Overview
- The Bucks have performed background due diligence on LaVine and other targets, with reporting stressing the interest is exploratory.
- Sacramento’s 5–13 start has fueled expectations the Kings could consider moving veterans such as LaVine before the February deadline, per HoopsHype.
- LaVine’s $47.5 million salary would likely force Milwaukee to package Kyle Kuzma ($22.4 million) with additional contracts, potentially including Bobby Portis ($13.4 million).
- Milwaukee sits about $11.5 million below the luxury tax line after offseason moves, creating limited flexibility but not enough to easily absorb a max-level deal.
- The Bucks have also monitored Boston guard Anfernee Simons, whose $27.7 million expiring contract is viewed as a more manageable alternative to LaVine’s deal with a 2026–27 player option.