It’s been a busy summer for the Milwaukee Bucks, and they have had their sights set on one goal: keeping Giannis Antetokounmpo happy.
They have no desire to part ways with the future Hall of Famer and have let the rest of the league know that.
According to Fullcourtpass on X, the Bucks “made it known” that they have “zero” interest in trading Antetokounmpo.
That means that if Antetokounmpo doesn’t stick around in Milwaukee, it’ll be only because he demands it.
The Bucks made it known to “several teams” this summer that they had ZERO interest in trading Giannis Antetokounmpo
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The speculation around Antetokounmpo has been so intense this summer, with many reports saying he isn’t sure what’s next for him.
He could elect to remain with the Bucks, or he might move to another destination in hopes of becoming a champion again.
If the Bucks knew Antetokounmpo was unhappy and was going to require a move soon, they could get ahead of it by choosing to trade him.
That would allow them to better control the situation and get a massive haul in exchange for him.
They would work with Antetokounmpo and attempt to give him what he wants, but they’d also be looking out for themselves and their future.
But if it were up to them, they would keep their star player and continue to build around.
The Bucks are realists, and they know they only have a finite amount of time left before Antetokounmpo will demand a trade.
Therefore, this season is pivotal, and they require huge success or the rumors will only grow louder and harder to ignore.
They have no intention of losing Antetokounmpo, but if things don’t go smoothly in 2025-26, they will have to do what was unthinkable just a couple of seasons ago: pick up the phone and plot one of the biggest trades of this generation.
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