Apr 27, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) takes a shot against Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) and forward Jarace Walker (5) in the third quarter during game four of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo Makes Milwaukee-Centric Post Amid Trade Rumors

Originally posted on Milwaukee Bucks on SI
By Ryan Stano | Last updated May 17, 2025 1:30 PM ET

The Milwaukee Bucks will have their entire offseason consumed with Giannis Antetokounmpo's future. For the first time in his career, he has indicated that he might be willing to leave Milwaukee.

Milwaukee is going to try to do everything that it can to keep him with the Bucks, but that decision will be left to him. The organization respects him enough that they would honor his request to be traded if he made it.

As of now, Antetokounmpo hasn't made any sort of trade request. He is going to take time to decide what he thinks his best for the rest of his career.

Fans are holding out hope that they can keep Antetokounmpo. Even though he won the city a title, they would love to compete for more of them with him on the roster.

Antetokounmpo seemed to post something pro Bucks on social media, responding to a Bucks fan account.

Big dawg!!
— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) May 16, 2025

Could this mean that Antetokounmpo wants to stay in Milwaukee? He has said that he loves the city and that he wants to stay as long as the team is competing for championships.

It's going to be very hard for him to ask for a trade. He might even wait until free agency is over to ask for the trade because he wants to see what the Bucks are going to do to improve the roster around him.

That seems unlikely because of how much respect he has for the organization. He would likely give them a heads-up before the draft on what he wants to do.

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Milwaukee is hoping that his love for the city gives them an edge to keep him in town. They have tried their best to surround Antetokounmpo with players who can help him win a title.

It's unfortunate how some of the trades that they have made have worked out. Neither the Damian Lillard nor the Kyle Kuzma trade looks like it's going to work out.

Anetokonmpo averaged 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game. He shot 60.1 percent from the field and 22.2 percent from beyond the three-point arc.

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