Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Deadline: Bucks Stay Silent

Giannis Antetokounmpo could be moved ahead of the February trade deadline, but for now there is little activity. Marc Stein reports "Interested teams continue to wait for the Bucks to signal that they've made Antetokounmpo available. To date Milwaukee has not and has even countered with whispered messaging that it remains in the market for roster upgrades to help Antetokounmpo." Stein also says several clubs, including the Spurs Rockets and Thunder, "do not plan to join the chase" even if the Bucks open talks, though some teams expect Milwaukee to field pitches in January ahead of the Feb. 5 deadline. Merlin sees the league holding its breath. Trading a two time MVP would start a full rebuild and feels unlikely unless Giannis himself pushes for it. Milwaukee is still signaling commitment to upgrade around him, so any move would need to be seismic. The story will turn on whispers in January and one clear ask.