The Milwaukee Bucks are making Khris Middleton, Bobby Portis and Pat Connaughton available in potential trade discussions for an impact player, sources tell ESPN. The only future first round pick the Bucks have available to trade is in 2031. Milwaukee also needs to unload approximately $6.5 million in a deal to get below the second apron to combine players into a single trade.
Under Jon Horst, the Bucks have been aggressive in maximizing their title chances around Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks have recovered from a slow start to their season, but they are 0-8 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics and New York Knicks.
Middleton is averaging 12.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists in 23.5 minutes over 18 games this season.
Portis is averaging 13.4 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 24.7 minutes over 41 games.
Connaughton is averaging 4.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 15.7 minutes over 22 games.