With Michael Porter Jr.'s lack of both defensive impact and offensive flow, the Nuggets are probably regretting their massive contract extension with him at this point. This trade not only saves Denver long-term money, but also fills a couple of dire needs and gives them great closing lineup versatility. Something urgently needs to change in Milwaukee before Giannis' long fuse finally reaches its end. Adding a versatile, near-20PPG scorer gives Giannis and the bucks a new scoring out option they desperately need to contend coming at the cost of an extra contract year. For the Pels, their roster gets cleared of a shot-needy 33-year-old vet and a 26-year-old one-dimensional role player, allowing New Orleans to develop their timeline of young stars. They also add a new young scoring piece in Julian Strawther along with two future first round picks that could be lottery.