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Amid trade talks across the league, the Milwaukee Bucks, with All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo in mind, have reportedly inquired about trading with the Los Angeles Clippers for Kawhi Leonard. In the final hours before the trade deadline, the Bucks were a last-minute contender for Leonard. The Clippers ultimately retained Kawhi for the remainder of the season, but his future beyond 2025–26 remains uncertain.

According to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel, a Clippers offseason trade for Leonard could still be on the horizon.

“There were two teams in particular that were pursuing Giannis that called the Clippers about Kawhi Leonard and checked on his availability,” Siegel said. “If he’s still on the Clippers roster in the summer and his contract isn’t voided, he’s going to be entering the last year of his deal, I believe it’s something like $50.3 million.

“Regardless of how old he is, as long as he’s healthy, it will be looked at like another scenario from when the Spurs traded him to the Toronto Raptors. This is the last year of his contract. He can still be a big part on a championship team, even if years later. We saw what Kawhi Leonard can do.”

No one expected James Harden’s trade request in the midst of the team’s most successful regular season run. Then, the Clippers’ trade with the Indiana Pacers for Ivica Zubac prompted other teams to call about Leonard.

Could Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard return to Raptors?

Clippers veteran Kawhi Leonard was the subject of trade rumors before the deadline, and is expected to be the case once again during the offseason, as noted by ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel.

Siegel said, “It was then that the Toronto Raptors traded for Leonard, without knowing what the future held for him in free agency. That move led Toronto to their first NBA championship.”

“Something similar could happen with Leonard this upcoming offseason. Maybe, just maybe, the Raptors’ return to competing for another championship is a scenario we could see play out.”

Perhaps trade talks will resume in the offseason between the Raptors, who were reportedly interested in Ivica Zubac over the summer, or perhaps there will be a call from the Bucks.

The biggest story in the NBA has been the immediate future of Giannis Antetokounmpo, as it appears he is nearing the end of his tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks. The potential trade of Giannis Antetokounmpo caused an uproar across the league, even prompting teams to make a trade to see if the two-time MVP was available to acquire.

In the days leading up to the trade deadline, one team picked up steam as a prime destination for Giannis Antetokounmpo’s services: the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves, led by charismatic star Anthony Edwards, have made runs to the Western Conference Finals the past two seasons, but it appears they don’t have enough runs to overcome this loss. So, the Timberwolves aggressively pursued Antetokounmpo, and it appeared that playing with Edwards was uppermost in the Bucks star’s mind.

This conversation between the Greek Freak and Ant-Man at All-Star Weekend:

Giannis Antetokounmpo: “We’re gonna go viral again, man.”

Anthony Edwards: “We’re always going to go viral, take you and me together. We’re going to go viral.”

(via @timberwolves)pic.twitter.com/DFnmFXHKc1

– ClutchPoints (@clutchpoints) 19 February 2026

Ultimately, negotiations failed as Milwaukee chose to keep Antetokounmpo through the remainder of the season and explore his future in the off-season. At the All-Star break, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Edwards fueled trade rumors.

In a video posted by the Timberwolves, the two All-Stars were seen chatting in the tunnel at the Intuit Dome and mentioned how they knew their video together would go viral.

“We’re gonna go viral again, man,” Antetokounmpo said.

Edwards replied, “We’re always going to go viral, you get me and you together. We’re going to go viral.”

These interactions between players in the All-Star Game are always seen as potential precursors to future team-ups. During the 2019 All-Star Game, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant were caught on video talking privately with each other, which many speculated at the time as possibly being the reason they were teaming up to play each other. And the speculations appeared to be true.

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving last night 👀

(@jpizzy15 sent me the video) pic.twitter.com/xKXT8MPnwm

– Ben Stinar (@BenStinar) 18 February 2019

On Kevin Durant’s Podcast ETC with Kevin Durant In September 2020, Durant indicated that the conversation solidified their intention to play with each other, although he did not know which team he would be joining.

“The All-Star Game video where they caught us in the hallway. That’s when it cemented that we were going somewhere. They didn’t really know where it was, but it was somewhere.”

Durant said the conversation at All-Star Weekend was not the first time they discussed his future.

