Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Talks: Major Breakthrough in Negotiations
The NBA market heats up as the Bucks begin making counteroffers for Giannis Antetokounmpo. With three days until the deadline, a historic trade is no longer taboo.
For years, Giannis Antetokounmpo has been the untouchable symbol of the Milwaukee Bucks, the face of a franchise that built its identity, ambitions and an NBA championship around No. 34. Now, with three days remaining until the trade deadline, that picture is no longer so unshakable.
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Milwaukee has begun presenting concrete counteroffers to teams aggressively pushing to acquire the two-time MVP. It’s a clear shift in approach, signaling that the front office is now seriously evaluating the possibility of a trade that could reshape the balance of the league.
Bucks Open the Door: Active Talks With Multiple Contenders
For the first time in more than twelve seasons together, the Bucks are doing more than listening – they are negotiating. The Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, Golden State Warriors and New York Knicks are reportedly the most aggressive front offices in recent hours, all aiming to make a move ahead of the deadline set for Thursday Feb. 5 2026, at 3 p.m. ET
Milwaukee, for its part, has drawn clear lines: moving their franchise cornerstone would require either a top-tier young talent and/or a significant package of draft picks. The goal wouldn’t be a slow rebuild, but rather a quick, competitive reset.
The Next Few Hours Could Rewrite the NBA
This week, Milwaukee will begin a short homestand against the Chicago Bulls and New Orleans Pelicans, as the countdown to the deadline continues to tick away. After years of complete resistance, the Bucks are now truly listening.
And when a name like Giannis Antetokounmpo genuinely hits the market, no franchise – and no NBA hierarchy – can afford to feel safe.