Bucks' Giannis trade stance makes next move crystal clear

New York Knicks v Milwaukee Bucks | Patrick McDermott/GettyImagesWith the Milwaukee Bucks signaling to opposing teams that they are not listening to trade offers for Giannis Antetokounmpo right now, they are going to be buyers rather than sellers. Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Tuesday that a steady slide in the standings could escalate talks between Giannis' side and the Bucks regarding a trade. That means a winning move could help steady the ship.

Bucks will likely explore trade options to beef up roster

Jon Horst is one of the most aggressive general managers in all of sports. He's constantly made it as clear as possible that he will leave no stone unturned to keep this team a…