The new NBA season is on the horizon, and the Milwaukee Bucks look content with their current group of players—barring the two roster spots they need to clear. There won't be a massive trade coming in the next few weeks, in all likelihood, but that could change as the trade deadline inches closer. With all that said, let's look at a few Bucks who very well could end up on the trade block.
Myles Turner
Once Giannis Antetokounmpo was gone, many figured that Myles Turner wouldn't be too far behind. Instead, the Bucks have held onto him at this point, despite him being one of the older players on this youth-focused roster. As teams get a feel for their rosters, someone in need of an upgrade at center could come knocking on Milwaukee's door.
The Bucks shouldn't give Turner away, as he does have value, but it would make sense to consider a deal if the price was right. Kel'el Ware was among the top prospects the team acquired in the Giannis trade, and he's currently slotted to be Turner's backup. If the Bucks moved No. 3, it could give Ware a chance to spread his wings. For now, Turner must build his value back up.
AJ Green
Every team would love to have AJ Green. Players who shoot 42 percent from deep on 4.9 attempts per game do not grow on trees. Making him even more desirable is that he's making just a tick above $10 million this coming season, firmly slotting him among the friendlier financial options for teams on the hunt for a shooting upgrade but might be in a pinch.
Nearing 27 years old, Green is among the older players in this group, and the team could look to deal him to clear out the backcourt for younger players. At this point, both Brayden Burries and Kasparas Jakucionis face a tough road to finding consistent playing time, which is tough, given their potential. Moving an in-demand guard like Green for desirable draft assets could help make that easier.
Gary Trent Jr.
Everything that was just said about moving a guard to open up time for the youngsters also applies to Gary Trent Jr. However, at this point, moving Trent would be far more difficult than Green. The Bucks just handed the marksman an extension so controversial that the NBA opened an investigation into it. His value isn't high, but Trent will still make around $16 million annually over the next four years.
Trent could undoubtedly become a player teams are eyeing by the deadline. Sure, he had a bad year in 2025-26, but he also averaged 18.8 points and 2.6 steals for Milwaukee in the playoffs the season prior. If he gets back to putting up numbers like that on the regular, contenders who feel like another go-to scorer could make their lives easier would call.
Kyle Kuzma
Kuzma has been mentioned in trade chatter essentially since he touched down in Milwaukee, and that won't stop anytime soon. More than ever, those talks could gain steam due to the forward being on an expiring contract. Without having to commit to him long-term, it wouldn't be hard to convince a team in need of a forward to take a swing on him if they run out of other options at the deadline.
The Los Angeles Lakers, Kuzma's former squad, make plenty of sense as a suitor. They were all in on Jonathan Kuminga to fill out their forward depth, but he spurned them to join the Timberwolves. If the lack of bodies hinders them as the season progresses, a low-cost, familiar face like Kuzma could be a fine addition for the stretch run, especially if he plays well up to that point.
Caris LeVert
LeVert's expiring salary gives the Milwaukee Bucks a little to mess around with. Given the poor year he just had, LeVert alone won't net the Bucks anything significant, especially since he's likely out of the team's rotation at the moment and won't have a chance to raise his value. Yet, if the Bucks are on the hunt for an upgrade at the deadline, LeVert's deal could be an easy inclusion.
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