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Giannis Antetokounmpo Weighs Bucks Future as Raptors Emerge as Top Suitor

Set to meet with Milwaukee’s front office, he faces a choice between staying on a roster weakened by Damian Lillard’s Achilles injury versus joining a contender armed with draft picks and young talent.

Apr 19, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Giannis Antetokounmpo will try to get the Bucks back on track this weekend. New customers can use the DraftKings promo code to get a "Bet $5, Get $200" bonus before any NBA game tonight.

Overview

  • Antetokounmpo is exploring his options for the first time and will meet soon with Bucks executives to decide if he remains in Milwaukee.
  • There is mutual interest between Antetokounmpo and the Toronto Raptors, who could center an offer on four first-round picks and young All-Stars like Scottie Barnes.
  • The New York Knicks have pitched three-team trade scenarios involving Karl-Anthony Towns and draft swaps, while the Golden State Warriors are monitoring possibilities despite salary-cap hurdles.
  • Damian Lillard’s season-ending Achilles tear leaves the Bucks without a proven secondary star and unlikely to contend next season.
  • Antetokounmpo is under contract through 2026-27 with a $62.8 million player option for 2027-28, meaning a move would require a blockbuster trade.