Apr 19, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

New Report on Potential Giannis Antetokounmpo, Spurs Trade

Originally posted on San Antonio Spurs on SI
By Matt Guzman | Last updated May 12, 2025 12:21 PM ET

The Milwaukee Bucks don't control their own first-round pick for the next five years. As a result, any return they get for two-time Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo will run heavy with draft capital.

For the first time in Antetokounmpo's career, leaving Milwaukee is a realistic option. The reason? He's no longer winning.

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.

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"My personal goal," Antetokounmpo began on a podcast appearance with his brother Thanasis, "if I am not able to help my team win a second ring, I'm letting down myself."

Antetokounmpo averaged 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists on 60% shooting from the field last season. He finished No. 3 in MVP voting behind Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver Nuggets frontman Nikola Jokić, and has consistently been in such talks since winning his first title in 2021.

The San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets are teams to watch for Giannis Antetokounmpo, per @WindhorstESPN

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Now, he's in a different set of talks. According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, both the San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets are teams to watch this offseason regarding a potential trade for the Greek big.

"San Antonio and Houston," Windhorst said. "Pay attention there."

Both franchises control their own picks, as well as capital from other teams — the Spurs own Atlanta's 2025 and 2027 first-round selections — and have viable youth to offer a Milwaukee squad significantly lacking in both realms.

If it were up to them, the Bucks wouldn't move Antetokounmpo at all. But their future is looking bleak, and the 7-footer isn't big on bleak.

This article first appeared on San Antonio Spurs on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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