Former Wisconsin basketball standout Nigel Hayes-Davis was waived by the Milwaukee Bucks shortly after being traded to the team on Thursday

Nigel Hayes-Davis was set to play basketball in Wisconsin again after the Phoenix Suns traded him to the Milwaukee Bucks. Now, he won't get the chance.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers reiterated Friday that the Bucks have no plans to shut down Giannis Antetokounmpo for the rest of the season, though the two-time MVP’s return date from a calf strain remains uncertain.

Milwaukee remains without Giannis (calf strain) and Kevin Porter Jr. (oblique strain), both out indefinitely. Taurean Prince is still out, perhaps for the season, after neck surgery. They’re joined by Gary Harris, who will sit with a hamstring strain.

The Bucks and Phoenix Suns agreed to a trade ahead of Thursday's deadline that brings Wisconsin Badgers alumnus Nigel Hayes-Davis to Milwaukee.

Fans arriving for Friday's game reacted to news that Giannis Antetokounmpo has joined Kalshi as a shareholder, marking a new off-court business move for the Bucks star.

The Charlotte Hornets waived veteran guard Pat Connaughton on Feb. 4. Connaughton was in his first year in Charlotte after seven seasons with the Bucks. In 22 games with the Hornets, he was averaging 2.9 points in 7.0 minutes per game.

Many expected Giannis Antetokounmpo to be the marquee name at the 2026 NBA trade deadline, but that scenario never materialized as the deadline came and went without a deal.