Jimmy Butler had lost his joy of playing basketball at Miami Heat last season. But when he moved to the Golden State Warriors last February, both his joy and smile returned.

Antetokounmpo’s injury will keep him sidelined for at least a month, and meanwhile, the Bucks are active in trade discussions. According to Sam Amick, a senior NBA writer for “The Athletic,” veteran forward Miles Bridges of the Charlotte Hornets may be on the move to Milwaukee.

Bill Simmons, the Podfather himself in the middle of his re-apex, just dropped a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade podcast for The Ringer, going over several hypothetical trades for the two-time MVP. One such move involves the Bucks sending Antetokounmpo to Philly for a package centered on VJ Edgecombe.

Lakers trade target Giannis Antetokounmpo makes basketball history never done before in NBA originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Los Angeles Lakers could strike gold by acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks before the trade season ends.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is sending mixed signals about his future with the Bucks' Sometimes maybe is worse than no here’s why it’s time for him to be honest.”

The latest reporting suggests that the Heat won't trade for Grizzlies star Ja Morant if it ruins chance at Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Despite star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo's recent declaration that he doesn't want to be traded from the Milwaukee Bucks, many are still wondering about his status ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline.

The latest movements with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the rest of the trade market might make besting the OKC Thunder in the playoffs nearly impossible.