The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors remained afloat on Friday after Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers confirmed the two-time MVP's reported injury update. ESPN's Shams Charania reported Thursday that Antetokounmpo could miss two to four weeks due to a left calf strain.Underdog NBA @UnderdogNBALINKRivers: Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) expected to miss closer to 4 weeks.Rivers said he could miss closer to four weeks. Antetokounmpo could return in January if that's how things play out. In the meantime, it will give interested teams a chance to draft trade frameworks and see if Milwaukee accepts a package.Several players will be trade-eligible on Dec. 15, which is before Antetokounmpo's expected return. NBA fans were quick to notice the timing and believed a trade was incoming.Here's how they reacted:Zyair @Zye_airLINK@UnderdogNBA Expected to get traded*MillerIsKing @djmfr3LINK@UnderdogNBA How many weeks until February 4 aka trade deadline??? 4????LeBizz Dončić🔜 LVFC? @BadBizzTheFurryLINK@UnderdogNBA this is his way of saying "i'm tired of yall keeping doc and ham. trade me rn"StevCurry @RealStevCurryLINK@UnderdogNBA He will be miraculously healed in time to make his debut with the KnicksARYA @lfcaryaaLINK@UnderdogNBA Enough time to relocateARYA @lfcaryaaLINK@UnderdogNBA Enough time to relocateThe Bucks are 10-13. With Giannis Antetokounmpo expected to miss closer to four weeks, Milwaukee could be without its superstar for potentially 12 more games. It could severely hinder their record and jeopardize their chances of a top-six spot.The Bucks don't have star depth outside Antetokounmpo after waiving Damian Lillard last offseason to sign Myles Turner on a four-year deal.Latest Giannis Antetokounmpo trade news Giannis Antetokounmpo hasn't requested a trade from the Milwaukee Bucks, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst. Despite asking for a trade to the New York Knicks in the summer, Antetokounmpo has yet to make another demand after a move to the Big Apple didn't work out. "Giannis has not gone up and said, 'You know, I want to be traded.' Giannis has just expressed frustration and his agent has sort of had to be the guy behind the scenes that has talked about stuff."Antetokounmpo has expressed a desire to win another championship. The Bucks may not get it with their present roster around him, especially as he recovers from a calf strain. They have one pick to trade and a few lucrative assets outside Myles Turner, who is essential to have alongside Antetokounmpo in the frontcourt.Antetokounmpo's best chance is likely on another team, but for now, it depends on whether he asks for a trade.