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Milwaukee Bucks: Wesley Matthews’ defense takes pressure off stars

When the Milwaukee Bucks decided to move on from Malcolm Brogdon last offseason, it became immediately apparent that his role in the rotation was set to be replaced by committee.

The Bucks didn’t have the cap space and financial flexibility to seek out a like for like replacement, and so they were going to be required to pick up the best backcourt player they could, along with looking for the wings already on their roster to step up.

Landing Wesley Matthews on a veteran minimum deal gave the Bucks the kind of profile of player they could be comfortable slotting into what used to be Brogdon’s spot in the starting lineup, but it also gave them a little extra in some departments.