The NBA world is closely watching Giannis Antetokounmpo heading into the 2026 NBA trade deadline next month. However, ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst has revealed the clear favorite to acquire the Milwaukee Bucks superstar.

Interestingly, Milwaukee continues to show its interest in a particular Charlotte Hornets player – Miles Bridges.

Heading into game play on Jan. 27, the Milwaukee Bucks are in 11th place in the Eastern Conference, three full games behind Atlanta in the loss column for the final play-in spot in the NBA playoffs. That means the Bucks are in position to get a high lottery pick for the first time since they selected Jabari Parker No. 2 in 2014.

NBA fans react to Paul George's vintage performance in 76ers-Bucks originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Paul George returned to the court for the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night.

The Milwaukee Bucks lost their third in a row, falling 139-122 to the Philadelphia 76ers on Jan. 27 despite 31 points from Myles Turner.

The 76ers fans saw a dominant showing from their star trio, as they powered the Sixers to a convincing 139–122 victory vs. the Bucks.

103-87 over Sacramento, winning the final period 31-15 along the way. Jalen Brunson (28 pts, 4 3PM) led the way for the Knicks, with Karl-Anthony Towns (17 pts, 11 reb) and Mitchell Robinson (7 pts, 13 reb) controlling the glass.

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