“Like we’ll have these types of [basketball related] Conversation all day, every day. And it evolved from there. It just grew from there, it was organic, you know what I’m saying? And it wasn’t something you could point to and say, this was the moment. That’s it, that’s it.”

It’s unknown whether Edwards and Antetokounmpo were having the same conversation, and they certainly weren’t doing so in that video. But, there is a possibility that we may see two All-Stars team up together in the future.

Both the Bucks and Timberwolves are back in action on Friday night. Minnesota will host Dallas at 7:30 p.m. The game will air on ESPN. Meanwhile, the Bucks will travel to New Orleans for tip-off at 8 p.m.

Giannis Antetokounmpo said he is still committed to the Milwaukee Bucks, a sentiment that could potentially change when it comes to the offseason. As the Bucks retain Antetokounmpo ahead of the trade deadline on February 5, the star will be asked about his mindset regarding an integral decision regarding his future with the franchise.

In an interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews, Antetokounmpo said he would not want to stay in Milwaukee and would never have the feeling of winning a championship. Continuing to say that he wants to win a title with the franchise, he would consider it if “it’s not on the table or in the plans.”

“The most important thing is I want to win a championship with the Milwaukee Bucks and if it’s not on the table or in the plans, that’s when you’re like, ‘Okay, maybe I have to move on,’ because I really want to win,” Antetokounmpo said.

“The most important thing is I want to win a championship with the Milwaukee Bucks and if that’s not on the table or in the plans, then only if you’re OK, maybe I’ve got to pivot because I really want to win.”

– Giannis Antetokounmpo 👀
pic.twitter.com/c6qcd5CNNc

– ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 17 February 2026

In the same interview, Antetokounmpo talked about how “committed” he is to the Bucks and how “extremely loyal” he is as a person.

“To this day, I’m committed to the Milwaukee Bucks, I’m committed to the people I work with, my teammates, the coaching staff, Coach Doc [Rivers]and john [Horst] In the front office…you’ll never hear me say I don’t want to be a Milwaukee Buck. I’m a winner, and I’m extremely loyal,” Antetokounmpo said.

Giannis:

“As of today I’m committed to the Milwaukee Bucks, I’m committed to the people I work with, my teammates, the coaching staff, Coach Doc and John in the front office… You’ll never hear me say I don’t want to be a Milwaukee Buck. I’m a winner and I’m extremely… pic.twitter.com/ihRNC7zw3q

– Oh no, he didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) 15 February 2026

At any rate, it remains to be seen what happens with Antetokounmpo and his future with Milwaukee, as there will be a number of teams that pursue the team in the offseason. Meanwhile, Antetokounmpo looks to help the Bucks as the team is currently 23-20, placing them in 12th place in the Eastern Conference as they face the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.

The Milwaukee Bucks recently surprised some in the NBA world with their decision to retain Giannis Antetokounmpo until the NBA trade deadline. Antetokounmpo was in Los Angeles over the weekend for NBA All-Star Weekend festivities, but did not participate in the event as he is recovering from a calf injury.

At one point, Antetokounmpo shared a hilarious moment with his four-year-old son, making fun of him at San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama’s expense. in the process.

“So at 19 years old, you’re going to be drafted, and then you’re going to be rookie of the year, and then you’re going to be an All-Star, and then you’re going to dunk on Wembley,” Antetokounmpo said, according to X, formerly the NBA’s account on Twitter.

Giannis: “How old are you? 4?”

His son: “Four.”

Giannis: “So at 19 years old, you’re going to be drafted, and then you’re going to be rookie of the year, and then you’re going to be an All-Star, and then you’re going to dunk on Wembley.”

Son: 😁

Giannis: “Yes!”

(via @nba)pic.twitter.com/hQNtbWb2KD

– ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 17 February 2026

To do this, Wembanyama would have to have at least an 18-year NBA career, which is not unreasonable considering the historic start he had with the Spurs. However, Wembanyama has had very few dunks in his career so far, so the young Antetokounmpo will certainly have a lot of work to do to make up for it.

Meanwhile, as previously mentioned, Antetokounmpo largely remained linked to the Bucks after passing the trade deadline despite rumors, though it’s unclear if that means he’ll remain a member of the organization long-term, or if it was simply a delay until the summer, when other teams will be able to make a more attractive offer for the star.

