CLEVELAND, Ohio — The 2026 NBA trade deadline closed with the year’s biggest headline not being a trade at all. Giannis Antetokounmpo stayed put in Milwaukee, leaving the Bucks’ uncertainty unresolved.

The Cleveland Cavaliers could acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo in a trade, but it could come at a heavy price.

MILWAUKEE (AP)Cedi Osman scored 23 points, Darius Garland had 22 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers extended their winning streak to six games, beating the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 119-90 on Saturday night. Garland made 10 of 13 shots to pace a ...

While it’s possible for more deals to become public after 3 p.m., it’s looking like that will be it from the Detroit Pistons. One trade made to bring in Kevin Huerter and part with Jaden Ivey. The Pistons signaled they weren’t going to get too aggressive at the deadline and kept true to that despite being in a strong position to make some noise.

The Cavaliers are reportedly deep in talks with the Los Angeles Clippers on a potential swap involving guards Darius Garland and James Harden. After that eye-catching report, Cleveland again appeared in trade chatter with the Bucks and the Mavericks.