Bucks linked to two Trailblazers in win-now push

ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel reports that Bucks general manager Jon Horst is exploring roster improvements to better support Giannis Antetokounmpo and starting center Myles Turner. League sources have linked those efforts to the Portland Trail Blazers, with Jerami Grant and Robert Williams III emerging as the names most often mentioned.

The Bucks still looking for answers

Grant would offer Milwaukee an immediate boost on the wing, providing both scoring and two way flexibility. He is averaging 20.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists this season, while also bringing defensive value with his ability to cover multiple positions.

On a Bucks team that has had trouble finding offense without Giannis, Grant’s shot creation and floor spacing would carry real value. He would also slot neatly alongside Antetokounmpo, giving Giannis more room to attack the paint without drawing constant help.

Williams would fill a different but equally important need for Milwaukee, bringing rim protection and vertical presence that the roster has lacked. He is averaging 6.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks, and while he does not command many touches, his defensive impact shows up quickly. Slotting him alongside Turner would give the Bucks strong shot blocking and more options on the defensive end, particularly against top offenses in the East. With Williams entering the final year of his contract, Portland is expected to be open to discussions as the deadline draws closer.

For the Bucks, this has become a matter of survival rather than fine tuning. The window to contend is still open, but it is closing quickly. If the front office believes Giannis remains committed to the direction, making a decisive move to bring in support now may be the only realistic option.