With former Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo back in the lineup, the Milwaukee Bucks aim to replicate their recent road surge when they host the Washington Wizards on Wednesday.

During these talks, they’ve been linked to two-time NBA All-Star Zach LaVine of the Sacramento Kings as well as Kings guard Malik Monk and Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant.

CHARLOTTE — With their 123-113 win over the Charlotte Hornets, the Milwaukee Bucks (14-19) have now won two games in a row.

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While the rest of the NBA world may be contemplating Giannis Antetokounmpo trade ideas, the Milwaukee Bucks seem primarily focused on attaining additional talent to improve their postseason chances and give the former NBA Most Valuable Player motivation to stay.

Bobby Portis shot 8 of 12 from the field and scored 25 points off the bench, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 24 points and seven assists and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Charlotte Hornets 123-113 to earn back-to-back wins for the first time since late October.

The Milwaukee Bucks are exploring a blockbuster trade with Portland for Jerami Grant and Robert Williams III as pressure mounts to win now.

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was livid that Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller fouled him on a drive to the rim on Monday night that definit