NBA: Philadelphia 76ers at Milwaukee Bucks Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul Reed (44) battles for a rebound against Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) and forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in the first quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Chicago Bulls: Excitement mounts amid Giannis Antetokounmpo’s trade admission

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated May 12, 2025 10:11 AM ET

The Chicago Bulls are expected to be one of the many teams that will be on the phone this summer trying to land a big . Zion Williamson, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Nikola Vucevic could be trade targets in the offseason.

The Bulls were one of a few teams on Giannis’ list of places he would like to play for at some point during his time in the NBA.

Giannis could be headed to one of those teams in the near future.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is “open” to a trade

Per Shams Charania of ESPN, Giannis is making it known for the first time that he’s “open minded” to being traded from the Milwaukee Bucks.

“The two-time NBA MVP has not made any firm decisions on his Bucks future after the franchise’s third consecutive postseason exit in the first round, but for the first time in his career, Antetokounmpo is open-minded about exploring whether his best long-term fit is remaining in Milwaukee or playing elsewhere, league sources told ESPN,” Charania wrote.

Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has not made any firm decisions, but for the first time in his career, he is open-minded about whether his best fit is remaining in Milwaukee – or playing elsewhere, league sources told ESPN.

Story on ESPN: https://t.co/2aTg3Bq8o3

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 12, 2025

Chicago Bulls fans are hoping for a trade

NBA: Portland Trail Blazers at Chicago Bulls NBA: Portland Trail Blazers at Chicago BullsApr 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan directs the team against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Bulls fans hoping to land Giannis were excited on social media about the announcement.

“For the good of world basketball, Giannis has to go to the Chicago Bulls,” wrote a fan.

For the good of world basketball, Giannis has to go to the Chicago Bulls. pic.twitter.com/4cwxjhIe5b

— ENTREGAS DO GIL GOIABA (@moura_adonay) May 12, 2025

“Today is the day that changes the Bulls future. They will beat the odds and land the ticket to Cooper Flagg and send him and others to the north for Giannis,” posted another.

“Chicago my boy @Giannis_An34,” suggested a fan.

Chicago my boy @Giannis_An34 https://t.co/Nb2D0qgE7y pic.twitter.com/xIXb2ckPeu

— hoopswithbulls (@BullsWrld_) May 12, 2025

“Giannis to the Bulls please,” hoped another.

“Here we go again Giannis to Bulls is on,” believes a fan.

“I know they’ve never really landed a big free agent or a big trade but if the Bulls can get Giannis that would be spectacular,” posted another.

NBA: Playoffs Indiana Pacers at Milwaukee Bucks Apr 27, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) gets ready to play Indiana Pacers during game four of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

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