<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/new-york-knicks/nba-rumors-knicks-viewed-giannis-antetokounmpos-top-trade-destination');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Knicks still viewed as Giannis Antetokounmpo’s top trade destination after summer ‘temptation’');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Milwaukee-Bucks-forward-Giannis-Antetokounmpo-34-reacts.jpg"><figcaption>© Benny Sieu-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Knicks still viewed as Giannis Antetokounmpo’s top trade destination after summer ‘temptation’</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-08T06:38:46-08:00">December 8th, 6:38am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-08T06:38:46-08:00">December 8th, 6:38am</time><address><a href="https://linktr.ee/colinloughran">Colin Loughran</a>Colin Loughran is a NYC-based Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He has spent several years covering sports and has worked for outlets such as the New York Post, AP Radio, and FanSided. Colin is also a three-time NYSBA award winner and a proud graduate of Fordham University.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Milwaukee Bucks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The New York Knicks have been able to build a competitive team with legitimate championship aspirations, and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/new-york-knicks/should-knicks-go-all-in-giannis-antetokounmpo-hits-trade-market">Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo appears to be interested in joining the cause,</a> as well as embracing all that the Big Apple has to offer.</p><p>There has been considerable speculation about Giannis’ <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/sunday-best-the-nba-trade-topic-that?utm_source=post-email-title&amp;publication_id=392205&amp;post_id=180976913&amp;utm_campaign=email-post-title&amp;isFreemail=false&amp;r=39f60&amp;triedRedirect=true&amp;utm_medium=email" rel="noopener">future</a> over the past few weeks. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/new-york-knicks/sources-knicks-offseason-giannis-trade-bucks-kyle-kuzma-wrinkle">the Knicks have been on the former MVP’s mind.</a></p><p>“It’s true: There’s a strong belief leaguewide that Antetokounmpo desires one destination above all the rest in the event that he actually does fully ask out someday.<br>New York,” Fischer wrote.</p><p>“After some further calls, I can confirm that the Knicks — as well as playing in Madison Square Garden — were the specific “temptation” that Giannis himself publicly acknowledged on Bucks Media Day as an outcome he pondered during the summer. I’ve even heard that the rowdy fanbase gatherings outside the arena following playoff victories that the Knicks are known for have resonated given his natural fondness for the emotionally charged support so prevalent for basketball and soccer clubs throughout Europe. The wait for a championship at MSG, of course, has now stretched longer than Milwaukee’s own 50-year title drought that the Antetokounmpo-led Bucks brought to a halt in July 2021.”</p><p>Giannis is currently sidelined due to a right calf strain that he suffered earlier this month, and the Bucks are just 10-15 on the season. Across 17 games this season, the 2021 NBA Finals MVP has averaged 28.9 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 6.1 assists.</p><p>This latest report comes following Giannis’ offseason comments on potentially being traded to another team.</p><p>“It’s like temptation, you know? Like when you’re going through the amusement park, and you’re not wearing your wedding ring like me now, and people are looking at you like, ‘Oh, he’s kind of handsome. Oh, temptation. That starts when the season ends until the season begins,” Antetokounmpo said. “There’s going to be a lot of people that are going to approach me or my agents and say, ‘Hey, this is a possibility. That’s a possibility.’ But at the end of the day, I’m going to make a decision. My decision today is that I’m here, and I’m committed to<br>this team.”</p><p>Fans and pundits will be watching Giannis’ situation with the Bucks unfold, and the Knicks are largely considered the favorites to acquire him in a potential trade.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Knicks still viewed as Giannis Antetokounmpo’s top trade destination after summer ‘temptation’

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/miami-heat/heat-giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-offer-bucks');   ga('set', 'title', 'Heat’s perfect Giannis Antetokounmpo trade offer to Bucks');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Heats-perfect-Giannis-Antetokounmpo-trade-offer-to-Bucks.jpg"></figure><h1>Heat’s perfect Giannis Antetokounmpo trade offer to Bucks</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-08T04:11:12-08:00">December 8th, 4:11am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-08T04:11:12-08:00">December 8th, 4:11am</time><address><a href="http://hoopnut.blogspot.com/">Enzo Flojo</a>Enzo Flojo is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints and a columnist for Asian basketball at FIBA. He brings a dynamic spirit and background, having expertise that spans writing, analytics, coaching, and broadcasting. He is also currently an Assistant Coach on Scouting &amp; Analytics for the Philippine national youth basketball team.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>When Pat Riley smells opportunity, he pounces. The Miami Heat have long been defined by their fearlessness. They do not flinch at chasing stars or reimagining themselves for another title run. Now, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/nba-stories/giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-all-teams-must-make-bucks">the whispers around Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future</a> have grown louder than ever. The Milwaukee Bucks’ struggles and the Greek Freak’s mounting frustration might just open the door for Miami to make one of the boldest trades in recent memory.