Bucks trade rumors: Cameron Payne, Pat Connaughton could be moved / News - Basketnews.com

Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly seeking to trade a package that includes Pat Connaughton and Cameron Payne to improve their defensive rotation.

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After firing head coach Adrian Griffin, the Milwaukee Bucks continue to for ways to improve.

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According to Jake Fischer from Yahoo Sports, the Bucks consider different combinations of trades that would include Pat Connaughton and Cameron Payne, as the Bucks want to improve on the defensive end.

Fischer reports that the combined $12.5 million salary between Connaughton and Payne would put Milwaukee in a position to land several targets, such as Portland Trail Blazers wing Matisse Thybulle and Los Angeles Clippers forward P.J. Tucker.

Alex Caruso would be an ideal target for the Bucks, but according to the report, the Chicago Bulls would need multiple first-round picks to even consider parting ways with the guard.

Payne, 29, has been averaging 6.5 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game in 40 appearances for the Bucks this season.

Meanwhile, the 31-year-old Connaughton averages 5.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game in 38 appearances.

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