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Milwaukee Bucks to deal Larry Sanders or Ersan Ilyasova?

By Andrew Melnick

Nov 7, 2012; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) and center Larry Sanders (8) during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2012; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) and center Larry Sanders (8) during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Milwaukee Bucks were at the center of several rumors over the offseason but wound up staying relatively quiet. Many pundits expect that to change during the season.

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Chuck Myron of Hoops Rumors believes the Bucks will deal Sanders, Ilyasova or some other big man.

"The Bucks will probably end up dangling one of their frontcourt pieces, whether it’s Larry Sanders, Ersan Ilyasova, or someone else."

If Sanders gets his head on straight, the Bucks would likely want to keep him as part of a young core that includes Jabari Parker and Giannis Antetokounmpo. If Ilyasova can find his three-point range again, he could be a very valuable commodity for a team like the Houston Rockets or Golden State Warriors looking for a stretch-four.

Ilyasova averaged 11.2 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game while shooting 40.9% from the field, 28.2% from beyond the arc and 82.3% from the free throw line last season. In his six-year NBA career, Ilyasova has put up 10.6 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game while shooting 44.3% from the floor, 36.6% from three and 79.3% from the foul line.

Sanders averaged 7.7 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 25.4 minutes per game while shooting 46.9% from the field and 47.3% from the free throw line last season, but was limited to just 23 games due to injuries and trouble off of the court. In his four-year career, he’s gone for 6.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game while shooting 47.7% from the field and 55.9% from the free throw line.

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