The Milwaukee Bucks will have to navigate being a second-tax apron team this offseason. With their limited assets and restrictions, they can only add a few quality players. However, one player they could try to acquire is Ayo Dosunmu.


Ayo Dosunmu
The Chicago Bulls guard has quietly risen through the ranks since they drafted him in 2021. He’s gone from 8.8 points per game to 12.2 in three NBA seasons. With an expanded role, he might get better. Bleacher Report’s Dan Favale proposed the following trade that could Dosunmu to the Bucks.

Bucks Receive: Ayo Dosunmu

Bulls Receive: Pat Connaughton, No. 23 pick

Favale explains why Dosunmu’s improvement could make him appealing to Milwaukee.

“He made real strides as a shooter and driver this past season, but the Bucks will be most attracted to his defense—not to mention the two team-controlled years at a total of $14.5 million left on his contract.

Proposed Trade Sends Bucks Rising Bulls Guard Ayo Dosunmu

“Milwaukee’s rotation needs a jolt of versatility and verve on the perimeter. Dosunmu brings it in spades. At 6’5″ in shoes, with a wingspan north of 6’10”, he can defend both guard spots and scale up to certain wings. Tackling star covers isn’t out of the question, either.”

Favale also acknowledged the low likelihood that the Bucks could pull this off.

“Chicago might want more at this juncture than a late first-rounder to punt on Dosunmu and take on the $18.8 million Connaughton is owed over the next two years (2025-26 player option).”