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5 Favorite Giannis Trades — That Work for Both Sides

New York, Philly, the champs, and a pair of up-and-coming teams are all good candidates to acquire the two-time MVP

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Jeremias Engelmann
Jan 28, 2026
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Giannis Antetokounmpo appears ready to leave Milwaukee.

Meanwhile, the Bucks have managed to build a roster around Giannis that’s led — as we predicted — to lots of losses: Giannis’ frustration is evident in his frequent diatribes in recent weeks, including calling his teammates “selfish.”

I get it. Why should a top-5 player of this generation stand by while his contemporaries are competing for championships?

Given all of that, and with the trade deadline nine days away, below are my five favorite win-win Giannis trades.

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Basketball analyst. Creator of ESPN's Real Plus-Minus. Formerly with the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks
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