Bucks Actively Fielding Trade Offers For Giannis Antetokounmpo

And Jon and Taylor, along with Wes and myself, will make that call and we understand the gravity of that call. Nothing has changed in Antetokounmpo's position that the time has come for both sides to part ways, sources said. The 31-year-old first signaled an openness to leaving Milwaukee last May around the 2025 draft lottery and combine, and later expressed a specific desire to join the New York Knicks last summer before those talks stalled. The Bucks finished 32-50 this past season, missing the postseason for the first time in nine years. Antetokounmpo appeared in only 36 games due to groin, calf and knee injuries, averaging 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists. Milwaukee holds up to three tradeable first-round picks and tradeable contracts including Bobby Portis and Kyle Kuzma to use in potential deals. The Bucks are also leaving open the possibility of pursuing a significant trade to convince Antetokounmpo to remain. Several prominent suitors received their lottery positions Sunday. The Golden State Warriors landed the No. 11 pick and the Miami Heat received No. 13, solidifying potential trade packages. Sources identified the Minnesota Timberwolves, Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers as additional interested parties. The conversation will be simple: Where does Giannis want to be moved and where will he sign long term? one source with direct involvement told ESPN. Antetokounmpo becomes eligible for a four-year, 275 million extension on October 1 if he remains in Milwaukee, or six months after any trade is completed.