In this trade proposal, the Milwaukee Bucks land Zach LaVine from the Chicago Bulls, but part with a longtime Bucks cornerstone.
The Bucks have dealt with injury issues this season with Khris Middleton, and he had a recent scare against the Bulls.
Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan says the team’s first-round draft pick hasn’t been a part of his conversations with the front office and ownership ahead of next month’s NBA trade deadline.
As expected, Middleton will be available Saturday and should handle a prominent role on offense, particularly with Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) sidelined. Middleton is averaging 20.0 points, 6.0 assists and 5.3 rebounds per game across three starts this season.
Josh Giddey missed a week due to an ankle injury but recorded a triple-double in his first game back. The Aussie finished with 23 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. The Bulls defeat the Bucks,
Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu has a strained right calf and will be reevaluated in 10 days. Dosunmu got hurt during Monday night’s 112-91 loss to Milwaukee.