The Milwaukee Bucks are still viewed as a potential Jimmy Butler suitor, but they reportedly want to make a trade regardless of him.

Could the Charlotte Hornets trade former Michigan State star Miles Bridges to the Milwaukee Bucks before the NBA trade deadline?

While the Milwaukee Bucks would love to upgrade their roster via a trade heading into deadline season, there's a major problem with any deal coming to fruition.

After a slow start to the season, the Milwaukee Bucks are 26-19 and own the No. 4 seed in the East just a week until the trade deadline. Though their roster looks poised for a playoff run as is, the Bucks are a team to monitor in the trade market.

NBA insider Marc Stein reported that the Bucks are “determined” to make a trade before the February 6 deadline and are eager to upgrade their roster. As the fourth seed in the East, the Bucks want to have the most talent possible come playoffs.

De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings is defended by Damian ... [+] Lillard #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of a game at Fise