Bucks News, Transactions, Trade Ideas - Trade Deadline 2/6/25 - 2:00 p.m. CDT

[-Jragon-]

I’d hope we are shopping Delon Wright in trade talks and planning on opening up a roster spot for Ryan Rollins to convert full time. I like Jackson Jr as a defensive specialist and maybe he’ll become a 25mpg type of dude at some point but I like the prospect of Ryan Rollins being the best young all around talent on the roster and AJ Green a close 2nd….

Rollins was quite a steal!... see what I did there?

[Ron Swanson]

Delon is a disappointment... wonder what happened there

32-year old buyout guy. There should have never been any expectations to be disappointed in not meeting.

[emunney]

I don't even consider AJ Green young at this point. He's just a clear rotation player and a phenomenal fit. He's 25. Not a prospect. Exciting to think that Rollins could be our 2nd best guard next year with all the current guys still on the roster. I've got visions of a mini-Jimmy Butler... but he's actually got a longer wingspan than Jimmy. Getting him signed for as long as possible should be our FO's top priority. Huge fan.

[-Jragon-]

With Lavine.. he's been a part of the Bulls nice defense and his TS% is Durant-like... what am I not supposed to like about grabbing him? Seems like he can take all Bobby's minutes and some of Brook's.

[BBallFreak]

I can't speculate on the picks too much, though I would imagine Miami would expect a first. No source for that, just my gut.

I don't really see a need for Middleton as we have plenty on the wing right now with Herro, Jacquez, Robinson, Highsmith (who would move back to the perimeter with Portis and Jovic manning the four), Burks, and Larsson. I would hope we'd be able to flip him for an expiring or take on a bag contract ending at the same time for an asset.

Middleton is far superior to all those players, if healthy. The guy just averaged an efficient 25, 9, & 5 last postseason; which is close to prior postseasons. Herro averaged an inefficient 17/5/4. And I'd say Middleton's defense was OK, better than Herro's.

Can Middleton ever be that player again? I don't know (ankles seldom derail careers). That's why the Bucks would be trading him; for more assurance. Also, they could use the defensive upgrade w/ Dame & Brook (in certain match-ups) out there.

Conceding a 1st rd post-Giannis years, for a rental/old guy, is a deal-breaker though.

I've seen Middleton at his best. He's never been better than current Herro

[humanrefutation]

I can't speculate on the picks too much, though I would imagine Miami would expect a first. No source for that, just my gut.

I don't really see a need for Middleton as we have plenty on the wing right now with Herro, Jacquez, Robinson, Highsmith (who would move back to the perimeter with Portis and Jovic manning the four), Burks, and Larsson. I would hope we'd be able to flip him for an expiring or take on a bag contract ending at the same time for an asset.

Middleton is far superior to all those players, if healthy. The guy just averaged an efficient 25, 9, & 5 last postseason; which is close to prior postseasons. Herro averaged an inefficient 17/5/4. And I'd say Middleton's defense was OK, better than Herro's.

Can Middleton ever be that player again? I don't know (ankles seldom derail careers). That's why the Bucks would be trading him; for more assurance. Also, they could use the defensive upgrade w/ Dame & Brook (in certain match-ups) out there.

Conceding a 1st rd post-Giannis years, for a rental/old guy, is a deal-breaker though.

I've seen Middleton at his best. He's never been better than current Herro

You obviously didn't watch Middleton very closely.

[RiotPunch]

Peak Khris is a better and more valuable player than any version of Herro. Pretty easily.

[Bernman]

I've seen Middleton at his best.

Apparently not. Let me know when Herro puts up comparable playoff stats to Tatum & Butler in recent seasons & is sometimes #1 in a series on a champ/contender. So far all Tyler has done is be a #1 on average teams and fade in the playoffs.

You're just proving Khris is one of the most underrated ever to do it.

[ILC]

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[JayMKE]

Almost one whole Jae Crowder

[MiltownMadness]

I can't speculate on the picks too much, though I would imagine Miami would expect a first. No source for that, just my gut.

I don't really see a need for Middleton as we have plenty on the wing right now with Herro, Jacquez, Robinson, Highsmith (who would move back to the perimeter with Portis and Jovic manning the four), Burks, and Larsson. I would hope we'd be able to flip him for an expiring or take on a bag contract ending at the same time for an asset.

Middleton is far superior to all those players, if healthy. The guy just averaged an efficient 25, 9, & 5 last postseason; which is close to prior postseasons. Herro averaged an inefficient 17/5/4. And I'd say Middleton's defense was OK, better than Herro's.

