"Wednesday night provided the answer to one of the NBA's biggest questions: Who will make the first trade of 2025-26? Yes, the Atlanta Hawks dealing four-time All-Star guard Trae Young to the Washington Wizards has officially kick-started trade season. But will it spark more moves as the league inches closer to the Feb. 5 deadline? There have been plenty of other rumblings -- chief among them, more drama surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo's future and potential landing spots for Anthony Davis."
"For Milwaukee, no player is a better deadline addition than Porter, who would fill a role similar to what Khris Middleton once played for the Bucks and make them far more capable of succeeding when Antetokounmpo sits. Because Milwaukee is so far below the luxury tax line, it could comfortably add about $8 million in salary, converting three players who have been ineffective or unavailable (Prince underwent neck surgery in November that will likely end his season) into a player who deserves All-Star consideration."
The Atlanta Hawks traded Trae Young to the Washington Wizards, initiating the 2025-26 trade season and prompting further roster movement. Trade chatter centers on Giannis Antetokounmpo's future and potential destinations for Anthony Davis. Multiple proposed moves aim to bolster contenders and reshape the postseason race. The Milwaukee Bucks are linked to Michael Porter Jr. to recreate a Middleton-like complement for Antetokounmpo. Milwaukee sits well below the luxury tax and could absorb roughly $8 million in salary to convert underperforming or injured pieces into a high-impact scorer. The Bucks would weigh surrendering a tradable first-round pick against strengthening their title window.
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