Giannis has been exceptionally loyal to the Bucks, and it seems like he’s staying on brand. Still, Milwaukee’s inflexibility and lack of top-end talent around the two-time MVP are impossible to ignore. Don’t pencil him into the Bucks’ opening-night starting five just yet. We have a lot of offseason left.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Rumors Receive Update Amid Bucks Offseason originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After the Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of this year's playoffs in five games, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that Giannis Antetokounmpo was open-minded about leaving the Bucks this offseason.

During the 2024-25 NBA season, Antetokounmpo helped lead Milwaukee to a 48-34 record and the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. The Bucks went up against the Indiana Pacers in the first round and were quickly eliminated in just five games.