Overview

• The Milwaukee Bucks suffered their third consecutive first-round playoff exit, losing to the Indiana Pacers, while Damian Lillard sustained a season-ending Achilles injury.
• Giannis Antetokounmpo, under a three-year, $186 million contract extension, remains noncommittal about his long-term future in Milwaukee following the loss.
• NBA insider Marc Stein reports that the Bucks will only trade Giannis if he formally requests it, though the team’s limited draft assets and Lillard’s salary complicate future roster improvements.
• Giannis posted a cryptic Instagram photo with the message 'Win for Cream City,' fueling speculation about his intentions and potential trade scenarios.
• Analysts point to teams like the Spurs, Raptors, Nets, and Rockets as potential suitors, with several trade packages being proposed by league insiders.