The Zach Lowe Show Has Giannis Played His Last Game for the Bucks?
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Jan 26, 2026 
Mo Dakhil, NBA analyst known for game-level breakdowns, joins to unpack Giannis’s calf injury and why it likely derails Milwaukee’s season. They debate trade timing and suitors, praise Denver’s depth without Jokic, and trace the Clippers’ dramatic turnaround. They also highlight Charlotte’s structural growth and which risers and fallers to watch.
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Hold Off On A Midseason Giannis Trade
- Giannis’s recurring leg injuries make an in-season trade unlikely and push Milwaukee toward waiting for the offseason.
- Zach Lowe argues Milwaukee can extract more value later and should consider rebooting the franchise rather than digging deeper now.
Delay Giannis Decisions Until Offseason
- Wait until the offseason to trade Giannis to maximize return and avoid midseason fit and injury uncertainty.
- Zach and Mo recommend Milwaukee preserve assets and revisit options when the market is clearer.
Nuggets Thrive By Grinding Possessions
- The Nuggets have gone 9-5 without Nikola Jokic by valuing possessions, cutting turnovers, and earning free throws.
- Mo Dakhil and Zach note that bench players earning minutes now strengthens Denver long-term when stars return.