The Milwaukee Bucks have told teams that they are looking for ways to upgrade the roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo. With Antetokounmpo recently saying he will “never” ask the Bucks for a trades, Milwaukee GM Jon Horst can cast a wide net to add talent.
Two players the Bucks are reportedly interested in are Ja Morant and Zach LaVine. Both would upgrade the team’s backcourt by adding scoring and playmaking.
The Grizzlies are reportedly open to moving Morant for the first time since drafting the 6-foot-2 point guard in 2019. Memphis is looking for a package of young players and draft picks in return for Morant. Milwaukee can’t really offer either, but could send the Grizzlies other smaller, tradable salaries.
Sacramento is open to moving LaVine, as well. It’s unclear what the Kings are looking for in return for the veteran shooting guard, beyond not taking on long-term salary. Milwaukee could send some short-term salaries to Sacramento in exchange for taking on LaVine’s $47.5 million salary this season, plus his $48.9 million player option for 2026-27.