The Milwaukee Bucks have indicated to other teams that they plan to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo through the NBA trade deadline, according to league sources.
With Antetokounmpo not being made available in talks, Milwaukee has begun pursuing other moves on the trade market. The Bucks have started making additional trades as they look to adjust their roster without involving their franchise cornerstone.
Deadline approach
The message from Milwaukee has been clear in discussions around the league: Antetokounmpo is staying in place through the deadline. As a result, the Bucks’ activity has centered on alternative transactions rather than entertaining offers that would include the two-time MVP.