"Feb 14, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Giannis Antetokounmpo speaks during interviews at media day at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images New York Knicks trade target Giannis Antetokounmpo pledged his allegiance to the Milwaukee Bucks, at least for now. The two-time MVP reportedly green-lit a trade shortly before the NBA's trade deadline on Feb. 5 after months of speculation, but the Bucks' high price, coupled with a less-than-aggressive field of potential suitors, guaranteed he would stay in Milwaukee through the remainder of the 2025-26 season."
"As of today, I'm committed to the Milwaukee Bucks, he said. And I'm committed to the people that I work with: my teammates, the coaching staff, coach Doc (Rivers), and Jon in the front office. What I've said from the beginning of this year is that, out of my mouth and the way I've carried myself, you will never hear me say I don't want to be a Milwaukee Buck."
Giannis Antetokounmpo green-lit trade talks shortly before the Feb. 5 deadline but remained with the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2025–26 season due to the Bucks' high asking price and a lack of aggressive suitors. The Bucks sit 12th in the Eastern Conference and Antetokounmpo, eager to win, authorized GM Jon Horst to pursue a deal while refusing to publicly state he wants a trade. Milwaukee is expected to re-enter trade discussions in the summer with more time to find a match. Antetokounmpo affirmed his commitment to the Bucks, teammates, coach Doc Rivers, and the front office. The New York Knicks could reassess their pursuit depending on their late-season results.
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