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TRADE ALERT: GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO LINKED TO ATLANTA HAWKS AS DEADLINE NEARS

Giannis Antetokounmpo's future is uncertain. Explore trade rumours, injury updates, and why the 2026 trade deadline is crucial.

Trade Alert: Giannis Antetokounmpo linked to Atlanta Hawks as deadline nears
Giannis sidelined 4-6 weeks with calf strain; season in jeopardy

Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t just the face of the Milwaukee Bucks—he’s the guy who finally brought them a championship after 50 long years. Now, suddenly, there’s a real question hanging in the air: Have fans already seen him play his final game in a Bucks uniform? That’s what a well-connected NBA insider is suggesting, and people are starting to wonder what comes next.

The Bucks are stuck in 11th place in the East with an 18–26 record. That’s nowhere close to where they thought they’d be. Before the season started, everyone figured Milwaukee’s core—Giannis plus offseason pickup Myles Turner—would keep them near the top of the conference. But between injuries and a team that just can’t find its rhythm, none of that has worked out. Giannis already missed a big chunk of games earlier this year, and now he’s out again with a right calf strain, likely gone for at least another month.

With the team falling out of the play-in race and the trade deadline just around the corner, talk about Giannis’s future is heating up.

So, is this really it for Giannis in Milwaukee?

On Monday, Marc J. Spears went on ESPN’s NBA Today and didn’t hold back. He said the Bucks should think about shutting Giannis down for the rest of the season—or even trading him now. Spears argued that both options could set Milwaukee up better for the future.

“I think he’s played his last game in a Bucks uniform,” Spears said. He pointed out that benching Giannis would protect the team’s draft pick, and trading him could bring in a haul of young talent and picks. Spears mentioned the Atlanta Hawks as a possible trade partner, especially because they own some valuable future draft picks, including one from the Pelicans in 2026.

From Spears’s perspective, if Giannis plays, he might help the team win a bit more now—but that just means a worse draft pick. If they sit him or pull the trigger on a trade, Milwaukee could kickstart a rebuild in a hurry.

What would a trade or shutdown actually mean for the Bucks?

For Bucks fans, it’s a gut punch. Giannis grew from a skinny kid into a two-time MVP, the Finals hero who dropped 50 points to close out the 2021 title. Ending that run—whether by sitting him or shipping him out—would be a massive, emotional shift.

Spears sees it as a business move. If the Bucks trade Giannis, they could chase young players and draft picks, lining up for the loaded 2026 NBA Draft. If they keep him but shut him down, they boost their own lottery odds and protect his health for the long run.

Milwaukee still has choices. Giannis would draw interest from just about every team, not just Atlanta. If the Bucks put him on the market, they could spark a bidding war and bring back a pile of assets. Or maybe they hang on, try to upgrade the roster, and go for a play-in push when Giannis gets healthy.

One thing to remember: Giannis has always said he won’t ask for a trade. He’s about loyalty and team above all. So if anything happens, it’ll be the Bucks’ call—not some public demand from their star.

Right now, it feels like the franchise is teetering on the edge. Whether Milwaukee gambles on patience or blows it up, the next move will shape the team for years. And if this really is the end of the Giannis era, the Bucks are about to close the most important chapter in their history—and step into a future nobody can quite see yet.

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES TRADE JAREN JACKSON JR. TO UTAH JAZZ IN 8-PLAYER BLOCKBUSTER

The Memphis Grizzlies have traded Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz, creating a record $28.8 million trade exception for 2026.

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Grizzlies finalise Jaren Jackson Jr. deal

The Memphis Grizzlies turned heads on Tuesday, pulling off a blockbuster trade that sent two-time All-Star and former Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr to the Utah Jazz. Along with Jackson, the Grizzlies shipped out Vince Williams Jr, John Konchar, and Jock Landale. Coming back their way: Walter Clayton Jr, Kyle Anderson, Georges Niang, and, maybe the most important part, three future first-round picks.

And honestly, it feels like Memphis isn’t done stirring the pot. Inside the organisation, they see Zach Edey and Cedric Coward as the future. Both went late in the lottery in the past two drafts, and the Grizzlies landed some value in the second round this year, too, grabbing Jaylen Wells and Cam Spencer.

