Bucks' coach Scott Skiles saw Al Jefferson up close on Monday night and came away believing that the center could be the best low-post threat in the league today.

"If he's not the best, he's one of the best low-post players in the league," Skiles said of Jefferson. "He's got that, I guess I would call it a jump hook that he can shoot from ... 12 to 14 feet, and it's just a feathery soft touch."

Milwaukee' forward Charlie Villanueva is believed by many to be the most likely player to be dealt by the team prior to next month's trade deadline.

Rival executives feel as though the Bucks would love to trade Michael Redd's contract, but his recent season-ending injury ends all possibilty of that happening.

The Bucks had recent talks with the Grizzlies about a trade involving rookie Joe Alexander and guard Ramon Sessions, but negotiations appear to have broken down.

Michael Redd will miss the rest of the season with two torn ligaments in his left knee.

Bucks general manager John Hammond said Sunday that an MRI exam on Redd's knee revealed a torn ACL and MCL.

Surgery to repair the injury has not been scheduled.

Bucks' shooting guard Michael Redd suffered a sprained left knee on Saturday night and will undergo an MRI on Sunday.

Redd suffered the injury on a play late in the third quarter against Sacramento.

"It's part of the game," Redd said. "I'm disappointed, but I'm going to be OK. I've overcome so much adversity, and I've had numerous injuries throughout the years. But I'll be back, and our team will continue to keep fighting."

A team source doesn't believe that the Bucks will trade guard Michael Redd this season, but multiple teams have inquired about the sharp-shooter.

"We need to make the playoffs this season to regain our fan base," the source said.

"Everyone is interested [Portland, San Antonio and Dallas, etc.], but their offers are pure [garbage]."

It's hard to believe that the Bucks are in position to be thinking about the postseason, but guard Michael Redd can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

"The team is playing better than they were last year," Redd told HoopsWorld. "We just have to keep fighting."

Milwaukee currently occupies the eighth-seed in the Eastern Conference.

"We want it to happen. But we just want to get better every day. If that leads us into the playoffs, then that is wonderful."

Blazer rookie Greg Oden had the best game of his young career against Milwaukee on Monday night, finishing with 24 points and 15 rebounds as Portland won 102-85.

According to the Associated Press, it was Oden's 12th double-double of the season, which is a team high.

Rookie forward Joe Alexander hasn't been on the court very much for the Bucks in the first half of the season, but the team claims that he's making progress.

"He's been good in practice and is getting better in practice," coach Scott Skiles said. "There has been noticeable improvement. We're excited about the progress he's making."

Blazer guard Rudy Fernandez will go up against Dwight Howard, Nate Robinson, and Rudy Gay after the Spaniard beat out fellow rookies Russell Westbrook and Joe Alexander in fan voting, according to a report by The Oklahoman.

?It is what is,? Westbrook said. ?You want to win, but it?s out of your control.?

The Grizzlies would love to send Mike Conley to the Bucks in exchange for Ramon Sessions and Joe Alexander, but they are still awaiting word from Milwaukee.

The Bucks are reportedly still weighing the talks, according to sources close to the negotiations. The Grizzlies have declined to comment.