</p><h2><b>Uncertainty amid Bucks’ mediocrity</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bucks-Giannis-Antetokounmpo-dribbling-up-the-court.jpg"><figcaption>Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Giannis continues to dominate individually in 2025–26 despite the Bucks’ middling 10–15 start. <a href="https://www.espn.ph/nba/player/_/id/3032977/giannis-antetokounmpo" rel="noopener">He is averaging elite numbers</a> around 28.9 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 6.1 assists through 17 games. He’s already notched multiple 35+ point explosions and remains firmly in the MVP conversation. His efficiency and two-way impact remain unmatched. However, the Bucks’ defensive lapses, coaching inconsistency, and a stagnant half-court offense have fueled trade whispers. Once again, the question looms: how much longer can Giannis carry a flawed roster on his back?</p><p>In many ways, the Bucks’ current predicament mirrors their 2023 post-Damian Lillard slump. This is a team with stars but little cohesion. The cracks are widening, and rival executives are circling like sharks. Milwaukee has <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/milwaukee-bucks/nba-rumors-insider-cautions-bucks-trading-giannis-antetokounmpo-this-season">publicly denied any interest in trading their superstar</a>. That said, internally, the pressure to at least consider their long-term flexibility has grown. If they ever decide to pull the trigger, few franchises could craft a better offer than the Miami Heat.</p><h2><b>The Heat’s steady climb back to contention</b></h2><p>The Heat are doing what they do best. They are grinding their way into relevance. Sitting at 14–10 and sixth in the Eastern Conference, Miami remains a model of resilience. Their defense, ranks among the top 10 in the league. Head coach Erik Spoelstra has once again crafted a team that defends relentlessly and executes in crunch time <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/miami-heat/injuries">despite frequent injury absences</a>.</p><p>Still, everyone in South Beach knows the truth. This team’s ceiling without another superstar is limited. Adebayo is a top-tier defender but not a go-to scorer. Miami needs a game-changer. They need someone who can both dominate and define the next era of Heat basketball. That’s where the dream of Giannis comes in.</p><h2><b>Miami’s perfect Giannis Antetokounmpo trade offer</b></h2><h2><b>Miami Heat receive:</b></h2><ul><li>Giannis Antetokounmpo</li><li>2027 second-round draft pick swap</li></ul><h2><b>Milwaukee Bucks receive:</b></h2><ul><li>Tyler Herro</li><li>Andrew Wiggins</li><li>Kel’el Ware</li><li>2026 first-round draft pick (via pick rights after selection)</li><li>2027 second-round draft pick swap</li><li>2028 first-round draft pick</li><li>2029 first-round draft pick (top 10 protected)</li></ul><h2><b>Why this trade could work for both sides</b></h2><h2><b>Immediate talent infusion for Milwaukee</b></h2><p>The Bucks don’t want to tank, especially not after years of sustained success. This package allows them to stay competitive while also restocking their long-term cupboard. Tyler Herro and Andrew Wiggins are both proven, productive players capable of starting immediately. Herro provides perimeter scoring and secondary playmaking that Milwaukee’s offense sorely lacks. Meanwhile, Wiggins offers wing defense and positional versatility.</p><p>For his part, Kel’el Ware represents the future. The athletic big man could eventually anchor the Bucks’ frontcourt or replace him down the line. He could give Milwaukee a young cornerstone to develop. Add in the combination of unprotected picks and pick swaps through 2029, and the Bucks get both immediate rotation strength and the long-term flexibility to rebuild on their own terms.</p><p>This isn’t a desperate sell-off. It’s a controlled retooling. With this trade, Milwaukee remains respectable in the short term and gains the draft capital to maneuver toward its next franchise-defining star.</p><h2><b>Miami gets its global superstar</b></h2><p>For Miami, this deal is the definition of all in. The Heat consolidate depth and future assets for one of the league’s top five players. This is a move Riley has never been afraid to make. Pairing Giannis with Adebayo creates the most fearsome defensive frontcourt in basketball. Meanwhile, Giannis’ downhill pressure opens lanes for Miami’s shooters and cutters.</p><p>Offensively, Spoelstra could build an ecosystem tailored to Giannis’ strengths. They could mix transition tempo with surgical half-court execution. Imagine lineups featuring Giannis, Bam, and Norman Powell switching everything on defense. That could be chaos for opposing offenses. Giannis ensures that Miami’s championship window doesn’t close; it evolves.</p><p>From a financial standpoint, Miami’s willingness to absorb Giannis’ max deal and send out multiple contracts keeps the salary cap clean beyond 2026. The move sacrifices future flexibility. Still, if you’re chasing banners, this is how you do it.</p><h2><b>The basketball and branding payoff</b></h2><p>Beyond the on-court fit, Giannis-to-Miami makes sense from a cultural standpoint. The Heat thrive on accountability, conditioning, and relentless work. These are all traits that mirror his ethos. Miami’s global brand would also skyrocket with Giannis in red and black. It would position the franchise as an international hub once again. The potential marketing and fan engagement boost, particularly in Europe, could rival the ‘Heatles’ era of LeBron, Wade, and Bosh.</p><h2><b>Win-win scenario</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Erik-Spoelstra-drops-eye-opening-admission-on-Pat-Rileys-worldwide-impact-with-Miami.jpg"></figure><p>If the Bucks ever reach a crossroads, this offer gives them the best of both worlds: short-term competitiveness and long-term flexibility. For Miami, it’s a legacy-defining move. It could transform the franchise for the next decade. The Heat culture has always been about betting on greatness. Giannis Antetokounmpo represents exactly that.</p><p>A superstar trade of this magnitude would shake the NBA to its core. For Riley, Spoelstra, and Miami, though, it would not be the first time.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Heat’s perfect Giannis Antetokounmpo trade offer to Bucks

