With Khris Middleton out until well after the All-Star Game following surgery to repair a torn hamstring, the Bucks have been rumored to be in the market for another wing player. Rashad Vaughn is going to get a lot of run as will Jason Terry, plus rookie Malcolm Brogdon will get a chance. But even as a committee, that is a steep drop off from Middleton.
Over at the blog of Racine Journal-Times Bucks beat writer Gery Woelfel, he takes a stab at wings the Bucks may consider trading for. While there is a lot of interesting speculation about guys like Ben McLemore and Nick Young, there is this nugget:
The Bucks have been looking to move Monroe since the middle of last season, and this would represent a great haul for him. Lamb is a solid wing who gave the Hornets more than 18 minutes a night off the bench and 8.8 points a game. He’s not a great threat from three, he needs to work on his defense, but he’s a solid NBA rotation player.
I’m not sure why Charlotte would do this deal. Yes, Monroe is an upgrade over the Cody Zeller/Roy Hibbert rotation they have up front now, but is it worth giving up Lamb in the process? Lamb is on an affordable contract for two seasons after this, while Monroe can opt out and be a free agent next summer, then potentially walk away from Charlotte.
Just know that there will be more Bucks trade rumors, between Monroe and the wing spot they are active right now.