The Bucks lost 100-102 to the Nuggets, who were nearly without their core players due to injuries.
In this game, Giannis appeared once again disengaged, taking just 8 shots and making 4, but he managed to score 22 points, grab 13 rebounds, and dish out 7 assists, thanks to 14 made free throws out of 16 attempts. In the last game against the Thunder, he only took 11 shots.

It is worth mentioning thatGiannis injured his calf in the final moments of the game and personally announced he expects to miss 4-6 weeks.
It seems clear that he will definitely miss the 2026 NBA All-Star Game scheduled for February 16 at the Clippers’ home arena, Intuit Dome.

By the way, when Giannis returns, he might not be wearing a Bucks jersey anymore...

Insider Shams revealed:Giannis leaving the Bucks is a done deal; the only question is when and how he will walk away.
Since the Greek Freak cares deeply about his reputation among Milwaukee fans, he has publicly stated he won’t request a trade, but he might force the Bucks to look like the bad guys by “working without effort.” (wink)

So far this season, the Bucks have only secured 18 wins against 26 losses, ranking 11th in the Eastern Conference and trailing the 10th-place Hawks by 2.5 games, facing the risk of missing even the play-in tournament. Giannis has played in 30 games, averaging 29.2 minutes with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game, shooting 64.5%. Both his scoring and rebounding averages are the lowest in nearly seven seasons.

Clearly, since he no longer wants to play for the Bucks, it’s difficult for him to show his true level. Giannis just turned 31, and his performance should be improving, not declining.

If Giannis leaves before this year’s trade deadline (February 6) to join a playoff contender, it will significantly shake up the current NBA championship landscape. As a prime-time superstar in his prime, any team acquiring him will instantly upgrade their level.

According to earlier reports, the Knicks are the leading candidate to be Giannis’ new team, and their best and most willing core asset to offer is Lisa—no, Towns.

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