The talk surrounding the NBA's potential offseason has centered on discussions about the future of Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. With the Bucks losing for the third straight time in the first round in the 2025 playoffs and his co-star Damian Lillard tearing his Achilles, decisions will have to be made by the 9-time All-Star.
Shams is predicting that this offseason might be the craziest in NBA history
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"This is the most I think anticipation team executives have had over an offseason...I think this offseason might be the most craziest ever."
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As teams gear up for the potential of Antetokounmpo's trade request, there has been no formal indication that he is willing to part ways with the Bucks. Giannis has not even met with Milwaukee this far into the offseason.
"Giannis Antetokounmpo is in the process of figuring things out..
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) May 27, 2025
I'm told that process is ongoing and he hasn't had that meeting with the Bucks yet" @ShamsCharania #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/7QjaAYmYG8
The Warriors are certainly a team looking to upgrade their frontcourt after their disappointing loss in the Conference Semifinals, following Steph Curry's injury, and head coach Steve Kerr has been pretty upfront about the lack of depth at the position.
“God bless his heart”@Money23green reacts to Steve Kerr saying he doesn’t want him starting at center next season. @BaronDavis pic.twitter.com/M5Dg9cVhkd
— The Draymond Green Show with Baron Davis (@DraymondShow) May 27, 2025
On "Podcast P," current Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George and former NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony discussed the swirling Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors.
"Giannis is that old era cut. I think he want to stay in Milwaukee his whole career. I don't see him wanting to leave. You see that moreso with the international guys...they stay where they're drafted for the most part," George said.
"It's a legacy thing I think with Giannis in Milwaukee. I don't think he wants to leave there. I don't even know what scenarios are out there," he continued.
Melo & PG believe Giannis will stay in Milwaukee despite all the rumors.
— Podcast P with Paul George (@PodcastPShow) May 26, 2025
"He ain't going nowhere ... Giannis built Milwaukee" pic.twitter.com/5YO9ypCwPw
While teams are already preparing for a potential trade involving Antetokounmpo, the Warriors would need to send out a substantial package for the Bucks star, including multiple young assets and the remaining draft capital they have.
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