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

Marc Stein reported Thursday that the Minnesota Timberwolves have moved from a dark-horse to serious contenders for Giannis Antetokounmpo, with ESPN's Shams Charania also naming them among suitors.
Reports from Stein and Fischer indicate Giannis Antetokounmpo has had backchannel talks about teaming with Anthony Edwards, and Brian Windhorst said, `He has not mentioned that for no reason. This is something that, from what I understand, that Giannis has interest in.`
Given Minnesota has no tradable first‑round capital, reports say any deal would lean on veterans and pick swaps, with the Portland Trail Blazers as key facilitators controlling Milwaukee's picks.
A deal would instantly reshape title odds by pairing Giannis Antetokounmpo with Anthony Edwards, but the Milwaukee Bucks' preference for draft picks and youth complicates any quick agreement.
Teams and executives note a decision might come over the next week or stretch to the offseason, while Giannis Antetokounmpo's multi‑week calf strain absence complicates immediate trade plans; Sam Amick named Minnesota Timberwolves among four serious suitors.

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