Just a shade over an hour before the Milwaukee Bucks are slated to tip off against the Miami Heat on Thursday night, former three-time All-Star Milwaukee small

In this new trade proposal, the Bucks do land an All-Star, grabbing Zach LaVine from the rival Chicago Bulls. The deal would be a three-team trade between the Bucks, Bulls, and Detroit Pistons. Using the Spotrac trade machine and abiding by CBA rules, here is what the deal could look like:

The Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly expected to make some big names available in an effort to land a major contributor before the Feb. 6 NBA trade

Middleton (ankle) is available to play against the Clippers on Saturday, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports. Middleton was held out of Thursday's game against the Heat due to an ankle injury, but the veteran guard will make his return Saturday.

The Milwaukee Bucks are targeting a major trade to strengthen their 2025 roster, with Zach LaVine as their top candidate. A complex five-team trade could result in LaVine joining the Bucks, while other players like Beal,

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton have been Bucks teammates for so long that the former can joke about the latter in this manner.

The Milwaukee Bucks have some difficult decisions to make surrounding Khris Middleton as they balance sentiment and pragmatism.

Middleton was listed as probable earlier Thursday, but head coach Doc Rivers revealed that the veteran wing wouldn't be playing. His next chance to play will come against the Clippers on Saturday, and the absence of Middleton means Gary Trent, Ryan Rollins and Bobby Portis should see more minutes off the bench.

Bucks star Khris Middleton is an NBA champion that has shined on the biggest of basketball stages. Now, on this stage, inside the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee's MentorZone, he's interested in winning over a new crowd.

T he Milwaukee Bucks fought valiantly for three quarters against the Los Angeles Clippers, but lost control in the final frame, going down 117-127 in the first game of their West

The Milwaukee Bucks suffered a tough loss to the LA Clippers, and here are a few studs and duds from the contest.