The Milwaukee Bucks are still at the center of multiple trade rumors and speculation involving their best player, Giannis Antetokounmpo. Of course, these rumors are nothing new as they have been brewing since the 2017 NBA season. However, the fact that the Bucks are now 18-29 and in the midst of their worst season in over a decade has made these rumblings appear more credible.
Shams Charania, a senior NBA insider for ESPN, has been one the main source of Giannis trade speculation being leaked out onto social media. For months, fans in Milwaukee have dragged Charania for his almost wishful reports, accusing him of pushing an agenda that has no basis in fact.
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo to coach Shams Charania during NBA All-Star festivities
Dec 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) goes up for a dunk against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
Despite not being able to participate in the NBA All-Star Game himself, Giannis is still going to be present for the festivities. As he has done in the past, he, along with brothers Thanasis and Alex, will coach one of the teams in the Celebrity Game. Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts is also joining them on the bench.
And in a wild turn of events, none other than Charania himself is on the roster of players Giannis and his brothers will coach.
Fans, as one might imagine, had a field day with this information:
Giannis to Shams https://t.co/yJnB9UWuYu pic.twitter.com/X1wg5mDM84
— P (@PPFleegrr_87) February 3, 2026
Giannis to Shams after putting him in https://t.co/ycNR7AzHng pic.twitter.com/qJCAro462e
— John Egan (@BrewersRaptor) February 3, 2026
Giannis is coaching Shams? TRADE HIM!!! https://t.co/0SDX4aFQ5B
— Bart Winkler (@BartWinklerShow) February 3, 2026
Giannis and Thanasis hitting Shams with that DNP-CD https://t.co/Isa51Qpbrx pic.twitter.com/PVwo02ilMy
— Bucks Lead (@BucksLead) February 3, 2026
Shams better get ready for a new home with the Antetokounbros coaching him. https://t.co/g8wLOeWkyL
— Dan Shafer (@DanRShafer) February 3, 2026
Giannis should threaten to trade Shams MULTIPLE times…
And then just keep him on the bench 🤷♂️🤣 https://t.co/4lGiDaeptN
— Dario Melendez (@Dario_Melendez) February 3, 2026
The NBA Celebrity Game will take place Friday, February 13. Indeed, it will be interesting to see how Giannis interacts with Shams, depending, of course, on what happens before the February 5 trade deadline.
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