Can Middleton ever be that player again? I don't know (ankles seldom derail careers). That's why the Bucks would be trading him; for more assurance. Also, they could use the defensive upgrade w/ Dame & Brook (in certain match-ups) out there.

Conceding a 1st rd post-Giannis years, for a rental/old guy, is a deal-breaker though.

I've seen Middleton at his best. He's never been better than current Herro

Khris put up 25/6/5 in a finals series win lil pup.... Going into another teams forum and speaking INSANITY is quite the bold move

[ReddoverKobe]

I can't speculate on the picks too much, though I would imagine Miami would expect a first. No source for that, just my gut.

I don't really see a need for Middleton as we have plenty on the wing right now with Herro, Jacquez, Robinson, Highsmith (who would move back to the perimeter with Portis and Jovic manning the four), Burks, and Larsson. I would hope we'd be able to flip him for an expiring or take on a bag contract ending at the same time for an asset.

Middleton is far superior to all those players, if healthy. The guy just averaged an efficient 25, 9, & 5 last postseason; which is close to prior postseasons. Herro averaged an inefficient 17/5/4. And I'd say Middleton's defense was OK, better than Herro's.

Can Middleton ever be that player again? I don't know (ankles seldom derail careers). That's why the Bucks would be trading him; for more assurance. Also, they could use the defensive upgrade w/ Dame & Brook (in certain match-ups) out there.

Conceding a 1st rd post-Giannis years, for a rental/old guy, is a deal-breaker though.

I've seen Middleton at his best. He's never been better than current Herro

This was sarcasm right and you forgot the /s?

[msiris]

Almost one whole Jae Crowder

Most likely our former 2nd round picks.

[BBallFreak]

Okay, if it helps I'll retract the statement, even though Herro is putting up similar stats FOR THE SEASON without someone like Giannis to play off of, but whatever. I'll concede the point.

[MickeyDavis]

Okay, if it helps I'll retract the statement, even though Herro is putting up similar stats FOR THE SEASON without someone like Giannis to play off of, but whatever. I'll concede the point.

REGULAR SEASON. Come back when Herro is integral helping his team win the title and we'll concede he can sniff prime Middleton.

Anyway, this is the Bucks forum. Herro worship goes in the Heat forum.

[MikeIsGood]

What an absolutely ridiculous discussion Middleton literally had a FIVE SEASON stretch putting up 20/6/5. Of course he put up more ppgz when he wasn't playing with a 30-a-game scorer.

[ShootingtheJ]

Middleton is far superior to all those players, if healthy. The guy just averaged an efficient 25, 9, & 5 last postseason; which is close to prior postseasons. Herro averaged an inefficient 17/5/4. And I'd say Middleton's defense was OK, better than Herro's.

Can Middleton ever be that player again? I don't know (ankles seldom derail careers). That's why the Bucks would be trading him; for more assurance. Also, they could use the defensive upgrade w/ Dame & Brook (in certain match-ups) out there.

Conceding a 1st rd post-Giannis years, for a rental/old guy, is a deal-breaker though.

I've seen Middleton at his best. He's never been better than current Herro

Khris put up 25/6/5 in a finals series win lil pup.... Going into another teams forum and speaking INSANITY is quite the bold move

Forget Herro, Middleton has had numerous post season's better than " Playoff Jimmy".

[BigO]

Okay, if it helps I'll retract the statement, even though Herro is putting up similar stats FOR THE SEASON without someone like Giannis to play off of, but whatever. I'll concede the point.

I watched Herro up close for three years playing AAU ball in Wisconsin and seen his growth. He's a phenomenal offensive talent, but at his peak he doesn't come close to the bball iq of Middleton. It's Middleton's greatest asset.

He also doesn't have the mid-range game Middleton has and at his peak Middleton was a very good defender (not so much anymore).

A healthy and high functioning Middleton is the key to the Bucks chances in winning a title. Butler would also be a difference maker if they traded Middleton. But I wouldn't give up much more.

[ShootingtheJ]

Still think we're approaching the Jimmy trade wrong. Should be Dame for Jimmy and picks. Who's the best PG that we can get for 3-1sts (2 from Miami, plus ours)? Needs to be someone with a salary we can handle, which is the tricky part.

[blazza18]

Lavine is having a super efficient season lifting the Bulls to mediocrity. I think he *can* defend when motivated but wouldn't ask him to. If he was 25 instead of 29 and less injury prone I'd be keen honestly.