Ranking every Milwaukee Bucks player by trade likelihood

Dec 13, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) gets a pass away
Dec 13, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) gets a pass away / Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
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No. 7 - Cameron Payne

After losing Jevon Carter to the Chicago Bulls, the Bucks picked up Cameron Payne is a move that was viewed as a big win from the start. On a minimum deal, the guard has been a solid piece off of the bench for Milwaukee, bringing scoring, shooting, and facilitating. He's not likely be to dealt, but it shouldn't be ruled out entirely.

If the Bucks were to make a move, Payne could perhaps be thrown in as salary filler. Again, there are other players who might make more sense to use, but Payne's minimum salary means he could be a justifiable throw-in if the money was close. While Payne has been nice, he has not been a piece who would be a dealbreaker in any trade. In all likelihood, he will be sticking around.

No. 6 - Chris Livingston

There's a reason the Bucks made Chris Livingston the highest paid final pick of an NBA Draft ever when they took him this past off-season. While he hasn't played a ton for the Bucks this season, they clearly believe in what the 20-year-old has to offer. Teams could surely ask about him in trade talks, and while the Bucks might not make him untouchable, they'd likely prefer to keep him.

Making $1.1 million this year, Livingston's salary would not be a needle-mover in any deal, as it would be more about the player. It'd be nice to keep him around to develop him and see what's there, but if a team with a savvy veteran defender wants Livingston, Milwaukee's front office could undeniably give it some thought.