Giannis Antetokounmpo is still wearing Milwaukee green after the Feb. 5 trade deadline came and went without a move - and that’s a statement in itself. But as the NBA calendar shifts toward the postseason and, eventually, the offseason, the spotlight naturally turns to what’s next for the Bucks’ franchise cornerstone.
“Giannis, will we see you in Miami this year?”
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 16, 2026
Giannis Antetokounmpo: “For vacation.” 😅
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One team that continues to hover in the rumor mill? The Miami Heat. And Giannis, never one to shy away from a good-natured jab, had some fun with that speculation during All-Star Weekend.
After an event on Sunday, a fan called out to him: “Giannis, will we see you in Miami this year?”
His response? Delivered with a smile: “For vacation.”
It was classic Giannis - lighthearted, self-aware, and perfectly timed. The Heat have long been rumored as a potential suitor, and Miami, of course, is a go-to spot for NBA players during the offseason. So while fans and media might read into every word, Antetokounmpo was clearly keeping things playful.
But make no mistake: when it comes to his current team, Giannis is all business. In an interview with Malika Andrews over the weekend, the two-time MVP made it clear where his focus lies - and it’s not on hypothetical trades or future destinations.
“As of today, I'm committed to the Milwaukee Bucks,” he said. “I'm committed to the people that I work with, my teammates, the coaching staff, coach Doc [Rivers], and Jon [Horst] in the front office.
You will never hear me say I don't want to be a Milwaukee Buck. I am a winner, and I'm extremely loyal.”
Giannis:
— Oh No He Didn't (@ohnohedidnt24) February 15, 2026
"As of today I'm committed to the Milwaukee Bucks, I'm committed to the people that I work with, my teammates, the coaching staff, coach Doc and Jon in the front office...you will never hear me say I don't want to be a Milwaukee Buck. I am a winner and I'm extremely… pic.twitter.com/ihRNC7zw3q
That’s a strong statement from a player who’s never been shy about his desire to compete at the highest level - and to do it with a franchise that shares that same hunger. Giannis has always worn his loyalty on his sleeve, but he’s also been honest about wanting to see the organization match his drive to win.
“If there were ever be a scenario of me not being a Milwaukee Buck no more,” he added, “I don't want anybody to ever think like ‘Hey man, I quit on my team,’ because this is my team and I love it.”
The Bucks, for their part, are in a tough spot right now. Sitting at 23-30 and 12th in the Eastern Conference, this season has been anything but smooth. The transition under new head coach Doc Rivers is still a work in progress, and with the postseason picture looking murky, there’s pressure on every game moving forward.
Milwaukee’s first test after the All-Star break comes Friday night against the New Orleans Pelicans - a chance to reset, regroup, and maybe start building some momentum. Because no matter what the offseason holds, Giannis is locked in on the now. And for the Bucks, that’s the only way forward.