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What Giannis Antetokounmpo is feeling about trade rumors as Milwaukee Bucks plans explained

The Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors continue to ramp up. Even though Giannis Antetokounmpo hasn’t formally requested a trade, there continues to be a ton of speculation about his future.

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Bucks may be looking to add talent next to Giannis

The Bucks’ 2025–26 season has not gone the way they wanted, especially in a year where they are trying to convince Giannis Antetokounmpo—eligible for an extension next fall—to stay around long term.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Wire / December 15

Bucks remain focused on adding to roster, as opposed to fire sale

The Bucks may be struggling, but they are not signaling a teardown. According to Eric Nehm of The Athletic, Milwaukee has informed other teams that it is looking to add to its roster in an effort to stabilize a season that has gone sideways.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / December 15

What are the odds of Milwaukee getting an All-NBA Player in the draft?

The Milwaukee Bucks (11-16) are absolutely reeling after being shell shocked in an 82-127 loss to the Brooklyn Nets yesterday. As the rumors about Giannis Antetokounmpo continue to swirl it begs the question what the odds are the Bucks find a franchise changing player in the 2026 NBA Draft?

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Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / December 15

NBA Legend urges Lakers to trade rising star for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Since Giannis Antetokounmpo removed Bucks-related content from his social media and reports emerged that he and his agent are exploring options beyond Milwaukee, speculation has intensified over whether the “Greek Freak” is ready to join a major-market team like the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Rumors / December 15

Bucks Not Ready To Wave White Flag, Could Make Major Move

The Bucks are floundering but they’re not ready to wave the white flag, The Athletic’s Eric Nehm reports. In fact, Nehm hears the Bucks have told teams they are looking to add to their roster in hopes of fortifying their struggling team.

Doc Rivers News / Hoops Wire / December 15

Doc Rivers: Bucks blaming everyone but themselves

Bucks coach Doc Rivers did not shy away from the state of his team following Milwaukee’s 45-point loss to Brooklyn on Sunday. “That was disappointing, probably one of the more disappointing games I’ve ever been involved in with the way we performed and competed,” Rivers said, via Eric Nehm of The Athletic.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / December 15

Insider: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s shortlist boils down to two Eastern Conference powerhouses

Giannis Antetokounmpo has the New York Knicks at the top of his preferred destinations if he becomes available from the Milwaukee Bucks. However, NBA insider

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / December 15

Bucks’ brutal loss capped by 4th-quarter scoring drought of nightmarish proportions

The Milwaukee Bucks flew out of Brooklyn after suffering a 127-82 loss to one of the worst teams in the league. It wasn’t close at halftime, and it only got worse.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Brew Hoop / December 15

10 Bucks become trade eligible

As we’ve discussed here at BH, December 15th is a key date for the Bucks’ ability to make roster moves. Per the CBA, any player signed this offseason as a free agent can’t be traded for the later date of three months after their signing or today unless they meet certain criteria, which I’ll get into in a bit.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / December 15

Insider reiterates Bucks not budging on Giannis Antetokounmpo trade

The Milwaukee Bucks are not looking to move Giannis Antetokounmpo this season, NBA insider Michael Scotto said on YES Network Sunday. He reported that the front office is focused on continuing to build around their two-time MVP, emphasizing that Giannis “loves Milwaukee” and has no plans of leaving.

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Bucks vs. Nets Player Grades: KPJ cools down in blowout

A 127-82 disembowelment by the hapless Nets should cost at least one of the Bucks below their jobs, regardless of Giannis being out. And I’m not talking about any player.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / December 15

Thunder unlikely to chase Giannis Antetokounmpo

Boasting a deep collection of future draft picks and up-and-coming talent, the Oklahoma City Thunder seem poised to put together the strongest trade package for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Kyle Kuzma News / WI Sports Heroics / December 15

'It’s 45 points to a team trying to lose': Kyle Kuzma takes subtle shot at Nets after Bucks’ embarrassing loss

Sunday’s loss to the Brooklyn Nets may have marked the nadir of the Milwaukee Bucks’ season. Brooklyn cruised to a 127–82 blowout at Barclays Center, and Milwaukee never found its footing after a sluggish opening.

Doc Rivers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 15

Bucks’ Doc Rivers names who to blame for 45-point loss to Nets

Just when it looked like the Milwaukee Bucks got their mojo back with a 116-101 win at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee over the Boston Celtics last Thursday, the Giannis Antetokounmpo-Bucks suffered an embarrassing blowout defeat at the hands of one of the worst teams in the NBA in the 2025-26 season.

Kyle Kuzma News / Hoops Wire / December 15

Bucks’ Kyle Kuzma: ‘We lost by 45 points to a team that’s trying to lose’

Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma did not mince words after Milwaukee’s 45-point loss to Brooklyn on Sunday night. “We lost by 45 points to a team that’s trying to lose,” Kuzma said, via The Athletic’s Eric Nehm, calling the defeat the low point of the Bucks’ season.