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/milwaukee-bucks/bucks-news-aj-green-out-shoulder-injury-76ers');   ga('set', 'title', 'AJ Green ruled out with shoulder injury vs. 76ers');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_0378.jpeg"><figcaption>Benny Sieu-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>AJ Green ruled out with shoulder injury vs. 76ers</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-05T19:54:30-08:00">December 5th, 7:54pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-05T19:54:30-08:00">December 5th, 7:54pm</time><address><a>David Yapkowitz</a>David Yapkowitz is an NBA Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He is a credentialed reporter based in Los Angeles who covers the NBA/WNBA, NCAA/NCAAW and boys/girls high school basketball.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Milwaukee Bucks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Milwaukee Bucks have had their struggles this season, and they are currently 10-14 and in 10th place in the Eastern Conference standings following their 116-101 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. To make matters worse, the Bucks lost AJ Green due to a shoulder injury, and <a href="https://x.com/BrettSiegelNBA/status/1997129193470235079" rel="noopener">he was ruled out</a> for the remainder of the game, as per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.</p><p>AJ Green suffered the shoulder injury late in the second quarter of the Bucks’ loss to the 76ers. He attempted to navigate a screen set by 76ers big man Andre Drummond. He stayed in the game briefly, but was ultimately taken to the locker room and he did not return.</p><p>The Bucks have the second night of a back-to-back on Saturday against the Detroit Pistons. A final injury update for Green likely wont’ come until right before the game.</p><p>Amid the Bucks’ struggles, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/milwaukee-bucks/bucks-news-doc-rivers-criminal-dairy-bird-isnt-picked-3-point-contest">Green has been one of the bright spots</a> for the team. He moved into the starting lineup this season, and coming into Friday’s game he had started all 23 games he had appeared in at a little over 29 minutes per game.</p><p>Green was averaging a career-high 11.7 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists with splits of 50 percent shooting from the field, 49.7 percent shooting from the 3-point line and 79.2 percent shooting from the free-throw line. His rebounds, assists, field goal percentage and 3-point percentage are all career-highs.</p><p>Green undrafted in the 2022 NBA Draft, and originally signed a two-way contract with the Bucks for the 2022-23 season. His contract was <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/milwaukee-bucks/bucks-news-aj-green-promotion-new-contract">converted to a standard deal following a solid rookie year</a>. This past offseason, the Bucks agreed to a contract extension with Green for four years and worth around $45 million.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

AJ Green ruled out with shoulder injury vs. 76ers

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/milwaukee-bucks/bucks-news-giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-return-being-overhyped-says-brian-windhorst');   ga('set', 'title', 'Bucks-Giannis Antetokounmpo trade return being overhyped, says Brian Windhorst');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Bucks-superstar-Giannis-Antetokounmpo-.jpg"><figcaption>Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Bucks-Giannis Antetokounmpo trade return being overhyped, says Brian Windhorst</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-05T10:08:23-08:00">December 5th, 10:08am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-05T10:08:23-08:00">December 5th, 10:08am</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Milwaukee Bucks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>As <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/nba-stories/how-giannis-antetokounmpo-injury-bucks-meetings-nba-trade-market-in-limbo">trade speculation intensifies around Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo</a>, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst pushed back on the growing narrative that the franchise could command an unprecedented haul for the two-time MVP, <a href="https://youtu.be/aqCUYmtwRCo?t=1099" rel="noopener">calling the projected return “overhyped.</a>” The evaluation arrives during a turbulent stretch for Milwaukee, which is managing not only ongoing trade chatter but also Antetokounmpo’s current injury absence.</p><p>Windhorst addressed the topic on the latest episode of The Hoop Collective, offering a measured counter to the belief that a potential Antetokounmpo trade would mirror the NBA’s most expensive blockbuster deals.</p><p>“I can hear somebody out there listening to this podcast saying, ‘what are you talking about. This is Giannis. Giannis will go for two star players and six firsts.’ Maybe that will happen, but I am just telling you I’ve talked to the guys that make these trades, everyday all day long, and the appetite is just different. Everybody is feeling a certain way. I’m just telling you. I could end up being wrong, I’m just reporting back.”</p><p>His comments follow another headline he sparked earlier in the week, when he <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/milwaukee-bucks/bucks-rumors-brian-windhorst-claims-giannis-requested-trade">claimed Milwaukee initiated exploratory contact with the New York Knicks</a> regarding a potential Antetokounmpo deal. That remark further fueled leaguewide speculation about the Bucks’ long-term direction and the stability of their relationship with their franchise cornerstone.</p><h2><b>Brian Windhorst downplays Giannis Antetokounmpo trade return as Bucks face uncertainty</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bucks-Giannis-Antetokounmpo-dribbling-up-the-court.jpg"><figcaption>Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Windhorst’s most recent assessment referenced several hypothetical trade frameworks circulated internally at ESPN, including proposals involving the Atlanta Hawks and San Antonio Spurs. One example sent Antetokounmpo and Cole Anthony to Atlanta for Trae Young, Zaccharie Risacher and five first-round picks. Another placed the two-time MVP in San Antonio in exchange for Stephon Castle, Harrison Barnes, Kelly Olynyk, Jordan McLaughlin and three first-round picks.