Giannis Antetokounmpo can't make free throws again and Khris Middleton is thriving off the bench, complicating the Bucks trade deadline plans.

With the turnaround they’ve had in 2024-25, Milwaukee is being active on the trade market. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported that Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis are available for trade. Windhorst noted that the Bucks want an “impact player” in return. Will Milwaukee get a trade done before the deadline on February 6?

The Bucks have been active this trade season, sources said, with Khris Middleton, Bobby Portis and Pat Connaughton all expected to be available in potential moves to bring back an impact player.

The Milwaukee Bucks have some difficult decisions to make surrounding Khris Middleton as they balance sentiment and pragmatism.

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The Milwaukee Bucks must trade Khris Middleton before the Feb. 6 deadline if they want to be a serious title contender this season.

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All reports indicate that the Bucks are willing to shake up their roster to prepare for a deep playoff run. Khris Middleton is fully on the table, are are Bobby Portis Jr. and Pat Connaughton.

The Milwaukee Bucks are continuing to discuss possible deals ahead of February’s NBA trade deadline, and a few more names have been added to the team’s ‘players to watch’ list. According to Clutch Points Brett Siegel,

According to NBA insiders Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the Milwaukee Bucks are open to trading Khris Middleton, Bobby Portis and Pat Connaughton.

According to ESPN’s duo, Khris Middleton, Bobby Portis and Pat Connaughton are all expected to be on the trading block as the Bucks seek an “impact player” to improve their chances at winning another championship with Giannis Antetokounmpo.