The Milwaukee Bucks need to face reality, and right now, reality doesn’t look too promising.
The truth is that they could be losing Giannis Antetokounmpo at some point during the new season.
According to ESPN, Antetokounmpo and his agent have reportedly been “reviewing which teams could realistically acquire him at the deadline.”
This is a worst-case scenario for the Bucks, but just avoiding it and pretending like it might not happen isn’t smart.
Giannis and his agent have reportedly been reviewing which teams could realistically acquire him at the deadline, per ESPN.
The groundwork is being laid.
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This has been Milwaukee’s biggest fear for years, and they have been doing many things to avoid it.
The Bucks have brought in new coaches and talent in order to keep Antetokounmpo happy.
The additions of Damian Lillard, Kyle Kuzma, Myles Turner, and others have all been viewed as ways to satisfy Antetokounmpo and keep his flag firmly planted in Milwaukee.
But everyone knows that the nine-time All-Star has one goal: winning another championship.
If he doesn’t feel that’s possible, he will pack his bags and leave.
According to this reporting, Antetokounmpo isn’t happy and is weighing all of his options.
Earlier this week, there were reports that the Bucks and the New York Knicks had discussed a trade in the summer, but it didn’t come together.
Antetokounmpo and the Knicks have been reportedly linked for a few years, and there might be rumors of them coming together again later in the season.
Of course, if Antetokounmpo is open to other options, numerous teams will come forward and try to woo him.
There are only a few players like him, and most franchises would do just about anything to get him.
The quest for Antetokounmpo could be one of the most competitive and charged in NBA history.
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