The Milwaukee Bucks are making their way to the top. They are sixth in the Eastern Conference and have fought hard to get this position. But they still have work to do.
The Bucks won the 2024 NBA Cup in December, demonstrating that they have the skills to succeed. But do they have enough to claim another championship? If they want to return to that place, they can make some adjustments before the trade deadline. Jerami Grant, the Portland Trail Blazers forward, should be on their radar. If they want him, Khris Middleton will most likely be involved.
Not only that, but the Bucks and Blazers could make a one-for-one deal with Grant and Middleton.
Grant averages 15.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists. He recently lost time due to a facial contusion, but when he does play, he is the Blazers’ focal point./cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/72188870/1471938368.0.jpg)
Meanwhile, Middleton averages 12.7 points, 5.0 assists, and 4.4 rebounds. The Bucks champion is attempting to regain his rhythm after undergoing double ankle surgery during the offseason. The Bucks are currently making adjustments to their lineup.
According to NBA Insider Chris Haynes, Milwaukee is moving Middleton to the bench in order to provide continuity in the starting lineup. This move may assist both Middleton and the Bucks, but
Changes to their lineup.
According to NBA Insider Chris Haynes, Milwaukee is moving Middleton to the bench in order to provide continuity in the starting lineup. This move could help both Middleton and the Bucks, but the Blazers agreed to it in the hopes of freeing up a significant amount of budget room this offseason, given Middleton’s player option. Alternatively, the Bucks add a player of Middleton’s ability, who is under contract until 2027 and slightly younger than the Milwaukee veteran.
Grant is a two-way player who can help Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. If the opportunity arises, acquiring Grant is something the Bucks should aggressively pursue.
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