Milwaukee Bucks

The NBA Players Association accused the Milwaukee Bucks of tanking on Tuesday by trying to shut down Giannis Antetokounmpo for the rest of the season. Antetokounmpo, sidelined since March 15 with a hyperextended knee and bone bruise, wants to return despite the team's position in the standings. The Bucks have played just 36 games with their star this season amid multiple injuries.

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Milwaukee Bucks co-owners Wes Edens and Jimmy Haslam stated that Giannis Antetokounmpo will either sign an extension or be traded this offseason. They emphasized that letting the 31-year-old star play out the final year of his contract is not an option for the organization. The comments came in an interview with ESPN's Ramona Shelburne.

As the NBA trade deadline approaches on February 5, 2026, the New York Knicks are not aggressively pursuing Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, despite being his preferred destination last offseason. ESPN's Brian Windhorst reports the Knicks believe in their current roster and lack the draft assets for a strong offer without multi-team involvement. Meanwhile, teams like the Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat are more active in the sweepstakes.

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Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly available for a trade before the February 5 deadline, drawing interest from multiple teams including the Golden State Warriors and Portland Trail Blazers. The Warriors are prepared to offer a substantial package featuring draft picks and young players to pair him with Stephen Curry. While a deal remains uncertain, the Bucks may prefer waiting until the offseason for better offers.

Giannis Antetokounmpo left the Milwaukee Bucks' 102-100 defeat to the Denver Nuggets with a right calf injury after playing through discomfort for most of the game. The two-time MVP expects to miss four to six weeks following an MRI on Saturday, sidelining him past the February 5 trade deadline. This marks another setback in a season plagued by calf issues for Antetokounmpo.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s recent calf injury is likely to sideline him for 4-6 weeks, influencing trade strategies across the NBA as the February 5 deadline approaches. The Milwaukee Bucks, currently 18-26, face decisions on whether to buy or tank, while teams like the Lakers and Knicks adjust their plans amid growing expectations of an eventual split between Antetokounmpo and Milwaukee. League insiders suggest any trade for the star forward will probably occur in the offseason rather than at the deadline.