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Bucks rumors: 2 NBA Draft trade targets Milwaukee failed to get

The Milwaukee Bucks were able to walk out of the first round of the NBA Draft with two picks, courtesy of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade that led them to get the No. 13 pick from the Miami Heat. With the No. 1o pick, the Bucks selected Brayden Burries, and at 13, they selected Nate Ament. […] The post Bucks rumors: 2 NBA Draft trade targets Milwaukee failed to get appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Bucks’ Jericho Sims Opting In For 2026/27

Bucks center Jericho Sims intends to exercise his player option for the 2026/27 season, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). By opting in, Sims will forgo unrestricted free agency in favor of a guaranteed $2,801,346 salary for next season. Sims, 27, was sent from the Knicks to the Bucks at the 2025 […]

Jericho Sims picks up player option, will return to Bucks

With free agency about to start in the coming days, the Milwaukee Bucks have an answer in regards to the future of center Jericho Sims. According to HoopsHype Insider Michael Scotto, Sims will exercise this $2.8 million option to remain with the Bucks for the 2026-27 campaign. Sims played in 67 games for the Bucks […]

Timberwolves acquire LaMelo Ball to support Anthony Edwards

The Timberwolves aggressively explored ways to improve their roster around Anthony Edwards before completing the trade for LaMelo Ball, with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jaylen Brown among the stars they pursued. Minnesota faced questions about whether its offseason moves were primarily motivated by financial concerns, but team president Tim Connelly remained in regular contact with Edwards […] The post Timberwolves acquire LaMelo Ball to support Anthony Edwards appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Miami Heat Proposed to Form $326 Million Title-Winning Trio Around Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Miami Heat have already pulled off the blockbuster acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks. However, the Heat won’t be stopping at the two-time MVP this offseason.Despite the cap implications involved in bringing in the Greek superstar, Miami could still position itself to add other stars to strengthen the roster. But any potential […] The post Miami Heat Proposed to Form $326 Million Title-Winning Trio Around Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on HEAVY .

So, where do the Bucks go from here?

There will be plenty of content from the Brew Hoop team memorialising Giannis and his impact in Milwaukee over the coming weeks, but for this article, I wanted to delve deep into the minutiae of how the Bucks move forward from here, now that the draft is over. Are the obstacles in front of them […]

Report uncovers Milwaukee Bucks’ interest in LaMelo Ball before blockbuster Giannis Antetokounmpo deal

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s move to the Miami Heat may no longer be the NBA’s biggest talking point. On Wednesday, reports surfaced that the Charlotte Hornets have begun discussing potential trade scenarios involving LaMelo Ball, creating another major storyline around the league. According to ESPN insider Shams Charania, several franchises have emerged as aggressive suitors for Ball. [...]

Bucks Target $40.7 Million Former All-Star Guard Trade After Giannis Antetokounmpo Exit

The Milwaukee Bucks just sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami, and it was surprising for the NBA community. Most teams in that position put their head down and rebuild quietly. Milwaukee, apparently, had other ideas.The Charlotte Hornets are one of the hottest names in trade talks right now. Their franchise guard is drawing interest from across […] The post Bucks Target $40.7 Million Former All-Star Guard Trade After Giannis Antetokounmpo Exit appeared first on HEAVY .

Hornets Discussing LaMelo Ball With Wolves, Raptors, Others

11:18 pm: Within their full report on the Ball trade rumors, Stein and Fischer (Substack link) cite league sources who say the Bucks have also registered interest in the Hornets star. Fischer clarifies in a tweet that Milwaukee’s interest dates back to before the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, so it’s unclear if the Bucks would still […]

Owczarski Details Timeline Leading To Giannis/Bucks Split

Having spoken to more than 50 team and league sources about the situation during his time covering the team, Jim Owczarski of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (subscriber link) has provided a fascinating, in-depth timeline of the events that ultimately led to Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s exit from Milwaukee, outlining in detail how the relationship between the Bucks […]

Bucks rumors: Milwaukee explored LaMelo Ball trade before moving Giannis Antetokounmpo

In arguably the biggest bombshell since Giannis Antetokounmpo was shipped to the Miami Heat, it was revealed on Wednesday that the Charlotte Hornets are engaged in trade talks involving LaMelo Ball. ESPN’s Shams Charania broke the story, noting that multiple teams are “strongly pursuing” the flashy guard. The development seemingly came out of nowhere, especially […] The post Bucks rumors: Milwaukee explored LaMelo Ball trade before moving Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Wizards, Magic, Bucks Officially Finalize Three-Team Trade

The Wizards, Magic, and Bucks have finalized a pair of draft-night deals initially reported separately, officially completing them as a single three-team transaction. All three teams announced the trade in press releases. The terms of the deal are as follows: Wizards acquire the draft rights to Felix Okpara (No. 46 pick; from Magic) Magic acquire […]

Bucks To Sign Rafael Castro To Two-Way Contract

Shortly after he went undrafted, George Washington big man Rafael Castro reached a two-way agreement with the Bucks, per Dushawn London of 247Sports (Twitter link). Castro was considered a borderline second-round pick heading into the draft, ranking No. 68 on Jeremy Woo’s final big board for ESPN. After struggling to gain playing time in two […]

Bucks trade for No. 60 pick, select Malique Lewis

The Milwaukee Bucks did not have a selection when the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft began, but that changed when they acquired the No. 60 overall pick from the Orlando Magic for cash considerations. The Washington Wizards held this pick going into the night, but sent it to the Magic for the draft […]

Bucks To Acquire 60th Pick From Magic For Cash

The Bucks are acquiring the 60th overall pick in the 2026 draft from the Magic for cash considerations, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Orlando just acquired pick No. 60 when the team agreed to send the 46th selection (Felix Okpara) to Washington. The Magic also added the 51st pick in that deal. […]

Which player will be missed the most in shocking Heat-Bucks haul?

As part of the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks mega Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, Miami shipped out four players as part of the deal. Those four were headlined by former All-Star and Milwaukee hometown native Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Kasparas Jakucionis. Pelle Larsson ultimately survived, and will go on to be a […] The post Which player will be missed the most in shocking Heat-Bucks haul? appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Boston Celtics Willing To Trade Jaylen Brown For ‘Big Man’

DHJ Quick Take: Celtics Open To Trading Brown For Elite Big The Boston Celtics are willing to trade small forward Jaylen Brown for a “big man,” according to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated. Boston offered Brown to the Milwaukee Bucks for superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was traded to the Miami Heat. Brown was upset when […]