Milwaukee Bucks. Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst categorized the Bucks' deadline desperation as "high," while Marc Stein reported that they are "as determined as any team on the NBA map" to make a deal.

The Milwaukee Bucks are mostly deprived of draft capital but aren't completely out of it. They still have one first-round pick to dangle in a trade. If the Bucks plan to use it, they must use it wisely.

T he Bucks have been active this trade season, sources said, with Khris Middleton, Bobby Portis and Pat Connaughton all expected to be available in potential moves to bring back a