After Jake Fischer reported that the Atlanta Hawks will not use the 2026 NOP/MIL swap in a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, it is clear that the Hawks see themselves as outsiders for a trade and are not making a serious effort to acquire the two-time MVP.
Antetokounmpo is ostensibly available for trade after a series of headlines broke last week, but little formal progress was made, according to insiders. Teams are still waiting for the Bucks to fully accept that they have lost their franchise player before making official offers.
While formal trade talks have not yet begun, the Hawks’ reluctance to package their best asset (aside from Jalen Johnson) shows they are not desperate for this trade and probably will not tender the best offer.