Weekly Bucks Lookback: Milwaukee Bucks considered title favorites for next season

The Milwaukee Bucks are coming off a crushing first-round exit from this season's NBA Playoffs, an unexpected result considering the team was the overwhelming favorite to win it all. However, the Bucks have not given up hope and are looking to make some crucial moves this offseason to improve their chances of competing for a championship in 2023-2024. The Bucks are not lacking for motivation, and oddsmakers know this — setting them as the early title favorites heading into next season.

1. The Milwaukee Bucks are considered title favorites for next season

The Denver Nuggets' core of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordon are all primed for another run at a title next season, and online gambling website FanDuel has installed them as the title favorites alongside the Bucks.

2. Giannis Antetokounmpo's NBA Finals run in 2021 labeled as the best one in the last five years

There have been plenty of standout moments from the last five NBA Finals, but there's no denying that Giannis Antetokounmpo's performance in 2021 may have been the most impressive. He punctuated the Bucks' title win over the Phoenix Suns with an unforgettable 50-point performance in the close-out Game 6.

3. Wing depth a priority for the Milwaukee Bucks this offseason

The Bucks have lots of questions to answer regarding their roster this offseason. And the biggest of them all is how they plan to build up their wing depth moving forward. Milwaukee will likely add a few players through free agency who can provide quality minutes at that position. They could also look to trade away some of their current players in order to get more assets in return.

4. A look at the Milwaukee Bucks' selections in the past 10 NBA Drafts

The creation of this powerhouse Milwaukee Bucks squad was kickstarted back in 2013 when they picked an unknown kid from Greece with the 15th overall pick.

5. Will Jae Crowder stay with the Milwaukee Bucks or go somewhere else?

Veteran 3-and-D guy Jae Crowder is a solid player who's capable of defending multiple positions and knocking down threes. However, he was given a surprisingly minuscule role in the playoffs against the Miami Heat, leaving him confused and frustrated. Whether he stays with the Bucks or goes somewhere else is yet to be seen, but if they decide to let him go, it could be a huge loss.