Former NBA veteran Jeff Teague spent some time with the [Milwaukee Bucks](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/milwaukee-bucks) before calling it a career.
For 21 games and a championship run, Teague was teammates with the Bucks’ current star, Giannis Antetokounmpo.
As Teague watches the situation unfold in Milwaukee, the one-time All-Star suggests he would like to see Antetokounmpo find a new playing destination after the superstar had a battle of boos with his team’s own fan base.
“Free Giannis,” Teague said, [agreeing with his Club 520 co-hosts’](https://x.com/NBA__Courtside/status/2011469352504086678?s=20) sentiment that it’s time for Antetokounmpo to split with his franchise.
What’s Going on With Giannis and the Bucks?
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Since the end of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, the basketball world had its eyes on Giannis, as many believed there was a legitimate shot that he could request a trade.
The superstar forward made it clear that he wasn’t going to request his way out. All signs pointed to Giannis seeing things through for at least the 2025-2026 NBA season.
Some injuries have affected Giannis’ status this season. As a result, the Bucks struggled in his absence. Since he returned, they haven’t been able to fully climb out of a slump. The Bucks are 17-24 on the year, sitting 11th in the Eastern Conference. They are in the midst of a three-game losing streak,
The trade deadline is just a few weeks away, and it’s clear the Bucks aren’t contenders. So far, Giannis hasn’t asked for a trade out of Milwaukee, but many, including Teague, are encouraging it. The Bucks’ front office is likely in search of a co-star for the former MVP, rather than gauging Giannis’ value in a trade.
But there is still plenty of time for the situation take a different direction.