After agreeing to buy out the remainder of Damian Lillard’s contract so they could sign Myles Turner to a four-year,

However, prior to that, the Bucks had an interest in trading for another star in the form of Jimmy Butler. That deal would’ve involved Middleton, but according to former Bucks fan favorite John Henson, Giannis Antetokounmpo shut down those trade talks.

'Desperate' Bucks Linked to Move for $251 Million 3-Time All-Star Amid Giannis Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Milwaukee Bucks have not been afraid to take risks during the NBA offseason. Milwaukee surprisingly cut ties with Damian Lillard in order to create salary cap space to sign center Myles Turner.