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Giannis Antetokounmpo Confirms He Will Stay with Milwaukee Bucks This Offseason

His decision follows league insiders’ growing skepticism that the superstar would leave the only franchise he has known

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 told people close to him that he does not plan to request a trade this offseason, according to senior insider Ary.
  • Yahoo SportsJake Fischer reports that confidence in a Bucks-Giannis trade has given way to broad skepticism among agents and executives.
  • The Bucks closed the 2024-25 season with a 48-34 record and were ousted in five games by the Indiana Pacers in the first playoff round.
  • Antetokounmpo averaged 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds and 6.5 assists over 67 games during the season.
  • Analysts had identified the Mavericks, Spurs, Thunder, Pistons and Rockets as possible trade suitors before his commitment to stay.