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Giannis Antetokounmpo Reopens Future Talks With Bucks as Calf Strain Shelves Him for 2–4 Weeks

Rival front offices are positioning for bids ahead of the Dec. 15 trade window.

Overview

  • ESPN’s Shams Charania reports Antetokounmpo and agent Alex Saratsis have begun discussions with Milwaukee about his future, with a resolution expected in the coming weeks.
  • An MRI confirmed a right calf strain expected to sideline him approximately two to four weeks, and the team indicated there was no Achilles damage.
  • Head coach Doc Rivers said Antetokounmpo has not requested a trade, pushing back on media chatter as the Bucks sit 10–13.
  • Executives from several teams scheduled internal meetings to evaluate offers and are targeting Dec. 15, when many offseason signees become trade-eligible, per ESPN reporting.
  • The Knicks are often mentioned as a possible landing spot, though analysts highlight New York’s limited draft assets and salary-matching hurdles, with Antetokounmpo’s contract status giving him influence over any destination.