On December 15, Cole Anthony, Amir Coffey, Gary Harris, Kevin Porter Jr., Bobby Portis, Taurean Prince, Jericho Sims, Gary Trent Jr., and Myles Turner will all be trade-eligible. The Milwaukee Bucks are as busy as they come when it comes to making aggressive moves, so it won't be surprising if rumors start swirling about these players as soon as the clock strikes midnight.
Where things stand with all of the eventually trade eligible Bucks
Cole Anthony started the season hot but has cooled off quickly. He's still a nice second-unit passer, but his shot diet and foul trouble have been problematic. It will be interesting to see how the Bucks proceed with Anthony once Kevin Porter Jr. returns from injury. Making $2.3 million this season, the guard would not be the centerpiece of any trade but could be a coveted throw-in piece.
Amir Coffey won't generate widespread interest in the trade market. He had a golden opportunity to prove himself once Taurean Prince went down, but he missed the mark and now finds himself on the sidelines in favor of Gary Harris. If he does get traded, Coffey and his minimum salary will likely be a throw-in or a straight salary dump.
Gary Harris would have been an obvious trade candidate a week ago. However, since he took Coffey's spot in the rotation, he's actually been a positive contributor. Of course, he's not off the table, but the wing has a chance to be an impactful piece to this team if he keeps playing well. Harris' $3.6 million salary wouldn't net the Milwaukee Bucks much of an upgrade on it's own.
Kevin Porter Jr. isn't going anywhere. The guard will be making his return sometime in December after a string of early season injuries that have limited him to just nine minutes. Initially Milwaukee's starting point guard to open the season, there is a clear sense of belief in him. Whether he reclaims his spot in the starting lineup or comes off the bench, there will be a role for Porter.
Bobby Portis is having one of his least-productive seasons to date despite getting a nice extension in the offseason. His $44 million deal will be one of Milwaukee's most valuable trade assets if they look to make a splash. The big man has been mentioned in trade rumors for a couple of years now, and due to his poor fit on the current roster, this could be the year he finally gets moved.
Taurean Prince almost certainly won't be getting traded anytime soon after undergoing surgery to correct a herniated disc in his neck. When healthy, sure, there would be interest in a sharpshooting forward, but currently ruled out indefinitely, there's no telling if he will even be back this season. He's likely staying on Milwaukee's books.
Jericho Sims hasn't had much of a role to play with the Bucks, primarily being used in small doses in certain situations. He doesn't have much value right now, but perhaps he could raise it during this upcoming stretch of games the Milwaukee Bucks will play without Giannis Antetokounmpo. If so, then the Bucks might have some decisions to make if teams call.
Gary Trent Jr. is having a tough start to the season, but it would be shocking to see the Bucks trade him away. First off, he's on an incredibly team-friendly deal, so it's not like he's bogging things down financially. Second, it feels like only a matter of time before he finally starts clicking and gets going for the Bucks, who could desperately use his scoring ability.
Myles Turner is a Buck and will remain a Buck. The front office did not mortgage their financial flexibility over the next few years to sign Turner and then trade him a few months later, though he would garner plenty of interest. It would be incredibly difficult to find a better-fitting center to put next to Giannis Antetokounmpo. He's staying right where he is now.
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