Report: Bucks told Michael Carter-Williams he wouldn’t be traded

The Bucks are reportedly willing to trade Michael Carter-Williams.

Zach Lowe of ESPN:

they remain unconvinced that Michael Carter-Williams, coming off the bench again, is the long-term answer, league sources say.

From there, it gets less clear.

Gery Woelfel of RacineSportsZone.com:

A source said Carter-Williams has been told he could possibly be dealt and, after the Wizards game, he hardly looked like a happy camper.

Marc J. Spears of Yahoo Sports:

Guard Michael Carter-Williams has been told by the Bucks that he would not be traded, a source said, but the Sixers told him the same thing.

— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) February 16, 2016

It’s possible someone is relaying inaccurate information, but it’s possible – maybe even more likely – all three accounts are correct. This seems feasible:

The Bucks – unconvinced Carter-Williams is a long-term solution at point guard – warned him before the All-Star break he could be traded during it, surveyed the market, found no suitable deals and then told him he wouldn’t be traded.

Carter-Williams’ poor outside shooting is a drawback anywhere, but it’s particularly tough with the Bucks. Giannis Antetokounmpo struggles on 3-pointers, and Jabari Parker and Greg Monroe are non-factors from that distance.

If Milwaukee wants to trade Carter-Williams for value eventually, it’d help if he plays better. Keeping him in the loop might help his comfort level – especially if the Bucks are being honest with him.