No Dunks What Now For Giannis, The Bucks & NBA Trade Deadline?
Jan 29, 2026
They dissect reports that Giannis wants out of Milwaukee and which teams might assemble blockbuster trade packages. They weigh deadline chaos versus summer maneuvering and how agents and injuries speed decisions. They debate the Hawks, Warriors, Heat and Knicks as suitors. They also react to LeBron’s emotional Cleveland return and discuss trade values for players like Trey Murphy III.
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Giannis Is Quietly Pushing For A Move
- Giannis is signaling he wants a new team without formally requesting a trade, prompting Milwaukee to shop him.
- His recent injury and poor team performance accelerated talks and created a bidding environment.
Deadline vs. Summer Trade Tradeoffs
- An in-season trade is harder due to CBA, luxury tax, and apron constraints, but offers a playoff shot this year.
- An offseason move gives teams more picks/contract flexibility, so timing balances urgency versus asset availability.
Giannis And Bucks Engineering Leverage
- Giannis and Milwaukee appear to be collaborating to spark a bidding war and find a preferred destination.
- His expiring-option structure and agent dynamics give him leverage in where he lands.