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Bucks Star Reacts to Patrick Beverley's 'Trolling' Comments

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Reign Amurao | Last updated May 19, 2025 11:59 PM ET

There have been trade rumors around the NBA since the Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated in the playoffs. The first-round exit caused by the Indiana Pacers led many to believe the organization's superstar could ask for a trade. Many have speculated on a potential Bucks deal around Giannis Antetokounmpo due to the lack of success in Milwaukee.

One of the trade rumors linked Antetokounmpo to the San Antonio Spurs, pairing him with Victor Wembanyama. This was suggested by Sam Quinn and CBS Sports. According to Quinn, a three-team trade between the Bucks, Spurs and New Orleans Pelicans could make San Antonio an instant title favorite.

However, his former teammate was quick to dismiss any trade rumor centered around Antetokounmpo and the Spurs. According to Patrick Beverley, the eight-time All-NBA player is "trolling" amid the trade talk around him.

Beverley talked about it on a clip from his show, the "Pat Bev Pod," posted on X.

"Giannis don't talk to nobody from the media besides his brother," Beverley said. "If he do, he hit the (expletive) with dad jokes."

"Giannis is. ... he's a troll. Two biggest trolls I know is him and [Joel] Embiid. They troll, I'm talking about -- they might get in front of the camera and say some corny, funny (expletives). But they are unbelievably trolling."

On X, Antetokounmpo acknowledged what his former teammate said about him trolling the media.

"Life is more fun that way " the Bucks star responded.

Life is more fun that way https://t.co/VPOlPk3Y0q
— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) May 19, 2025

Over the past few days, Antetokounmpo entertained his fans on the social media platform. Amid the trade rumors, he had a question-and-answer session on X, having fun with his followers.

The 2021 All-Star Game MVP hasn't had his talk with the front office. However, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the meeting regarding Antetokounmpo's future will happen this offseason.

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

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