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Bucks Forward Predicts Giannis Antetokounmpo's Future With the Team

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Reign Amurao | Last updated Jun 17, 2025 12:11 AM ET

The Milwaukee Bucks have one of the best players in the NBA, Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, the recent years have not been kind to both, as they've struggled to be competitive and contend for another championship. After winning the Larry O'Brien trophy in 2021, the Bucks have not been able to win at the same level.

Due to that, there have been talks that Antetokounmpo will request a trade and join a different contending team. That's yet to be decided, however, as a meeting between the two parties is set to take place this offseason.

His teammate, Bobby Portis Jr., predicts that the two-time MVP will remain with the organization.

On Monday, Portis was a guest on FanDuel TV's "Run It Back." During his guest appearance, the 6-foot-10 forward predicted that his teammate would not leave Milwaukee amid the trade rumors circulating.

"When you put that much effort into a franchise, that much trust and belief, and you’ve been loyal for so long… Like I said—my whole point—I just feel like he bleeds green, man," Portis said.

"Would you really want to see him on a different team? Sure, if I’m playing 2K, that’s one thing. Move him around, put him on different teams, cool. But in real life? A No. 34 Giannis jersey in Toronto? That would just look weird. So me personally? Nah, man. I don’t really see any movement happening. I think he’s staying put with the Bucks."

Last week, Antetokounmpo was in Brazil. During an interview with Coast to Coast Brazil, the one-time Finals MVP hinted that he will stay in Milwaukee. However, there isn't any official confirmation from the Bucks and Antetokounmpo.

The Bucks are willing to commit to Antetokounmpo if he decides to continue his career in Milwaukee.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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