Although most in the New York Knicks community felt the odds were improbable, a Thursday report nearly solidifies the possibility of a monstrous trade-deadline deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Milwaukee Bucks are indicating to teams that Giannis will not be dealt before the Feb. 5, 2026, trade deadline.

“The Milwaukee Bucks have indicated to teams that they are keeping Giannis Antetokounmpo through the trade deadline and will start making other trades, sources tell ESPN,” Charania posted on X.

Editor’s note: More details will be added as this story develops.