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Bucks Reportedly Forcing Giannis Antetokounmpo To Make Trade Request Using ‘Staring Contest’ Strategy

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has been the primary talking point in most trade discussions lately. While several teams have been presented as potential landing spots, with some even viewed as ideal trade destinations, the Bucks have been quite hesitant to make a deal.

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'It’s a staring contest': Insider reveals standoff between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo continue to dominate NBA headlines as the season unfolds. Milwaukee’s struggles have fueled trade speculation around Antetokounmpo with the deadline approaching, especially after offseason reports suggested he had considered asking out.

Taurean Prince News / Hoops Wire / December 16

Bucks apply for disabled player exception as result of Taurean Prince injury

The Bucks have applied for a disabled player exception following Taurean Prince’s neck surgery, according to Eric Nehm of The Athletic. Prince underwent surgery last month to address a herniated disk and is officially out indefinitely.

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Absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo felt in Bucks slip in prestige

The Milwaukee Bucks season will be defined by how they perform with Giannis Antetokounmpo out with the calf strain. While they have pulled out wins against quality opponents like the Detroit Pistons, they have also been blown out by non-quality opponents like the Brooklyn Nets.

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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 / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / December 16

Wait, the Milwaukee Bucks want to be buyers instead of sellers?

Has this season not felt like the entry into basketball Inferno for the Milwaukee Bucks? Doc Rivers as the ferryman into the abyss makes it even more poetic.

Taurean Prince News / Hoops Rumors / December 16

Bucks Apply For Disabled Player Exception

The Bucks have applied for a disabled player exception in the wake of a major injury to Taurean Prince, who underwent neck surgery last month to address a herniated disk, league sources tell Eric Nehm of The Athletic (via Twitter).

Milwaukee Bucks News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

Will The Milwaukee Bucks Be Buyers Or Sellers At NBA Trade Deadline, Veteran Forward Potential Target

With the NBA trade season unofficially now open, one of the teams to watch is the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NBA, and Giannis Antetokounmpo has made it clear he is willing to move on.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Brew Hoop / December 16

Bucks might be going ‘big game hunting’ in the trade market

A couple of days ago, Eric Nehm and Marc Stein reported that the Bucks were looking to add a player next to Giannis in the trade market. Today, Jake Fischer of the Stein Line has more news about what the Bucks are looking to do this season.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 16

Jerami Grant Among Possible Targets On Bucks’ Radar

Echoing recent reporting from Marc Stein and Eric Nehm, Jake Fischer writes in his latest story for the Stein Line Substack that the Bucks are conveying to rival teams that they’d prefer to upgrade their roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo rather than move their superstar forward.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Scoop B / December 16

John Salley Reflects on Chuck Daly’s Ultimate Threat: The Trade to Milwaukee Bucks Now Holds a Different Irony in 2025

While NBA legend John Salley has cemented his status in 2025 as a media fixture—launching his new show, THE BEST DARN SPORTS SHOW! on OAN, and continuing his work as a prominent vegan entrepreneur—his past still serves up some of the game’s best anecdotes.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Yardbarker / December 16

NBA insider names most likely trade suitor for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Antetokounmpo is facing an uncertain future with the Milwaukee Bucks, and there is one team that seems to have gained momentum as a potential suitor for the two-time NBA MVP.

Dream scenarios: What Thunder could offer Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo and still be dominant

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / December 16

Hitting rock bottom puts Milwaukee Bucks in fight-or-flight mode

Good vibes surrounded the Milwaukee Bucks following last Thursday’s impressive win over the Boston Celtics. Kevin Porter Jr. set the table with a triple-double, Kyle Kuzma and Bobby Portis played their best games of the season, and the hope that they could survive multiple weeks without Giannis Antetokounmpo felt realistic instead of foolish.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / December 16

'He’s not comfortable with all the rumors': Insider reveals Giannis Antetokounmpo’s growing unease with the Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks endured a stunning 45-point defeat to the Brooklyn Nets, extending their difficult season. With Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined by injury, the Bucks continue to slide down the standings, now appearing as an unlikely contender for the top six playoff seeds and a potential candidate for the tenth play-in spot.