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Jamal Collier
multiple authors
With three days left until the NBA trade deadline, the market giannis antetokounmpo has begun to progress as milwaukee bucks Sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday that counter-offers have been submitted to teams that aggressively sought a deal for the two-time MVP.
After being resistant to the idea of trading Antetokounmpo throughout his career in Milwaukee, the Bucks have now moved to actively engage with a few teams regarding a potential league-changing trade.
Miami Heat, minnesota timberwolves, Golden State Warriors And new York Knicks are between most active contender for a deal Before the deadline, sources told ESPN.
The Bucks (18-29) lost their fifth consecutive game with Sunday’s blowout loss. boston celticsDropped to 12th place in the Eastern Conference. Sources told ESPN that in order to part with the team’s franchise player, Milwaukee is looking for a young blue-chip talent and/or a surplus of draft picks in return.
Antetokounmpo has informed the Bucks for several months that he believes it is time to part ways after more than 12 years, sources told ESPN.
He has played 30 games this season, averaging 28.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 5.6 assists on 64% shooting. He is currently out with a right calf injury, estimated to keep him out for four to six weeks. The Bucks did not release any official timeline for his return.
Milwaukee begins a three-game homestand this week, featuring chicago And new Orleans Before the deadline of 3 pm ET on Thursday.
