Milwaukee Bucks Trade Richard Jefferson To San Antonio Spurs

Khalid Shakran by Columnist Written on June 23, 2009
MILWAUKEE - FEBRUARY 18: Richard Jeferson #24 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks to pass against the Chicago Bulls on February 18, 2009 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bulls defeated the Bucks 113-104. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agreees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Richard Jefferson, who landed with the Milwaukee Bucks after ending his successful stint with the New Jersey Nets the previous season, is now reportedly traded to the San Antonio Spurs in a four-player deal.

The deal would involve Richard Jefferson for Fabricio Oberto, Kurt Thomas, and defensive specialist Bruce Bowen.

The move comes in a critical juncture for the Spurs. They were knocked out by the Dallas Mavericks in the first-round of the playoffs while Manu Ginobli was nursing a foot injury.

The move benefits both teams in the long-term, but in particular the Bucks who will experience cap reflief in the 2011-2012 season.

Regarding the Spurs, Jefferson is yet another addition to the already championship core that consists of future Hall-of-Famer Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Ginobli.

If healthy, mark the Spurs to contend and bother the Los Angeles Lakers next year for an NBA title.

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