</p><p>Windhorst emphasized that these fictional packages do not align with the sentiment he is hearing from active NBA front offices. According to him, luxury tax constraints, apron restrictions and the fallout from previous major trades have dramatically reduced teams’ willingness to surrender massive assets. He cited past franchise-altering deals — such as the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/oklahoma-city-thunder/thunder-news-shai-gilgeous-alexander-reacts-paul-george-clippers-trade-5-years-later">Clippers acquiring Paul George from the Thunder, a move that ultimately delivered Shai Gilgeous-Alexander</a> to Oklahoma City—as cautionary reminders shaping today’s market.</p><p>Milwaukee faces this uncertainty while also dealing with Antetokounmpo’s current absence. The star forward is <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/milwaukee-bucks/bucks-news-giannis-antetokounmpos-calf-injury-could-eliminate-him-major-awards">expected to miss approximately two to four weeks after suffering a right calf strain</a> during Wednesday’s win over the Detroit Pistons. He exited early, finishing with two points, one rebound and one assist in just three minutes before being ruled out.</p><p>Despite the setback, Antetokounmpo has produced elite numbers throughout the season, averaging 28.9 points, 10.1 rebounds and 6.1 assists while shooting 63.9 percent from the field and 43.5 percent from three across 17 games.</p><p>The Bucks, now 10–13 and holding the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference, prepare to face the Philadelphia 76ers (12–9) on Friday night at 8:00 p.m. ET. Milwaukee now must navigate both Antetokounmpo’s injury timeline and the rising external pressure surrounding his long-term future, even as Windhorst’s report suggests the league’s actual trade appetite may fall far short of public expectations.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Bucks-Giannis Antetokounmpo trade return being overhyped, says Brian Windhorst

How Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury, Bucks meetings puts NBA trade market in limbo

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/milwaukee-bucks/nba-rumors-insider-cautions-bucks-trading-giannis-antetokounmpo-this-season');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Insider ‘cautions’ about Bucks actually trading Giannis Antetokounmpo this season');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/MILWAU2.jpg"><figcaption>Benny Sieu-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Insider ‘cautions’ about Bucks actually trading Giannis Antetokounmpo this season</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-05T06:54:54-08:00">December 5th, 6:54am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-05T06:54:54-08:00">December 5th, 6:54am</time><address><a href="http://hoopnut.blogspot.com/">Enzo Flojo</a>Enzo Flojo is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints and a columnist for Asian basketball at FIBA. He brings a dynamic spirit and background, having expertise that spans writing, analytics, coaching, and broadcasting. He is also currently an Assistant Coach on Scouting &amp; Analytics for the Philippine national youth basketball team.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Milwaukee Bucks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The latest <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/nba-stories/nba-rumors-giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-vultures-circling-dec-15">wave of Giannis Antetokounmpo trade speculation</a> may be barreling through the NBA rumor mill. Longtime insider Jake Fischer, though, possits that teams and fans need to pump the brakes. In his newest reporting, Fischer cautions that despite league executives openly strategizing hypothetical blockbuster offers, a midseason deal involving the two-time MVP remains highly improbable.</p><p><a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/the-jake-fischer-latest-everything?utm_source=post-email-title&amp;publication_id=392205&amp;post_id=180749624&amp;utm_campaign=email-post-title&amp;isFreemail=false&amp;r=39f60&amp;triedRedirect=true&amp;utm_medium=email" rel="noopener">The reasons are familiar but substantial</a>. First, Milwaukee would demand a massive draft-capital haul. Next, there’s the labyrinth of salary-matching hurdles required to move a max-level superstar. Also, the organizational weight of approving a trade that would reshape the franchise’s identity.</p><p>Yes, front offices are actively debating what the Bucks would want in return. Some have looked at <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/nba-stories/nba-rumors-espn-labels-hawks-best-giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-partner-bucks">possible Trae Young trade scenarios</a> and even a mega-package of future picks. Milwaukee might be far more likely to spend the season exploring ways to retool around Giannis rather than entertain in-season bids. Even presumed suitors like the Thunder are viewed as unlikely to push in their chips at this stage. This would reinforce the idea that the chatter reflects outside ambition more than internal urgency.</p><p>The noise comes as Milwaukee endures a rocky 10-13 start to the 2025-26 season. They have struggled with defensive inconsistency, limited secondary playmaking, and ongoing injuries. That’s despite Antetokounmpo once again delivering MVP-caliber production. Giannis is averaging roughly 28.9 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 6.1 assists across 17 games. That includes several dominant outings that underscore his value. These performances remind why the Bucks remain committed to fixing the roster around him rather than entertaining a premature breakup.</p><p>For now, the message is clear: trade talk may be loud, but a Giannis deal this season is still highly unlikely.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Insider ‘cautions’ about Bucks actually trading Giannis Antetokounmpo this season

