Overview
- Milwaukee and Giannis Antetokounmpo are in active discussions about his short‑term future with the Bucks, according to Shams Charania.
- Reporting indicates Antetokounmpo favors a sunny, big market with immediate championship potential before he would sign off on any move.
- Marc Stein reports the Spurs, Rockets, and Thunder are increasingly seen as unlikely in‑season bidders, improving the outlook for the Knicks and Heat.
- The Lakers remain a possibility, though a credible offer would likely require Austin Reaves plus draft capital, making the path complicated.
- With the Feb. 5 trade deadline approaching and Antetokounmpo under contract through 2026–27, leverage and timing are central to any mid‑season decision.