Bucks, Bradley Beal trade talks ‘nonexistent’
With NBA trade deadline approaching, the The Milwaukee Bucks were recently rumored to be more interested in trading Bradley Beal than a trade for Jimmy Butler. But with the NBA trade deadline only about two weeks away, there is allegedly no traction on a potential Bucks trade for Bradley Beal, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes.
“Contrary to popular belief, I was just informed that the Milwaukee Bucks have not inquired about Phoenix Suns star Bradley Beal,” Haynes said. “In fact, it was explained to me that the relationship does not exist.” If Phoenix is able to acquire Jimmy Butler, it would not come via the Milwaukee Bucks acquiring the star point guard.
It was also rumored that The Bucks could be interested in a potential Jimmy Butler tradewith Khris Middleton central to a potential deal, according to ClutchPoints’ own NBA insider Brett Siegel. The Bucks did not inform Butler’s camp that he would not be willing to play for them.
Any potential big trade the Bucks make, however, would have to come after they move someone like Pat Connaughton and his $9.4 million contract.
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Beal’s name has recently come up in trade rumors amid his move to the bench, with the Suns looking to reignite the team after struggling following a strong start to the 2024-25 season.
The The Suns recently completed a trade with the Utah Jazz that included draft pickswhich some might take as a precursor to a potential trade of Butler to Phoenix.
Butler and Beal, while both older stars, are still elite-level players, both of whom could seriously help a contender looking to break through the top. The NBA trade deadline is February 6th, and the next few weeks are sure to be interesting and ripe for rumors as the trade winds blow.
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