Bucks Notes: Zach LaVine Trade Idea, Jimmy Butler Still in Play, Buyout Market Option

Jeremy Hanna | Feb 2, 2025

Jan 25, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) dunks the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images / David Banks-Imagn Images

The Milwaukee Bucks are currently sitting in fifth place in the Eastern Conference with a 26-20 record. While this is a comfortable place to be ahead of the NBA Playoffs, it's not necessarily where the Bucks want to be.

If Milwaukee wants to be a postseason powerhouse, they'll have to make some moves by the NBA trade deadline. According to one report, the Bucks are in "agressive pursuit" of Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, who is averaging 24 points, 4.8 total rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 0.9 steals per game.

That being said, Milwaukee still has their eyes on Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler and have reportedly spoken with the Heat this past week. This season, Butler has averaged 17 points, 5.2 points, 4.8 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.

Here are some stories regarding the Milwaukee Bucks to help get you all caught up. Click the title to see the entire story:

Bucks Reportedly Remain 'Aggressive' in Pursuit of Bulls Star Zach LaVine

Bucks Have Reportedly Talked With Heat About Jimmy Butler in Past Week

Bucks Could Reunite With Former Forward Following Trade Deadline

Bucks Still Hold Interest in Trading For Multi-Time All-Star Guard: Report

Bucks' Bobby Portis Being Linked to West Contender Ahead of Trade Deadline