Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Talks With Bucks Could Stretch To Offseason

Merlin sees the Bucks quietly fielding offers for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but sources expect talks to "drag out until at least Thursday" and many around the league think the true market may not peak until the offseason. Teams that called Milwaukee said they were "more interested in gauging the market" than making big moves now, and New York clubs — the Knicks and a Nets side that "long" had him atop their wish list — remain chief suitors. Merlin notes Milwaukee has reason to wait. Summer and draft night bring more cap room and pick currency, so the Bucks can assemble fuller packages; the Knicks would have to be creative with 2026 and 2033 assets, while the Nets could abandon strict rebuilding if a right offer appears. A surprise deal could happen in the next six days, but patience looks like the safer path.