It’s Friday, January 10, and the Milwaukee Bucks (19-16) and the Orlando Magic (22-17) are all set to square off from Kia Center in Orlando. The Bucks have won their last 2. Wednesday, they won at home against the San Antonio Spurs 121-105. Last night the Magic lost at home to Minnesota 104-89.

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Former NBA player Brandon Jennings recently caused a stir with his pick for best small forward in Milwaukee Bucks history. He made his choice of Khris Middleton while speaking on the Gilbert Arenas podcast.

Milwaukee Bucks (19-16, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (22-17, fourth in the Eastern Conference)

The Orlando Magic's well-documented injury woes should be eased in a big way on Friday when the team is expected to get All-Star Paolo Banchero back from a 34-game absence in time for a home meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks.

The second game of an NBA doubleheader on Wednesday, Jan. 8 sees the Milwaukee Bucks hosting the San Antonio Spurs at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

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The Milwaukee Bucks react to AJ Green's dunk attempt vs. San Antonio Spurs on Jan. 8, 2024 at Fiserv Forum.

The Milwaukee Bucks have been playing some better basketball lately. They are coming off a 120-112 victory over the Indiana Pacers which saw them come back from a 19-point deficit. Still, they need some help off the bench. This trade proposal would help them with that issue.

In theory, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero is nearly everything they've been missing for two months. In practice, the Magic expect a transition period when he gets back. But as Cole Anthony said,

The Orlando Magic stayed afloat playing without their four top scorers. Now, they're reportedly getting the best one back.