Jae Crowder

The Milwaukee Bucks reportedly have agreed to a 3-team deal with the Brooklyn Nets and Indiana Pacers to acquire veteran forward Jae Crowder, according to ...

He has sat out the entirety of the 2022-23 season after requesting a trade this offseason. The 32-year-old averaged 9.4 points and 5.3 rebounds over 67 games with the Suns last season. [February 9, 2023]

Crowder has not played during the 2022-23 season after he and the Suns mutually agreed he'd sit out while the team found a trade partner.

[Khris Middleton](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/khris-middleton-16EsAhBpQ9MB2dEC/), the Bucks struggled with Boston’s size. [Suns](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/suns/)mutually agreed he’d sit out while the team found a trade partner. The Bucks are also sending [Serge Ibaka](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/serge-ibaka-u1HpoGVjiSZp3how/)to Indiana, who plan on waiving the veteran big man, according to league sources. As our Shams Charania reported in the lead-up to the trade deadline, the Bucks were given permission to meet with Crowder roughly two weeks ago, but a workout is not the same as NBA game action. While that is not a spectacular career average, Crowder is known as a streak shooter, who can get hot from time to time. During last season’s second-round series against the Celtics, without three-time All-Star He is advertised as a 3-and-D wing, but just a 34.6 percent career 3-point shooter. He also helped the Suns to a league- and franchise-best 64 wins in 2021-22. That was 270 days ago, nearly nine full months. He is tough and defensive-minded. He can take on tough defensive assignments and defends physically against big wings. Here’s what you need to know:

The Milwaukee Bucks are acquiring Jae Crowder from the Brooklyn Nets as part of a three-team trade, multiple outlets reported Thursday, hours after the ...

Milwaukee has long been linked to the forward, who has not played yet this season.

[Phoenix Suns](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/PHO/phoenix-suns/) this season. The Pacers will get a look at Nwora on the cheap (he's owed $3 million next season), and they'll get three picks for helping the Bucks out. The Bucks will send three second-round picks, wing Jordan Nwora, big man Serge Ibaka and George Hill to the Indiana Pacers, and they will send two second-round picks to the Nets, [according to ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35623406/sources-nets-trade-jae-crowder-bucks). [Milwaukee Bucks](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/MIL/milwaukee-bucks/) got their man. Due to the timing and the fact he'll be playing power forward, this is reminiscent of the Bucks' trade-deadline deal in 2019: four second-round picks for Nikola Mirotic. Crowder will likely be asked to play a similar role to the one that

The Milwaukee Bucks have acquired former Marquette star Jae Crowder, who hasn't played this season while the Suns sought to trade him.

Ibaka had to approve the deal to be sent to Indiana, as he had a no-trade clause upon re-signing with the Bucks in the offseason. The Suns did that in the early hours Thursday, [sending him to the Nets as part of a trade for Kevin Durant](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2023/02/08/suns-acquiring-kevin-durant-blockbuster-trade-nets/11218042002/). [Milwaukee Bucks are acquiring Jae Crowder for five second-round picks at the NBA trade deadline. Hill signed a two-year deal to return to Milwaukee last year, and dealt with a severe neck injury all season and a abdominal injury in the playoffs. The Bucks had a slew of second-round picks to work with. The 33-year-old center appeared in just 16 games for the Bucks and last played on Jan. He [averaged 6.0 points on 39.2% three-point shooting](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/n/nworajo01.html) in 38 games this season for Milwaukee. He played in 62 games last year and signed a two-year, $6.2 million deal before this season. Crowder, listed at 6-feet-6-inches and 235 pounds, has started 406 of his 735 games and has improved as a three-point shooter the last three seasons. Crowder played two seasons at Marquette from 2010-12, helping the Golden Eagles to consecutive Sweet 16 appearances in the NCAA tournament. He shot 38.9% from behind the three-point line in 2020-21 and playing 27.5 minutes per game in helping the Suns reach the finals against the Bucks. The Bucks will be his eighth team in 11 years.

The Nets are not done. Shams Charania reports that the Nets are sending Jae Crowder to the Milwaukee Bucks for five second rounders in a three-way deal that ...

He had hoped that Phoenix would extend him, but when they didn’t, Crowder decided to sit out the season until he could be traded to another team. They now have 11 seconds through 2029. Crowder’s rights were acquired in the Kevin Durant trade earlier Thursday and he was expected to be moved before the deadline. The Milwaukee Bucks are acquiring Jae Crowder in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets for five second-round picks, sources tell— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) With the addition of the second rounders, the Nets have added five first rounders, a first round pick swap and the five seconds since midnight. Shams Charania reports that the Nets are sending Jae Crowder to the Milwaukee Bucks for five second rounders in a three-way deal that also involves the Pacers.

The Bucks will be looking for a strong defensive presence from Jae Crowder, while not trading Grayson Allen keeps the offensive firepower intact.

