Bucks, Clippers expected to entertain offers, several veterans draw trade attention

The Bucks and Clippers could give teams looking for veteran help plenty to consider before February’s trade deadline.

Both are expected to listen broadly to offers, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, though there are qualifications to how each team is approaching the market.

“Myles Turner and Kyle Kuzma are the two players the Bucks have been attempting to move since the offseason started,” Siegel reported. “However, Milwaukee has not been receptive to calls regarding Jaime Jaquez Jr. or Ryan Rollins.”

The Bucks are 1-11 in their first season without Giannis Antetokounmpo. Turner and Kuzma represent potential veteran additions for teams with more immediate playoff ambitions, but finding acceptable returns remains the challenge.

Kuzma’s $20.3 million expiring contract could help facilitate a deal. Turner’s longer commitment would require a buyer comfortable with his salary and confident he can improve on a difficult start.

The Clippers, meanwhile, appear willing to give their roster more time.

“This is a team that is simply waiting to see what they look like when they have all of their pieces,” Siegel reported. “Brandon Ingram has not played yet this season, and the organization has an internal belief that their 2-8 start to the 2026-27 season is not reflective of the talent on their roster.”

Still, rival teams are watching several veterans.

“League personnel are looking at Max Strus, Brook Lopez, and Derrick Jones Jr. as the three most likely players for LA to trade by February,” Siegel added.

That leaves the Clippers with a decision over the coming months. Getting healthy could give them a better sense of what they have. Continued losing would give them more reason to consider what those veterans could bring back.