Giannis Antetokounmpo has become the focal point of the NBA as questions swirl about his future with the Milwaukee Bucks and whether his tenure there is nearing its end. Speculation about a possible trade has sent waves across the league, leading several teams to delay their own moves in case the two time MVP becomes available.
As the trade deadline approached, the Minnesota Timberwolves gained traction as a legitimate landing spot for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Powered by their magnetic superstar Anthony Edwards, Minnesota has advanced deep into the playoffs in back to back seasons but has not been able to reach the Finals. Determined to close that gap, the Timberwolves pushed hard in trade talks for Antetokounmpo, and the prospect of joining forces with Edwards reportedly caught the attention of the Milwaukee star.
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In the end, negotiations collapsed when the Bucks decided to hold on to Antetokounmpo for the remainder of the season and reassess his situation in the summer. However, during the All Star break, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Edwards reignited speculation, adding fresh momentum to the swirling trade rumors.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Edwards’ All-Star Weekend moment
Feb 15, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Team World forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
In a video shared by the Timberwolves, the two All Stars met in the tunnel at the Intuit Dome and shared a brief exchange, even joking that any clip of them together would instantly go viral.
“We about to go viral again, man,” the Bucks superstar commented.
Edwards responded, “We always gonna go viral you get me and you together. We going viral.”
Feb 15, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Team USA Stars guard Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses with the MVP trophy after the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Moments like these at the All Star Game often spark speculation about future partnerships. There is no indication that Edwards and Antetokounmpo discussed anything serious, and the video itself showed nothing beyond a lighthearted exchange. Still, the possibility of the two All Stars eventually joining forces cannot be completely ruled out.
Both Milwaukee and Minnesota resume their schedules Friday evening. The Timberwolves welcome Dallas for a 7:30 PM showdown that will air on ESPN, while the Bucks hit the road to face the Pelicans in New Orleans with an 8 PM start time.