Much has changed for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks since the start of last year. After waiving and stretching Damian Lillard’s contract, the team continued its roster overhaul that began in February, bringing in Kyle Kuzma and signing Myles Turner during the off-season.
The Milwaukee Bucks continued their unbeaten streak, defeating the Chicago Bulls 127-121 in a thrilling contest at the United Center on Wednesday night.
If given a choice between those fat American dollars and his homeland, Giannis Antetokounmpo would bet on Hellas every single time. He, who led Greece to a long-awaited podium finish at this summer’s FIBA EuroBasket (first in 16 years), has never shied away from wearing his country’s colors.
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
Shams Charania recently reported that the Milwaukee Bucks and the New York Knicks held discussions over a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo. The talks took place in August, but the information was not revealed until last week, after the NBA preseason had already started.
Entering this offseason, Giannis Antetokounmpo had a lot running through his mind. He wants to win championships, but was unsure if staying with the Milwaukee Bucks would help him achieve that goal.
The thought of Giannis Antetokounmpo suiting up for a team other than the Milwaukee Bucks feels more plausible now than ever before. As he heads into the 2025-26 season, speculation about his future continues to swirl, with many expecting the entire league to pause if he becomes available in a trade.
Like every year, the offseason was full of rumors linking Giannis Antetokounmpo to a move away from Milwaukee. But in 2025, these were stronger, owing to a third consecutive first-round exit in the playoffs for the Bucks.
The Milwaukee Bucks are preparing for the 2025-26 NBA season in hopes that this will be the year that they finally make it out of the first round of the NBA Playoffs and contend for another title.
Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to compete for an NBA Championship for the second time in his career. The former MVP has spent his entire career with the Milwaukee Bucks, but his chances of playing out his entire career with the team that drafted him are diminishing as the early postseason exits rack up.
Alex Antetokounmpo signed a two-way deal with the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. Alex, 24, is the younger brother of Giannis and Thanasis. Alex’s signing with the Bucks was a historic event in NBA History, which could mean a great deal to some historian out there somewhere.