Feb 21, 2010
In a last minute trade deadline deal, the Milwaukee Bucks sent Jodie Meeks and Francisco Elson to the 76ers for Royal Ivey, Primoz Brezic, and a second round draft pick.
This is Ivey’s 2nd go round with the Bucks, and he told the Journal-Sentinel that he’s “happy to be back in Milwaukee.” That’s definitely a refreshing thing to hear, although neither Ivey or Brezic are expected to play many minutes for the Bucks (barring injury, of course).
I wasn’t expecting the Bucks to deal Meeks, and I believe they may have given up on him too early. I assume that Scott Skiles didn’t like what he saw from Meeks on the defensive end, and rather than have him sit on the bench and not develop, they opted to deal him for expiring contracts.
Still, I think Meeks had a strong upside on offense and given the right amount of time, could have corrected any defensive miscues.
John Salmons has worked out well for the Bucks so far, posting double digit points and a clutch three-pointer in his debut Friday against Detroit. Salmons followed up that performance with 19 points in a win against Charlotte Saturday night at the Bradley Center.
