A Golden Opportunity Lays on The Horizon For Portland to Sign Bruce Bowen

Throughout this long and draining NBA offseason, fans have grown accustomed to much speculation involving teams with cap space, free agents, and a draft pick who's last name is Rubio. Well, for those who enjoy the speculation, this should tide you over for a bit longer. It has just been announced that the Milwaukee Bucks have released veteran small forward Bruce Bowen after trade talks with the Denver Nuggets failed. Bowen is 38, and is approaching the final years of his career. But the three-time NBA champion has much to offer a team. For the first time in nine years, Bowen was not a member of either of the All NBA Defensive Teams. He still remains a defensive presence despite his age, and can shoot the three at an above average percentage. Aside from the three, his offense is not up to snuff with the rest of the league's small forwards, but after all he is known for his defense. When San Antonio sent Bowen to Milwaukee earlier this offseason, they received Richard Jefferso...