Bucks Seek Trade Solutions After Spurs Loss Ahead of Deadline

The Milwaukee Bucks are looking to resolve their ongoing issues with athleticism at the center position as they prepare to face the San Antonio Spurs. Despite the potential benefits of adding star players like Jimmy Butler or Zach LaVine, the Bucks' current roster struggles to keep pace with younger, more athletic teams, a fact highlighted in their recent loss to the Spurs. Coach Doc Rivers has been experimenting with Giannis Antetokounmpo at center, but the team's defensive weaknesses, particularly with Brook Lopez, were evident in their 144-118 defeat. The Bucks aim to turn things around after a mixed road trip as they head back home to face Memphis following this matchup. Meanwhile, the Spurs are desperate to break a five-game home losing streak, struggling with consistency and needing to improve their performance in the closing moments of games. Both teams come into this matchup with pressing issues that could impact their playoff aspirations.