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Bucks' Giannis Out, Roster Upgrades Needed Before Trade Deadline

1/21/2026

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Story summary

The Milwaukee Bucks are 11-16 and will miss the NBA Cup semifinals for the first time in two years.
Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks is sidelined with a calf strain.
The Bucks recently lost to the Brooklyn Nets.
The team is exploring roster upgrades, including potential interest in Zach LaVine from the Sacramento Kings, with limited salary-cap space ahead of the February 5, 2025 trade deadline.

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Story summary

The Milwaukee Bucks are 11-16 and will miss the NBA Cup semifinals for the first time in two years.
Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks is sidelined with a calf strain.
The Bucks recently lost to the Brooklyn Nets.
The team is exploring roster upgrades, including potential interest in Zach LaVine from the Sacramento Kings, with limited salary-cap space ahead of the February 5, 2025 trade deadline.