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NBA rumors: Khris Middleton expected to get interest from the Rockets

Khris Middleton is expected to get at a full max contract in the likely possibility that he declines his player option in the coming days, according to Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype. The Rockets will be looking to make a move for the player but the Bucks should be in competition for the star as well.

The Bucks have a very interesting situation due to the fact that they are aging team and their best player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, might leave if they are unable to keep a winning roster around him.

Due to the fact that they moved most of their picks in the Jrue Holiday trade, the only real way to continue to give Antetokounmpo a winning roster would be to re-sign their aging veterans. This is a very tricky situation without a clear solution considering Middleton hasn’t the been same since his left MCL injury two seasons ago.

This would have been very interesting fit for Bradley Beal if he waived his no-trade clause but that ship has sailed with the Suns trade. The best thing for the Bucks might be to run it back and watch this team age out of their title chances until they have time to come into more picks. This would allow them to use picks on a blockbuster trade down the line in order to keep Antekounmpo.