Some have floated the idea of ​​the Bucks locking up Antetokounmpo for the remainder of the year in hopes of securing a high draft pick, which could either help entice him to stay or accelerate their rebuild if he leaves. The Bucks will have little choice between themselves and the New Orleans Pelicans.

In any case, the Bucks’ 2025-26 season is scheduled to resume on Friday evening with a road game in New Orleans.

A new report links the Los Angeles Lakers to seven different players as offseason targets, including a player who had one of the worst contracts in the history of NBA free agency, and is one of the game’s top stars at the moment.

The LA Lakers lead the playoff race in the Western Conference and are just a few games away from having the fourth-best record in the NBA. Suffice it to say, they’re still aiming for a deep run in the postseason this spring. However, that doesn’t mean the front office doesn’t also have an eye on the offseason.

After making the blockbuster trade for Luka Doncic last year, the organization has taken a surprisingly conservative approach. They’re not willing to give up a future first-round pick in a trade, and they don’t want to add any big contracts to their payroll so they can retain salary cap flexibility in the summer.

But expect them to be much more active in improving the roster around Doncic in the offseason. And according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Milwaukee Bucks icon Giannis Antetokounmpo will be on their wish list.

McMenamin reports, “The Lakers clearly see the appeal in Antetokounmpo and believe they would be one of the teams on a very short list if the Bucks ask to trade the star out of Milwaukee.” “A Western Conference executive tells ESPN he believes Antetokounmpo is the ‘big prize’ the Lakers are hoping to get should the Milwaukee Bucks decide to trade the 2021 NBA Finals MVP in the offseason.”

LA Lakers could target Quentin Grimes, Tobias Harris this summer

While the LA Lakers will look to pair Doncic and Antetokounmpo – two of the league’s top 10 best players – next season, completing a trade for the Greek giants will not be easy as they will be competing with at least a half-dozen other teams in the trade sweepstakes.

That’s why the LA Lakers will have other players on their radar this summer. According to McMenamin, there have already been internal discussions about pursuing restricted free agents Tari Eason and Peyton Watson.

When it comes to the unrestricted market, an NBA insider claims Andrew Wiggins, Tobias Harris, Quentin Grimes and Dean Wade are the players the organization will be looking for in the summer.

While Harris is a solid player, the five-year, $180 million deal he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2019 will go down as one of the worst signed contracts ever in free agency. In Philly, he averaged 17 points, 6 boards and 3 assists over his six seasons, as he earned $36 million annually.

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The trade deadline has come and gone and Giannis Antetokounmpo is still a member of the Milwaukee Bucks after much trouble. It certainly seemed as if Antetokounmpo’s eyes were wandering, and for the first time, a trade out of Cream City seemed more realistic than ever. But in the end, the Bucks didn’t pull the trigger – a refusal that echoed loudly throughout the association.

The Bucks organization has been in decline over the past few years, and their big offseason move smacked of desperation. Instead of taking 2026 as a gap year, they decided to waive and extend Damian Lillard’s contract while he recovers from a torn Achilles so they can bring in Myles Turner. Suffice to say, bringing in Turner isn’t enough to make Milwaukee a playoff team, let alone a contender in even the weak Eastern Conference.

Now, the Bucks are in a tough position moving forward, although they can always revisit Antetokounmpo trade talks in the offseason. Their long-term approach hasn’t changed, though it’s still debatable whether they did the right thing by moving these trade talks into the offseason rather than cashing out before the deadline.

Bucks did not receive any substantial Giannis Antetokounmpo trade offer

The Antetokounmpo trade saga became the most anticipated announcement of the pre-deadline season. Every NBA fan was refreshing their feeds on social media, waiting for the next tweet from renowned NBA insider Shams Charania and anxiously awaiting the next update regarding trade talks involving the Bucks.

Finally, Charania teased fans with constant breadcrumbs and non-updates, until he revealed that the Bucks were actually going to hold on to Antetokounmpo, causing trade talks to drag into the offseason.

It’s never going to be easy parting ways with a franchise cornerstone, especially one who has done so much for the Bucks like Antetokounmpo has. The city of Milwaukee has also adopted Antetokounmpo as one of their own; He has been there since 2013 and under his tutelage he has become one of the greatest superstars in the league.

