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.

The Bucks’ future with Giannis Antetokounmpo remains uncertain as the Myles Turner trade talks stall, reportedly not moving the needle enough.