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Creating a rumored 2024 NBA Trade Deadline targets tier list for the Milwaukee Bucks

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2 years ago

February 6, 2024

The NBA trade deadline is just days away, and the Milwaukee Bucks have constantly been named in rumors and are expected to be aggressive in the final few days. Doc Rivers’ tenure as head coach has gotten off to a positive start despite the defeat to the Utah Jazz over the weekend, and he could see changes to the roster for the final run-in of the season.

There have been plenty of names come up regarding the Bucks and what it may take to give them up. Here we will put those trade targets into a tier list. I will take asking price into account with this as the Bucks have very little in assets and some players are perfect fits but cannot be afforded sadly.

The top tier of must-have players are guys who can fit in easily with what the Bucks require and shouldn’t cost too much to give up.

First up on the list is Isaac Okoro, who was linked to the Bucks by Hoops Hype. The Cleveland Cavaliers have a decision to make regarding Donovan Mitchell and his future. Should they decide to keep him, it would mean Okoro is one player who may have to be moved, as they would need to go into the tax for 2024-25. Okoro is earning just $8.9 million this year and becomes a restricted free agent next season. The 23-year-old two-way wing is averaging 8.9 points on 49.6 percent from the field and 38.5 from three. Add to this a steal per game, and Okoro would be a great fit for the Bucks and be that defensive wing they so require.

The next must-have player for me would be Matisse Thybulle. Portland’s wing is averaging 5.6 points per game on 41 percent shooting. His 115 defensive rating would have him second on the Bucks in that category and earning just $10.5 million per year with another year and a player option for 2025-26. His asking price should be quite low, and Pat Connaughton and Cam Payne’s contracts match up well. What Thybulle can provide would be a stellar addition to Milwaukee.

The final player in this tier is Dorian Finney-Smith of the Brooklyn Nets. Another elite defender that can hit the three, Finney-Smith has been atop a lot of teams’ target lists as we head towards the deadline. His contract is quite friendly, with him earning $13.9 million this season, followed by $14.9 million next season and a player option for $15.3 million in 2025.

This season, he is averaging 9.1 points per game on 41.2 percent from the field and 38.3 percent from beyond the arc. The downside here is the Nets have asked for first-round picks, and with the Bucks lacking those, it may mean Bobby Portis is moved or that the asking price becomes too high for Milwaukee. Still, he would be an ideal addition.

All three would fit in perfectly at the two or even off the bench, and with friendly contracts, their asking prices should be quite low and hopefully would require the more expendable Bucks players in return.

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Milwaukee Weather – Frosty and cold morning, sunny day ahead

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5 hours ago

March 2, 2026

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MILWAUKEE – Forecast from FOX6 Meteorologist Lisa Michaels

Frosty Monday morning with temps in the teens inland to low 20s near the lake.
Mostly sunny to sunny skies on Monday. Highs in the mid-40s inland, upper 30s near the lake.
A total lunar eclipse will happen Tuesday morning, total eclipse from 5-6am. It may be tough to see due to increasing clouds.
Increasing clouds on Tuesday with highs in the low 40s. Chance of rain and storms possible Wednesday through Friday with warming temperatures.

Today: 39 Lake. Mostly sunny.
High: 44°
Wind: SE 5-10

Tonight: Partly cloudy this evening, mostly clear overnight.
Low: 27°
Wind: SE 5

Tuesday: 39 Lake. Mostly cloudy.
High: 43°
Wind: E 5-10

Wednesday:41 Lake. Chance for scattered showers and t-storms.
AM Low: 32° High: 45°
Wind: E 5-10

Thursday: 39 Lake. Mostly cloudy. Chance storms.
AM Low: 37° High: 42°
Wind: NE 5-10

Friday: Chance for showers and t-storms Warmer. Warming at night.
AM Low: 37° High: 57°
Wind: SE 5-15

Saturday: Mostly cloudy with AM rain showers. Blustery with falling afternoon temperatures.
AM Low: 47° High: 53°
Wind: NE 5-10

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We have a host of maps and radars on the FOX6 Weather page that are updating regularly — to provide you the most accurate assessment of the weather. From a county-by-county view to the Midwest regional radar and a national view — it’s all there.

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Four new community-powered fridges open on Milwaukee’s North Side

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17 hours ago

March 1, 2026

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Four new community-powered fridges open on Milwaukee’s North Side

Community members and city leaders celebrated the opening of four new community-powered fridges on the North Side of Milwaukee. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Friday, Feb. 27, at Metcalfe Park Community Bridges, 3624 W. North Ave., to mark the occasion.

The effort to fight food scarcity by opening community-powered fridges comes after several grocery stores closed in the area, creating a food desert.

Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II, emceed the ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of four new community-powered fridges.

District 15 Ald. Russell W. Stamper II, who saw several grocery stores in his district close over the past few years, served as the event’s emcee.

“We could either complain about the problem, or we could come together to find a solution,” Stamper said.

People fill up the community-powered fridge with fresh produce.

In July 2025, a Pick ‘n Save on the North Side closed, prompting the opening of a community-powered fridge at Tricklebee Café in the Sherman Park and Uptown area. Since then, several other grocery stores have closed in the area.

This led Stamper, FEED MKE, Metcalfe Park Community Bridges and One MKE to open four more community-powered fridges.

Christie Melby-Gibbons, executive director of Tricklebee Café, talks about opening the first community-powered fridge at her cafe.

Christie Melby-Gibbons, executive director of Tricklebee Café, talked about the organization’s community-powered fridge. About a week ago, the fridge was empty for the first time since its launch, so staff turned to their online community for support.

“Within 20 minutes, a woman came in with bags of food and filled the fridge for less than $100,” Melby-Gibbons said.

Danell Cross (right), executive director at Metcalfe Park Community Bridges, Metcalfe Park resident Farina Brooks (left), and other attendees applaud during the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The community-powered fridge network is run by residents on a take-what-you-need, leave-what-you-can model. Taking a grassroots approach to solving food insecurity in the area, community members provide fresh produce and other healthy food options to ensure that their neighbors have access to nutritious foods.

Residents line up to fill the community-powered fridge with fresh produce.

“Everybody deserves to eat. I can’t go to sleep at night knowing my neighbors are hungry,” said Melody McCurtis, deputy director of Metcalfe Park Community Bridges.

Here’s a list of all the community-powered fridges:

Metcalfe Park Community Bridges

3624 W. North Ave.

Rooted & Rising- Washington Park

3940 W. Lisbon Ave.

Sherman Park Community Association

3526 W. Fond du Lac Ave.

Dominican Center

2470 W. Locust St.

Tricklebee Café

4424 W. North Ave.

Jonathan Aguilar is a visual journalist at Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service who is supported through a partnership between CatchLight Local and Report for America.

This article first appeared on Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service and is republished here under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

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At the Bar

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1 day ago

March 1, 2026

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The bar can be “the place” where memories are made, friendships blossom, and stories live forever. This episode of Real Stories MKE features stories from Dasha Kelly, Kristia Wildflower, Shep Crumrine, and Katelyn Nye. Real Stories MKE is hosted by Kim Shine and Joel Dresang with support from producer Jasmine Gonzalez and audio engineer Sam Woods.

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