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By Ricardo Sandoval
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The NBA trade deadline is less than two weeks away, and as always, it will be highly anticipated.
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Feb. 6 cannot arrive sooner enough for certain teams looking to make significant roster changes. One such team is the Eastern Conference powerhouse, the Milwaukee Bucks.
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After a tough start to the 2024-25 season, the Bucks have turned things around. Milwaukee is in a win-now phase, led by superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.
If the Bucks seriously want to bolster their roster, the only way to do so is to trade away one for their top players. It's safe to assume that Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard will not be traded, which leaves their All-Star forward Khris Middleton.
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In this hypothetical trade, the Bucks see them parting ways with Middleton and shipping him to the Los Angeles Clippers.
Using Spotrac, here's what a potential deal would look like for the Bucks and L.A.
Bucks receive: Norman Powell, P.J. Tucker, and a 2030 first-round draft pick swap
Clippers receive: Khris Middleton
The Clippers potentially dealing Norman Powell may seem like a deal breaker for them as he is having a career year.
The former UCLA Bruin is averaging 23.9 points per game, 3.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.3 steals while shooting 49 percent from the field and 43.1 percent from three in 37 games and 32.9 minutes of action.
However, this would be an incredible addition for the Bucks. A potential pairing of Lillard and Powell would significantly bolster the Bucks' title odds.
Both average a combined 49.1 points per game and could do it all on the offensive end.
Losing Middleton would hurt for the Bucks, but his time may be dwindling in Milwaukee.
The 33-year-old has struggled with injuries recently, and he has a player option after the season. If he continues to trend in his direction, he will likely opt-in to his contract, as he is set to make $34 million next season.
Middleton would not be a highly sought-after player this offseason, so it is likely he will opt into his deal.
The Bucks and Clippers are in good spots in their respective conferences as the season surpasses its halfway point.
A trade for each team can be the difference between a deep playoff run or not.
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