The Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly shopping Kyle Kuzma and Bobby Portis to pursue an impact player, with Zach LaVine and Michael Porter Jr. emerging as potential targets.
The Milwaukee Bucks are exploring the trade market for forwards Kyle Kuzma and Bobby Portis as they look to acquire an "impact player," according to Forbes reporter Evan Sidery.
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Kuzma and Portis carry a combined $35.4 million in salary this season, giving Milwaukee the flexibility to match contracts for a high-level starter.
Two names to watch in potential talks are Zach LaVine of the Sacramento Kings and Michael Porter Jr. of the Brooklyn Nets, per the same report.
The Bucks have stumbled out of the gate, sitting at 11–17, 11th in the Eastern Conference. Compounding the struggles, star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo—whose name has surfaced in trade rumors—has been sidelined since early December with a right calf strain.
On the court, Kuzma is averaging 13.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists while shooting an efficient 51.5% from the field. Portis has added 12.3 points and 5.9 rebounds per game.
LaVine is currently out with a moderate left ankle sprain and is expected to be re-evaluated soon, but he was a strong scorer following his trade to Sacramento last season.
Porter Jr., meanwhile, has been highly productive in Brooklyn, putting up 25-plus points per game for the Nets.
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