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NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, draft lottery

Philadelphia has made a habit of ducking the luxury tax in recent seasons. Joel Embiid would like that trend to stop. The Sixers moved Danuel House and Jaden Springer at the 2024 deadline to get below the tax, then took a similar path in 2025 with deals involving Caleb Martin and KJ Martin.

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Carmelo Anthony Names His Pick of 4 Destinations for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Every team in the league would love to add Giannis Antetokounmpo’s services to their championship campaign. However, only a few have the resources to make it happen.

Milwaukee Bucks News / EssentiallySports / January 30

'Make the Best Deal': Charles Barkley Urges Bucks to Take Ultimate Giannis Antetokounmpo Decision

The silence is louder than the loyalty. For the first time in more than a decade, the Milwaukee Bucks are openly weighing a future that does not revolve around their franchise cornerstone.

Kyle Kuzma News / WI Sports Heroics / January 30

Kyle Kuzma holds harsh mirror to Bucks’ reality, rejects 'resilient' tag for failed comeback vs Wizards

Kyle Kuzma is fed up with so-called moral victories. The Milwaukee Bucks have lost four straight, seven of eight, and sit 18-28 on the season, 12th in the East and four games out of the play-in.

Bucks Around the Web

NBA trade rumors: Warriors 'most aggressive' in pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks 'asking for the moon' · CBSSports.com

Ranking Giannis Antetokounmpo trade packages: Who can make best deadline offer? · CBSSports.com

NBA trade deadline intel: League insiders on Bucks... · ESPN

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The 'NBA active 40-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 40-point games in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 30-point games in an NBA season leaders' quiz

The 'NBA steals leaders since 1976' quiz

The 'Most three-pointers made in 2021-22' quiz

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / January 30

'They have tried everything': Charles Barkley praises Bucks effort to try and keep Giannis Antetokounmpo

After the Milwaukee Bucks tumbled into mediocrity, missing the Play-In seeds so far this season and denying Giannis Antetokounmpo the chance to leave on his own terms, a number of former players have spoken out, openly condemning the organization.

Cole Anthony News / Scoop B / January 30

The Mecca and the Legacy: A Conversation with Cole Anthony

In the concrete jungle of New York City, the point guard position isn’t just a role on a roster—it’s a badge of honor. To be a “Point God” in the five boroughs requires a specific blend of grit, flair, and an unshakable resolve.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Yardbarker / January 30

Bucks may be shooting themselves in the foot with Antetokounmpo asking price

Bucks may be shooting themselves in the foot with asking price for Giannis Antetokounmpo

That's probably not the right approach when discussing a player who wants to leave.

Warriors are NBA's most motivated suitor for Giannis Antetokounmpo

25 current NBA players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'Leading scorer by NBA franchise' quiz

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / January 30

'I don’t like it. It’s disrespectful': Vernon Maxwell blasts Bucks for holding back Giannis Antetokounmpo

There was a time when it seemed unthinkable that Giannis Antetokounmpo would ever suit up for anyone other than the Milwaukee Bucks. Yet the NBA is a ruthless business, and the two-time MVP now appears caught in the most frustrating chapter of his career in Milwaukee.