The Milwaukee Bucks have already taken the biggest swing possible by trading away franchise superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, but the reshaping of the roster may not stop there. The new-look Bucks are younger, yes, but they still have a few veteran pieces who could be moved again as the team heads into what is expected to be a full rebuild around younger players.
Three names stand out as the Bucks’ biggest trade candidates heading into the 2026-27 season: Tyler Herro, Kyle Kuzma and Myles Turner.
Herro looks like one of the most likely players to be dealt, and he also may be the most attractive veteran asset on the roster. He has one year left on his contract and is set to make $31 million next season.
That expiring deal gives him real value for teams looking to avoid longer-term money, and Milwaukee may have no interest in extending him. If he stays put, Herro could wind up as the Bucks’ primary scoring option, which would give him the chance to post strong numbers with a bigger role.
For a contender needing another shot-maker, he would be a logical target. Teams like the Detroit Pistons have shown interest in Herro.
Kuzma is also believed to be available, with reports saying he is on the trade block. Like Herro, he is on an expiring contract, though his $21 million salary next season is easier for contenders to fit into a deal.
He may not bring back a huge return, but he remains a useful offensive forward who can score and rebound. Kuzma is also an NBA champion, and his versatility could appeal to a team looking for help on the wing.
Turner is the trickiest name in the group. Multiple reports say Milwaukee will shop him this summer, but moving him is not as simple as dealing an expiring contract.
He still has three years left on his deal and is owed $78 million. The money is not outrageous, but the longer commitment makes him harder to move.
Even so, Turner has a market because he fills a rare role: stretch center and elite rim protector. That combination matters, and plenty of contenders could use it.
Milwaukee could decide to keep him around as a mentor for younger players, but it probably makes more sense to pursue cap flexibility.
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