Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Milwaukee
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Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly uncomfortable with ongoing trade rumors, with insiders saying the Bucks star has not asked out.
Off the court, Dec. 15 is the day that 79 players who signed or extended their contracts last summer become eligible to be traded — it's the unofficial opening day of NBA trade season. That, however, didn't move things closer to an Antetokounmpo trade. Where do things stand with an Antetokounmpo trade? Let's break it down.
The Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, and Houston Rockets have consistently been mentioned as potential Giannis trade suitors for years for two main reasons: a) all of them are currently in a “championship window” meaning Antetokounmpo fits their timeline, and b) they all have a surplus of future draft assets to trade for the future.
Bucks expected to go all-in on final stand to retain Giannis Antetokounmpo amid floundering season originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New York Knicks have been linked to a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade longer than any other team and they could get him with this trade idea.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo saga gets fascinating update that could scare away the Knicks
That would be Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is recovering from a calf strain that has cost him Milwaukee's past four games -- of which the Bucks have lost three, including a 127-82 beatdown in Brooklyn against the Nets on Sunday night.
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Bucks may be looking to add talent next to Giannis
Both reporters made it clear that the Bucks are not currently looking to trade the two-time MVP anytime soon. According to Stein, while other teams believe that the Bucks will be fielding offers for Giannis before the trade deadline, he believes that it won’t happen until Giannis himself requests a trade:
The Spurs are taking a surprising stance in the looming Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes, according to an NBA insider.