{"id":16911,"date":"2023-03-03T05:30:12","date_gmt":"2023-03-03T05:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/03\/03\/nba-rumors-top-3-potential-landing-spots-for-goran-dragic-as-milwaukee-bucks-emerge-as-favorites-to-acquire-him\/"},"modified":"2023-03-03T05:30:12","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T05:30:12","slug":"nba-rumors-top-3-potential-landing-spots-for-goran-dragic-as-milwaukee-bucks-emerge-as-favorites-to-acquire-him","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/03\/03\/nba-rumors-top-3-potential-landing-spots-for-goran-dragic-as-milwaukee-bucks-emerge-as-favorites-to-acquire-him\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Rumors: Top 3 potential landing spots for Goran Dragic as Milwaukee Bucks emerge as favorites to acquire\u00a0him"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"article-content\" class=\"keeda_widget\" data-postid=\"3875639\" data-slug-id=\"1420019\">\n<p>The Chicago Bulls have finally waived veteran guard Goran Dragic, who&#8217;s expected to join a playoff team. Surprisingly, an Eastern Conference team has already expressed their interest in acquiring Dragic now that he&#8217;s a free agent.<\/p>\n<p>ESPN&#8217;s Adrian Wojnarowski reported earlier today that the Milwaukee Bucks have emerged as a potential landing spot for the Slovenian guard. While they are the favorites to land Dragic, there&#8217;s still a chance for the veteran to be signed to a different organization moving forward.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;He has connected with a few contenders since Bulls waived him, but the East-leading Bucks have moved to forefront of reaching a deal with Dragic,&#8221; wrote Wojnarowski on Twitter.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"sportskeeda-embed\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/twitter\">\n<div class=\"tweet-outer-container\" style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"tweet-container\">\n<p>ESPN Sources: The Milwaukee Bucks have emerged as frontrunners to sign guard Goran Dragic. He has connected with a few contenders since Bulls waived him, but the East-leading Bucks have moved to forefront of reaching a deal with Dragic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote class=\"app-tweet-blockquote\"><p>ESPN Sources: The Milwaukee Bucks have emerged as frontrunners to sign guard Goran Dragic. He has connected with a few contenders since Bulls waived him, but the East-leading Bucks have moved to forefront of reaching a deal with Dragic.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p>With that said, here are three teams that could have an edge in signing Dragic as the postseason approaches.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read: <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/news-feels-like-video-game-goran-dragic-heaps-praise-brooklyn-nets-teammate-kyrie-irving-highlights-ability-make-tough-shots\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">&#8220;Feels like he&#8217;s in a video game&#8221; &#8211; Goran Dragic heaps praise on Brooklyn Nets&#8217; teammate Kyrie Irving, highlights his ability to make tough shots<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><strong>#1 Phoenix Suns<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"image\"><noscript><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-img\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-img=\"https:\/\/staticc.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2023\/03\/97678-16778020166536-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Phoenix Suns v Charlotte Hornets\" data-img-low=\"https:\/\/staticc.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2023\/03\/97678-16778020166536-1920.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,&lt;svg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%201920%201280%22&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;\"\/><figcaption>Phoenix Suns v Charlotte Hornets<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Phoenix Suns are the favorites to win the championship this season after they acquired <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/kevin-durant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Kevin Durant<\/a> during the trade deadline. For veteran players, joining a team that has a sure shot at winning the title is logical.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sportskeeda-embed\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/youtube\">\n<div class=\"yt-wrapper\"> <noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Goran Dragic Shines for the Suns in Orlando\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DcGbQN1h7xE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript> <\/p>\n<div class=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/youtube\" data-embed=\"DcGbQN1h7xE\">\n<div class=\"play-button\"><img height=\"370\" width=\"660\" data-img=\"false\" data-img-low=\"false\" class=\"lazy-img\" alt=\"youtube-cover\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Dragic also has history with the Suns, as he spent six seasons with the organization.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>#2 Dallas Mavericks<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sk-app-thumbnail\" alt=\"Indiana Pacers v Dallas Mavericks\" src=\"https:\/\/staticc.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2023\/03\/b468a-16778021513017-1920.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-img\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-img=\"https:\/\/staticc.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2023\/03\/b468a-16778021513017-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Indiana Pacers v Dallas Mavericks\" data-img-low=\"https:\/\/staticc.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2023\/03\/b468a-16778021513017-1920.