The Bucks could determine Middleton is no longer capable of acting as their No. 3 option, leading to a major move at the trade deadline. An anonymous NBA executive agrees with this route, pushing the idea that sending off the three-time All-Star's contract is beneficial.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has done just about everything an NBA player can do, and he's not even 30 years old. He's a multi-time MVP, defensive player of the year, perennial All-Star and an NBA champion.