After seemingly having just arrived, a Damian Lillard trade could be a mechanism for the Bucks to start climbing out of the muck.

When the Portland Trail Blazers made the tough decision to move on from longtime star point guard Damian Lillard, many saw this as a win for the Milwaukee Bucks. After all, they were receiving the best player in the trade while Portland had to part with their team icon.

On Thursday, CBS Sports' Bill Reiter reported that if things continue to go badly for the Milwaukee Bucks, there is "growing confidence across the NBA" that Giannis Antetokounmpo could become available through a trade.