring the one move that could actually change their future

2 weeks ago | behindthebuckpass.com | Franco Luna

The Bucks’ boldest move isn’t a trade or signing, but it’s one they won’t make. The Bucks keep clinging to Doc Rivers as if he’s an answer. He’s not. He never has been. Veteran NBA insider Marc Stein first reported in late May that Milwaukee brass believe Rivers, whose close working relationship with Giannis Antetokounmpo is well-documented, might help keep their superstar tethered to the franchise.
If Kevin Durant lands in the East, the Milwaukee Bucks might be finished

2 weeks ago | behindthebuckpass.com | Franco Luna

Recent trade rumors should put even more pressure on the Bucks’ front office. It's not Giannis Antetokounmpo we should be worrying about: Kevin Durant might end up being the one who forces Milwaukee’s hand when it's all said and done. With reports heating up about the Phoenix Suns listening to offers for the former MVP, multiple Eastern Conference contenders are lining up for a shot at adding one of the most lethal playoff weapons of the past two decades.
The Bucks’ painful offseason could leave Giannis with no real choice

2 weeks ago | behindthebuckpass.com | Franco Luna

Even despite his loyalty, there's a very real possibility that the Greek Freak is left with no choice. If it wasn't already obvious, the Milwaukee Bucks are hurtling towards a crossroads, and fast. The good news as of late allowed the Bucks faithful to breath a sigh of relief at least for now: Giannis did not request a trade in his first meeting with team brass. There was a mutual agreement on both sides that they wanted Giannis to stay and try to compete.
If the Bucks choose the wrong guard in the offseason, they’ll regret it fast

2 weeks ago | behindthebuckpass.com | Franco Luna

The answer to Milwaukee's offseason guard dillemma couldn't be more obvious. The Milwaukee Bucks are about to face a tough call between two key guards. And if they get it wrong, they’ll feel it for 82 games. Gary Trent Jr. and Kevin Porter Jr. are both hitting the market. Both will want a raise. And Milwaukee, with limited spending power and even less room for error, can’t afford to miss. But if it really comes down to keeping just one, the answer shouldn’t take more than a minute: keep Trent.