Bucks Demand All Picks For Giannis Antetokounmpo

Merlin sees the Bucks leaning toward life without Giannis. ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reports Milwaukee sought an "enormous" asking price before the deadline, asking for "all our draft picks and good young player." Golden State offered four unprotected firsts but did not gain traction. Milwaukee is 2-10 over its last 12, well out of contention, and the team says it wants to shut Giannis down for the season, but he has "refused" and wants to play. Merlin notes the franchise chased younger building blocks like VJ Edgecombe and Evan Mobley as potential returns. If the Bucks trade now they can command a premium and reset with draft capital, yet the decision hinges on Giannis’ stance and the club’s tolerance for a painful rebuild.