Will former three-time All-Star Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton, now a $31.7 million bench player behind minimum-salaried Taurean Prince, suit up

The 25-17 Milwaukee Bucks have firmly established themselves as, at the very least, a solid playoff team in the Eastern Conference. But to really return to the

The Milwaukee Bucks list Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton on the injury report ahead of their matchup against the Toronto Raptors.

The Miami Heat have emerged as the favorites to land Khris Middleton as the team attempts to facilitate a Jimmy Butler trade.

Bobby Portis scored 15 and Khris Middleton had 13 points ... attempted 41 free throws and made 33 as Toronto committed 31 fouls. RJ Barrett led the Raptors with 21 points and 10 assists.

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo entered the history books again, with now having the eighth-most 35+ point and 10+ rebound games.

Damian Lillard added 26 points and eight assists for Milwaukee, which swept the three-game season series from Toronto.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 35 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 130-112 victory over the Toronto Raptors

Bobby Portis scored 15 and Khris Middleton had 13 points in 24 minutes ... drives to the basket between Toronto Raptors' Scottie Barnes (4) and Gradey Dick (1) during the first half of an NBA ...

Milwaukee Bucks' fans do not appear to be willing to part with Khris Middleton in order to bring in Phoenix Suns' star Bradley Beal.

The Raptors are rumored to be trying to facilitate the Butler trade, per Heat reporter Ira Winderman. They have another $10 million in salary that they can take in before hitting the luxury tax, so using that space in order to get some future assets would be a smart move.

At least four teams could be involved in a Jimmy Butler trade and perhaps even more, according to Miami Heat beat reporter Ira Winderman. The trade between the Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz has created significant flexibility on the part of the Suns, creating a pathway to a deal for Butler’s most preferred destination.