Giannis Antetokounmpo has become the big name in the NBA transfer market, which closes on February 5.
With just two days to go until the 2026 NBA trade deadline, the Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly in negotiations to trade their star player since 2013.
Heat, Timberwolves, Warriors and Knicks in the mix for Antetokounmpo
Shams Charania reports that the Bucks have made counter-offers to teams aggressively seeking a deal for the versatile 31-year-old, 2.11m Greek forward.
Sources from ESPN confirm that the teams most interested and active in trading for Antetokounmpo are the Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, Golden State Warriors and New York Knicks.
Antetokounmpo’s end of cycle in Milwaukee: he has even been booed by his own fans
In Milwaukee, it is believed that after almost 13 years, Giannis Antetokounmpo has closed a cycle with the Bucks (the Greek has even been booed by his own fans) and they need to trade him to rebuild the team.
For his part, Antetokounmpo, who is averaging 28 points, 10 rebounds and 5.6 assists this season, has been telling the Bucks for months that he feels he has already completed his cycle in Milwaukee
Antetokounmpo: from Zaragoza to becoming an NBA star and Bucks legend
Giannis Antetokounmpo, who in 2012 signed for four seasons with CAI Zaragoza and in 2013 was selected by the Bucks with the 15th pick in the NBA Draft, is the Bucks’ all-time leader in points, rebounds, assists, blocks and games played.
The Greek star, NBA MVP in 2019 and 2020, won the NBA with the Bucks in 2021 being the Finals MVP and also won the NBA Cup in 2024.
Antetokounmpo has been selected as an All-Star starter for the 10th consecutive time.
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