{"id":551881,"date":"2026-01-29T15:58:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T15:58:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/551881\/"},"modified":"2026-01-29T15:58:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T15:58:09","slug":"giannis-antetokounmpo-rumors-wolves-warriors-heat-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/551881\/","title":{"rendered":"Giannis Antetokounmpo Rumors: Wolves, Warriors, Heat, More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>Timberwolves<\/strong> are among the most serious suitors for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/a\/antetgi01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-29_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a><\/strong>, league sources tell <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nba\/story\/_\/id\/47755088\/sources-giannis-antetokounmpo-ready-bucks-trade-amid-offers\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ESPN\u2019s Shams Charania<\/a>. Charania <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hoopsrumors.com\/2026\/01\/giannis-reportedly-ready-for-new-home-bucks-listening-to-offers.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">reported on Wednesday<\/a> that the Bucks star is \u201cready for a new home\u201d and that Milwaukee is showing more willingness than ever to listen to offers for the two-time MVP.<\/p>\n<p>While Timberwolves president of basketball operations <strong>Tim Connelly<\/strong> is one of the NBA\u2019s most aggressive front office executives, it\u2019s difficult to envision Minnesota putting together a package that would appeal to the Bucks. The Wolves don\u2019t have any tradable first-round picks, so an offer would would have to be heavy on player value. With <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/e\/edwaran01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-29_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Anthony Edwards<\/a><\/strong> off the table, a package would probably start with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/m\/mcdanja02.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-29_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jaden McDaniels<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/r\/reidna01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-29_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Naz Reid<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/d\/divindo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-29_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Donte DiVincenzo<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>As talented as those players are, none are All-Stars. Plus, ESPN\u2019s Brian Windhorst (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/__eyz3n_GY8?si=sxHcSo8oXPGQOdrk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">YouTube link<\/a>) anticipates that the Bucks would be seeking a more draft-heavy return if they end up moving Antetokounmpo.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey have to prioritize the draft,\u201d Windhorst said. \u201cThis year\u2019s draft and their pick situation going forward. Their future is going to be tied to (the) draft.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Here are several more Giannis-related rumors, a week out from the February 5 deadline:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"longlis\">\n<li>The <strong>Warriors<\/strong> have contacted the Bucks within the past week to convey their \u201cfirm\u201d interest in Antetokounmpo and to make it clear they\u2019re prepared to make a strong offer, reports <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nba\/story\/_\/id\/47747441\/the-biggest-questions-warriors-ahead-nba-trade-deadline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Anthony Slater of ESPN<\/a>. While Golden State isn\u2019t actively shopping <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/b\/butleji01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-29_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jimmy Butler<\/a><\/strong>, he would be on the table in a Giannis scenario for salary-matching purposes, according to Slater, who adds that the Bucks have some interest in Warriors forward <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/k\/kuminjo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-29_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jonathan Kuminga<\/a><\/strong>. Milwaukee native <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/p\/podzibr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-29_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Brandin Podziemski<\/a><\/strong> could also be a factor in those trade talks, Slater notes.<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sun-sentinel.com\/2026\/01\/28\/ira-winderman-at-maximum-what-could-heat-offer-bucks-for-giannis-this\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel<\/a> (subscription required) considers what the <strong>Heat<\/strong>\u2018s best deadline for offer for Antetokounmpo might look like, suggesting it would probably consist of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/h\/herroty01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-29_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tyler Herro<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/w\/wareke01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-29_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Kel\u2019el Ware<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/j\/jaqueja01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-29_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jaime Jaquez Jr.<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/j\/jakucka01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-29_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Kasparas Jakucionis<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/r\/roziete01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-29_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Terry Rozier<\/a><\/strong>\u2018s expiring contract, and Miami\u2019s two tradable first-round picks.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Rockets<\/strong> are unlikely to get involved in the Antetokounmpo sweepstakes, ESPN\u2019s Tim MacMahon said in the latest episode of the Hoop Collective podcast (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/DoPGOhNyMsA?si=MHlGfylhCnHQYw0V&amp;t=1137\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">YouTube link<\/a>). \u201cI have been told that the Rockets will not be bidders,\u201d MacMahon said. \u201cNow, hey, nobody was under oath, but I\u2019ve been told that repeatedly and I\u2019ll say that they\u2019ve got a pretty good track record of shooting me straight.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>MacMahon also doesn\u2019t anticipate the <strong>Spurs<\/strong> being a player for Antetokounmpo. \u201cI have been told by folks with the Spurs, \u2018We\u2019re not a home for Giannis,&#8217;\u201d he said on the Hoop Collective podcast (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/DoPGOhNyMsA?si=DRNYfrsRCcFDjjiL&amp;t=1803\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">YouTube link<\/a>). \u201cAnd there\u2019s been a lot of smoke going back to the summer, but everything in San Antonio is about the (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/w\/wembavi01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-29_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Victor Wembanyama<\/a><\/strong>) timeline, and this is a decade past the Wemby timeline when you bring in Giannis at his age.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Thunder<\/strong> have more than enough assets to make a strong offer for Antetokounmpo, but they shouldn\u2019t \u2013 and likely won\u2019t \u2013 seriously entertain the idea, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nba\/thunder\/onsi\/news\/why-okc-thunder-should-stay-away-from-giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-01kg379k70p1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Rylan Stiles of SI.com<\/a>, who suggests that making a move for a veteran star like Giannis would shorten Oklahoma City\u2019s window of championship contention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Timberwolves are among the most serious suitors for Giannis Antetokounmpo, league sources tell ESPN\u2019s Shams Charania. 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