Channing Frye says Milwaukee Bucks have three problems, gives verdict on Kyle Kuzma deal

The Milwaukee Bucks are one of the teams to watch coming out of the All-Star break as they look to establish their big three.

After a bad start to the season, the Milwaukee Bucks stabilized and even won the NBA Cup .

Now they are a lock to make the playoffs, currently ranking fourth in the Eastern Conference .

The team made a move at the trade deadline, acquiring Kyle Kuzma from the Washington Wizards, cutting ties with long-serving star Khris Middleton .

Kuzma joins hoping to be part of a new big three, strengthening Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, one of the best pairings in the league.

But will it be enough? According to one former NBA star, almost certainly not.

Milwaukee Bucks still lacking Exiting the All-Star break with a 29-24 record placed fifth in the East, one win behind the Indiana Pacers, the Milwaukee Bucks will want to string as many wins together as possible to find form ahead of the post-season.

Former NBA star Channing Frye does not believe the Bucks stand a realistic prospect of winning the title, telling Road Trippin: They have a chance but a small chance, the same chance as that meteor hitting us in 2032.

While he can see the improvement made via the Kyle Kuzma trade , Frye points out three other concerns he has with the team, which make them too inconsistent for him to believe in.

He explains: Does Kuzma move the needle for me? No.

But hes solid.

Does Giannis health worry me.

Yep.

Do they rely so much on Brook Lopez to be their anchor in the defense? Absolutely.

And then when you get to the bench, other than Bobby Portis, we are still trying to find something.

They lose to bad teams, and they compete against good teams.

I have not seen them consistently beat great teams and beat bad teams.

Kuzma set to face former team Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard both dealt with injuries prior to the All-Star break.

Their status for the Bucks return game against the Clippers is yet to be listed.

It is an interesting match-up that they will feel they need to win.

They follow with a road game at the Wizards they will be favored for, with Kuzma and Middleton squaring off against their former teams.

Kuzma had some spiky words about his time at Washington , expressing how much he appreciates the Bucks home fans, and it will be fascinating to see how he is received at his former team.

Channing Frye pointed out the Bucks occasional struggles against weaker teams.

The Wizards are the weakest in the league, with woeful 9-45 record.

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