The Milwaukee Bucks face an obvious question after trading Giannis Antetokounmpo: Which players belong in the franchise’s next chapter?

Tyler Herro should be one of them.

Milwaukee acquired Herro from the Miami Heat in the Antetokounmpo trade, along with Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakučionis, draft pick Nate Ament and future draft assets. That package gives the Bucks several directions they could take. They should resist treating its most established scorer as someone to move before he has played a game for them.

Herro averaged 20.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 33 games last season, according to the Bucks’ account of the trade. His availability is a legitimate concern, but his offensive ability is also something Milwaukee’s younger players can use immediately.

Ware, Jaquez, Jakučionis and Ament need opportunities to develop. That does not mean the Bucks should leave them without a proven offensive player alongside them.

Herro can create a shot late in the clock, draw defensive attention and help keep an offense organized when a possession breaks down. His shooting creates space for teammates even when he does not have the ball.

For a team evaluating several young players at once, those qualities can make it easier to see what each prospect does well.

At 26, Herro also fits a longer timeline better than an aging veteran would. Milwaukee does not need to decide today whether he will still be on its next championship contender. It does need to learn how its new group functions together, and Herro can play a significant role in that process.

There is a reasonable case for listening to trade offers. Herro is an accomplished scorer, and another team might offer assets that better suit a full rebuild. The Bucks also have a crowded backcourt, so finding the right combination of minutes and responsibilities will take work.

Listening, though, is different from making a trade the default plan. Milwaukee already received picks and young players in the Antetokounmpo deal. It can afford to spend time assessing Herro’s fit rather than rushing to turn every established player into another future asset.

That approach carries its own risk. If Herro struggles or misses substantial time, the Bucks may wish they had acted sooner. But trading him immediately would mean making a decision without seeing whether he can become a reliable offensive anchor for this roster.

After a franchise-changing move, Milwaukee needs more than prospects and picks. It needs players who can help the new core grow on the court. Herro deserves the chance to show he can be one of them.