Getty Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket against Naz Reid of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Minnesota Timberwolves gained critical leverage in the race for Giannis Antetokounmpo as the NBA trade deadline entered its final stretch Thursday, with the Golden State Warriors officially moving on from talks with Milwaukee. Golden State pivoted late Wednesday to a separate blockbuster, acquiring center Kristaps Porzingis and sending out Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield .