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3 Milwaukee Bucks Trade Targets Apart From Giannis Antetokounmpo

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February 3, 2026

3 Milwaukee Bucks Trade Targets Apart From Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Milwaukee Bucks face a tricky traded line as Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors continue to heat up. However, there are other teams that could make deals with the Bucks, and it could lead to a new direction for the franchise.

Some members of the Milwaukee Bucks on SI staff dropped their picks for who they believe the team should look to acquire in a trade.

D’Angelo Russell, Dallas Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks guard D’Angelo Russell warms up prior to the game against the Los Angeles Clippers. | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Milwaukee should be motivated to lose games to maximize the franchise’s first lottery pick in a decade, and even if Giannis isn’t moved before the deadline his injury will preclude Milwaukee from seriously competing this season. Taking on a contract like D’Angelo Russell to replenish some draft pick capital is the best move the Bucks can make right now. Milwaukee needs to set themselves up to either retool around Giannis or rebuild once he’s gone. — Ti Windisch

Michael Porter Jr., Brooklyn Nets

For the Bucks to find a way to get back to relevance and try to keep Antetokounmpo happy, they need to make a splash in the trade market. That leaves two potential options of people that are assumed to be available. Those people are Ja Morant and Michael Porter Jr. The best fit of the two is Porter Jr. If I were the Bucks, I’d try to find a way to acquire him. — Major Passons

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The bubble is about to burst for the Bucks, and whether Giannis is traded this week or this offseason, the team is going to need an arsenal of picks to work with to properly rebuild the team. The Bucks should find ways to move off of players that will net them future draft picks, even if Antetokounmpo is not involved in that. The Bucks should figure out what Bobby Portis’ price tag is and who would be willing to take on Kyle Kuzma’s contract. And maybe kick the tires on potential Myles Turner trade destinations.

Of course trading Antetokounmpo would result in getting the most picks back, but the Bucks want to be able to get the best deal possible for him. If there is the right offer at the deadline, they should pull the trigger and rip the Band-Aid off once and for all. But once Antetokounmpo is traded, it will open the floodgates for the rest of the Milwaukee veterans to move on in other deals. — Jeremy Brener

Brad Paisley to perform at BMO Pavilion in Milwaukee on Sept. 4

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9 hours ago

May 11, 2026

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Brad Paisley to perform at BMO Pavilion in Milwaukee on Sept. 4

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Brad Paisley (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

MILWAUKEE – Brad Paisley is scheduled to perform at the BMO Pavilion in Milwaukee on Sept. 4.

Ticket information

What we know:

The ticket pre-sale for Brad’s fan club members, Paisley Nation, begins on Tuesday, May 12 at 10 am. All tickets available at BradPaisley.com.

The tour will also offer a variety of VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level.

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Packages vary but include premium seats, a guided backstage tour, VIP-exclusive gift item, early entry & more. VIP package contents vary depending on the selected offer. For more information, visit VIPnation.com.

The Source: The information in this post was provided by Live Nation.

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WSJ: Billionaire Milwaukee Bucks co-owner targeted in extortion scheme – UPI.com

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21 hours ago

May 10, 2026

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WSJ: Billionaire Milwaukee Bucks co-owner targeted in extortion scheme – UPI.com

Billionaire Wes Edens, co-founder of Fortress Investment Group and co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks NBA club, is shown at Sun Valley, Idaho, on July 9, 2015. The Wall Street Journal on Sunday identified Edens as the victim of a billion-dollar extortion plot allegedly hatched by an ex-lover. File Photo by Andrew Gombert/EPA

May 10 (UPI) — Wes Edens, the billionaire co-founder of Fortress Investment Group and an owner of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks, was the target of a billion-dollar extortion scheme allegedly perpetrated by an ex-lover, the Wall Street Journal reported Sunday.

A spokesman for Edens, 64, confirmed to the newspaper that the financier is the unnamed alleged victim in a federal indictment brought against Changli “Sophia” Luo of New York City.

Edens, one of world’s most successful global investment management firm leaders with Fortress, has developed and owned businesses in real estate, transportation, infrastructure, health care, financial services, media and entertainment.

He is also a high-profile sports team owner, including the Bucks and soccer club Aston Villa of the English Premier League. He is credited turning the Bucks from a perennial cellar dweller into a champion squad over a five-year span, culminating in the 2021 NBA championship.

But he also fell victim to a lurid alleged “sextortion” scheme, his spokesman confirmed to the WSJ, admitting the Edens is the unnamed “Victim 1” cited an indictment filed last year in Manhattan federal court against Luo.

The indictment reportedly accuses her of trying to extort Victim 1 of more than $1 billion by threatening to release videos and photos of them engaged in sex. Prosecutors alleged Luo also threatened to contact the victim’s family members and business partners in a threat to destroy his fortune if he did not pay up.

According to the indictment, Luo was arrested June 14 at JFK International Airport as she tried to board a flight to China, the New York Post reported.

“Mr. Edens will be making no comment on the case as the indictment speaks for itself with respect to the charges against the defendant,” his spokesman told the Journal. “Mr. Edens expects to testify under oath at the upcoming trial.”

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Milwaukee Weather: Cooler Sunday with a slight chance for sprinkles

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1 day ago

May 10, 2026

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MILWAUKEE – Forecast from FOX6 Meteorologist Lisa Michaels

Mostly sunny skies with partly sunny skies in the afternoon. There is a slight chance for a few sprinkles, but most areas remain dry. Highs near 60F on Sunday.
Patchy frost is possible again Sunday night into Monday morning as low temps inland can reach the lower 30s.
Cooler on Monday with easterly winds- low 50s near the lake to upper 50s inland.
A big boost in temperatures on Tuesday in the low 70s associated with a clipper system will bring the next chance of rain and a few storms.

Today: Mostly Sunny. Slight chance sprinkles.
High: 60°
Wind: NW 5-15

Tonight: Mostly Clear. Patchy frost.
Low: 38°
Wind: N 5

Monday: 53 LAKE. Mostly sunny.
High: 57°
Wind: E 5-10

Tuesday: Chance storms. Breezy.
AM Low: 39° High: 71°
Wind: SW 10-25

Wednesday:Partly sunny.
AM Low: 46° High: 59°
Wind: NW 5-15

Thursday: Mostly Sunny. Slight chance sprinkles.
AM Low: 42° High: 64°
Wind: S 5-10

Friday: Chance of Rain
AM Low: 47° High: 72°
Wind: SW 5-15

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