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Why Milwaukee Bucks won't trade Giannis, even though they probably should

The Milwaukee Bucks are committed to figuring out how to win with Giannis Antetokounmpo on board. While that task has not been easy in recent years as it has in the past, the Bucks are hoping to continue to build around their franchise star.

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NBA Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Hawks, Jalen Johnson, Cavs

This season has slid sideways fast in Milwaukee, and the backdrop is impossible to ignore, ESPN writes in its midseason report card. Giannis Antetokounmpo questions are back, whether the organization likes it or not.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / January 19

Bucks get unexpected boost to nudge them over top in 112-110 MLK Day victory

The Milwaukee Bucks held on, 112-110, to take down the Hawks in Atlanta despite a second-half surge that saw the home team take the lead late after the visitors led by 23 midway through the third period.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 19

Bucks relinquish 23-point lead, recover to edge Hawks

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 21 points and grabbed 17 rebounds to help the visiting Milwaukee Bucks defeat the Atlanta Hawks 112-110 on Monday to end their three-game losing streak.

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NBA News / Brew Hoop / January 19

Rapid Recap: Bucks 112, Hawks 110

The Bucks ended a bad three-game slide with a win on MLK Day over the Hawks in Atlanta. Not only do the Bucks hand the Hawks their fourth straight loss, but they also gain a game on them for the number 10 seed in the East.

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The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise

It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / January 19

Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis’ All-Star mates revealed in Eastern Conference starting lineup honorees

After leading the conference in both fan voting returns, the Milwaukee Bucks‘ Giannis Antetokounmpo easily secured his 10th All-Star appearance for the 2025-26 festivities by being named to the honorary starting lineup in the East.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / January 19

Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo officially named to 10th consecutive NBA All-Star Game

The Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo have been one of the bigger stories in the NBA for much of the season. However, this is largely due to the fact that many national media members have been concocting trade rumors and scenarios involving Giannis since before the season began.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Rumors / January 19

Antetokounmpo, Curry Head List Of All-Star Starters

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown, Jalen Brunson, Cade Cunningham and Tyrese Maxey have been named All-Star starters from the Eastern Conference. Stephen Curry, Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama gained All-Star starter status from the Western Conference, according to NBA Communications (Twitter links).

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / January 19

Milwaukee Bucks reportedly out on All-Star guard being shopped ahead of 2026 NBA trade deadline

The Milwaukee Bucks are 17-24 on the season, currently 11th in the NBA Eastern Conference, and one of the most talked-about teams as the February 5 trade deadline nears.

NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / January 19

Milwaukee Bucks announce different starting 5 for matchup with Atlanta Hawks

The Milwaukee Bucks are 17-24 on the year midway through the 2025-26 NBA season. This, obviously, is not where the team saw itself being when they released and extended the cap hit of Damian Lillard during the offseason.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / January 19

Milwaukee Bucks: Doc Rivers gives frustrating answer to question on Giannis Antetokounmpo minutes restriction ahead of Hawks showdown

The Milwaukee Bucks are 17-24 on the season and are set to take on the Atlanta Hawks, who are 20-24, on Monday afternoon. The Martin Luther King Jr. Day game, which will take place in Atlanta, sees two teams vying for a spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs, face each other, desperate for a win.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Hoops Wire / January 19

Rival teams still not convinced Bucks keeping Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo have spent the past two weeks trying to put a lid on trade chatter. Around the league, that lid is still rattling. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said on NBA Countdown that rival teams are actively pressing pause on deals because they are not convinced Antetokounmpo will still be in Milwaukee after February 5.

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NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / January 19

Milwaukee Bucks injury report lists just 2 players out for showdown vs Atlanta Hawks

The Milwaukee Bucks have lost three games in a row and are now 17-24 on the season. Indeed, time is running out for them to turn the season around and get back into the Eastern Conference playoff picture.

Kyle Kuzma News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / January 19

Should Milwaukee Bucks trade Kyle Kuzma?

The Milwaukee Bucks are figuring out what to do with the roster ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline. While a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade has been floated in rumors, there is a good chance that he will not be dealt.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / January 19

Bucks Make Final Decision on Ja Morant Trade Amid Giannis Antetokounmpo Exit Rumors

The NBA in London turned out to be a statement night for the Memphis Grizzlies. For weeks now, they had thrown their star boy, Ja Morant, into the pits of the trade market.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / January 19

Giannis Antetokounmpo gets blunt comment from Michael Malone amid volatile Bucks situation

It doesn’t matter that Milwaukee Bucks superstar power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo already stated that he doesn’t want a trade out of the only team he’s played for so far in the NBA.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Rumors / January 19

Teams Holding Onto Assets For Potential Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bucks officials have both attempted to quash speculation about a potential trade over the past two weeks, but teams around the league continue to closely monitor the situation, according to two prominent NBA observers.

NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / January 19

Austin Reaves untouchable unless Giannis Antetokounmpo or Nikola Jokic hits the market

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks is quickly becoming one of the biggest questions hanging over the NBA. With Milwaukee sitting 11th in the Eastern Conference at 17-24, league-wide speculation is growing about whether the two-time MVP could push for a move before the trade deadline or wait until the offseason.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 18

Sliding Bucks, Hawks want to correct course in MLK Day matchup

Struggling teams, each on a three-game losing streak, will try to find their footing when the Milwaukee Bucks visit the Atlanta Hawks on Monday afternoon as part of the league's Martin Luther King Jr.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / January 18

At halfway point, the Milwaukee Bucks are in middle of nowhere

These days, the Milwaukee Bucks only get mentioned as a means to others' ends. That was evident again this week, as ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported that much of the NBA, and its transaction machine, is on hold until the Bucks reach some sort of resolution about the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo.