Overview
- Antetokounmpo told reporters he has not personally spoken with Milwaukee about a trade, noting his agent may have conversations while he concentrates on teammates and recovery.
- He confirmed a right soleus strain from Dec. 3 with a targeted four-to-six week timetable, as the Bucks sit 11-16 and have struggled without him.
- League reporting indicates Milwaukee is resisting inquiries and positioning as a buyer, with wing help a focus and Jerami Grant cited as a player on the Bucks’ radar.
- Rival front offices are preparing in case circumstances change, with teams like the Knicks, Heat, Lakers, Spurs, Warriors and Rockets monitoring; the Lakers are preserving their 2026 first-round pick as a potential chip.
- Any blockbuster would be complicated by Milwaukee’s limited draft control—portions held by Portland after the Lillard trade—plus CBA and salary constraints that likely require creative, multi-team structures.