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Greivis Vasquez to Bucks: Trade Details and Reaction from 2015 NBA Draft
Alec NathanJun 25, 2015
The Milwaukee Bucks have been in the market for ball-handling reinforcements behind Michael Carter-Williams, and they landed a veteran point guard midway through Thursday's NBA draft.
According to ESPN.com's Marc Stein, Milwaukee acquired floor general Greivis Vasquez from the Toronto Raptors in exchange for a package of picks:
The Bucks later confirmed the deal.
As the Toronto Star's Doug Smith explained, the Raptors were motivated to make the move in order to maintain financial flexibility entering free agency:
With reigning Sixth Man of the Year Lou Williams, Amir Johnson and Tyler Hansbrough all set to become unrestricted free agents this summer, the Raptors could entertain bringing back a familiar face with that extra cash.
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