Milwaukee Bucks: The Eastern Conference is weaker now

Although it hadn’t exactly been incredible in recent years, the Milwaukee Bucks should have an easier time navigating the Eastern Conference after this summer.

In a normal year, the Milwaukee Bucks might not have improved their standing much in the Eastern Conference. After all, for the most part it looks like the gang is going to be back together in Milwaukee next season.

Giannis Antetokounmpo will keep getting better and Khris Middleton will get healthier, as will Jabari Parker, eventually, but the Bucks aren’t adding new faces outside of one bargain bin free agent and a pair of rookies.

This is not a normal year, however. The Indiana Pacers and Chicago Bulls both made the playoffs in the…