Throughout the past few months of having to stare down rumors that Giannis Antetokounmpo wants out, it’s been clear the Milwaukee Bucks will do anything to keep him until he demands a trade.
Despite the Milwaukee Bucks spiraling to a 16–21 record, Giannis Antetokounmpo has drawn a firm line amid growing trade speculation. With the February 5 deadline approaching, the two-time MVP has made it clear that an exit from Milwaukee is not on his mind.
Giannis Antetokounmpo said he considers himself a member of the Milwaukee Bucks for life -- or as long as the team will have him. Despite speculation in the first part of the 2025-26 NBA season that he wants out of Milwaukee, he told The Athletic that he would never ask the only team he's known as a pro to trade him.
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo says he is staying put. Speaking to The Athletic’s Sam Amick after Wednesday’s loss to Golden State, Antetokounmpo delivered his most direct response yet to months of trade speculation, saying he is “locked in” with the Bucks and plans to remain in Milwaukee.
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
The Bucks are looking to be active in the trade market heading into the deadline once again. Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints and Sam Amick of The Athletic had reports yesterday, jam-packed with Bucks-related news.
Doc Rivers looked back on the Milwaukee Bucks’ 120-113 loss to the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center, highlighting how fine margins and minor details influenced the result.
Speaking to Sam Amick of The Athletic after Wednesday’s loss to Golden State, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo reiterated that he’s “locked in” with the team and said he plans to remain in Milwaukee for the rest of his career.
The Milwaukee Bucks reportedly explored adding Trae Young to pair with Giannis Antetokounmpo as a companion star to boost their Eastern Conference positioning, USA Today’s Michael Scotto reported on Tuesday.
Giannis Antetokounmpo posted 34 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists in Milwaukee’s 120-113 loss to the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on Wednesday, but stressed the importance of team execution over individual stats.
In a tough game where the Milwaukee Bucks really took it to the Golden State Warriors, they ultimately went down 120-113. There were some really good stretches, and as usual, some disappointing ones.
With the 2026 NBA trade deadline under a month away, Giannis Antetokounmpo remains the most sought-after player on the market. While it’s difficult to determine how serious the Bucks are about moving their franchise star amid ongoing speculation, multiple teams around the league have been connected to the 2021 Finals MVP.
The Milwaukee Bucks’ road loss to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night wasn’t just defined by hot shooting and momentum swings, it was also shaped by frustration over how the game was officiated, particularly surrounding a physical sequence involving Giannis Antetokounmpo and Draymond Green.
The Bucks waived guard Mark Sears on Wednesday, according to NBA.com’s official transaction log. The move ensures that Milwaukee won’t be on the hook for Sears’ full salary, having cut him prior to the league-wide salary guarantee date.
The Milwaukee Bucks will travel to Golden State with the hopes of building on their two-game winning streak as they continue their four-game road trip.