So try as the Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, or Golden State Warriors might have done, it will always be a godfather proposition for the Bucks to consider trading the greatest player in franchise history. Antetokounmpo may have said it’s hard for him not to be upset considering how the team has fallen apart around him, but he clearly hasn’t given the order by demanding he be fired.

Since Antetokounmpo hasn’t pushed the issue at all, it’s hard to criticize the Bucks for not trading Giannis away yet. Giannis has long expressed his desire to be a one-team player for the rest of his career, but he also wants to compete for championships. Perhaps there’s a possibility, no matter how slim, that a competitive team could still thrive in Milwaukee while it’s still in its prime.

But in all likelihood the Bucks will continue to struggle over the next few seasons, and if Antetokounmpo’s desire to win another championship outweighs his desire to stay in Milwaukee, the team will have no choice but to trade him in the final year of his contract.

One could argue that even if Antetokounmpo had pushed the issue regarding a potential trade, the Bucks would have been best served by doing what they did and waiting until the offseason. The Warriors’ choice looked very attractive, but gambling on huge returns in exchange for the greatest player in franchise history is a risky game.

The Heat do not have any blue-chip prospects they could trade to include future first-round picks; Predictably, any realistic Heat trade proposal for Giannis would revolve around Bam Adebayo, and trading Adebayo for Antetokounmpo instead of adding them together seems counterproductive for a team with championship aspirations.

As for the Timberwolves, try as they might, they couldn’t raise enough draft capital to convince the Bucks to trade Antetokounmpo to the northernmost part of the United States. Minnesota may be willing to trade Jaden McDaniels, but they were unable to acquire enough first-round picks for some of their key players, including Julius Randle, to make a deal.

Limiting themselves to contenders before the deadline doesn’t serve the Bucks in any shape or form; He should receive similar offers in the offseason, although being in the offseason opens up more opportunities for other bidders to get involved in the Giannis sweepstakes, which should benefit Milwaukee in the long run.

At the end of the day, the Bucks have to prioritize getting the best package available in any potential Giannis trade.

Perhaps the Houston Rockets become more open to trading someone like Alperen Sengun or Amen Thompson if they make an early exit in the playoffs. The Oklahoma City Thunder might have put Jalen Williams on the table if they don’t repeat as champions. Or perhaps the Spurs reconsider a potential Giannis pursuit and try to get over the hump if they fall short in the postseason.

The Bucks at least have the luxury of waiting, although they don’t have much time to wait considering Giannis will hit the open market in 2027.

Milwaukee made some buy-less moves

The Bucks settled for a few buyout-less moves before the deadline, bringing in former Thunder prospect Ousmane Dieng and giving Cam Thomas a chance after being let go by the Brooklyn Nets.

Thomas is still only 24 and a proven rookie, so there’s probably still some untapped potential there. Meanwhile, Dieng is showcasing two-way ability, as evidenced by his 19-point, 11-rebound, four-block night against the Thunder in their last game before the All-Star break.

For a team with a serious lack of assets like the Bucks, this is the best thing to do: take a risk on players who may have lost their spark but may still have some untapped potential.

Bucks trade deadline grade: B

The Milwaukee Bucks have a 6-foot-11, 243-pound tackle in Giannis Antetokounmpo that they desperately need to address over the next few months.

In the annals of basketball history, “The Greek Freak” will undoubtedly go down as one of the best players to ever do so, but he has become increasingly dissatisfied with the team built around him, to the extent that many feel a trade this summer is inevitable after being held up at the trade deadline.

And yet, in the opinion of Danny Green on ESPN’s NBA Today, the Bucks may be able to keep their former MVP happily employed for years to come if they are willing to add major talent around him, with the situation in Los Angeles presenting a golden opportunity to add another future Hall of Famer to the Eastern Conference.

“What he’s saying is very thoughtful. He knows what he’s saying, but it’s just like Bobby said, Mr. Marks, it’s a day-to-day, week-to-week, month-to-month deal with him in Milwaukee, and they don’t want to do business with him,” Green explained. “I wouldn’t want to trade him either, so if you want to keep him, you’re going to have to go out on the market and find someone who can keep him there. If I’m the Milwaukee Bucks, I’m monitoring what the Clippers are doing with the Kawhi situation. If you can get a player like Kawhi or something like him, he can keep Giannis in the house, and then also build around that group to make it a contender in the East.”

