SI:AM | Giannis’s Days With the Bucks Seem Numbered

With the trade deadline a week away, Milwaukee's big star could be on the move.

DAN GARTLAND Good morning, I'm Dan Gartland. What's the deal with all these Pro Football Hall of Fame voting results leaking early? Now Eli Manning has reportedly missed the cut.  In today's SI:AM: 🦌 Giannis trade coming? ⛳ Big changes as PGA Tour season begins 🏈 Bills' risky hire NBA trade deadline just got interesting One of the biggest stars in the NBA could be on the move.  ESPN's Shams Charania reported Wednesday that Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks are both open to a trade that would send the two-time MVP out of Milwaukee before next week's trade deadline. Antetokounmpo "is ready for a new home" and the Bucks "are more open than ever" to move him, Charania reported.  Giannis has been the subject of trade rumors for the better part of a year, and the whispers have only grown louder as this season has progressed. Charania reported in May that Antetokounmpo was "open-minded about exploring whether his best long-term fit is remaining in Milwaukee or playing elsewhere." That was followed by speculation over the summer that Giannis would like to play for the Knicks. Earlier this month, Antetokounmpo told Sam Amick of The Athletic that he would "never" ask for a trade out of Milwaukee. But when asked by Amick whether he had decided to stay with the Bucks past the trade deadline, Giannis left the door open by responding, "As of today." The situation has changed, though. CONTINUE DAN'S COLUMN ON SI Join the SI Olympics Newsletter Stay ahead of the action - sign up for nightly updates from Italy and never miss a moment. Sign Up Here The best of Sports Illustrated Erick W. Rasco (Allen, Mahomes); Chris Unger/Getty Images (Garrett); Steven Bisig/Imagn Images (Nacua) Patrick Mahomes's knee injury opens the door for someone else to be considered the NFL's best player. Gilberto Manzano makes his case for who should be at the top and projects the top 10 players for 2026. Going away from Sean McDermott was a gamble for the Bills. If hiring Joe Brady doesn't work, it could look bad for the organization, writes Albert Breer. The architects of this season's two Super Bowl teams share a common background, Andrew Brandt writes. The gold jacket will come, but Bryan Fischer asks a more urgent question: Can Bill Belichick adapt to the realities of modern college football? Chris Mannix examines whether the Bucks will trade Giannis Antetokounmpo before next week's deadline or wait until the offseason. Bob Harig writes that there was optimism for LIV-PGA Tour unification a year ago at Torrey Pines, but talks stalled. Now Brooks Koepka is the first LIV player to come back to the PGA Tour, and he won't be the last. Get the print edition of Sports Illustrated delivered to your door. Click to subscribe! David Butler II/Imagn Images 👀 The top five ... … things I saw last night:  5. Allie Ziebell's 10 three-pointers to tie a UConn record.  4. Flyers goalie Dan Vladar's diving glove save.  3. Sayvia Sellers's block to thwart a fast break layup by Maryland's Addi Mack late in Washington's double-overtime win in College Park. Sellers finished with 38 points.  2. Two nasty dunks by Victor Wembanyama in the second quarter.  1. Benfica goalie Anatoliy Trubin's goal in stoppage time against Real Madrid to keep his team alive in the Champions League.  The best of SI Video In his latest mailbag, Albert Breer addresses readers' questions on Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame snub and whether Aaron Rodgers should return to Pittsburgh. He also has the latest on the Eagles' search for an offensive coordinator. Sign up for SI Newsletters Stay ahead of the game—sign up for all of SI's newsletters, from golf and soccer to MMQB, and never miss a moment. Get it in your inbox We may receive compensation for some links to products and services included in this email. Sports Publishing Solutions Inc. 155 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 202 New York, New York 10013 You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to the SI:AM newsletter. You can unsubscribe here . Privacy Policy – Terms & Conditions © 2025 Sports Publishing Solutions Inc. All rights reserved. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC. All betting and gambling content included in the SI:AM newsletter is intended for individuals 21+ (18+ in DC, KY, NH, RI, and WY). Betting and gambling content, including picks and predictions, are based on individual commentators' opinions and we do not guarantee any success or profits. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER or texting 800GAM. Click this link to view the newsletter in your browser.