NBA trade rumors: Milwaukee Bucks rumored to deal lots of players

Redick, an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, has been in a fixture in trade rumors, since an Orlando team beginning a long rebuilding process doesn’t appear to have much of a need for a role player in the prime of his career.

Milwaukee, which is currently in the No. 8 spot in the East with a 26-25 record, is a team that fits the profile of a buyer at the deadline. However, neither Redick nor Ellis could swing to the small forward position, so moving Mbah a Moute and a future first-round pick for a guy who could only play 20 minutes a night for the Bucks probably doesn’t make much sense.

The Hawks would look to pair Ellis alongside point guard Jeff Teague, who is having a career year at 15.2 points and 6.9 assists per game. For the Bucks, this would alleviate them from having to deal with Ellis’ contract situation. It was reported via Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe that Ellis would likely be declining his player option for next season to become a free agent.

Smith has made it clear he seeks a max-contract through free agency, and Milwaukee will have the necessary cap space to fulfill that need once he hits the market. The Smith trade circus rolls along, now with another suitor lined up.