The Milwaukee Bucks have clarified that they plan to buy, not sell, in the trade market this season. With limited draft capital and appealing NBA talent, there is only so much they can do. Amid an 11-17 start to the season, however, it’s clear that the current roster is not a contender. Even with Giannis Antetokounmpo healthy, Milwaukee faded fast after winning four of their first five games.
Well, trading Myles Turner could be one way to acquire the draft picks necessary to trade for a star, suggests Clutch Points’ Brett Siegel.
“If you made Myles Turner available, would that open the door for you to get extra salary slots for Myles Turner at that $25 million and could you maybe get draft capital back that you could then flip for extra assets to help Giannis? That’s a big question that many are asking around the league right now, if Myles Turner becomes available he would instantly become the best center in the trade market given his trade market and his 3&D skillset.”
While that idea could work in theory, it doesn’t make a grain of sense for Milwaukee. Other teams can save themselves the time mulling Turner’s availability.
Dec 3, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Caris LeVert (8) is surrounded by guard AJ Green (20), Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (13) and center Myles Turner (3) in the second half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
Bailing on Turner already would be boneheaded move for Bucks
The consensus around the league is that Milwaukee would be more likely to trade Turner in the event that Giannis asked out first. That makes sense. Why would they ship off the player they paid $109 million this offseason, on top of absorbing Damian Lillard’s $113 million contract in the waive and stretch maneuver required to sign Turner?
True, Turner has disappointed this season, averaging just 12.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks on 43.2/37.8/73.2 splits. That’s not what the Bucks were hoping for.
Still, giving up on him now in the hopes of netting a bona fide star would be beyond reckless – even more so than, in the opinion of some people, signing Turner in free agency was in the first place. Turner is still the Bucks’ best two-way big outside of Giannis. He is a strong defender; Bobby Portis can score, but he is anything but a defensive force. Kyle Kuzma, if you can call him a big, can’t space the floor as a shooter. Jericho Sims brings exciting bounce, a bit of offensive rebounding, and not much else.
Nov 29, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (3) dunks the ball against Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (21) and forward Danny Wolf (2) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
Trading Turner now would be selling low, bringing in the bare minimum return even in a market where his skillset has value. The same value is better suited on the Bucks; the whole point of signing a two-way stretch five was to pair him with Giannis, who hasn’t even been healthy.
Simply put, they made their bed when they gave Turner the money. He is 28 games into his Milwaukee career; there is time, believe it or not, to turn things around. And in any case, the worst thing the Bucks can do is go on tilt chasing losses.
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