The Milwaukee Bucks are actively engaging with teams showing trade interest in Giannis Antetokounmpo, league insider Shams Charania reported Sunday. “Over the weekend, the Bucks remained engaged with teams that have interest, given aggressive proposals.
The Bucks “remained engaged with teams that have interest” in trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo over the weekend and submitted counteroffers to a few of them, ESPN’s Shams Charania said on a SportsCenter appearance (Twitter video link, hat tip to Real GM).
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
The Milwaukee Bucks dropped their fifth straight game after getting blown out 107 – 79 by the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Sunday. After the loss, head coach Doc Rivers pointed to the team’s offensive issues, explaining that missed shots and limited shot creation continue to hurt the group.
The Milwaukee Bucks seem to be actively drumming up interest in Giannis Antetokounmpo from potential trade partners, but with a move likely aimed for this summer.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Cole Anthony reflected on his basketball beginnings, sharing he was born in Portland, Oregon, while his father, Greg Anthony, was with the Trail Blazers.
With the NBA trade deadline approaching on February 5, speculations continue to swirl around Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. Despite the growing chatter about a potential trade, head coach Doc Rivers appears to see things differently.