All Eyes Turn Toward Nets Rebuild Amid Giannis Antetokounmpo Reports

Back in early May, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reported that the Brooklyn Nets viewed Giannis Antetokounmpo as a "prime target." Even amid the early stages of a rebuild, the Nets couldn't be kept out of superstar trade buzz, as they were accompanied by teams such as the Toronto Raptors, New York Knicks, and Houston Rockets in rumors.

After the Milwaukee Bucks suffered their third straight first-round exit, the Antetokounmpo trade chatter grew louder by the day. New rumors and reports would drop often enough for the two-time MVP to dominate headlines, even amid the playoffs continuing.

Now, as the early offseason persists, it looks like the Antetokounmpo trade speculation is over, at least for now. Multiple reports suggest that the Bucks are adamant about keeping the two-time MVP for the foreseeable future, even amid Milwaukee having little draft capital for the rest of the decade and Damian Lillard suffering an Achilles injury that could keep him out for all of the 2025-26 season.

Brian Windhorst of ESPN reported that, at the moment, there is no Antetokounmpo trade chatter around the NBA, contrary to many people's belief. On top of that, Windhorst reported that the Greek Freak has not requested a trade and the Bucks haven't entertained any rumors of his departure.