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Malik has worked in entertainment and sports, and he specializes in the NBA and NFL.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Golden State Warriors</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Giannis <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/milwaukee-bucks/bucks-rumors-milwaukee-locker-room-tension-giannis">Antetokounmpo seems to be tired of losing</a> already, and there’s a chance that he could officially request a trade in the coming weeks. To make things even more interesting, he’s expected to be out for at least two to four weeks with a calf strain, which means the Milwaukee Bucks have a chance at losing even more games throughout that period.</p><p>This is setting up for <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/milwaukee-bucks/ranking-best-giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-destinations-bucks-future">Antetokounmpo possibly being on a new team</a> this season, and there will be some interested teams looking to trade for a caliber player like himself. One of those teams could be the Golden State Warriors, who have always been infatuated with the idea of having Antetokounmpo; they just didn’t want to trade certain players.</p><p>At this point, they could be more lenient, and Draymond Green <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/the-jake-fischer-latest-everything?utm_source=post-email-title&amp;publication_id=392205&amp;post_id=180749624&amp;utm_campaign=email-post-title&amp;isFreemail=false&amp;r=39f60&amp;triedRedirect=true&amp;utm_medium=email" rel="noopener">could be in the package</a>, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer.</p><p>“The Warriors have likewise been reluctant to consider win-now, all-in moves that would require them to trade away Draymond Green, but Antetokounmpo in all likelihood would change that equation for Golden State’s brass,” Fischer wrote. “That’s been a theme here, hasn’t it? So many front offices have been resistant to make certain players or picks available. But Antetokounmpo is so dominant, so transcendent, that his availability has the power to change the calculus of damn near every front office around the league.”</p><p>Everyone knows that Green is the heart and soul of the Warriors, but there’s no question that Antetokounmpo is a major upgrade over him. If the Warriors want their best chance to win with Stephen Curry in his final years, getting a talent like him would be big.</p><p>The only thing is that the Bucks will have to like any trade, and it’s hard to see them accepting any package from the Warriors unless maybe a player like Jimmy Butler is attached. Jonathan Kuminga and Brandin Podziemski may not get a deal done.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Giannis Antetokounmpo becoming available would change Warriors’ thinking on trading Draymond Green

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/los-angeles-lakers/nba-rumors-lakers-austin-reaves-problem-giannis-antetokounmpo-trade');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: The Lakers’ Austin Reaves problem when it comes to Giannis Antetokounmpo trade');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Los-Angeles-Lakers-guard-Austin-Reaves-15-defends-Milwaukee-Bucks-forward-Giannis-Antetokounmpo-34-as-he-drives-to-the-basket-in-the-first-half-at-Crypto.com-Arena.jpg"><figcaption>Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>NBA rumors: The Lakers’ Austin Reaves problem when it comes to Giannis Antetokounmpo trade</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-05T06:36:44-08:00">December 5th, 6:36am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-05T06:36:44-08:00">December 5th, 6:36am</time><address><a href="http://hoopnut.blogspot.com/">Enzo Flojo</a>Enzo Flojo is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints and a columnist for Asian basketball at FIBA. He brings a dynamic spirit and background, having expertise that spans writing, analytics, coaching, and broadcasting. He is also currently an Assistant Coach on Scouting &amp; Analytics for the Philippine national youth basketball team.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Lakers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Los Angeles Lakers may dream of <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/nba-stories/nba-rumors-giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-vultures-circling-dec-15">entering the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes</a> someday. NBA insiders, though, say their path is blocked by one major obstacle: Austin Reaves. As Jake Fischer writes, the Lakers simply lack the draft capital and comparable young talent to compete with teams like Atlanta. That’s unless Milwaukee views Reaves as a Trae-Young-level centerpiece capable of becoming a perennial All-Star.</p><p><a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/the-jake-fischer-latest-everything?utm_source=post-email-title&amp;publication_id=392205&amp;post_id=180749624&amp;utm_campaign=email-post-title&amp;isFreemail=false&amp;r=39f60&amp;triedRedirect=true&amp;utm_medium=email" rel="noopener">The problem that Fischer shares</a>? Reaves is headed for restricted free agency this summer. Hes is widely expected to draw max-level offers from rival teams. Any franchise trading for him this season would have to accept the risk of losing him outright in July. Young, meanwhile, is considered a far safer long-term asset. For now, that makes the Lakers one of the least viable suitors should a Giannis scenario ever materialize.</p><p>Milwaukee’s rocky 2025-26 campaign has only intensified league-wide speculation. The Bucks sit at 10-13. They sit near the Central Division basement despite another dominant start from Antetokounmpo. He’s averaging roughly 28.9 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 6.1 assists. That said, defensive regression and nagging injuries have fueled growing uncertainty around the franchise’s direction.</p><p>Individually, Giannis continues to post MVP-level production. That said, his brilliance has been overshadowed by Milwaukee’s struggles and questions about how long he’ll carry an unsteady roster.</p><p>Meanwhile in Los Angeles, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-news-luka-doncic-austin-reaves-show-totally-unstoppable-right-now">Reaves is having the best season of his career</a>. He is operating as the Lakers’ third star during their 16-5 start. He’s averaging close to 29 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists with elite efficiency. Reaves has also expanded his on-ball role and strengthened his case for a major payday. On the flip side, that could weaken the Lakers’ chances of ever using him to chase a superstar like Giannis.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: The Lakers’ Austin Reaves problem when it comes to Giannis Antetokounmpo trade

