As the trade deadline approaches, the Milwaukee Bucks are weighing roster changes, with Kyle Kuzma and Bobby Portis emerging as key pieces in potential deals. The team sits 11th in the Eastern Conference at 17–24, outside the playoff picture, adding pressure to shake up the rotation.
KalshiSports’ Evan Sidery reported Wednesday that Milwaukee is exploring a deal involving Kuzma, Portis, and draft picks to land a player who can provide a significant boost to the rotation.
The Bucks have been shopping a package of Kyle Kuzma, Bobby Portis and draft compensation during trade season for an impact rotational upgrade.
Milwaukee has recently made trade overtures on Ja Morant, Zach LaVine, Michael Porter Jr., and Trey Murphy III to no avail thus far. pic.twitter.com/o23EHH5o2I
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) January 14, 2026
“The Bucks have been shopping a package of Kyle Kuzma, Bobby Portis and draft compensation during trade season for an impact rotational upgrade. Milwaukee has recently made trade overtures on Ja Morant, Zach LaVine, Michael Porter Jr., and Trey Murphy III to no avail thus far,” Sidery wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
The Bucks are still looking for upgrades around Giannis Antetokounmpo
Nov 17, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) and forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrate in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
The Bucks’ pursuit of top-tier targets may have stalled, but the front office is still actively exploring the trade market. The team remains intent on strengthening the lineup around Giannis Antetokounmpo, who continues to lead the offense, averaging 29.1 points per game, 9.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists, while shooting 64.9 percent from the field.
The 30-year-old Kuzma, is in the third year of his four-year, $90 million contract and has served a versatile role in Milwaukee’s frontcourt. The veteran forward is averaging 12.5 points and 4.7 rebounds in 26.0 minutes per game while shooting 51.1 percent from the field, though his three-point accuracy has slipped to 32.3 percent.
Nov 13, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) reacts with forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) after scoring a basket in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Meanwhile, Bobby Portis is in the first year of a three-year, $43.6 million contract that includes a player option in the final season. The reserve big man is averaging 13.0 points and 6.5 rebounds in 23.4 minutes per game, shooting 47.2 percent from three on four attempts each contest.
With Giannis Antetokounmpo at the helm and the Milwaukee Bucks sitting 13 games back and 11th in the East while the playoff picture narrows, the coming weeks are expected to shape the direction of the franchise’s 2025–26 campaign.