Latest Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks trade bucks highlights duel wishes
once upon a time, Giannis Antetokounmpo is hailed as one of the few true stars in the league. In an age when stars tended to make trade requests seemingly on a whim, Milwaukee Bucks The star remained committed to his team. Even after multiple disappointments in the playoffs, Giannis reaffirmed his commitment to the team time and time again.
However, even the most patient have their breaking point. While still outwardly saying he wants to stay in Milwaukee, Antetokounmpo has dropped hints about his potential departure. Now those hints have been realized, as rumors of the Bucks star seeking a trade intensify.
One of the main questions surrounding the rumor is when this trade will happen. The NBA’s trade deadline is February 5, and there are only four days left before Milwaukee is stuck with Giannis for the rest of the season. As it turns out, there is a disconnection between Antetokounmpo and the Bucks when they want the trade to happen.
“There is a belief among several teams that have been in contact with the Bucks this week that their desire remains to keep Antetokounmpo after Thursday’s trade buzzer at 3:00 PM ET,” Marc Stein wrote. He later adds, “However, it must be noted just as strongly that the various teams involved in the pursuit of Antetokounmpo believe that, on the part of his camp, there is a preference for the trade to be completed before the deadline … even in the absence of a clear public demand for such an outcome.”
The Bucks have no reason to rush into trading Antetokounmpo. As Stein pointed out, teams believe Milwaukee would like to evaluate its options more. Waiting for the offseason would give them a much larger number of teams to face. There’s also the matter of their current draft pick: their decision to trade Antetokounmpo also hinges on where their first-round pick falls in 2026.
However, stranger things have happened. There might be a deal that’s too good to pass up on the Bucks. For now, however, Antetokounmpo remains in limbo with Milwaukee as they endure a four-game losing streak.
2026-02-01 15:35:00
