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Giannis Says He Hasn’t Asked for a Trade as Bucks Position Themselves as Buyers

Rival teams are monitoring the situation closely with Milwaukee exploring upgrades before the Feb. 5 deadline.

Overview

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo told reporters he has not personally discussed a trade with the Bucks and is focused on rehabbing his calf and supporting teammates.
  • Reporting indicates his agent, Alex Saratsis, has held conversations about Giannis’ future, even as the player distances himself from those talks.
  • League sources say Milwaukee is fending off inquiries on Giannis and signaling it intends to add help rather than move its star.
  • Insider Chris Haynes reports the Bucks have identified Zach LaVine as a potential target, though there have been no serious talks to date.
  • Multiple teams, including the Heat, Knicks, Warriors and Lakers, are keeping tabs, while others like the Spurs and Thunder are viewed as unlikely bidders; Giannis remains sidelined and the 11–17 Bucks have struggled, with Doc Rivers suggesting a roughly four-week timeline to return.