He was second among regulars in individual defensive rating last season (107.5) and tied for third with Middleton and Jrue Holiday in NBA.com’s defensive win shares stats with a .103. In what the Bucks hope is a four-round playoff run, Allen’s shooting will be needed. Crowder had a 105.9 individual defensive rating last season in Phoenix (with a 0.119 win share) and had a 107.9 defensive rating (and .104 win share). The Bucks have been one of the more pedestrian offensive teams in the league over the bulk of the season, but with Khris Middleton’s return from knee soreness on Jan. The Bucks are already the oldest team in the league with a roster average age of 29.47 (Miami was second at 28.13). 22 in offensive rating (points per 100 possessions) at 112.4, but general manager Jon Horst must have determined that the offense is trending in the right direction and defense needed some reinforcing for the playoffs. Allen, 27, was one of six full-contract players on the team under 30. [Milwaukee Bucks are acquiring Jae Crowder for five second-round picks at the NBA trade deadline. That said, the hope is he will have the freshest legs possible for a deep playoff run. 23 they have finally climbed into the top half of the league in points per game with 114.5 (14th). And defense comes first when thinking of him. [Milwaukee Bucks found a way to acquire Jae Crowder](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2023/02/09/milwaukee-bucks-trade-for-jae-crowder-jordan-nwora-sent-to-indiana-pacers/69888962007/) after months of speculation and some failed trade attempts earlier in the season.

Zach Harper's instant grades and reaction to the deal that Milwaukee has been pursuing for months.

The Bucks are tied for the second-best defense in the NBA this season and have been getting healthier with [Khris Middleton](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/khris-middleton-16EsAhBpQ9MB2dEC/) back in the mix. As for Nwora, he’s a nice wing to try out in the rotation at some point if they decide to keep him around. Nesmith is a shooter who hasn’t exactly shot well, but the Pacers continue to play him heavy rotation minutes. He’s been out of the rotation most of the season. [Milwaukee Bucks](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/bucks/) in a deal that will bring back multiple second-round picks, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. With Crowder as an expiring contract this summer, even playing him was unlikely to get him to re-sign in a place without championship possibilities. The Nets are getting the value play of just grabbing some second-round picks for a valuable role player. Yes, it costs a lot of second-round picks, but none of those future selections are likely to be as quality for them as what Crowder could be. Crowder isn’t a dead-eye 3-point shooter you might expect, but he’s unafraid to take big shots, and he’s a good enough shooter to justify a lot of the attempts. [Phoenix](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/suns/) the last couple years and in Miami previously as a big part of elite defensive units. Now he’ll be redirected to Milwaukee to help the Bucks get back to a championship level. ESPN first reported Hill to the Pacers in this trade.

To complete the deal, the Bucks have traded guard George Hill, center Serge Ibaka, forward Jordan Nwora and three second-round draft picks to the Pacers and two ...

Nwora averaged 6.0 points and 3.1 rebounds in 15.7 minutes per game over 38 games (3 starts) this season. He has played in 919 games over 13 NBA seasons with career averages of 12.0 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.9 blocked shots for the Thunder, Magic, Raptors, Clippers and Bucks. In his playoff career, Crowder is averaging 10.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 29.9 minutes per game. A veteran of 14 NBA campaigns, Hill sports career averages of 10.5 points, 3.1 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 904 games for the Spurs, Pacers, Jazz, Kings, Cavaliers, Thunder, 76ers and Bucks. Crowder is in his 11th season in the NBA, having played in 735 career games (406 starts) with Dallas, Boston, Cleveland, Utah, Memphis, Miami and Phoenix. The Milwaukee Bucks have acquired forward Jae Crowder from the Phoenix Suns as part of a four-team trade that also includes the Brooklyn Nets and Indiana Pacers.

The Milwaukee Bucks roster got a makeover Thursday when they acquired Marquette alum Jae Crowder at the NBA trade deadline.

