Milwaukee Bucks

DHJ Quick Take: 76ers Land Anfernee Simons on 2-Year Deal Philadelphia has agreed to a 2-year, $12.3 million contract with free agent guard Anfernee Simons, fending off five other suitors in the process. What's the deal? Simons agreed to a 2-year, $12.3 million contract with the 76ers. Who missed out?...

DHJ Quick Take: Gary Trent Jr. Building Momentum Toward Bucks Return Gary Trent Jr. has momentum on a multi-year deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks, a league source told Dallas Hoops Journal, days after he declined his player option and hit free agency. Where do Gary Trent Jr.'s talks...

DHJ Quick Take: Jeff Weltman Calls Magic's Giannis Antetokounmpo Talk a Compliment Orlando's president declined to address Giannis Antetokounmpo speculation directly, citing tampering rules, but said the attention reflects the talent on the Magic's roster. What did Weltman say? He won't discuss another team's player, but he takes the dark-horse...

DHJ Quick Take: Bucks and Tyler Herro Share Interest, but a Reset Could Move Him There's mutual interest between Milwaukee and Tyler Herro, yet a post-Giannis Antetokounmpo reset could still send the guard to Detroit or elsewhere for future assets. Why would Milwaukee keep him? Herro is the centerpiece of...

DHJ Quick Take: Bucks Set a High Bar as Giannis Antetokounmpo Talks Heat Up Rival teams describe Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo asking price as unrealistic, with Miami out front as the draft nears. What's the holdup? Teams say the Bucks are asking for a return that would leave any buyer unable...

DHJ Quick Take: Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce Question Giannis Antetokounmpo–Bam Adebayo Fit in Miami Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce said the Heat should only move Bam Adebayo for a Giannis Antetokounmpo–level player, while doubting that an Antetokounmpo-to-Miami pairing actually creates a contender. Both pointed to a more established team, with...

DHJ Quick Take: Heat’s Backup Star Targets Contingency Trade Plan: If the Miami Heat fail to secure Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, the front office is prepared to pivot toward blockbuster trade pursuits for Kawhi Leonard, Trae Young or Ja Morant. Stalled Antetokounmpo Talks: While Antetokounmpo has reportedly stated his...

DHJ Quick Take: Giannis Locking in on Miami Focused Destination: Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is explicitly "focused" on orchestrating a trade to the Miami Heat, a preference simplified by the fact that he and Heat cornerstone Bam Adebayo are represented by the same agent, Alex Saratsis of Octagon. The...

DHJ Quick Take: Celtics Open to Jaylen Brown Trade for Giannis Tatum the Only Untouchable: The Boston Celtics are reportedly willing to trade star forward Jaylen Brown to acquire Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, with management open to moving anyone on the roster not named Jayson Tatum to complete a...

DHJ Quick Take: Antetokounmpo Trade Timeline and Suitors Draft-Night Deadline: The Milwaukee Bucks are widely expected to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo before the 2026 NBA Draft begins on June 23, setting an imminent timeline for a blockbuster deal. Miami Holds the Edge: The Miami Heat remain the favored destination for the...