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By Tyler Erzberger
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Giannis Antetokounmpo appears to be on the move out of Milwaukee and the frigid winter cold of Wisconsin, but could his next move be somewhere where the climate is a bit (or a lot) warmer?
As the Antetokounmpo trade saga continues, the belief has shifted from the Bucks possibly trading for a player to help their former multi-time MVP to the franchise realizing it might be time for a complete rebuild.
Before the season kicked off, Antetokounmpo was seen as having a New York Knicks-or-bust mindset. He wanted to play for the team that almost made the NBA Finals last year and be that ultimate piece that put them over the top, regardless of how the deal would get done.
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Although the Knicks are still seen as a favorite in the Antetokounmpo Sweepstakes, multiple reports say the Greek superstar is more open to where he can land for the rest of 2026 and possibly the rest of his career.
As we see surprise teams entering the mix and a few teams allegedly fold, it might be Antetokounmpo's own mother who has given us the biggest hint about which jersey he might be putting on next.
Giannis' mother, Veronica, posted a photo of her son on Facebook before a game earlier in his career.
But it wasn't in Milwaukee.
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The picture shows her son smiling and happy at the Miami Heat's home, one of the teams most closely linked to Antetokounmpo over the past few months of rumors and discussion.
Miami is seen as a likely landing spot for Antetokounmpo if he's traded before the deadline, with the team housing a slew of young players that might interest the Bucks as they start their next chapter in franchise history.
Heat's Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, and Jaime Jaquez would all be considered valuable pieces that could go to the Bucks, along with a slew of first-round picks and swaps.
The NBA trade deadline is on Feb. 5, at 3 p.m. ET.
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