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Reports Link Michael Porter Jr. to Bucks as Trade Deadline Nears

Milwaukee's lack of tradable firsts complicates any pursuit given Porter's breakout price.

Overview

  • The Athletic's Sam Amick identified Michael Porter Jr. as a name to watch for Milwaukee ahead of the Feb. 5 deadline.
  • Porter is posting career-best production for Brooklyn at 25.8 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists on 49.6% shooting and 41.0% from three.
  • NBA executives told Bleacher Report his value has at least returned to neutral, with teams such as the Bucks monitoring his market.
  • The Bucks do not control a first-round pick until 2031, constraining their ability to assemble a competitive offer.
  • Brooklyn, 10-20 after acquiring Porter from Denver in the offseason, has drawn interest from multiple teams with no public indication of active negotiations.