Overview
- Chris Haynes relayed that Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to “run through the wall” to make things work with the Bucks and is not seeking an escape.
- Shams Charania reported ongoing talks between Antetokounmpo’s camp and the Bucks about his best fit, with no public trade request and prior reporting tying his alternate preference to the Knicks after summer talks nearly progressed.
- Antetokounmpo told Haynes he deleted most of his social media weeks ago for privacy reasons, citing inspiration from a Michael B. Jordan–Denzel Washington interview.
- He also said he does not know what the Bucks’ front office is planning regarding his future, emphasizing that his priority is returning to help the team.
- The Bucks face tight roster and asset constraints after stretching Damian Lillard to sign Myles Turner and not controlling their own first-round pick until 2031, as the team has slid in the East.