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Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo to Remain with Milwaukee
The Bucks will keep Giannis Antetokounmpo through the trade deadline while exploring roster moves and draft strategies to build a competitive team, sources said.
- On Feb 5, 2026, ESPN's Shams Charania reported the Milwaukee Bucks told teams they will keep two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo through Thursday's 2 p.m. CT trade deadline.
- Months of speculation had surrounded Giannis' future as he has been sidelined by a right calf injury since Jan. 23 and remains under contract through the 2026-2027 season.
- The Bucks completed a minor deadline trade, sending Cole Anthony and Amir Coffey to the Phoenix Suns for Nick Richards and Nigel Hayes-Davis while focusing on small-salary trades instead of Giannis.
- The Bucks, who sit outside the NBA Play-In, may deactivate Giannis Antetokounmpo if not traded, relying on their draft pick and his health, said ESPN's Brian Windhorst.
- Ahead of the Thursday trade deadline, sources say offers and drama will continue through the summer, with teams like Cleveland Cavaliers, Warriors, Knicks, Heat and Timberwolves linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is staying put after the NBA trade deadline, and the Los Angeles Lakers are winners in that regard.Antetokounmpo will have to revisit playing elsewhere when the offseason arrives. For the Lakers, that could work favorably, as SB Nation’s Jacob Rude points out.“Ahead of the trade deadline, the Lakers could not offer anything remotely competitive with only one first round pick available to deal,” Rude wro…
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