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/new-york-knicks/knicks-giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-offer-bucks-exploring');   ga('set', 'title', 'Knicks’ perfect Giannis Antetokounmpo trade offer with Bucks star exploring options');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Giannis-Antetokounmpo-trade-offer.jpg"></figure><h1>Knicks’ perfect Giannis Antetokounmpo trade offer with Bucks star exploring options</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-05T06:20:23-08:00">December 5th, 6:20am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-05T06:20:23-08:00">December 5th, 6:20am</time><address><a>Jayesh Pagar</a>Jayesh Pagar is currently pursuing Sports Journalism from the London School of Journalism and brings four years of experience in sports media coverage. He has contributed extensively to NBA, WNBA, college basketball, and college football content, delivering in-depth analysis and breaking news coverage across multiple platforms.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Giannis Antetokounmpo just wiped the Milwaukee Bucks from his social media. The two-time MVP scrubbed nearly everything, leaving only his 2021 championship and 2024 NBA Cup posts visible while changing his profile pictures to Greece national team jerseys.</p><p>The message couldn’t be clearer after 12 years in Milwaukee. Giannis is exploring his options, and according to reports, there was only one team he truly wanted to join previously: the New York Knicks.</p><h2><b>The trade that could finally make it happen</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_0375.jpeg"><figcaption>Benny Sieu-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Here’s the framework that could bring the Greek Freak to Madison Square Garden. The Knicks would send Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, Mitchell Robinson, one 2026 first-round pick, and three first-round swaps (2028, 2030, 2032) to Milwaukee.</p><p>In return, New York receives Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kyle Kuzma, and Thanasis Antetokounmpo. This represents the absolute maximum package the Knicks can realistically offer with every available asset going into the deal.</p><p>The deal can happen starting December 15, just 10 days away. Thanasis signed with the Bucks this offseason, making him ineligible to be traded until that date under league rules.</p><p>Pairing Giannis with Jalen Brunson would create an instant championship contender. The Greek Freak averaged 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists this season before his calf injury. Towns has been exceptional since arriving, averaging 22.7 points and 12.0 rebounds per game this season. Hart brings toughness and versatility, while Robinson anchors the defense. Losing all three hurts, but landing a generational talent justifies the sacrifice.</p><p>Milwaukee receives a legitimate All-Star in Towns, who can score and space the floor. Hart and Robinson provide solid contributions, while the draft compensation offers future flexibility.</p><h2><b>The draft capital trade-off</b></h2><p>This trade exhausts nearly everything the Knicks have left. After sending five first-round picks to Brooklyn for Mikal Bridges last summer, their draft cupboard is already nearly bare.</p><p>The Washington first-rounder and three swaps represent their entire future draft capital. Without those picks to add young talent, the Knicks would rely on veteran minimums and mid-level exceptions to build depth.</p><p>Developing affordable young players becomes nearly impossible without draft picks. The margin for error shrinks dramatically if injuries strike the core. One major setback could expose the lack of cheap, controllable talent on the roster.</p><p>However, that’s the calculation when chasing a player of Giannis’s caliber. If he and Brunson deliver a championship, the sacrificed draft picks become an afterthought.</p><h2><b>New York tried this before</b></h2><p>The Knicks already pursued Giannis during the offseason. Sources told <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/new-york-knicks/sources-knicks-offseason-giannis-trade-bucks-kyle-kuzma-wrinkle">ClutchPoints that trade talks took place last summer</a>, with New York emerging as his preferred destination outside of Milwaukee.</p><p>Shams Charania revealed that an exclusive negotiating window existed during August. Giannis made his intentions clear about wanting to join the Knicks if he left Milwaukee.</p><p>“Over the offseason, Antetokounmpo explored external options and was open to playing for one team outside of Milwaukee, the New York Knicks,” Charania said.</p><p>Those talks collapsed after Milwaukee included Kyle Kuzma alongside Giannis in their proposal. The salary matching became complicated, and the two sides couldn’t find common ground.</p><p>Mikal Bridges’ extension further complicated matters. The Knicks signed Bridges to four years and $150 million in July, making him untradeable until January 31. New York couldn’t include him during those August negotiations.</p><p>The Bucks now sit at 10-13, outside the playoff picture as the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference. Giannis is sidelined for two to four weeks with a calf strain. His social media purge suggests his patience with Milwaukee is wearing thin.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/nba-stories/nba-rumors-giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-vultures-circling-dec-15">Multiple teams are preparing packages for December 15</a>, creating competition across the league. Brian Windhorst noted that while Giannis might expand his preferred destinations, New York remains firmly on his radar.</p><p>The Knicks hold a real advantage if Giannis maintains his preference for them specifically. Milwaukee might prioritize his happiness over extracting maximum value, which is the only scenario where this trade works.</p><p>The Knicks haven’t won a championship since 1973. This might be their best shot in decades, with Brunson in his prime and a solid supporting cast already in place.</p><p>This proposal puts everything on the table. Quality players, every available draft pick, and the willingness to sacrifice long-term flexibility for immediate contention. It’s New York’s best and final offer.</p><p>If Giannis still wants New York and Milwaukee accepts, the Greek Freak could be heading to Broadway. The window opens in 10 days. The pieces are there. Now it’s just a matter of whether everyone is ready to pull the trigger.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Knicks’ perfect Giannis Antetokounmpo trade offer with Bucks star exploring options