After turning an early season disaster into one of the better midseason comeback stories in recent memory, the Clippers suddenly changed course and sold at the trade deadline, moving on from players like Ivica Zubac and James Harden for younger players with less certain futures. If Leonard becomes available in some package or another this summer, who knows? Perhaps bringing him to Milwaukee could be enough to convince Antetokounmpo that he can still win with the team that drafted him rather than looking for greener pastures elsewhere.

“[Giannis] He’s very calculating in what he’s saying. …If you can get a player like Kawhi or a player like him, he can keep Giannis at home.”

—@DGreen_14 How can the Bucks keep Giannis Antetokounmpo 👀 pic.twitter.com/qTTMZkN66q

– NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) 16 February 2026

With Giannis Antetokounmpo committed to the Milwaukee Bucks this season after not being traded at the February 5 deadline, the question now turns to his status in the offseason. As the basketball world has been theorizing on potential trades for the Bucks and Antetokounmpo, one popular destination has been the Miami Heat, an area he made fun of during All-Star weekend.

After an event on Sunday, Antetokounmpo was asked by a fan if people would see him in Miami sometime this year, to which the star player responded with a joke.

“Giannis, will we see you in Miami this year?”

“For the holidays,” Antetokounmpo replied.

“Giannis, will we see you in Miami this year?”

Giannis Antetokounmpo: “For the holidays.” 😅

(via Courtesydemia/TikTok)pic.twitter.com/I9ZEe38ILV

– ClutchPoints (@clutchpoints) 16 February 2026

Playing on the fact that the Heat have long been rumored to be linked to Antetokounmpo, and it is also a popular vacation spot for many, it seemed as if the 31-year-old couldn’t help himself.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is “committed” to the Bucks

While the Bucks kept Antetokounmpo past the trade deadline, Hindicated is also ready for a new home. 5 or in the upcoming offseason. However, his current focus for the remainder of the season is “committed” to Milwaukee, as he told Malika Andrews in an interview this weekend.

“To this day, I’m committed to the Milwaukee Bucks, I’m committed to the people I work with, my teammates, the coaching staff, Coach Doc [Rivers]and john [Horst] In the front office,” Antetokounmpo said. “You’ll never hear me say I don’t want to be a Milwaukee Buck. I am a winner and extremely loyal.”

“If there were ever a situation where I couldn’t be a Milwaukee Buck, I don’t want anyone to think, ‘Hey man, I left my team because it’s my team and I love it.'”

Giannis:

“As of today I’m committed to the Milwaukee Bucks, I’m committed to the people I work with, my teammates, the coaching staff, Coach Doc and John in the front office… You’ll never hear me say I don’t want to be a Milwaukee Buck. I’m a winner and I’m extremely… pic.twitter.com/ihRNC7zw3q

– Oh no, he didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) 15 February 2026

It remains to be seen what Antetokounmpo’s future looks like with the Bucks, but there is still a lot of work to be done with the team’s 23-30 record currently, which puts them in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. Milwaukee’s first game after the All-Star break is Friday night against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been a topic of discussion in the NBA for the past few weeks due to the possibility that he could be traded. Once reports surfaced that he was staying put, Antetokounmpo expressed his joy on social media and said he did not want to be traded. After that, Antetokounmpo shared with the world that he had invested in Kalashi, a site that allows people to buy and trade predictions.

This raised eyebrows, especially since the NBA has come down hard on players who place bets.

During All-Star Weekend, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver talked about Antetokounmpo’s involvement in the foul and basically said it was no big deal.

“As far as I know, it’s a modest investment, much smaller than 1%,” Silver said. “It does not violate the rules that govern how we bargain collectively with the players’ union. Obviously, it’s an issue I’m paying a lot of attention to. It’s rapidly evolving. We’re currently looking at prediction markets essentially the same way we’re looking at sports betting.”

Adam Silver discusses Giannis’ investment and the state of sports betting in the NBA with Kalshi. pic.twitter.com/chX3NPjsro

– Sportico (@Sportico) 14 February 2026

If Silver and the NBA prediction markets are looking alike, there should be cause for concern that Antetokounmpo is invested in Kalushi, regardless of how much he has invested in the company.

