"The Bucks don't feel the pressure to move Giannis Antetokounmpo on Thursday, team sources told ESPN hours ahead of the deadline. Rival executives have grown wary in the past 24 hours of whether the Bucks would actually move their franchise star after more than 12 seasons together. Late Wednesday night, one potential suitor, the Golden State Warriors moved Jonathan Kuminga in exchange for Kristaps Porzingis, all but indicating they were out of the running for Antetokounmpo this week."
"ESPN's Shams Charania reported last week that Antetokounmpo has been ready for a new home for months, either at Thursday's deadline or in the offseason. The Bucks began listening to teams over the past week making offers for the two-time MVP, even engaging and countering a few of them. It's further along in the process than Milwaukee has been willing to go throughout Antetokounmpo's tenure."
The Bucks do not feel pressure to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo at Thursday's deadline. Rival executives have grown wary about whether Milwaukee would move their franchise star after more than 12 seasons together. The Golden State Warriors' late deal for Jonathan Kuminga and Kristaps Porzingis effectively removed them as suitors this week. The Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat remain potential suitors, and a wild-card team could still emerge. Antetokounmpo has been ready for a new home for months, and the Bucks have engaged and countered offers while searching the market for future salary-related upgrades. Milwaukee sits 12th in the East, trailing the Bulls for the 10th seed by three games. Antetokounmpo could have more influence over his destination in the summer since he will be eligible to sign an extension on Oct. 1 and has a player option for 2027-28, leaving only one guaranteed year remaining.
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