The Bucks are doing their due diligence on the Zach LaVine trade
The Milwaukee Bucks are on a five-game losing streak, and one of the main reasons is that they were without Giannis Antetokounmpo, as he was ruled out due to injury. It’s uncertain when he’ll return, but it may have to be sooner rather than later as the Bucks could continue to slide in the standings.
That prompted the Bucks to look around the league for trade options, and Zach LaVine is one of the names it came up, says HoopsHipe’s Michael Scotto.
“The Milwaukee Bucks, as usual, conducted a background check on LaVine and others around the league, sources told HoopsHipe,” Scotto wrote. “However, nothing is imminent as Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo nears his return from a low-grade adductor injury.”
“If Milwaukee’s interest in the Avalanche becomes more serious, it’s worth noting that the Bucks are making progress.” Kyle Kuzma and Kings governor Vivek Ranadiv have invested in a new women’s professional sports venture called Major League Volleyball, and Kuzma has been linked to the Kings through trade rumors for several seasons.
Kuzma played for the Bucks this season, so it would make sense that they would want to find a more consistent option. And Kuzma and The Avalanche were traded last seasonand that would be another season in which they will be shipped if the deal goes through.
The Bucks also tracked Anfernee Simmons of the Boston Celtics, according to Scotto. The Celtics could still be looking to get below the luxury tax line, and trading Simmons could do that for them.
At this point, it’s clear the Bucks are open to improving their roster, especially when considering Antetokounmpo’s future. He noted that he is committed to the team now, but that could change as the season continues. If they keep losing, he might change his mind in an instant.
2025-11-26 15:18:00
