Overview
- Multiple outlets report the Bucks are listening to offers for Antetokounmpo ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline, with ESPN characterizing him as ready for a new team.
- The Warriors, Heat, Knicks and Timberwolves are cited as serious suitors, and insiders say the 76ers are on Antetokounmpo’s radar though Philadelphia has not made an offer.
- Milwaukee lost 109-99 to the Wizards on Thursday, dropping to 18-28 and 12th in the East as Antetokounmpo sits with a calf strain expected to sideline him 4–6 weeks.
- Public figures are downplaying speculation, with Stephen Curry saying he doesn’t engage in hypotheticals and Heat coach Erik Spoelstra calling the talk conjecture.
- The 76ers reinforced their position with a 139-122 win over the Bucks earlier this week as Paul George scored 32 and Philadelphia clinched the season series 3-0.