Jan 23, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) takes a shot against Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images / Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

With the turnaround they’ve had in 2024-25, Milwaukee is being active on the trade market. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported that Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis are available for trade. Windhorst noted that the Bucks want an “impact player” in return. Will Milwaukee get a trade done before the deadline on February 6?

The Phoenix Suns have been the team most linked to Butler, but making a trade between them would be complicated. That leaves the Milwaukee Bucks with a window to acquire him while they still can. Per Marc Stein, Butler is not a pipedream for them.