The NBA trade deadline on Feb. 6 could be a pivotal moment for the Milwaukee Bucks, especially when it comes to Khris Middleton’s future with the team. Historically, Milwaukee’s front office has been clear: they would only consider moving Middleton if the deal involved acquiring a star like Jimmy Butler.

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With the turnaround they’ve had in 2024-25, Milwaukee is being active on the trade market. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported that Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis are available for trade. Windhorst noted that the Bucks want an “impact player” in return. Will Milwaukee get a trade done before the deadline on February 6?

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 (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.

Milwaukee Bucks put Middleton, Portis, and Connaughton on the trade block sportando.basketball/en/milwaukee-b… - 9:19 AM The Bucks are now 25-17 on the season. They next play the Clippers in LA on Saturday night.

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.

While the Milwaukee Bucks would love to upgrade their roster via a trade heading into deadline season, there's a major problem with any deal coming to fruition.

If the Bucks seriously want to bolster their roster, the only way to do so is to trade away one for their top players. It's safe to assume that Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard will not be traded, which leaves their All-Star forward Khris Middleton.

The Milwaukee Bucks could be looking for another star now that the 2025 season has reached its halfway point. Some big names are on the move. The Athletic's Sam Vecenie reported that Jimmy Butler, Zach LaVine,