Timberwolves Acquire Ayo Dosunmu, Move On From Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s trade chances are fading as the Minnesota Timberwolves have "moved on" after the Ayo Dosunmu deal and Golden State’s move marked the "unofficial end" of its pursuit. With those two teams out, only Miami and New York look like realistic suitors, and both have limited tradable assets, leaving the Bucks with far fewer viable partners before Thursday’s 3 p.m. ET deadline. Merlin sees the market closing like a heavy curtain. Minnesota’s choice to pivot shows teams prefer staying competitive now rather than overpaying for a late splash. Milwaukee can wait for a richer offer or keep Giannis and roll into the season knowing choices are narrowing.