Giannis Antetokounmpo Squashes Trade Rumors, Stays With Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo made a clear, public refusal to ever ask for a trade, telling The Athletic "There will never be a chance, and there will never be a moment, that I will come out and say 'I want a trade.'" He added "I am not (going anywhere). I am invested in this team" while pushing back at outside speculation as the Bucks sit 16-21 after recent struggles. Merlin senses a focused leader. Giannis is prioritizing health and "stacking wins before the All-Star game," and recent form shows signs of life. The oracle knows trades can still happen for roster or front office reasons, but any move would be initiated by others, not by Giannis himself. The path to a rebound runs through better role play and fewer injuries.