Overview

• Antetokounmpo told reporters he is "here" and "locked in" for now but said he could change his mind in six or seven months.
• Head coach Doc Rivers said GM Jon Horst has never called a team about Giannis, countering reports while acknowledging outside interest.
• Reporting says Giannis met GM Jon Horst in July to air title concerns and that Milwaukee and New York held exploratory talks in August with no deal.
• The Bucks stretched and waived Damian Lillard and signed Myles Turner, moves that signal commitment but leave dead money and limited draft capital.
• Insiders like ESPN’s Brian Windhorst say teams are planning for a possible short-term stay, with any major move seen as more realistic next offseason and suitors such as the Knicks, Spurs, Rockets and Hawks assessing their assets.