ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania has had a hectic week as trade discussions swirl around Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, particularly with the NBA trade deadline arriving this Thursday. Beyond reporting, Charania is set to participate in the 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, where he will team up with Giannis and his brothers, Alex and Thanasis Antetokounmpo.
Giannis Plans a Lighthearted Trick on Charania at the Celebrity Game
Before the Bucks’ matchup against the Chicago Bulls at Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee’s head coach Doc Rivers shared an amusing anecdote about Giannis’s intentions towards Charania. Rivers revealed that Giannis jokingly told him he would put Charania “on the trading block” and consider offers, demonstrating Giannis’s humor amid ongoing trade rumors.
He did inform me that he’s going to put shams on the trading block today and he’s gonna listen to offers,
Doc Rivers, Milwaukee Bucks Head Coach
This playful attitude shows how Giannis stays lighthearted despite the intense speculation about his future. Meanwhile, the Bucks secured a convincing 131-115 victory over the Bulls, ending a five-game losing streak. Kyle Kuzma led the Bucks with a season-best 31 points, supported by Ryan Rollins’s 21 points and Myles Turner’s 15.
Looking Ahead to the 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
The upcoming celebrity game scheduled for February 13, 7 p.m. ET on ESPN, will showcase various personalities, with Shams Charania playing alongside the Antetokounmpo brothers. This event highlights a lighter side of the NBA festivities and offers fans a chance to see stars and media figures connect off the court.
The anticipation surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s involvement, both on the court and in media coverage, continues to engage fans and analysts alike. His mix of humor and high-level talent keeps the conversation lively as the NBA trade deadline approaches.
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doc rivers on giannis coaching in the celebrity game:
"he did inform me that he's going to put shams on the trading block today and he's gonna listen to offers"
— jack maloney (@jackmaloneycbs) February 3, 2026
