The Milwaukee Bucks list Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton on the injury report ahead of their matchup against the Toronto Raptors.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton both land on the Injury Report ahead of Friday’s matchup against the Raptors.

Milwaukee Bucks' fans do not appear to be willing to part with Khris Middleton in order to bring in Phoenix Suns' star Bradley Beal.

The Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo recently took the post game presser to joke about Khris Middleton's speed.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 35 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 130-112 victory over the Toronto Raptors.

Bobby Portis scored 15 and Khris Middleton had 13 points ... attempted 41 free throws and made 33 as Toronto committed 31 fouls. RJ Barrett led the Raptors with 21 points and 10 assists.

Bobby Portis scored 15 and Khris Middleton had 13 points ... attempted 41 free throws and made 33 as Toronto committed 31 fouls. RJ Barrett led the Raptors with 21 points and 10 assists.

The Raptors are rumored to be trying to facilitate the Butler trade, per Heat reporter Ira Winderman. They have another $10 million in salary that they can take in before hitting the luxury tax, so using that space in order to get some future assets would be a smart move.

The clock is ticking, the NBA trade deadline is approaching, and Jimmy Butler is still a part of the Miami Heat. But things are happening behind the scenes, and a Butler deal might be in the works. According to Evan Sidery,

A Jimmy Butler trade is complicated for the Suns and Heat. That is why the Bucks could finish the deal with Khris Middleton and Bradley Beal.

Beal To Bucks Connection Non-Existent There is no trade imminent that involves sending Bradley Beal to the Bucks.