Cohen 8‑Ball: Analyzing Trade Deadline Activity
1 / 8Josh Cohen’s Analysis: All along it was apparent that many teams wanted J.J. Redick – either to help a championship contending team’s chances of winning the title without assurances he would stay past this season or to become a mainstay on a team willing to give Redick a big contract this summer. After acquiring J.J. at the deadline, Milwaukee hopes to persuade the sharpshooting guard to stay and either replace Monta Ellis (impending free agent) if he leaves town or become its prominent role player. However, after playing his entire pro career in 75-degree weather, it’s hard to envision Redick adjusting long term to the frozen tundra, especially with a team who is just a fringe playoff challenger.