Bucks justifiably held Lakers feet to the fire in Jericho Sims trade talks

The Milwaukee Bucks didn't cave to the Los Angeles Lakers' offer when discussing a Jericho Sims trade.

By Dalton Sell · Behind the Buck Pass

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Dalton Sell argues the Milwaukee Bucks were right to reject the Lakers' trade offer for Jericho Sims.
The Bucks sought two second-round picks for Sims, but Los Angeles offered only one.
The proposed trade would have been a permanent deal involving draft capital.

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NBA insider Jake Fischer reported that trade discussions between the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers broke down over center Jericho Sims. The Bucks reportedly sought two second-round draft picks in exchange for Sims, but the Lakers were only willing to offer one, leading Milwaukee to walk away from the deal.

Writer Dalton Sell of Behind the Buck Pass argues that Milwaukee was justified in holding firm on their asking price. Sell notes that keeping Sims provides essential center depth, while the team's subsequent release of Kevin Porter Jr. has successfully opened up rotation minutes for young guards Kasparas Jakucionis and Brayden Burries.

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