Late last week, news broke that Victor Claver is officially seeking a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers. He is in an unfortunate situation, since overcrowding has affected both his playing time and his stock; the former being nonexistent and the latter being nearly so. While he will not fetch much on the open market, there are a few teams that could be good fits under the right circumstances.

Team #1: Milwaukee Bucks

Oct 31, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Jason Kidd talks with forward Khris Middleton (22) during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

The Bucks (11-12) are still working on a formula for success in the starting unit. A lack of capable and healthy forwards has pigeon-holed rising star Jabari Parker into the power forward role when small forward is his natural position. It would be nice if they could push Khris Middleton into the post, but he is undersized at 6’7” and has been thusly cemented at the wing, stymieing their chances of finding a solution.

The Bucks could certainly use someone like Claver, who is a smart passer that can play both forward positions while helping to create for Parker when they share the court. This would mean coming off the bench behind Parker on most nights, but also filling in for John Henson and the oft injured Ersan Ilyasova when appropriate.

The Bucks would probably have to part with Middleton to make this work logistically, so they need to determine the value of his 9.1 points per game before considering what Claver can offer. This is where the Trail Blazers’ decision to keep Claver on the bench might limit their leverage, as potential trade partners have little idea of his capabilities.

Still, it would be a dream environment for Claver. Bucks Head Coach Jason Kidd employs a deep rotation that virtually ensures at least a modicum of court time for him. There are also a few international players on the roster (Ilyasova, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Zaza Pachulia) that could sympathize with his struggles and guide him as he makes his way in the NBA.