While Giannis Antetokounmpo has become the headliner of what has been a surprisingly quiet trade season so far, it remains to be seen if the Milwaukee Bucks superstar will actually request a trade by the Feb. 5 deadline.
Whether it's by February or this summer, it feels inevitable that Giannis will request a trade at some point. As currently constructed, the Bucks roster is not built to contend. They also have minimal assets to upgrade their roster around Giannis. It was rumored that they were going "big game hunting" (subscription required) this trade season, but the fact that the names popping up include Zach LaVine and Jerami Grant shows how much Milwaukee will have to settle to find a realistic trade partner.