Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly closely observing the team’s draft and upcoming free agency next week.
The Milwaukee Bucks entered the offseason amid swirling rumors that superstar and two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo might request a trade.
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While those rumors have quieted in recent weeks, Giannis is reportedly staying open-minded about his future and is closely monitoring the team’s offseason decisions.
"I'm told Giannis Antetokounmpo is closely observing the Bucks' draft here tonight and then free agency next week and what moves can this organization make to elevate the team," NBA insider Shams Charania said Thursday on ESPN's NBA draft broadcast.
"Giannis Antetokounmpo has been open-minded about the best fit moving forward," Charania added. "He spent 12 years there, there's a level of of equity there that he has there in Milwaukee, but he has said publicly he wants to compete for a second championship, so what moves can the Bucks make in the coming weeks?"
The Bucks made only one selection in the 2025 NBA Draft, using their second-round pick to select Serbian big man Bogoljub Markovic, who is expected to remain in Serbia for at least one more season.
With free agency set to begin on July 6, the Bucks face significant pressure to fill key roster gaps if they hope to build a championship-caliber team around Giannis for the upcoming season.
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