With both squads entering with depleted rosters, the Oklahoma City Thunder blew out the Milwaukee Bucks in a 125-96 win. The difference between the two was simple — the former had its MVP candidate and the latter didn't.

The Oklahoma City Thunder collected a 125-96 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. The latter punted the game as it rested several of its top players. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 34 points in 22 minutes.

The matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Milwaukee Bucks Monday night looked a little bit different than it did in the NBA Cup Final. Not only was it different in that Oklahoma City got the upper hand this time,

According to The Athletic, the Bucks could be making a move soon for Kyle Kuzma in a deal that would send Khris Middleton and draft capital to the Wizards. Kuzma would help the Bucks with their scoring issues. When he is motivated, he is a top-shelf scorer at the wing position. Getting rid of Middleton would be an added bonus as well.

According to NBA reporter Steve Bulpett of Heavy Sports, the Milwaukee Bucks are “close” to trading Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards for Kyle Kuzma. Middleton helped the Bucks win the 2021 title against the Phoenix Suns.

The Milwaukee Bucks (26-22) have hit a skid at an inconvenient time, falling to fifth place in the East after losing four straight games (all by double-digits). Their once revived title-contention ambitions may be dwindling once again.