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Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors: Timberwolves emerge as serious suitor -- can they land Bucks star?

  • In the wake of ESPN trade chatter, Tim Connelly and the Minnesota Timberwolves pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo, planning to offer five rotation players but relying on facilitators for draft picks Milwaukee Bucks seek.
  • Tim Connelly's front office has a reputation for bold moves, and Minnesota views pairing a transcendent star with Anthony Edwards as key to perennial title contention.
  • The Wolves would center the offer on Jaden McDaniels, a 25-year-old defensive standout on a team‑friendly contract, plus veterans like Naz Reid to create trade value.
  • A successful trade would immediately position Minnesota Timberwolves as top Finals favorites, while Milwaukee Bucks demand draft picks and youth, and salary-cap rules require Minnesota to aggregate multiple salaries.
  • Portland figures prominently as a facilitator since the Trail Blazers control Milwaukee's first-round picks, while New York's preference for Giannis and Miami and Golden State's cleaner two-team paths narrow Minnesota's options.
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Frederick: If Timberwolves can add Giannis Antetokounmpo, they should

In the wake of the ESPN report that Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are both open to parting ways via trade ahead of the NBA’s Feb. 5 trade deadline, Minnesota’s name was mentioned too frequently by league insiders to ignore. ESPN’s Shams Charania cited the Timberwolves as a potential suitor, while Brian Windhorst from the same network said it’s Antetokounmpo who has interest in Minnesota. That matters. The fact Kevin Durant wasn’t…

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MinnesotaSportsFan.com broke the news in on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
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