An exhilarating, high-anticipation lead-up to Thursday’s NBA trade deadline has ended in underwhelming disappointment.At least for the most high-profile trade target, two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.The Milwaukee Bucks have informed teams that, after weeks of negotiations, they are keeping Antetokounmpo past the trade deadline, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Thursday, citing sources. 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. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 5, 2026 For weeks, teams, including the Warriors, laid all their cards on the table in hopes of winning the Antetokounmpo sweepstakes after it was reported that the Bucks were listening to offers for the nine-time NBA All-Star.Golden State was one of the finalists, per multiple reports, to land Antetokounmpo, alongside the Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat.A trade felt so imminent that emotions were high around the Warriors’ facility, with reports indicating that franchise great Draymond Green could be on the move if a deal with Milwaukee...