19](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2022/12/19/milwaukee-bucks-joe-ingles-brings-heart-humor-leadership/69732817007/) and is averaging 6.3 points per game off the bench. [Middleton](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2022/09/22/milwaukee-bucks-all-star-khris-middleton-grounded-charleston-roots/10410993002/) has played in just 15 games as he has [battled injuries](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2022/12/24/khris-middleton-says-knee-is-getting-better-but-wont-rush-return/69755434007/) (wrist and knee) for much of the season, but he's starting to find his groove. [acquired in the offseason](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2022/06/30/milwaukee-bucks-adding-forward-joe-ingles-one-year-deal/7783455001/), missed the first part of the season as he recovered from an ACL injury. He's again providing his tough defense and is averaging 7.3 points per game, [while starting 30 games](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2022/10/26/jevon-carter-earned-starting-spot-milwaukee-bucks/69588960007/) as other players have funneled in and out of the lineup with injuries. 23 against the Pistons](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2023/01/23/milwaukee-bucks-vs-detroit-pistons-game-score-giannis-antetokounmpo-khris-middleton-january-23-2023/69831604007/) as Mike Budenholzer monitors his minutes. [another MVP-type season](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2023/02/06/nba-mvp-race-2023-season-national-writers-say-about-giannis-antetokounmpo-nikola-jokic-joel-embiid/69873267007/) and has been on [a scoring tear since the calendar turned to 2023](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2023/01/06/why-is-milwaukee-bucks-giannis-antetokounmpo-scoring-at-a-historic-level-im-just-better/69780807007/) with three 50-point games, including [a career-high 55-pointer in early January](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2023/01/03/giannis-antetokounmpo-jrue-holiday-available-bucks-vs-wizards-jan-3-2023/69772722007/). [He's recovering from an MCL sprain](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2023/01/25/milwaukee-bucks-bobby-portis-suffers-sprained-mcl-in-game-vs-pistons/69840820007/) suffered last month but is expected back soon. But he's been productive, [highlighted by a 24-point game in the Bucks' 124-115 win over the Heat last Saturday](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2023/02/05/milwaukee-bucks-vs-miami-heat-at-fiserv-forum-game-updates/69867375007/), and is showing signs of his old self. [After the dust settled](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2023/02/09/jae-crowder-brings-defensive-presence-to-bucks-for-playoff-run/69889368007/), what does the Bucks roster look like with 28 games remaining as they make a push toward a top seed in the Eastern Conference? [they acquired Marquette alum Jae Crowder at the NBA trade deadline](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2023/02/09/milwaukee-bucks-trade-for-jae-crowder-jordan-nwora-sent-to-indiana-pacers/69888962007/) and sent three players to the Indiana Pacers as part of the deal. He missed several games with an illness in December but in 43 games he's averaging 19.1 points, 7.1 assists (just outside the top 10 in the NBA) and is providing his usual lock-down defense. [The Bucks gained a player known for his three-point shooting and defensive prowess](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2023/02/09/twitter-reacts-to-bucks-trades-jae-crowder-coming-to-milwaukee-second-round-picks-nwora-hill-ibaka/69889523007/), while losing Jordan Nwora, who was a 2020 second-round draft pick, and veterans George Hill and Serge Ibaka, who had requested a trade and hadn't played since Jan.

The Milwaukee Bucks have acquired forward Jae Crowder from the Phoenix Suns as part of a four-team trade Thursday that also involved the Brooklyn Nets and ...

In the end, it was a deal with the Brooklyn Nets that helped the trade come to fruition. The Suns acquired Kevin Durant in a late night trade on Wednesday, ...

When the Bucks traded for Tucker two years ago, he changed the culture of the team. One of the biggest reasons for acquiring Crowder is his similarity to P.J. Meanwhile, the front court and Holiday should be able to handle the offensive load and improve their work on that end. The Suns acquired Kevin Durant in a late night trade on Wednesday, shipping Crowder to Brooklyn in the process. Moving in the opposite direction, Milwaukee will also be able to overwhelm opponents with size. The two sides have been linked since Crowder demanded a trade before the season began, and promised to sit out until one happened.

After missing most of the regular season due to differences with the Phoenix Suns, rugged forward Jae Crowder couldn't be any happier with the news he ...

Bucks GM Jon Horst details how Milwaukee pursued the 3-and-D wing from the beginning of the season to the trade deadline.

With a nine-game winning streak still alive and the player the Bucks had targeted for months on their roster, the sun is shining extra bright in Los Angeles this Friday. I also think, just competing against him in the finals, knowing what he did there, knowing how he plays and all that, we feel like he hits our team really, really well. “So, we got permission to spend time with him, and (Bucks assistant GM) Milt (Newton) and I went and worked him out and spent time with him in Atlanta. Most of the team played against him in the 2021 NBA Finals, and those games left an impression. Crowder has not revealed exactly why he did not want to continue playing with the Suns. The Bucks have been connected to Crowder since before the start of the season, when Crowder and the Suns agreed to allow him to stay away from the team as they tried to find a suitable trade partner. You need everything you can if you want to be the last team standing, and we feel like adding Jae helps us in that direction.” “It was one of the most incredible, kind of challenging, pursuits of a player I’ve ever been a part of, to be honest with you. While a trade for a player who could potentially get important playoff minutes often forces teams to deal with losing an impact player, the Bucks managed to add such a player while keeping their entire core untouched. Every year, Horst has tried to make a move to improve the Bucks, and on Thursday, after a long drawn-out process, he finally got his man. “I was going to get into the bus and I saw Jordan (Nwora) dapping people up and I tried to like kind of avoid him and he was looking in my eyes and I was like, ‘It’s too early for these games, man. Let me go to my seat.’ And he was like, ‘I’m not going to be with the team.'”