Three Milwaukee Bucks Most Likely to Be Traded Following the Signing of Gary Trent Jr.
While the Milwaukee Bucks have completed their roster, there’s still a chance they could make additional moves.
The NBA offseason has been relatively quiet in terms of trades, but the Bucks might break this trend if the right opportunity arises. General manager Jon Horst and the Bucks front office routinely explore potential trades for key players mentioned in rumors, and there’s no reason to think they aren’t doing that now.
The signing of free agent shooting guard Gary Trent Jr. has made some current Bucks players more tradeable, giving Horst more options to consider. With that in mind, let’s take a look at a few Bucks players who are most likely to be traded following recent developments.
**Bobby Portis**
Considering his contract and performance, Bobby Portis might be the most attractive asset the Bucks have. This has been the case for several seasons, but the team has repeatedly chosen to keep him. The closest they came to trading Portis was at the NBA Trade Deadline last season, and they may revisit that option this offseason.
Portis has consistently been in the conversation for Sixth Man of the Year, solidifying his status as one of the top reserves in the league. With the Bucks, he has averaged 13.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists while shooting 40.3 percent from beyond the arc. Although he has some defensive weaknesses, he can be a significant offensive contributor and a strong rebounder off the bench, making him an appealing target for other teams.
With a salary of $12.6 million for the upcoming season, he’s on a manageable contract that many teams would consider. However, due to the second apron rules, the Bucks would need to find a trade partner who earns the same amount or less, and suitable options may be limited. This constraint is one reason Portis might remain in Milwaukee.
Finding a trade that allows the Bucks to upgrade while moving Portis could be challenging because of the second apron restrictions. Nonetheless, it’s clear that he’s on the trade block, and Jon Horst may just be gauging the market to see what Portis could yield.
