Zach LaVine is a name the Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly keeping a close eye on on the trade market. Whatever he is not defensively, he could be the additional shot creator and scorer they so desperately need. LaVine is also not likely a long-term fit for the franchise. He is older, has an injury history, and if he does stay healthy, will still command a sizable salary in his next contract.
In a mock trade by Bleacher Report, the real return might be coveted young guard Keon Ellis. Obscured by a poor start to 2025-26, he has already demonstrated two-way skills that both elevate his floor and hint at possibly untapped potential.