Increased Belief Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Be Traded This Summer
April 6, 2026
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Expectations are increasing that the Milwaukee Bucks will trade Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The NBA is currently investigating the Bucks over their handling of the player participation policy regarding Antetokounmpo. The Bucks told investigators that Antetokounmpo declined participating in 3-on-3 scrimmages as part of his return protocol.
Antetokounmpo has told that league that he is healthy enough to return from a hyperextended left knee and bone bruise suffered on March 15. There was already a strong belief that the Bucks would trade Antetokounmpo prior to their latest disagreement. Bucks governor Wes Edens also told ESPN that Antetokounmpo would either sign an extension or get traded this offseason, with Antetokounmpo describing the ultimatum as like a slap in my face. Antetokounmpo described his strained relationship with the Bucks' front office, saying that he doesn't feel comfortable talking to nobody.
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