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Giannis Antetokounmpo Commits to Bucks as Team Adds Mark Sears

His decision shifts focus to Milwaukee’s offseason strategy, with free-agent moves driven by the need to replace Damian Lillard’s season-ending Achilles injury.

Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during the first quarter of a game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on April 11, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.
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Overview

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo has confirmed he will remain with the Milwaukee Bucks, quashing recent trade speculation.
  • Milwaukee signed former Alabama All-American guard Mark Sears to bolster its backcourt after Damian Lillard tore his Achilles.
  • The Bucks’ available trade assets are limited to a few second-round picks, a distant 2031 first-rounder and a $14.1 million midlevel exception.
  • General manager Jon Horst is aggressively exploring free-agency signings and potential trades to strengthen the roster around Antetokounmpo.
  • Antetokounmpo plans to monitor the team’s summer moves before making any further long-term decisions later in the offseason.