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Giannis Antetokounmpo Reaffirms Short-Term Commitment to Bucks, Leaves Summer Pivot Open

Following reports of summer dialogue with New York, he says he will revisit his options in roughly six to seven months.

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 25: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks after a win over Indiana Pacers during game three of the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs at Fiserv Forum on April 25, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Antetokounmpo told reporters he is focused on the Bucks this season, adding it would be “human” to change his mind in six to seven months.
  • Head coach Doc Rivers disputed that Milwaukee shopped Antetokounmpo and said GM Jon Horst has never called another team about trading him.
  • ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Antetokounmpo raised concerns to the front office in July and preferred the Knicks, with brief offseason talks between the teams.
  • League observers expect his Milwaukee stint could be short term, yet an in-season blockbuster is viewed as unlikely under tighter salary-matching and apron rules.
  • The Bucks’ flexibility and leverage are constrained by limited draft assets and the decision to waive-and-stretch Damian Lillard to create space to sign Myles Turner.