As decision-makers for all 30 NBA teams descend upon Chicago for the draft combine this week, there will be substantive conversations around the biggest unknown and domino of the offseason — Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. The two-time NBA MVP has not made any firm decisions on his Bucks future after the franchise’s third consecutive postseason exit in the first round, but for the first time in his career, Antetokounmpo is open-minded about exploring whether his best long-term fit is remaining in Milwaukee or playing elsewhere, league sources told ESPN.Source: ESPN
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Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Surprised ESPN chose to make a big deal about Riley saying he wants “humble” great player or alpha if Heat adds one. (What’s wrong with that?) Kendrick P. said it’s players league and they don’t want to deal with that. (Don’t agree with that.) Danny Green said Giannis is the one – 10:54 AM
Surprised ESPN chose to make a big deal about Riley saying he wants “humble” great player or alpha if Heat adds one. (What’s wrong with that?) Kendrick P. said it’s players league and they don’t want to deal with that. (Don’t agree with that.) Danny Green said Giannis is the one – 10:54 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
😂 Giannis Antetokounmpo jokingly addressed offseason rumors, shifting the focus from himself to Bobby Portis after the 30-year-old American went viral!
👀 Portis has a player option worth approximately 13.4 million dollars for the 2025-26 season . pic.x.com/fRFcCfZlMk – 3:09 AM
😂 Giannis Antetokounmpo jokingly addressed offseason rumors, shifting the focus from himself to Bobby Portis after the 30-year-old American went viral!
👀 Portis has a player option worth approximately 13.4 million dollars for the 2025-26 season . pic.x.com/fRFcCfZlMk – 3:09 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
“You staying or leaving?” – Giannis Antetokounmpo to Bobby Portis Jr.
His Bucks teammate previously talked about the Freak staying in Milwaukee, rejecting recent rumors
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 1:42 AM
“You staying or leaving?” – Giannis Antetokounmpo to Bobby Portis Jr.
His Bucks teammate previously talked about the Freak staying in Milwaukee, rejecting recent rumorseurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 1:42 AM
More on this storyline
But this summer sets up a potential crossroads in his career in Milwaukee, which after nine consecutive playoff appearances and two major trades for point guards, finds its resources depleted. Internally, the Bucks believe they have more functionality than they have had in years because they have exceptions in free agency and a draft pick to trade. -via ESPN / May 12, 2025
Teams have approached the Bucks frequently over the years about the availability of Antetokounmpo as a normal exercise, and are expected to ramp up due diligence during combine week, according to league sources. But any conversations surrounding the perennial All-NBA superstar and 2021 NBA champion start primarily with where he believes his long-term future lies, and whether there is a franchise outside of Milwaukee that is sensible for him. -via ESPN / May 12, 2025
The Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s representatives, Giorgios Panou and Alex Saratsis, are expected to sit down during the offseason to discuss the future, sources said. -via ESPN / May 12, 2025
