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Bucks’ Thon Maker Expresses Desire to be Traded

The 2019 NBA trade deadline is looming for front office’s around the league, and now the Milwaukee Bucks are one of those teams faced with a decision about what to do with their former first-round pick, Thon Maker.

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Saturday that Maker’s agent asked the Bucks to explore trades involving the young center. According to Wojnarowski, Maker is looking for a larger role.

Wojnarowski points out that the Bucks are under no obligation to trade Maker, who is eligible for a rookie contract extension offer in the offseason.