After a 1-6 start, the Milwaukee Bucks have turned their season around drastically and enter NBA games today with a 24-17 record. Their in-season turnaround has been good enough to get them to fourth place in the Eastern Conference.
Now, some insiders believe a recent NBA trade could lead the Bucks to discuss a trade for a pair of All-Stars.
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Bradley Beal and Zach LaVine could be Milwaukee Bucks trade targets
On Tuesday, the Phoenix Suns traded a 2031 first-round pick in exchange for three first-round picks. The widespread belief is that the Suns are aiming to package those three picks in a bigger trade for Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler.
If so, it would require Bradley Beal’s contract to be included. Yet, Beal has a no-trade clause, so he’d have to approve of a deal. The three-time All-Star is reportedly interested in playing for the Milwaukee Bucks, and the Suns’ latest move could be the domino that leads to a deal.
According to The Athletic, the Bucks could have motivation to get involved in a three-team trade that lands them Beal, or possibly even Chicago’s Zach LaVine.
“Per league sources, the Bucks’ motives would be two-fold: Cut enough salary from their payroll to get under the second apron — the only way the Bucks can legally complete a trade while aggregating contracts — and also add a talented, highly paid player to play next to Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, the NBA’s top scoring duo. Whether that would be Beal, or perhaps a star like Chicago’s Zach LaVine, in other potential scenarios remains to be seen.”
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LaVine has long been on the NBA trade block, and while the Suns may have interest in dealing him, Beal’s no-trade clause makes discussions difficult. However, with the Bucks being an annual contender, Beal may finally be willing to play ball.
