Bucks among teams pursuing Peyton Watson in sign-and-trade talks

Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks

Milwaukee is reportedly reluctant to include a first-round pick, while Denver is seeking draft capital and/or young talent

The Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly among several teams involved in sign-and-trade discussions for Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson.

One of the main obstacles in negotiations appears to be Milwaukee’s reluctance to include a first-round pick in a potential deal. Denver is believed to be looking for a return built around first-round draft capital, young players or a combination of both.

If the Bucks remain unwilling to surrender a first-rounder, they could instead be forced to include players from their current rotation to make a deal possible.

One name that could potentially attract Denver’s interest is Jaime Jaquez, who joined Milwaukee earlier this summer as part of the trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo away from the Bucks.

Milwaukee is not the only team monitoring Watson’s situation. The Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers and LA Clippers have also been linked to the forward.

A return to Denver remains another possibility, with the Nuggets reportedly still considering re-signing Watson rather than completing a sign-and-trade.

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