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Giannis Stays Committed to Bucks Amid Trade Speculation

2/6/2026

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Giannis Commits to Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo reaffirmed his commitment to the Milwaukee Bucks after the 2026 trade deadline.
He posted a clip from The Wolf of Wall Street with the caption, "Legends don’t chase. They attract."
Despite trade speculation, the Bucks retained Antetokounmpo, who is sidelined with a calf injury.
He said he wants to build a championship team in Milwaukee and that offseason extension talks may resume when eligible.

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Giannis Stays with Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo will stay with the Milwaukee Bucks through the 2025-26 season amid trade speculation and his calf strain recovery.
The Bucks will not trade him this season, though offseason talks could resume with more flexibility.
Antetokounmpo has expressed commitment to Milwaukee and a drive to win championships.
The Bucks sit at 20-29 and may rest him for the remainder of the season to protect his health.

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Giannis Commits to Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo reaffirmed his commitment to the Milwaukee Bucks after the 2026 trade deadline.
He posted a clip from The Wolf of Wall Street with the caption, "Legends don’t chase. They attract."
Despite trade speculation, the Bucks retained Antetokounmpo, who is sidelined with a calf injury.
He said he wants to build a championship team in Milwaukee and that offseason extension talks may resume when eligible.

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