The Bucks are going to do whatever it takes to bring another championship to Milwaukee.  The 2021 championship run was one of the most magical moments in all of Wisconsin Sports.

Nov 26, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) protects the basketball from Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) during the third quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

As it turns out, Milwaukee may have a foot in the door for someone elite.

“Oh My God” Bucks – Jimmy Butler Report Draws Widespread Attention (Report)

Nov 26, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) fakes a shot against Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. (5) during the second quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Sam Amick of The Athletic reports that Jimmy Butler’s representatives have not informed the Milwaukee Bucks that he does not want to play there:

NBA insider Chris Haynes originally reported on Jan. 7 that multiple teams had been told that Butler “has no interest in being traded there” amid his standoff with the Heat. Haynes cited the Memphis Grizzlies specifically, with Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’Connor adding the Bucks to the group.

Intentionally limiting his pool of teams was a counterproductive approach from Butler, who told Heat president Pat Riley again last week he wants out, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.

The six-time All-Star’s trade value simply isn’t that high for a player of his caliber, and moving him becomes even more difficult from Miami’s perspective with fewer franchises incentivized to negotiate.

Jan 10, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) fight for a loose ball in the fourth quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Of course, Bucks fans were excited to see this:

Oct 30, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Miami Heat center Jimmy Butler (22) passes the ball away from Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Here is a look at some of Butler’s recent stats:

Jan 14, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) warms up before game against the Sacramento Kings at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images