Breaking News: Giannis Antetokounmpo Commits to Staying With Milwaukee Bucks for Foreseeable Future

Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Remain With Milwaukee Bucks

“Giannis is staying” is the news that all Bucks fans wanted to hear this offseason. As speculation about Giannis Antetokounmpo potentially wanting to leave the franchise began following the Bucks’ third-straight first-round loss in the NBA Playoffs, it seems Antetokounmpo has laid such rumors to rest.

As the former league MVP and seven-time first-team All NBA player spends time in the offseason in Brazil, he has reportedly stated that he is eager to be “back in the Finals with the Bucks.”

The statement came after Antetokounmpo was asked about the 2025 NBA Finals, which is currently tied 1-1 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers, the latter of whom eliminated Antetokounmpo and the Bucks from the playoffs earlier. Speaking with the Brazilian news outlet “Coast to Coast,” Antetokounmpo seemed to confirm that he intends on staying with Milwaukee.

Additionally, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst confirmed that Antetokounmpo has not asked for a trade, and the Bucks are not intending to deal their superstar.

The Giannis Antetokounmpo Question Appears to Be Solved

Milwaukee still has a big offseason ahead of them, with plenty of significant free agent decisions. That being said, the clarity around Antetokounmpo’s future will make the entire process a lot easier for the front office.

The Bucks have players like Bobby Portis and Kevin Porter Jr. on player-options, meaning they could opt-in to the Bucks project for next season. They will likely be much more excited about staying put if they get to continue to play alongside one of the league’s best players.

As the Bucks strive to add some younger talent to the roster, there will no doubt be some young players who want to take the next step in their career and could view playing alongside a player of Antetokounmpo’s caliber as a way to do that.

Although the Bucks only have a single second-round pick in the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft, that will be their first crack at starting the roster overhaul. After three-straight exits from the postseason in the first round, the team still has a long way to go to make it back to the NBA Finals – but with Antetokounmpo sticking around, it makes the dream still a possibility.