According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo played a key role in the move that sent his longtime teammate to Washington. Fischer shared the following message on X (former Twitter) on Wednesday:

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly supportive of the decision to trade Khris Middleton for Kyle Kuzma.

Giannis Antetokounmpo talked about relationships after the Milwaukee Bucks traded his longtime teammate Khris Middleton to Washington.

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo had some interesting comments about the Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers, hinting at his own future and where he could go.

Antetokounmpo has played his way into the MVP conversation this season, despite injury woes. He's averaged 31.8 points, 12.2 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game. Antetokounmpo is No. 2 in the NBA in terms of average points, behind Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Antetokounmpo got into it with Spurs veteran guard Chris Paul during the game, leading to a couple of heated moments between the two stars. The Spurs certainly hope Antetokounmpo is level-headed, healthy, and good to go against the Grizzlies on Sunday, while Memphis is hoping to catch a break and face a shorthanded Milwaukee squad.

According to Brett Siegel at ClutchPoints, the Warriors have made it clear that they "want" to pair Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo with All-Star guard Stephen Curry . The Warriors have been active in attempting to trade for a superstar, and Antetokounmpo has been viewed as a solid candidate.

Portis Jr. got the start in place of Giannis Antetokounmpo, and scored six points. Is Giannis playing? No. Antetokounmpo was scratched from the game after going through the team's

The Milwaukee Bucks are all set to lock horns against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, February 5 and their star player Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss the clash due to a right patella tendinopathy.