Overview
- ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported that multiple teams have put negotiations on hold because they are not fully convinced Giannis will finish the season in Milwaukee.
- Zach Lowe said the Hawks, Warriors, Lakers, Heat and Knicks are among franchises keeping picks and young players for a potential bid now or in the offseason.
- Milwaukee has signaled it intends to add help around Antetokounmpo, and Giannis has said he is not seeking a trade.
- The Bucks’ 17-24 record and recent losses to West contenders are fueling league-wide caution about near-term moves.
- Insiders view a blockbuster as more likely after the season than at the deadline, which falls on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET.