The Bucks' reported stance about trading Giannis Antetokounmpo is unwelcomed news for the Knicks and the Heat.
Only weeks ago, it seemed the most likely outcome was that Giannis Antetokounmpo would get traded before the February deadline. His calf injury added to that sentiment. It invited the Milwaukee Bucks to tumble down the standings.
Sure enough, they're 3-8 in their last 11 tilts. That has dropped them to 11th in the Eastern Conference. That means Milwaukee is on the outside looking in at the play-in tournament.