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NBA·ANALYSIS·August 10, 2026 07:40 PM ET

Bucks survey asks whether Horst waited too long on trade

One year of team control weakened Milwaukee's leverage.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 101 min read
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What happened: The weekly fan poll asks whether Milwaukee should have opened talks last offseason, when an Achilles injury ended its title hopes. Horst ultimately made the deal with one guaranteed year of team control remaining.

Why it matters: Waiting left Milwaukee negotiating from a weaker position. The counterargument is that moving a top-three player without a trade request would have carried consequences beyond basketball.

What to watch: Survey results will show whether Bucks fans view last summer's decision as restraint or a missed chance.

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