Overview

• NBA insider Shams Charania said he expects Giannis to officially commit to Milwaukee by the opening day of training camp.
• Antetokounmpo’s three-year, $186 million extension includes a 2027-28 player option that strengthens his negotiating power each season.
• Zach Harper of The Athletic rated the Bucks’ risk of losing Giannis at seven out of ten, citing three straight first-round playoff exits and unsettled offseason roster changes.
• Interest from the Lakers, Knicks and other franchises persists, but trading for Giannis would demand multiple first-round picks that the Bucks have few to offer.
• Experts note Giannis’s concern over a potential PR hit from departing Milwaukee as a factor prolonging his decision.