The Bucks remain committed to upgrading their roster in the hopes of contending for a championship this season and are “shopping hard for help,” one league source tells Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports.
Milwaukee doesn’t have a ton of trade assets on hand to offer, so the team’s most likely outgoing package would consist of Pat Connaughton, Cameron Payne, and Portland’s 2024 second-round pick (currently projected to be No. 35), says Fischer. Connaughton and Payne only make up $11.4MM in outgoing money, so Bobby Portis and his $11.7MM cap hit would need to be included if Milwaukee targets a higher-salary player, Fischer notes.
One potential target who has been linked to the Bucks is Wizards guard Delon Wright, sources tell Fischer. Wright would be a logical fit for a Milwaukee team looking to improve its perimeter defense, though it’s unclear how high he ranks on the Bucks’ list of targets, Fischer writes, adding that the veteran point guard has a wide-ranging market.
Here are a few more trade rumors from around the NBA:
- The Suns are still viewed as the leading suitor for Hornets forward Miles Bridges, league sources tell Fischer. Phoenix’s offer would likely consist of Nassir Little, Josh Okogie, and two second-round picks, per Fischer, though Charlotte is holding out hope of landing a first-rounder for Bridges. The Pistons and Jazz also continue to be linked to the Hornets forward, who has the ability to veto a trade, but the Mavericks – who are seeking forward help – haven’t shown interest in Bridges or Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith as of late, Fischer reports.
- The Hornets are fielding more trade inquiries on forward P.J. Washington than any other player, though they aren’t necessarily actively shopping him, according to Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. Fischer confirms a previous report stating the Mavericks are among the teams with interest in Washington, but hears that the Clippers are an unlikely landing spot.
- Although the Knicks are among the other clubs with interest in Washington, sources tell Fischer, New York is believed to prefer Raptors wing Bruce Brown. Fischer adds that Quentin Grimes continues to generate interest from teams like the Hawks and Jazz, while Tony Jones of The Athletic said during an appearance on ESPN 700 in Utah that he believes Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson would welcome a trade to the Knicks (hat tip to Patrick Byrnes of SI.com).
- There have been some whispers around the league about the Magic targeting an experienced point guard such as Kyle Lowry (Hornets) or Chris Paul (Warriors), but Fischer doesn’t believe Orlando has trade interest in either player. Additionally, while the Magic could use some more outside shooting, the club isn’t thought to be pursuing upgrades in that area unless there’s a player who would be a positive on defense as well, according to Fischer, who cites Kings sharpshooter Kevin Huerter as one example of a player who is not on Orlando’s wish list.
- Bulls guard Coby White is considered off limits in trade talks and Chicago’s asking price for Alex Caruso is very steep, league sources tell Yahoo Sports. With Zach LaVine out for the season, center Andre Drummond now appears to be the Bull most likely to be dealt, Fischer adds.
Delon Wrong. Ain’t a damn thing on that Wizards roster worth a trade for the Bucks that they couldn’t accomplish by playing their young bench.
Miles Bridges can rot. A first rounder for a literal human dumpster fire? Pass. He’s lucky he’s still in the league.
Bridges over troubled water.
Don’t burn bridges.
Any acquiring team will have to deal with it after they cross the bridges.
Hide your kids, hide your wife
Just so you know Bridges Girlfriend has attacked him numerous times. He is no Saint but there is much more to the story that is why he is playing now.
No, he’s playing now because he’s talented.
Also, don’t give a crap. He decided to, instead of actually being a good person, harass her and destroy her property and threaten her. Which was caught on camera. *After* giving her a skull fracture serious enough to require hospitalization. Dude belongs in prison. Maybe his girlfriend does too! But he definitely does.
Have you never heard that two wrongs don’t make a right? It wasn’t like he attacked her in self-defense. And even if he did, his reaction was too far anyway. Cracking someone’s head open? Please. Unless she was trying to *kill him*, that wasn’t a reasonable response when he outweighs her by fifty pounds of muscle.
*concussion, not skull fracture, but the damage he inflicted is beyond what reasonably constitutes self-defense. Fractured wrist, broken nose, busted eardrum, damaged neck muscles from clear choking, severe concussion (which can be fatal).
Also, I have yet to see any evidence or credible sources discussing her beating on him. Not saying it didn’t happen, but I haven’t seen anything reasonable.
His next case has not been brought so he is playing in his first hearing his girlfriend bad conduct let him get probation so he can play. Hubie Knows is right. He will not be so blessed at his next court date you are right Eon.
@Hubie tell us you beat your wife without telling us
Knicks need to upgrade their roster or they’ll lose in the first round of the playoffs. Brunson is good, but small and he’ll be worn down come playoff time if he doesn’t get help.
i think mavs would be a great spot for both bridges and Washington. flip green and g. williams. i would even throw in holmes and O-max Prosper to get nick richards or mark williams as well
Mavs would likely try to dangle Hardy first. He needs PT to be consistent and the Mavs have lots of guards. Green is a valuable 3&D wing who is still young. Prosper should be off-limits unless it’s for a legit star.
Also again, F Miles Bridges.
This Hornets fan would be fine if they traded Bridges to Dallas for a slightly-used basketball. You can have him.
I largely have no issues with most of what you’re proposing, except it’d be a hard no on parting with Mark Williams.
Who will make a trade and who lacks guts?
Can’t believe the Bucks trade their entire bench for a perimeter defender. They need defensive help but…..really?
They have to try and offset Lillard’s nothing defense somehow.
But then, he’s way better than Holiday, who Jimmy cooked in the playoffs, so I’m told.