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As the NBA trade deadline approaches, Giannis Antetokounmpo appears to have his sights set on a possible move to another NBA market.
“Several rival teams” are making “aggressive offers” about adding the two-time league MVP to their respective rosters, ESPN reported Wednesday, citing sources.
While Antetokounmpo spent his entire 12-year career in Milwaukee and led the franchise to its first NBA championship in half a century, the team may be more willing than ever to accept offers that would return considerable compensation to the Bucks.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena on January 19, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
A deal could be finalized as soon as the trade deadline passes next month. This year’s deadline is set for February 5, but considering the Bucks’ front office has expressed no urgency in potentially moving Antetokounmpo off their roster, a trade could be delayed until the summer.
Reports in recent months have indicated that Antetokounmpo told the Bucks that he had reached a crossroads with the organization and was open to parting ways.
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The latest report comes amid the Bucks’ three-game losing streak. The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Bucks on Tuesday, dropping Milwaukee’s record to 18-27. The Bucks entered Wednesday’s NBA action ranked No. 12 in the Eastern Conference standings and remain in danger of missing the postseason.
This fall, Antetokounmpo, 31, will be eligible for a supermax contract extension. If he does not sign an extension, the 2021 NBA Finals MVP would be scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in 2027.
Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) of the Milwaukee Bucks in action against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter at Fiserv Forum on January 21, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Last week, Antetokounmpo was asked about his level of confidence that he would continue to wear a Bucks jersey throughout the 2025-26 season.
“I don’t know. I don’t know. I take it day by day,” he responded.
Last week’s 122-102 loss to the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder prompted a blunt evaluation of the 10-time All-Star.
“We’re not playing hard,” Antetokounmpo said. “We’re not doing the right thing. We’re not playing to win. We’re not playing together. Our chemistry isn’t there. Guys are being selfish, trying to find their own shots instead of finding the right shot for the team. Guys are trying to do it alone.”
Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena on January 19, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
A calf injury will keep Antetokounmpo sidelined for the next few weeks. The star forward appeared to have suffered the injury during last Friday’s game against the Denver Nuggets. He suffered a similar setback in December, ultimately causing him to miss more than three weeks. Before that, a groin issue forced Antetokounmpo to be sidelined for 11 days in November.
On Monday, Bucks coach Doc Rivers declined to provide a timetable for Antetokounmpo’s return from his most recent injury.
When Antetokounmpo was healthy enough to be in the lineup, the Bucks went 15-15 this season. In 30 games, Antetokounmpo averages 28 points and 10 rebounds.
