The Milwaukee Bucks have been linked to just about every big name on the trade market over the last month. Jimmy Butler, Zach LaVine, and even Bradley Beal have all been floated as possible additions. Some of those rumors have legs, others are pure speculation.
After starting off the season with a dismal 2-8 run through their first 10 contests, the 24-17 Milwaukee Bucks don't necessarily look like world-beaters this se
One player who could be worth trading the final first-round pick for is Zach LaVine. The Chicago Bulls guard is an All-Star-caliber player, but he’s also commonly regarded as overpaid, as he’s in the third of a five-year, $215.6 million contract.
Here is the latest news you need to know about the Milwaukee Bucks, including the team's interest in Zach LaVine.
The trade rumors swirling around the Milwaukee Bucks are reaching a fever pitch, but they should stay far, far away from Bradley Beal.
Now, some insiders believe a recent NBA trade could lead the Bucks to discuss a trade for a pair of All-Stars. On Tuesday, the Phoenix Suns traded a 2031 first-round pick in exchange for three first-round picks. The widespread belief is that the Suns are aiming to package those three picks in a bigger trade for Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler.
The Chicago Bulls' Zach LaVine has been linked with the Milwaukee Bucks following a fantastic start to the season.
Milwaukee needs more offensive firepower, though. Khris Middleton is sadly over the hill. The Bucks have also been looking to move Bobby Portis. Finding a deal for Middelton and Portis could involve acquiring a superstar from the Chicago Bulls, according to a brand new report from Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley.
Milwaukee Bucks. Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst categorized the Bucks' deadline desperation as "high," while Marc Stein reported that they are "as determined as any team on the NBA map" to make a deal.
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"My league sources confirm these hesitations, revealing Curry himself has reservations about Butler's fit in the Warriors' locker room — a sentiment shared by head coach Steve Kerr," O'Connor wrote. "Their worries stem from Butler's tumultuous history with previous teams."