Bucks sign a pair of vets

(courtesy Bucks.com)

The Milwaukee Bucks have signed guard Tyronn (tir-ron) Lue and forward Malik (ma-leek) Allen to contracts, General Manager John Hammond announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed. "Tyronn and Malik have been solid contributors and good teammates throughout their NBA careers," said Hammond. "They give us added depth at the guard and forward positions, and both bring valuable playoff experience to our roster."

Lue (6-0, 175) comes to Milwaukee with 10 years of NBA experience. The 31-year-old began the 2007-08 season with Atlanta – his fourth season with the Hawks – before being traded to Dallas in February. He averaged 5.8 points and 1.5 assists in 50 combined games and was a part of Dallas' postseason roster.

Allen (6-10, 255) began the 2007-08 season with New Jersey and was traded to Dallas in February. The seven-year NBA veteran appeared in 73 games on the season with averages of 4.6 points and 2.7 rebounds with a 48.0 field goal percentage. In his 25 games with the Mavericks, he shot 50.0 percent from the field and he saw action in three of the club's first-round playoff tilts.

My Take

This is another solid move made by the Bucks. Not only could we use the depth, but with the Bucks being such a young team, we could use these veterans. They might not do much on the court, but they will help the team in the locker room, and in the community.