The Milwaukee Bucks have emerged as a serious suitor in the pursuit of forward Richard Jefferson, league sources told ESPN.com.
No agreement has been reached, but the Bucks and Jefferson, 37, share a mutual interest on a possible deal once he clears waivers on Monday, league sources said.
Several other teams have expressed interest in Jefferson too, league sources told ESPN.
The Atlanta Hawks waived Jefferson after completing a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday morning, clearing the way for him to pass through waivers at 5 p.