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Giannis Antetokounmpo Continues to Weigh Staying in Milwaukee as Trade Interest Persists

He is questioning whether Milwaukee’s cap-driven roster changes can secure his second NBA championship.

Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on against the Indiana Pacers during the fourth quarter of Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on April 29, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Mar 6, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) meet after the game at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
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Mar 24, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Giannis has not made a formal decision on remaining with the Bucks or seeking a trade, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.
  • The two-time MVP is repeatedly evaluating whether the team’s summer overhaul gives him a path to another title.
  • Milwaukee stretched the remaining $112.6 million on Damian Lillard’s contract to create salary cap space for the signing of Myles Turner.
  • The front office bolstered depth by adding Gary Harris, Jericho Sims and Cole Anthony and re-signing veterans such as Bobby Portis and Gary Trent Jr.
  • Several rival franchises remain poised to present trade proposals if Antetokounmpo ultimately opts to depart