Giannis remains with Bucks post-deadline; Lakers, Knicks, Heat eye offseason pursuit.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo will remain with the Milwaukee Bucks past Thursday's trade deadline, with team sources confirming no pressure to trade him. Antetokounmpo, currently sidelined by a right calf strain with no timetable for return, reacted by quoting, "Legends don't chase." While trade speculation is over for now, the Lakers plan a "hard push" to acquire him this offseason, though sources close to Antetokounmpo indicate the New York Knicks and Miami Heat are his preferred destinations.