# Mailbag: Which Guards to Prioritize, Gary Trent Jr's Role and How Serious is the Bucks RFA Interest

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Podcast: [Locked On Bucks – Daily Podcast On The Milwaukee Bucks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-bucks-daily-podcast-on-the-milwaukee-bucks-845830)
Published: 2026-08-11T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Milwaukee Bucks face pivotal backcourt decisions as trade rumors swirl around Ryan Rollins, Kevin Porter Jr., and Gary Trent Jr. With GM John Horst reportedly exploring the market and restricted free agent buzz growing, fans are left wondering: Who’s the most likely guard to be moved, and how will contract negotiations shape the team’s future? The conversation focused on Tyler Herro's role as a lead ball handler and Brayden Burries’ emergence as a potential two-guard of the future. A key theme that emerged was the Bucks’ challenge in balancing player development with trade value, especially as teams eye Rollins and KPJ despite their market baggage. The discussion explored the likelihood of targeting Peyton Watson or Jonathan Kuminga and the broader implications of signing key guards to value contracts versus overpaying for current contributors. Are the Bucks primed to win on the margins and rebuild around young talent? 00:00 Discussing player versatility and sizes 06:04 Building a culture of accountability 06:51 Developing Rookie Players Strategies 13:30 Considering trade offers for Ryan Rollins 14:25 Evaluating NBA player trade value 20:13 Ryan Rollins trade and contract strategies 22:06 Discussing free agent wing players 25:51 Discussing NBA contract strategies 29:51 Analyzing Denver Nuggets' player contracts 33:59 Wrapping up the mailbag session 34:43 Closing remarks and sign-off Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because…

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