If you’re an NBA fan who’s been sleeping under a rock for the past couple of days, we’re here to tell you that Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly discussing a possible departure from the Milwaukee Bucks with the franchise, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. According to Shams, Giannis and his agent Alex Saratsis have begun conversations with Milwaukee’s brass about Giannis’ future, with the question at the center of everything being whether or not the Greek Freak should stay or go. Just in: Giannis Antetokounmpo and his agent Alex Saratsis have started conversations with the Milwaukee Bucks about the two-time NBA MVP's future – and discussing whether his best fit is staying or elsewhere, sources tell ESPN. A resolution is expected in the coming weeks. pic.twitter.com/NfrpL2Ffvr— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 3, 2025 Naturally, all corners of the NBA universe reacted with chaotic excitement to the Giannis news … except people associated with the Bucks, not least of all the team’s head coach, Doc Rivers. Rivers, an NBA championship-winning coach with the Boston Celtics in 2008, is about as well-respected as you can get in NBA and professional sports circles. His words carry weight, much like his sparkling reputation. Story continues below advertisement This made his revelations about Giannis interesting. In the wake of Charania’s reporting, Rivers stated clearly that Antetokounmpo has never asked to be traded. #Bucks Doc Rivers on Giannis Antetokounmpo trade reports:"There have been no conversations… I want to make it clear… Giannis has never asked to be traded. Ever. I can't make that more clear." pic.twitter.com/ZFa16RN9T6 — Lily Zhao (@LilySZhao) December 3, 2025 It’s possible that both Shams and Doc are correct here. After all, Charania didn’t anywhere assert that Giannis “requested a trade”; rather, he indicated that Giannis and his agent have begun talking about the possibility of one with the Bucks’ front office. Story continues below advertisement This is going to be an interesting saga to follow over the next couple of months. Don’t rule out the Celtics from getting involved in the mess. The NBA trade deadline is February 5.