NBA Insider Gives Update on Giannis Antetokounmpo's Future With Bucks

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Reign Amurao | Last updated Aug 22, 2025 7:00 AM ET

The Milwaukee Bucks want their star, Giannis Antetokounmpo, to stay with the team. Although there haven't been any reports that the star forward wants to leave, Antetokounmpo is willing to entertain other options, according to reports by NBA insider Shams Charania. This could give him more chances of winning a championship.

For the past three seasons, the Bucks have suffered disappointing losses. They lost in the first round of the NBA playoffs during that span. The second round is the farthest Milwaukee has gone in the postseason since winning the title in 2021.

The Bucks' relationship with the Greek Freak even got into hot water after they waived All-Star guard Damian Lillard this summer. According to reports, the nine-time All-Star didn't like what the Milwaukee franchise did.

Antetokounmpo Might Stay in Milwaukee

There's a lot of pressure for Bucks general manager Jon Horst to build a competitive group around Antetokounmpo. ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel gave a comforting update for the fans. According to him, the time and effort that the Greek star has dedicated to building a legacy with the team that drafted him has a lot to do with his career plans.

"It is clear Giannis wants to win, which is why a lot of pressure has been thrown on GM Jon Horst and Milwaukee's front office. At the same time, Antetokounmpo doesn't necessarily want to leave the franchise he's spent his entire career with and that has helped him become the legend he is today," Seigel wrote.

The two-time MVP has put a lot of time and effort into making a name for himself in Milwaukee. He's become a star, a champion and an icon while playing for the city's NBA franchise.

Although he has not yet announced his plans, the fact that Antetokounmpo is considering the effort he made for Milwaukee may influence his choice. However, neither the Bucks nor the Greek basketball star has been vocal about parting ways.

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

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