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Giannis Antetokounmpo Mock Trades: How Knicks, Warriors, More Could Entice Bucks with Wild Multi-Team Deals
The Bucks are seeking young talent and draft picks in multi-team trade talks as Giannis has indicated he wants to leave after 12 years, sources said.
- With the NBA trade deadline on February 5, 2026, four teams—the New York Knicks, Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors, and Minnesota Timberwolves—have led multi‑team proposals to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- Front‑office talks have centered on the Bucks demanding a young blue‑chip talent or surplus draft picks, with Antetokounmpo signaling he wants to part ways after 12-plus years.
- The New York Knicks' mock package envisions routing Giannis Antetokounmpo to New York while sending multiple players and seven first-round picks plus swap rights back to Milwaukee.
- Sources told ESPN on Monday that the Milwaukee Bucks front office has submitted counteroffers as the market progresses, but trade‑mechanics constraints make deals fragile and they could wait until the offseason.
- A recent reader poll found 66% of poll respondents would trade Giannis while proposals involve five-team, 19-player constructs that could reshape title races.
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ASK IRA: Is any of the Heat’s youth off-limits at the NBA trade deadline?
Q: Aside from Tyler Herro and Kel’el Ware, the Bucks want more young pieces for Giannis Antetokounmpo. If it came down to choosing between Kasparas Jakucionis, Pelle Larsson or Jaime Jaquez Jr., who do the Heat value most? I would keep Kasparas and include one of the other two if they would let me. I really like this rookie’s two-way talent and playmaking. – Eddie. A: What has gotten lost in this equation is that this mostly would not be the Hea…
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