Overview
- ESPN’s Shams Charania reports Antetokounmpo and agent Alex Saratsis have begun discussions with Milwaukee about his future, with a resolution expected in the coming weeks.
- An MRI confirmed a right calf strain expected to sideline him approximately two to four weeks, and the team indicated there was no Achilles damage.
- Head coach Doc Rivers said Antetokounmpo has not requested a trade, pushing back on media chatter as the Bucks sit 10–13.
- Executives from several teams scheduled internal meetings to evaluate offers and are targeting Dec. 15, when many offseason signees become trade-eligible, per ESPN reporting.
- The Knicks are often mentioned as a possible landing spot, though analysts highlight New York’s limited draft assets and salary-matching hurdles, with Antetokounmpo’s contract status giving him influence over any destination.