Milwaukee parted ways with a franchise cornerstone to acquire Kyle Kuzma, a below-the-radar trade that the Bucks believe can rekindle vibes of their 2021 title run.

The Milwaukee Bucks made a move at the trade deadline to go after Kyle Kuzma to help fortify their offense. Milwaukee wanted to have a third scorer who could pick up the slack when either of their two big guys are hurt.

Last season, Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma made a decision that would alter his and the team’s future. He vetoed a trade that would have sent him to the Dallas Mavericks during his time with the Washington Wizards as a building block for the team’s future.