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Giannis Antetokounmpo Chooses to Remain with Milwaukee Bucks

Sources attribute his decision to the front office’s championship pitch alongside his loyalty to the franchise.

Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts against the Brooklyn Nets during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center on October 27, 2024 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

Overview

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo has informed people close to him that he will not request a trade this offseason.
  • League insiders say confidence in a potential trade has given way to skepticism after weeks of rumors.
  • Teams such as the Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder, Detroit Pistons and Houston Rockets were discussed as possible trade destinations.
  • The Bucks finished the 2024-25 season with a 48-34 record and were eliminated in the first round, a result that fueled earlier speculation.
  • Antetokounmpo averaged 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game while shooting 60.1 percent from the floor last season.