Although Kalshi is not considered a betting site, as more people start using it, it could become a much bigger site than expected. With a name like Antetokounmpo co-signing, there’s no question that sports fans will start using this platform, and that’s all it will take to promote it.

This might be a good time for the NBA to step up, but so far it doesn’t look like they’re planning on doing anything. Due to this, other players can also invest in the company, and then you will face a big problem.

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo took a brief break from a challenging season to showcase his competitive spirit on a different stage and lead Team Giannis to a 65-58 win in the All-Star Celebrity Game. Along with his brothers and Mookie Betts, the Milwaukee player guided his roster through a tough competition at the Kia Forum, emphasizing his simple desire to win, no matter the situation.

Managing a diverse group that included reigning MVP Rome Flynn and even ESPN’s Shams Charania, Giannis balanced the program’s entertainment with his trademark intensity. Currently sidelined with a calf strain, the two-time MVP used the weekend as a significant respite from the Bucks’ recent struggles and the ongoing noise surrounding trade deadline rumors.

His dedication to the city remains a focal point as he overcomes these professional obstacles.

As shared by Oh No He Didn’t on X, Giannis remains stable in his current surroundings:

“As of today I’m committed to the Milwaukee Bucks, I’m committed to the people I work with, my teammates, the coaching staff, Coach Doc and John in the front office… You’ll never hear me say I don’t want to be a Milwaukee Buck. I’m a winner, and I’m extremely loyal. Growing up you dream about what if I played for the Knicks Madison Square Garden? What if I got drafted by the Lakers and now I’m on the team “Kobe, what if I play for the Cavs and LeBron gives me the ball? I don’t want anyone to think, ‘Hey, I left my team because it’s my team and I love it.’

Giannis:

“As of today I’m committed to the Milwaukee Bucks, I’m committed to the people I work with, my teammates, the coaching staff, Coach Doc and John in the front office… You’ll never hear me say I don’t want to be a Milwaukee Buck. I’m a winner and I’m extremely… pic.twitter.com/ihRNC7zw3q

– Oh no, he didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) 15 February 2026

That commitment was also on full display in moments over the weekend, like when he gave ridiculous advice to former NBA center Tacko Fall.

Encouraging the 7-foot-6 giant to embrace his size rather than mimic modern perimeter-oriented bigs, Giannis told him to “Quit trying to be like Wembley, be like Shaq!”

Despite the awkwardness of coaching media personalities like Charania after recent front-office friction, Antetokounmpo’s focus remained on the game and his deep connection with the Milwaukee franchise.

金州勇士隊與密爾沃基雄鹿隊球星揚尼斯·阿德托昆博的交易有關已經有一段時間了。這一舉動讓各地球迷如坐針氈，似乎也包括德雷蒙德·格林。

在最新一集的“德雷蒙德·格林秀”中，這位 35 歲的前鋒在 NSFW 上對勇士隊對字母哥的交易進行了咆哮。格林承認他沒有任何內幕消息，他和其他人一樣在等著看會發生什麼。

“有很多關於交易截止日期和勇士隊的新聞，”格林說……“截至昨天，每個人都在談論揚尼斯，勇士隊會為揚尼斯做交易嗎？這不是你發現的播客。我實際上沒有任何線索。我不知道。我知道你知道的。這正是我所看到和讀到的，這與你所看到和讀到的內容相同。所以，我不知道。我確實看到揚尼斯是為離開密爾沃基做準備，無論是在最後期限還是休賽期，顯然，這是不可避免的，而且它會發生。”

NBA交易截止日期定為2月5日。因此，勇士隊還有幾天的時間與雄鹿隊就這位31歲的超級巨星進行交易。在那之前，可以肯定地說，沒有人會從德雷蒙德·格林那裡獲得有關情況的任何內部消息。

揚尼斯·阿德托昆博目前正在處理小腿傷勢，預計要到二月底或三月初才能恢復比賽。本賽季他為雄鹿隊出戰了 46 場比賽中的 30 場。在這些比賽中，這位九次入選全明星的球員場均貢獻 28.0 分、10.0 個籃板和 5.6 次助攻，投籃命中率為 64.5%，三分線外命中率為 39.5%。