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,&lt;svg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%201920%201280%22&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;\"\/><figcaption>Indiana Pacers v Dallas Mavericks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Goran Dragic has a connection to the Dallas Mavericks as his Slovenian teammate Luka Doncic is the star of the team. Their relationship could be the key to Dragic signing on the dotted line.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sportskeeda-embed\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/youtube\">\n<div class=\"yt-wrapper\"> <noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Luka Doncic &amp; Goran Dragic putting on a SHOW at EuroBasket!\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/59E9d0T4azI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript> <\/p>\n<div class=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/youtube\" data-embed=\"59E9d0T4azI\">\n<div class=\"play-button\"><img height=\"370\" width=\"660\" data-img=\"https:\/\/staticc.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2023\/03\/ed2d8-16778022511173-1920.jpg\" data-img-low=\"https:\/\/staticc.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2023\/03\/ed2d8-16778022511173-1920.jpg\" class=\"lazy-img\" alt=\"youtube-cover\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>It was rumored earlier this season that Dragic could join the Mavs and this could be the perfect time.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>#3 Cleveland Cavaliers<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sk-app-thumbnail\" alt=\"Toronto Raptors v Cleveland Cavaliers\" src=\"https:\/\/staticc.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2023\/03\/225df-16778023748949-1920.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-img\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1279\" data-img=\"https:\/\/staticc.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2023\/03\/225df-16778023748949-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Toronto Raptors v Cleveland Cavaliers\" data-img-low=\"https:\/\/staticc.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2023\/03\/225df-16778023748949-1920.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,&lt;svg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%201920%201279%22&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;\"\/><figcaption>Toronto Raptors v Cleveland Cavaliers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Cleveland Cavaliers may already have a veteran guard in Ricky Rubio, but it wouldn&#8217;t hurt to add another one. Acquiring Dragic could improve the leadership and direction of the team now that Kevin Love has been bought out.<\/p>\n<p>The one-time All-Star can mentor the young guards to get them to the next level.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read: <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/news-we-re-friends-business-goran-dragic-opens-relationship-steve-nash-praises-work-coach-far\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">&#8220;We&#8217;re friends, but it&#8217;s all business\u201d &#8211; Goran Dragic opens on his relationship with Steve Nash, praises his work as a coach so far<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"tag-cloud\">\n<div class=\"tags-text\">\n<div class=\"scrollable-content-holder  article-padding\">\n<p class=\"article-p  \">Quick Links<\/p>\n<p><button id=\"pnAdvancerLeft\" class=\"pn-Advancer pn-Advancer_Left \" type=\"button\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"background: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/skm\/assets\/article\/article-scroll-left.svg\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button><\/p>\n<nav id=\"pnProductNav\" class=\"pn-ProductNav\">\n<\/nav>\n<p><button id=\"pnAdvancerRight\" class=\"pn-Advancer pn-Advancer_Right \" type=\"button\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"background: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/skm\/assets\/article\/article-scroll-right.svg\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<p>More from Sportskeeda<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><template id=\"reply-input-template\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"reply-section-container\" parent-comment-id=\"\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"pic-near-reply-box\" src=\"\" alt=\"Profile picture\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><br \/>\n<template id=\"gif-box-template\"><\/p>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><template id=\"reply-input-template\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"reply-section-container\" parent-comment-id=\"\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"pic-near-reply-box\" src=\"\" alt=\"Profile picture\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><br \/>\n<template id=\"gif-box-template\"><\/p>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script> \nvar fbPixelFired = false;\ndocument.addEventListener(\"scroll\", function() { loadFBPixel() });\ndocument.addEventListener(\"mousemove\", function() { loadFBPixel() });\nfunction loadFBPixel() {\nif(fbPixelFired) {\nreturn;\n}\nfbPixelFired = true;\n!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? \nn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\nn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\nt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, \ndocument,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\nfbq('init', '952063904834769'); \nfbq('track', \"PageView\");\nfbq('track', 'ViewContent');\n}\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/news-nba-rumors-top-3-potential-landing-spots-goran-dragic-milwaukee-bucks-emerge-favorites-acquire-him?utm_source=feed&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_campaign=sportskeeda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Chicago Bulls have finally waived veteran guard Goran Dragic, who&#8217;s expected to join a playoff team. 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