All this movement means Ja Morant’s future in Memphis suddenly looks shaky. He’s been the face of the franchise since they took him No. 2 overall back in 2019. When he’s healthy, he’s electric—no question. But injuries and off-court drama have slowed him down, and now, with the trade deadline closing in, the Grizzlies are openly shopping him. Teams around the league are watching.

There’s another wrinkle here: by dealing Jackson, Memphis created a massive trade exception—$28.8 million, the biggest in NBA history, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks and Shams Charania. It’s a huge chess piece. With that exception, the Grizzlies can absorb big, ugly contracts from other teams in exchange for more draft picks. Think of what the Thunder did a few years back—stockpiling picks by taking on bad deals until they rebuilt into a contender.

Now, you’ve probably heard Giannis Antetokounmpo’s name floating around in trade rumours. He hasn’t officially asked out of Milwaukee, but everyone in the league expects something to happen soon. Teams like the Timberwolves and Knicks are circling. The Grizzlies? They’re not likely to chase Giannis directly. But with that trade exception, they could play a big role as a third team—taking on salary dumps or unwanted contracts, collecting more picks, and helping another franchise pull off the Giannis blockbuster. Memphis just put itself squarely in the middle of the NBA’s hottest rumour.

KLINT KUBIAK SNUBS NFL RIVALS TO LEAD RAIDERS’ NEW ERA UNDER TOM BRADY

The Las Vegas Raiders are zeroing in on Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak as their next head coach, with Tom Brady leading the search.

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Klint Kubiak is set for the Raiders as Seahawks coach faces the New England Patriots

The Las Vegas Raiders are in the middle of a huge shakeup right now. Klint Kubiak, the offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, is set to become their new head coach—and honestly, he’s nothing like Pete Carroll.

Kubiak’s still in his 30s, calling plays on offence, while Carroll just wrapped up last season as the NFL’s oldest head coach. The Raiders had their eyes on Ben Johnson previous year, but when he decided to take the Bears job, they turned to Carroll instead.

This time, Las Vegas seemed to have that same level of interest in Kubiak, but they had to wait things out because Seattle was still in the playoffs. Tom Brady, who’s a minority owner with the Raiders, clearly played a big part in picking the new coach.

Since nothing’s official until after the Super Bowl, Brady can’t come right out and talk about Kubiak joining the team. Still, he didn’t hold back when it came to sharing what he liked about the guy.

“Klint’s played to his team’s strengths. Last week, he did a ton of good things against a really strong Rams defence,” Brady said on the “Let’s Go!” podcast. “That’s what it took for them to win. The Rams are a tough team. That game in Seattle could’ve gone either way... Seattle really had to play a complete game in all three phases to pull it out, and they’ll need to do the same this weekend in Santa Clara.”

Brady also talked about Fernando Mendoza.

Another big reason the Raiders’ coaching job is so appealing? They’ve got the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Everyone expects them to grab Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

Brady doesn’t have to be secretive about it—nobody’s jumping ahead of them in the draft. He was pretty open about how much he likes Mendoza.

“What do I value most? When I see him, he’s always talking up his teammates. He wins the Heisman, and he’s giving credit to everyone else,” Brady said. “That’s the kind of attitude you want in a leader.”

Kubiak focused on the Super Bowl, not the job switch.

Kubiak’s career is about to take off, but right now, he’s locked in on trying to win his first Super Bowl. So, he isn’t ready to talk about the Raiders just yet.

“I’m coaching the Seahawks in the Super Bowl, and that’s all I’m thinking about,” Kubiak told reporters on Monday. “I’m just excited for this week and this game.”

Not everyone in Seattle is thrilled to see Kubiak go. Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold had nothing but praise after working with him this year.

“He was unbelievable,” Darnold said Monday. “The stuff I picked up from Klint—just with schemes, and then learning from him as a coach and a person—the grit. He’s up before the sun, gets to the facility at 4 or 4:30, and leaves later than anyone. The guy just grinds. He loves football, and he’s always straight with his players. I know I really appreciated that, and so did the rest of the guys.”

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