The Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks closed on a deal that would send veteran forward Caron Butler to the Bucks in exchange for point guard Ish Smith and center Viacheslav Kravtsov.
A person close to the deal confirmed it on the condition of anonymity, because neither ball club made the information public.
Butler, who grew up in nearby Racine, Milwaukee, has been outspoken about playing for his hometown Bucks, but was unable to until now. Butler will join Brandon Knight, Brandon Jennings, and Larry Sanders, giving the team a fighting chance in the Eastern Conference.
Butler’s contract value will likely become public when the official announcement is made.
