Milwaukee Bucks: 5 cheap options in 2017 NBA free agency

Mar 4, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives for the basket against Toronto Raptors forward P.J. Tucker (2) in the fourth quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. The Bucks beat the Raptors 101-94. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 7, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; New York Knicks guard Ron Baker (31) dribbles the ball as Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Ron Baker

If the Bucks decide to add to their point guard rotation with an upside play rather than a proven commodity, Ron Baker could be a player to take a swing on. While he is a restricted free agent, with the New York Knicks in such turmoil, an offer to Baker could slip through and see the young guard make his way to Milwaukee.

One of the leaders of a college basketball mid-major dynasty in Wichita State for four seasons, Baker went undrafted in 2016 and ended up on the Knicks. With their combination of shaky depth and sometimes AWOL starting point guard, Baker saw the court more than expected and held up his own.

While Baker didn’t make teams in the first round regret picking him, he did show himself to be an NBA player. His offensive production was rough, but he showed he can handle the ball and shoot when open. In a nationally televised game against the Warriors, Baker played 23 minutes and finished a team-high +10, one of only two Knicks players to do so in the seven-point loss.

Unafraid of the big stage, the question is whether Baker can become a reliable rotation guard in the NBA. If he can, he would be worth the flier of a few million to take a closer look. If the Bucks’ front office has a good read on Baker they could make the move to try and bring him in.

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