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He brings a dynamic spirit and background, having expertise that spans writing, analytics, coaching, and broadcasting. He is also currently an Assistant Coach on Scouting &amp; Analytics for the Philippine national youth basketball team.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Atlanta Hawks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Atlanta Hawks suddenly hold one of the NBA’s most valuable potential trade chips in <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/nba-stories/nba-rumors-giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-vultures-circling-dec-15">any hypothetical Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes</a>. League insiders are watching closely. Per Jake Fischer, Atlanta owns the most favorable of Milwaukee’s or New Orleans’ 2026 first-round picks due to last June’s Derik Queen trade.</p><p>It’s a selection currently projected near the top of a star-studded draft class including AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cam Boozer. With the Pelicans sinking toward the bottom of the standings, the pick’s value has skyrocketed.</p><p><a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/the-jake-fischer-latest-everything?utm_source=post-email-title&amp;publication_id=392205&amp;post_id=180749624&amp;utm_campaign=email-post-title&amp;isFreemail=false&amp;r=39f60&amp;triedRedirect=true&amp;utm_medium=email" rel="noopener">Fischer also posits</a> that if the Bucks ever pivot into a post-Giannis scenario, they could covet a package featuring Trae Young and that premium pick. Now that’s a deal that would give Milwaukee both an All-NBA-caliber guard and a chance at a ‘generational’ 2026 prospect. Sure, the Hawks insist they won’t move the pick under normal circumstances. However, speculation suggests they would at least listen if Giannis signaled extension willingness and Atlanta could keep its emerging core intact.</p><p>The Bucks’ rocky 2025-26 campaign has only fueled the rumor mill. Milwaukee sits at 10-13. They are dragged down by defensive inconsistency, limited secondary playmaking, and injuries despite Giannis Antetokounmpo’s dominant start. The two-time MVP is averaging 28.9 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 6.1 assists. Even several explosive 35- and 40-point performances haven’t been enough to lift the Bucks out of their early-season slump. This has prompted increasing questions about the franchise’s long-term direction.</p><p>Young, meanwhile, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/hawks-news-these-eye-opening-trae-young-stats-will-have-fans-thinking-trade">has had a disjointed season due to injury</a>. He has appeared in only a handful of games but still flashes elite playmaking. His absence has positioned him at the center of ongoing trade speculation. That makes the Hawks one of the league’s most intriguing wild cards as the rumor mill spins toward 2026.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Hawks have 1 of most valuable Giannis Antetokounmpo trade chips

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Edañol is a PhD candidate in Chemistry at the University of the Philippines Diliman, with a background in scientific research and publishing. He brings a data-driven perspective to sports storytelling as an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints, with a focus on the NBA. Whether it's breaking down a clutch play or a stat line, he believes every great moment has a deeper layer waiting to be uncovered.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Milwaukee Bucks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/milwaukee-bucks/bucks-rumors-milwaukee-locker-room-tension-giannis">Milwaukee Bucks spent the summer tightening their future around Giannis Antetokounmpo</a>, but new reports suggest a dramatic twist behind the scenes. As per the Stein Line, League insiders now say Giannis <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/the-jake-fischer-latest-everything?utm_source=post-email-title&amp;publication_id=392205&amp;post_id=180749624&amp;utm_campaign=email-post-title&amp;isFreemail=false&amp;r=39f60&amp;triedRedirect=true&amp;utm_medium=email" rel="noopener">believed</a> a move was closer than anyone realized, even telling a teammate that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/milwaukee-bucks/nba-rumors-knicks-giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-bucks">a trade to the New York Knicks nearly happened</a>. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/milwaukee-bucks/bucks-news-giannis-antetokounmpos-social-media-cleanse-fans-crashing-out">idea of Giannis Antetokounmpo leaving the Bucks core shook fans</a> just days ago, but this revelation adds a sharper edge to an already tense offseason.</p><p>The Bucks fought to stabilize the roster. The Knicks pushed to test the boundaries of what was possible. And somewhere in the middle, a superstar wondered if his world was about to shift. You can almost picture the quiet moments in practice — one teammate hearing a truth that could have changed everything.