Rockets GM: Bucks Shut Down Any Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Talks

The Bucks underscore their no-trade posture by retooling the roster to stay competitive.

Overview

On Houston radio, Rafael Stone said Bucks GM Jon Horst was “very clear they weren’t doing anything,” ending any Houston pursuit.
Reports indicate Milwaukee won’t consider a move unless Giannis requests one, and he hasn’t made a public trade request.
Giannis is competing for Greece at EuroBasket ahead of training camp, a timeline Hoops Rumors notes makes an offseason trade ask unlikely.
His contract runs through 2026/27 with a $62.8 million player option for 2027/28, giving Milwaukee multi-year control.
With Damian Lillard out next season, the Bucks waived and stretched his $112.6 million, signed Myles Turner, added Gary Harris, Jericho Sims and Cole Anthony, and re-signed Bobby Portis, Gary Trent Jr., Kevin Porter Jr., Ryan Rollins and Taurean Prince.