Report: Milwaukee Bucks to Sign Former Miami Heat F to Exhibit 10 Deal in Desperate Bid to Keep Giannis Antetokounmpo

While the regular season opener is still a week away, it doesn’t hurt for the front office to make roster moves that will allow them to be as competitive as possible. In the hopes of getting a more rounded roster, they are reportedly tapping into a former Miami Heat player.

Justise Winslow reportedly signs an Exhibit 10 contract with the Milwaukee Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks badly need to have depth in the forward position as Khris Middleton‘s health is not assured at this stage of his career. Justise Winslow, a former Miami Heat player who played for multiple NBA franchises, was offered an Exhibit 10 contract, as reported by ESPN’s Jamal Collier.

Hoops Rumors’ Rory Maher wrote about Winslow’s recent career and what he can potentially bring to the table:

Winslow’s 2023/24 debut was delayed due to ankle surgery. He spent most of last season with the Raptors 905, Toronto’s G League affiliate, averaging 15.1 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 2.6 APG, 1.6 SPG and 1.0 BPG on .476/.295/.667 shooting in 22 regular season contests with the NBAGL club (27.0 MPG).

Will the Bucks keep Giannis Antetokounmpo with a better 2024-25 season?

Winslow may only be a drop in the Bucks’ attempts to placate their franchise centerpiece, but Rivers and the rest of the Bucks’ coaching staff need all the help they can get to convince him to retire a Buck.

Damian Lillard will be a key component to whether Giannis decides to demand a trade. He knows that his performance last season leaves a lot to be desired, and a better season might be what keeps the Greek Freak in Wisconsin.

Of course, the rest of the team also needs to step up. If the roster failed to provide the kind of support Giannis needs, they may be blindsided by a trade request in the middle of the season.