</p><h2>A summer that nearly rewrote the East for the Bucks</h2><p>Reports say the Knicks were granted what insiders called an “exclusive negotiating window,” a rare shot to pitch their case directly to the Bucks. It wasn’t a rumor in the wind. It was a genuine pursuit: one that placed <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/nba-stories/nba-rumors-giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-vultures-circling-dec-15">Giannis Antetokounmpo at the center of a potential trade</a> with the Knicks that could have shaken the entire Bucks organization. And according to multiple sources, Giannis believed the finish line was closer than anyone outside the locker room ever knew.</p><p>But the deal never crossed the threshold. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/new-york-knicks/sources-knicks-offseason-giannis-trade-bucks-kyle-kuzma-wrinkle">The Bucks held firm and the Knicks backed off</a>. The league reset as if nothing had happened — even though this single near-move could have reshaped the entire conference.</p><p>Now the revelation sits with a different weight. It shows how narrow Milwaukee’s margin has become. It highlights how aggressively the Knicks continue to hunt their next superstar moment. And it reminds everyone that Giannis’ future, no matter how secure it feels today, still carries uncertainty when the stakes rise.</p><p>If a Knicks deal once felt “close,” what happens the next time the Bucks are pushed to the edge?</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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He is a journalism graduate from the University of Santo Tomas and the father of a young girl whose personality swings from Simone Biles to Dillon Brooks. A beacon of objectivity, he believes Penny Hardaway is the true NBA GOAT.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Milwaukee Bucks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Seeing Giannis Antetokounmpo wearing a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/milwaukee-bucks/bucks-news-kevin-porter-jr-confronts-giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-rumors">different jersey aside from the Milwaukee Bucks</a> would be surreal. But with trade rumors once again resurfacing around Antetokounmpo, there’s a strong possibility of that being a reality.</p><p>There have been numerous whispers around the league that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/milwaukee-bucks/ranking-best-giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-destinations-bucks-future">Antetokounmpo wants to join a different team</a>. The Bucks’ middling record this season doesn’t help, although they have been affected by multiple injuries.</p><p>Amid the latest saga, the San Antonio Spurs are one of the teams to monitor. It’s not the first time that Antetokounmpo has been linked to the Spurs despite already having a cornerstone in Victor Wembanyama.</p><h2>Spurs Trade Proposal to Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Is-Giannis-Antetokounmpo-playing-tonight-Bucks-vs.-Wizards-injury-report.jpg"><figcaption>Benny Sieu-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Spurs are in a new chapter following the retirement of Gregg Popovich as coach. The road is open to build a new legacy. They have been playing well this season despite Wembanyama being sidelined anew due to a calf strain.</p><p>The bright future in San Antonio could be enticing for the 30-year-old Antetokounmpo. Safe to assume, the Spurs must feel the same way about the do-it-all forward if he becomes available.</p><p>The Spurs could offer a package of Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell, Jeremy Sochan, and a first-round pick either in 2026 or 2027 in exchange for Antetokounmpo.</p><p>It’s very difficult to part ways with Castle. The reigning Rookie of the Year hasn’t even scratched the surface at 21 years old. But it’s also extremely hard to pass up the chance to get Antetokounmpo, who’s still in his prime. It’s a classic win-now versus future-building scenario for the Spurs. But simply put, they will have to give up something big to get a player like “The Greek Freak,” and Castle is their best asset.</p><p>Consider this argument: There might not be another player ever like Antetokounmpo, while there are many youngsters who could play like Castle.</p><p>The Spurs could offer De’Aaron Fox instead of Castle, but it’s highly doubtful that the Bucks would want a 27-year-old guard <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/player/_/id/23600/deaaron-fox" rel="noopener">with an expensive contract</a> of over $37 million in five years.</p><p>As for the other trade pieces, Vassell has largely underwhelmed for the Spurs, although he has had his moments. The same could be said for Sochan, who has seen his playing time dwindle this season. Both of them could see plenty of opportunities with the Bucks.</p><h2>Possible Duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Wemby-1.jpg"><figcaption>Matt Marton-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Just writing that previous phrase is already a scary thought. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/san-antonio-spurs/spurs-news-victor-wembanyama-all-time-nba-list-95th-straight-block-bulls">Imagine Antetokounmpo and Wembanyama both patrolling the paint</a> with their ridiculous length and imposing height. Good luck scoring on the Spurs.</p><p>Imagine a starting lineup of Wembanyama, Antetokounmpo, Fox, Dylan Harper, and Julian Champagnie. They will have all the bases covered on both ends. A big-to-big scheme with Wembanyama and Antetokounmpo would be nearly unstoppable.</p><p>The chemistry between the All-Star big men won’t presumably be much of an issue, especially since they’re almost kindred spirits. Two guys who came from athletic families and grew up in Europe. While their childhoods were different economically, they both worked hard to make it to the NBA.</p><p>Moreover, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/san-antonio-spurs/spurs-news-victor-wembanyama-mindset-injury-frighten-nba">Wembanyama and Antetokounmpo know the pressures</a> and responsibilities that come with being the foundation of an organization. It’s a shared experience not many teammates have.</p><p>The Spurs haven’t been to the playoffs since 2019, but they have a strong chance to end the drought this season. If they manage to acquire Antetokounmpo and Wembanyama stays healthy, a return to the NBA Finals would not be far-fetched.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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